Swimming
Ioannis Tsamis
Officer In Merchant Navy
Alexandroupoli
Summary
Junior Mate / OOW candidate with professional LNG sea service and a strong safety culture. Experienced in bridge watch support, voyage monitoring, passage planning checks and GMDSS communications, with confident use of ECDIS/Radar/ARPA. Reliable, discreet and service-minded, committed to maintaining yacht-level standards, supporting deck operations proactively, and contributing to smooth, safe guest-focused operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Bridge Watch Officer
Capital Gas Management
05.2022 - Current
- Improved navigational safety by conducting thorough pre-voyage planning and route analysis.
- Continuously updated knowledge on maritime trends regulatory changes through ongoing professional education keeping abreast with industry advancements.
- Enhanced vessel performance by implementing efficient watchkeeping procedures and monitoring equipment status.
- Contributed to successful port calls by coordinating with local authorities and agents for required services, such as pilotage, towage, and berthing arrangements.
- Promoted teamwork among crew members through clear communication, regular meetings, and collaboration on various tasks.
- Documented and reported safety-related concerns or incidents.
- Provided training to junior officers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development on board the vessel.
- Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.
- Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Prevented accidents by conducting comprehensive risk assessments prior to each voyage or operation.
Bridge Watch Officer
Maran Tankers Management
02.2012 - 08.2020
- Prevented accidents by conducting comprehensive risk assessments prior to each voyage or operation.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
- Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.
- Documented and reported safety-related concerns or incidents.
- Contributed to successful port calls by coordinating with local authorities and agents for required services, such as pilotage, towage, and berthing arrangements.
- Enhanced vessel performance by implementing efficient watchkeeping procedures and monitoring equipment status.
- Completed shipboard or shore patrols based on current needs, orders, or objectives.
- Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.
- Ensured smooth cargo operations through effective communication with shore-based personnel, pilots, and tug masters.
- Maintained availability of vessel safety equipment and issued crew-specific PPE.
Education
STCW CoC,Master Class B - Diploma in Nautical Studies
Kesen
Piraeus 04.2001 -
Deck Officer Training - Diploma in Nautical Studies
Academy of Merchant Navy
Preveza 04.2001 -
Skills
Bridge resource management
Watchkeeping procedures
Ship handling
Maritime regulations
ARPA operation
Electronic chart display
Voyage planning
Environmental awareness
GMDSS operation
Ship security
Radar operation
Safety procedures
Certification
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Interests
Hiking
Basketball
Football
Timeline
Bridge Watch Officer
Capital Gas Management
05.2022 - Current
Bridge Watch Officer
Maran Tankers Management
02.2012 - 08.2020
STCW CoC,Master Class B - Diploma in Nautical Studies
Kesen
04.2001 -
Deck Officer Training - Diploma in Nautical Studies
Academy of Merchant Navy
04.2001 -
Swimming,Gym,Hiking
I train regularly (gym) and swim year-round, which keeps my endurance, strength and recovery at a high level for demanding deck work. I also hike, so I’m comfortable with long hours, changing conditions and staying focused and disciplined.