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• Asipac Holding Ltd, Cyprus - Fleet Project Manager, Fleet Manager (from may 2008-05-01 00:00:00.0, Limassol)

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• Wenzel Marine Trading & Consultants Ltd, Cyprus - Project Manager⁹ (2008-01-01 00:00:00.0 - 2008-04-01 00:00:00.0, Limassol)

  Shipping Division

• Lipolar Management Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus - Managing Director, Fleet Manager, Designated Person Ashore (DPA), Company Security Officer (CSO) (2003-11-01 00:00:00.0 - 2008-01-01 00:00:00.0, Limassol)

  -Effectively managing the Ship Management Team of the Company including optimization of its structure to ensure its efficiency in the provision of the Management Services required under the Ship Management Agreement.
  -Following up all contracts of the Company.
  -Responsible for ships’ performance in all respects.
  -Responsible of overall operations with ports, brokers, ship owners, agents etc.
  -Responsible for overall operations and negotiations with major suppliers and Company clients.
  -Assisting traders in fixing of vessels, organising and providing post fixture service.
  -Control of income, approving orders, invoices and payments.
  -Negotiations of demurrage/dispatch issues and its settlement.
  -Checking of shipping documents, i.e. Bill of Lading, Mates Receipt, Statement of Facts.
  -Discussions related to time chartering of ships, evaluating possibility of taking vessels into Time-Charter.
  -Supervision of Insurance Claims including preparation of relevant cases with further negotiations and settlement of claims with Underwriters.
  -Coordinating the preparation and approval of the annual Vessel Operating Budgets and further sending to the Client. Monitor the development of the Running Costs throughout the year and ensure that all costs are vigorously controlled.
  -Coordinating the preparation, and participating in the review and approval of the drydocking specifications and any other major repair works with further tendering, contract terms negotiation and contract signing.
  -Proper and timely supply of vessels with fuel & oils (bunkering operations).
  -Ensuring of Safety Management of vessels.
  -Formulating and coordinating a visitation plan to ensure that the ships are visited and inspected at regular intervals. Conducting internal QMS audits, ISPS Code and SMS verifications of vessels and company departments. Ensure that elimination of all reported deficiencies, damages and non-conformities are performed as quickly as possible.
  -Developing and maintaining of the Company procedures/manuals/documentations in accordance with ISO9001:2000, ISM & ISPS Codes.
  -Responsible for overall operations and negotiations with port authorities, Classification Societies, flag authorities and others in all aspects of shipping.
  -Assisting in any emergency response as required.
  -Purchasing and selling of vessels including demolition/scrap vessels.
  -Developing new activities and business of the Company.

• Lipolar Management Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus - Chief of Technical Department,Operational Manager,Designated Person Ashore (DPA) (2001-02-01 00:00:00.0 - 2003-10-01 00:00:00.0, Limassol)

  -Planning, controlling and execution of all activities connected with maintenance, repairs, survey and certificate requirements, drydocking, conversion or modification of assigned vessels.
  -Formulating a dynamic work plan and action list with the vessel's command, to ensure that the vessel is maintained in accordance with the Owner's policy and to receive regular reports as to its progress.
  -Coordinating all relevant information required for the preparation of the vessel running cost budget. Keep strict cost control on all aspects of vessel expenditure is enforced and taking action where necessary to bring costs to budget level.
  -Monitoring of vessel performance trends including speed, fuel and lubricating oil consumptions.
  -Supervision of internal audits of Quality Management System (QMS) (ISO9002), Safety Management System (SMS) of both vessels’ and office. Coordinating of superintendents’ regular inspection and control of non-conformances.
  -Providing reports to Owners concerning the management, expenditure and condition of the vessel as per the Management Agreement.
  -Authorizing all necessary vessel orders for bunkers, stores, spares, repairs and survey to ensure that the vessel remains adequately stocked for safe and efficient operation and to obtain the Client's approval for any unbudgeted expenditure.
  -Ensure that repairs of all reported deficiencies, damages and non-conformities are cleared as quickly as possible.
  -Investigating of Incidents and to establish the root cause and make recommendations to prevent a recurrence. Assisting as required in any emergency response.
  -Preparing any Insurance claims and to liaise with Owners and Underwriters' representatives in processing claims and submissions of allegations.
  -Responsible for maintaining the operational condition and performance of the ships including but is not limited to: negotiations with agents, port authorities, USCG, DA supervision, post fixture service, demurrage/dispatch calculation, cargo claims handling and so on.
  -Supervision of Crewing Department.

