Markos Vasilakis
Chios
Summary
Developed critical navigation and safety management skills in maritime environment. Demonstrated strong leadership and decision-making abilities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in new and challenging field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Officer
Maran Dry Management Inc
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced navigational safety by conducting daily equipment checks and maintenance.
- Operated various navigational tools such as radar systems, GPS devices, electronic chart displays for accurate positioning data throughout voyages.
- Minimized risk of accidents with vigilant watchkeeping during navigation shifts.
- Assisted in conducting drills to maintain crew preparedness for emergency situations, including fire, man overboard, and abandon ship scenarios.
- Conducted thorough inspections of life-saving appliances like lifeboats or life rafts, ensuring they were properly maintained and ready for use in emergencies.
- Collaborated with the captain to develop comprehensive voyage plans based on weather forecasts, port conditions, and other relevant factors.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies such as charts, flags, lifesaving equipment, ensuring all items were well-stocked for optimal readiness at sea.
- Contributed to successful cargo loading and unloading by supervising mooring procedures and cargo handling activities.
2nd Officer
Maran Dry Management Inc
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced navigational safety by conducting daily equipment checks and maintenance.
- Operated various navigational tools such as radar systems, GPS devices, electronic chart displays for accurate positioning data throughout voyages.
- Fulfilled reporting obligations accurately and promptly, keeping both management and regulatory authorities informed of key events during voyages.
- Promoted on-board security measures by conducting regular inspections of access points and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Minimized risk of accidents with vigilant watchkeeping during navigation shifts.
Deck Cadet
Maran Dry Management Inc
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Aided officers in conducting routine checks of lifesaving appliances, firefighting equipment, and navigational devices for optimal functionality.
- Enhanced vessel safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of deck equipment.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Supported deck maintenance projects such as painting, chipping rust, greasing winches, or replacing lines as necessary for optimum ship performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
ASPETE ( Pedagogical &Technological Education)
Athens05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Officers in Charge of Navigational Watch
GMC MARITIME ACADEMY
Piraeus, Greece12-2022
Skills
- GMDSS communication
- Watchkeeping abilities
- Voyage planning
- Bridge teamwork
- Ship handling
- Ship maintenance
- Bridge management
- Firefighting training
- Life saving appliances
- Electronic chart display
- STCW certification
- Radar operation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch STCW A-II/1
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Operator's License (GMDSS-O) - Federal Communications Commission.
- Basic Safety Training (BST) - Various authorized providers.
- Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) - Various authorized providers.
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Various authorized providers.
- Ship Security Officer (SSO) – Authorized certification bodies recognized by the flag state.
- ECDIS Training
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
2nd Officer
Maran Dry Management Inc
04.2024 - 11.2024
2nd Officer
Maran Dry Management Inc
05.2023 - 11.2023
Deck Cadet
Maran Dry Management Inc
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch STCW A-II/1
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Operator's License (GMDSS-O) - Federal Communications Commission.
- Basic Safety Training (BST) - Various authorized providers.
- Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) - Various authorized providers.
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) - Various authorized providers.
- Ship Security Officer (SSO) – Authorized certification bodies recognized by the flag state.
- ECDIS Training
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
ASPETE ( Pedagogical &Technological Education)
Bachelor of Science - Officers in Charge of Navigational Watch
GMC MARITIME ACADEMY
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