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Pavlos - Angelos Filippakis

Master Mariner

  • Piraeus, Greece
  • +30 698 672 0525
  • captain-pavlos@outlook.com
  • linkedin.com/in/paulfilippakis
  • captain-pavlos.com

Important

- Greek (EU) Passport

- US B1/B2 & C1/D Visa

- Bilingual in English and Greek

- Bermuda, Cayman, Marshall & Cook Islands endorsements

- UK Certificate of Equivalent Competency - Master Unlimited

- Ice Navigator Level 2 & Advanced Polar (not endorsed)

- Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute

- Non smoker / No tattoos / No Alcohol (when onboard)

Related Skills

  • PADI Rescue Diver (Gulf of Aqaba, Athens)
  • Greek Skipper's License (Sailing) 
  • Ambulance crew for Generic Paramedics, South Africa. (BLS)
  • Close Protection Officer, trained on the townships of Cape Town with Ronin South Africa.
  • LNG Propulsion & Gas Management.
  • Co-created the largest maritime education platform in Greece, Isalos.net

Honors & Awards

  • WSA Voyager 2025 for Asteria's Polar Voyage - Boat International
  • 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

Capt. Sean P. Meagher

Central Broker @ ASTERIA, WorthAvenue

Owner of ASTERIA

Upon private request

Owner of ITASCA

Upon private request

Charalambos Simantonis

President of Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association

Pavlos - Angelos Filippakis

Master Mariner

  • Piraeus, Greece
  • +30 698 672 0525
  • captain-pavlos@outlook.com
  • linkedin.com/in/paulfilippakis
  • captain-pavlos.com

Summary

Unlimited Tonnage Captain, coming from a commercial background. (Oil/LNG)

Demonstrated ability to run extensive refits, plan & execute worldwide remote cruising, respond to major emergencies and carry out purchase surveys for older converted hulls.

After hours, I like to write about my voyages and create stories out of them.

I will always do what I say and say what I will do.

Command Experience

A list of the ladies I had the honor to command and some of the most memorable moments. 

Work History

Sep 2023Today

Captain / Operational Manager

M/Y ASTERIA

49m | Single Screw, 1969 built, ExTugboat.

Project-managed a $2.2 million refit in Greece for 7 months, including a full paintwork using Pinpoint. Complete implementation of a PMS from scratch, ISM, and attaining commercial compliance. Oversaw change of Flag as well and a full scale study on stability. Budgeted everything through VOLY. 

Planned and cruised around Northern Norway, New England, Guadeloupe, Brazil, South Georgia, Antarctica and St. Helena. Worked with EYOS, Pelorus & PolarX.

Circumnavigated Svalbard up to 81 30' North. Reached Neko Harbour (Antarctica) until 65 South. Won Boat International's WSA Voyager Award 2025 for that voyage.

Jan 2023Sep 2023

Relief Captain

M/Y ITASCA

54m | Single Screw, 1961 built, ExTugboat.

Joined ITASCA as a Chief Mate / Relief Captain. Oversaw a small shipyard period in Perama prior to the season. Cruised in Aegean and Ionian seas. Towards the winter period took Command.

Mar 2022May 2022

BLS Volunteer Paramedic (FREC 3)

Generic Paramedics South Africa

Attending emergencies near townships in Cape Town, SA.

Oct. 2017Dec 2022

Cadet to Chief Officer

Gaslog LNG Services Ltd.

LNG/C Gaslog Saratoga (Deck Cadet) ~ 4 months, starting over in a new industry.

LNG/C Gaslog Singapore (2nd Officer) ~ 18 months, mainly as Navigation officer.

LNG/C Gaslog Geneva 291m | 4-stage DFDE. Attended 1 month DD in Dubai Dry-docks World | Solely responsible for cargo on a $200mil+ vessel (Chief Officer) ~ 6 months

LNG/C Gaslog Wellington 297m | 6-stage XDF with SubCooler | Delivery and first discharge operation | Solely responsible for cargo on a $200mil+ vessel (Chief Officer) ~ 12 months

May 2015Sep 2017

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. 

Mar 2013April 2017

Cadet to 2nd Officer

Diamlemos Shipping Corporation Liberia Ltd.

M/T Despina (2nd Officer) ~ 6months

M/T Archangelos Gabriel (Deck Cadet) ~ 8months

M/T Despina (Deck Cadet) ~ 7months

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

Southampton, UK

03/202403/2029

Advanced Training for Polar Waters

Aboa Mare Maritime Academy

Turku, Finland

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.

Aug 2015Jun 2016

Shipbroking Gnosis certificate

Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA)

Building competency as a dry-cargo / tanker shipbroker.

Sep 2012Jun 2016

BSc in Maritime Transportation

Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos

First class honours (1st) - 8.48/10

June 29, 2025