• Lipolar Management Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus - Project Manager, Operational Manager (1998-05-01 00:00:00.0 - 2001-01-01 00:00:00.0, Limassol)

  -Developing of company structure in other branches. Participating in development and the upgrade of the company’s ISM & ISO procedures. Supervision of technical departments of company branches.
  -Responsible for ships’ performance in respect of operational and technical matters.
  -Voyage and lay-time calculations (demurrage/dispatch).
  -Preparing and finalizing of agreements with port agents, port authorities, suppliers and any other shipping or related to shipping companies/organizations.
  -Developing of business relations with the company’s clients, suppliers and charterers.
  -Monitoring of vessel performance trends including speed, fuel and lubricating oil consumptions.
  -Visiting the vessels at regular intervals and reporting on general condition, repairs and maintenance, crew performance, safety, environmental protection, and any actions required. Discussing with Ship's Command the work plan, running costs, spares and stores and other issues of concern and reporting on same. Performing internal audits of Quality Management System(QMS) (ISO9002) and Safety Management System (SMS).
  -Participating in development and the upgrade of the company’s ISM & ISO procedures.
  -Performing all necessary vessel orders for bunkers, stores, spares, repairs and survey within limits of authority to ensure that the vessel remains adequately stocked for safe and efficient operation.
  -Preparing any Insurance claims and to liaise with Owners and Underwriters' representatives in processing claims and submissions of allegations.
  -Assisting with dry docking to other owners.
  -Interviewing and briefing Senior Officers on the work plan and requirements prior joining the vessel.

• Boss Shipping Company, Ulsan, S.Korea - Superintendent (Company representative at Hyundai MIPO Dockyard, Ulsan, S.Korea) (1997-05-01 00:00:00.0 - 1998-03-01 00:00:00.0, Ulsan)

  -Company representative at Hyundai MIPO Dockyard, Ulsan, S.Korea.
  -Contract review, negotiations with the Yard on behalf of Owners and/or the Company.
  -Direct supervision of repair and refurbishing of different type of vessels.
  -Arrangement and control of purchasing and further supply on behalf of Owners.
  -Control of budget assigned by the Company and/or Owners.

• Far Eastern Shipping Company, Vladivostok, Russia - Deck Officer (up to cargo officer) (1995-06-01 00:00:00.0 - 1997-04-01 00:00:00.0, Владивосток)

  -Responsible for the safe passage of the ship, loading and discharge of cargoes.
  -Maintenance of life saving, cargo and navigation equipment.

• Far Eastern Shipping Company, Vladivostok, Russia - Able Seaman (work practice while studying) (1994-09-01 00:00:00.0 - 1994-12-01 00:00:00.0, Владивосток)

  Able Seaman

• Far Eastern Shipping Company, Vladivostok, Russia - Able Seaman (work practice while studying) (1993-06-01 00:00:00.0 - 1993-10-01 00:00:00.0, Владивосток)

  Able Seaman

• Far Eastern Shipping Company, Vladivostok, Russia - Able Seaman (work practice while studying) (1991-06-01 00:00:00.0 - 1991-10-01 00:00:00.0, Владивосток)

  Able Seaman

University education

• Far Eastern State Marine Academy, Vladivostok, Russia, Navigation, Navigator, 1995
  
• Far Eastern National University, Vladivostok, Russia, Jurisprudence, Lawyer, 1998
  

Training courses

• Company Security Officer, Ministry Of Transport Of, Company Security Officer, 2004
  
• Internal SMS Auditor, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, Internal SMS Auditor, 2001
  
• Auditor/Lead Auditor training for Quality Management Systems incorporating the ISM Code for the safe operation of ships and poll, Ferriby Marine, UK, Auditor/Lead Auditor training for Quality Management Systems incorporating the ISM Code for the safe operation of ships and poll, 1998