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Important

- Greek (EU) Passport

- US C1/D Visa

- Bilingual in English and Greek

Involved in

  • "HeelCalc", a VBA excel for calculating LNG voyage requirements.
  • YachtMaster, database software for managing yacht operations, through Notion. 
  • The Greek branch of the Nautical Institute - serving as secretary since May 2016.

Honors & Awards

  • Diploma for Academic Excellence - Ioannis D. Pateras Foundation
  • Academy's Award for excellent academic performance - Dorian Hellas S.A.
  • Certificate of recognition - Hellenic Branch of the Nautical Institute.

References

Charalambos Simantonis

President of Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association

Dr. Ilias G. Bissias, LLM

Publisher of Naftika Chronika Magazine, owner of Gratia Publications Ltd.

Capt. Nikos Aslanis

Chairman of Nautical Institute - Greek branch

Summary

Experienced Chief officer both in LNG & Oil tankers, with a stellar vetting record and proven technical knowledge. Sailed on all kinds of LNG/Cs, except Moss / Steam. 

Yacht Relief Captain, developed software for operations management for a fleet of charter yachts. (7Seas) 

Co-Owner of a medical startup for the maritime industry. Volunteer BLS paramedic. 

Work History

Feb 2023Today

Chief Officer / Relief Captain

M/Y ITASCA

54m | Ocean Tug Conversion - Built 1961 

Aug 2022Dec 2022

Chief Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Wellington 

297m | 6-stage XDF with SubCooler | In charge of cargo operations on a $200mil+ vessel

Mar 2022May 2022

BLS Volunteer Paramedic (FREC 3)

Generic Paramedics South Africa

Attending emergencies near Cape Town, SA.

Aug. 2021Feb. 2022

Chief Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Wellington

297m | 6-stage XDF with SubCooler | In charge of cargo operations on a $200mil+ vessel

Mar. 2021Aug. 2021

Chief Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Geneva

291m | 4-stage DFDE. Attended 1 month DD in Dubai Dry-docks World.

May 2015Today

Technical Advisor - Columnist

Gratia Publications (Naftika Chronika - Isalos.net)

Freelance working as part of the Gratia Publications team, organizing events and writing maritime articles on the group's media platforms.

Nov. 2019June 2020

2nd Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Singapore

2.5 months as Ass. Safety Officer, 4.5 months Navigation Officer.

Feb. 2019August 2019

2nd Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Singapore

1-month Ass. Safety Officer, 5 months Navigation Officer.

Attended DD at Sembcorp, SIN as Yard Safety Officer.

June 2018Nov. 2018

2nd Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Singapore

2 months as Ass. Safety Officer, 4.5 months Navigation Officer.

0ct. 2017Feb. 2018

Training Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Saratoga

Attaining the necessary experience for an advanced gas DCE.

Oct. 2016April 2017

2nd Officer

Diamlemos Shipping Corporation Liberia Ltd.

2 months GMDSS officer, 3 months ass. safety officer, 2 months navigation officer.

Vessel had primary means of navigation charts and secondary ECDIS (JRC) and was in the process of becoming paperless.

Jul 2014Feb 2015

App. Officer

Diamlemos Shipping Corporation Liberia Ltd.

2nd Academic Training voyage - 7.5 months. 

Participated in a 15-day drydocking operation in Setubal.

Mar 2013Sep 2013

App. Officer

Diamlemos Shipping Corporation Liberia Ltd.

1st Academic Training Voyage - 6.5 months.

Jun 2009Sep 2012

Company Secretary

Silver Maritime Inc.

Worked during summer 3-month school vacations. 

Certifications

Feb 2023Feb 2028

Captain Class A' License

Cyprus Maritime Authority

Master Unlimited Tonnage - All Oceans

02/03/201802/03/2023

Advanced Training for Gas Carriers

Warsash Maritime Academy
2015Present

Introduction to Oil & Gas

OPITO
2009Present

Cambridge ESOL level 1 certificate in ESOL International

University of Cambridge


Full List of Certifications

Available on Request

Education

April 2022May 2022

Close Protection Operative (CPO) + FREC 3

Ronin South Africa

Advanced courses as a close protection officer and first responder. Pending driving test & badge test for CP license. 

Oct 2020Jan 2021

VS Dry Cargo Chartering and Shipbroking Certificate

The Virtual Shipbroker

Hands-on courses on Dry Cargo Chartering.

Sep 2012Jun 2016

BSc in Maritime Transportation

Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos

First class honours (1st) - 8.48/10