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Christos ZOULAS

ATHENS,Agia Paraskevi

Summary

Dedicated worker with cool head in emergency situations and passion for staff morale and customer service. Great technical problem solver with solid verbal communication skills.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1970
1970
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Captain

IYC
Athens, Greece
2024.03 - Current

Oversee the daily operations of the refit of the vessel, implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure compliance with international and flag maritime regulations and standards, ensuring efficiency and safety.

In close collaboration with the Technical and Operation managers of the project.

One month Owner trips in Greece.

Captain, M/Y LIGHT HOLIC (984GT)

SSH
PIRAEUS, Greece
2022.12 - 2024.03

Busy charter period in West Med area.

Plan the Charter's itinerary, manage and ensure seamless coordination between stakeholders, agencies and the 15 member crew, for ensuring the smooth progress of the ongoing charters, ending up with happy guests.

Captain, P/V LAUREN L, (2991GT)

EXPERSEA
ANTIBES, FRANCE
2021.12 - 2022.08

Oversee the change of the two generators and installation of a new Ballast Management System on board in TEREM shipyard (Varna).

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Charters in MED region.

Captain, M/Y SHAKE & BAKE TBD, (404GT)

Equiom FW015 IC
MONACO, MONACO
2021.10 - 2021.11
  • Atlantic passage from Marseille to Bahamas.

Captain, P/V LAUREN L, (2991GT)

EXPERSEA
Antibes, FRANCE
2021.01 - 2021.10

Busy charters in Maldives, East/West MED.

Managed the yearly dry dock period in COLOMBO, Sri Lanka. Oversee the replacement of the two (X/S Band) RADARS and ECDIS.

Managing and directing the 45 crew on board during the demanding Covid period.

Captain, M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, (300GT)

Athens Yachts
Piraeus, Greece
2019.01 - 2020.12

Busy charter seasons in Aegean and Ionian sea, in Greece.

Captain M/Y SEA VITAMIN 2 (603GT)

Golden Yachts
Piraeus, Greece
2018.03 - 2018.10

Managed the final stage of boat's refit, rebuilt in PERAMA shipyard, leading and managing the workers groups, ensuring safety, work progress, compliance with maritime regulations and standards, firmly keeping the time frame.

Management, planning, execute voyages, navigation, logistics, for Owner's family/friends in East MED area trips.

Relief Captain P?V SERENITY (1724GT)

SSH
Piraeus, Greece
2018.01 - 2018.03

Charter in MALDIVES, Boat Show in DUBAI.

Captain, M/Y GRAND OCEAN (1860GT)

SSH
Piraeus, Greece
2017.05 - 2018.01

First trips/charters of this iconic vessel, in West Med area after long stay in shipyard for repairs and cosmetic works.

Participate Monaco Boat Show.

Due to change of ownership and extensive repairs/refit she still remains in the shipyard.

Captain M/Y OLEANNA (45m) / KAMEWA-JET Propulsion.

SSH
Piraeus, Greece
2016.01 - 2017.05

Busy Charter seasons in Greece and Croatia.


Captain, M/Y MY TOY (43m/289GT) - MJP Jet

Athens Yachts
Piraeus, Greece
2014.03 - 2015.12

Busy charter periods in Greek/Turkey waters.

Boatyard in Turkey. Manage and oversee daily operations and maintenance of the vessel ensuring safety and functionality, efforts to keep the lead time within the schedule.



Captain, M/Y ALPHA XII, (133ft - KAMEWA JET)

SAUDI ARAB Owner
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2010.06 - 2013.12

Owner's trips in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea side coast and many trips to Sudan and Egypt. During summers, charters in Greek waters.

Conduct regular inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and technical issues.

Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute voyages, including navigation, fuel management, and logistics.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Captain, M/Y ALESSANDRA, (ex BERENGARIA), 30m.

ALFA Marine
Piraeus, Greece
2008.04 - 2009.12

Private Yacht, sailing in Greek waters.

Captain, P/T City of Corfu, (50m, 491GT)

CORFU Shipping
Piraeus, Greece
1993.12 - 1994.05

P/T PAXOS STAR, (75GT)

PAXOS TOURS
PAXOS Isl., Greece
1987.08 - 1989.10

Wooden daily trip boat, sailing in IONION Sea area. (Corfu Isl, Paxos Isl, Parga, Lefkas Isl. ).

Apprent, 3rd, 2nd OFF on board Crude Oil Carriers

LEMOS Shipping, ELETSON Shipping
Piraeus, Greece
1978.07 - 1986.10

Education

Master Mariner - Maritime studies.

Merchant Marine Academy
Athens/Greece
/1977 - /1979

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Navigation tools
  • Crew supervision
  • Survival techniques
  • Engine and winch operation
  • Vessel maintenance
  • Staff leadership
  • Sea survival techniques
  • Crew and passenger safety
  • Piracy management
  • Shipping meteorology
  • Weather decisions
  • Composure under pressure
  • Radio communication

Languages

English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Water sports, Music, Cinema, Diving, Fishing.

Certification

  • Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos, Athens.
  • Captain Class A Cert. No: 0079848 II/2, IV/2 in possession issued on 29/06/2012.

Expires: 26/06/2026

  • STCW 1978 (1975)(MANILA)2020) Cop: A-VI1-1, A-VI1-2, A-VI1-3, A-VI/1-4, A-VI/2-1, A-VI-2-2, A-VI/3, A-VI4-1. (Medical Care on Board, Ro/Ro & Passengers Ships Safety, GMDSS G.O., Life Saving & Fire Fighting).

Expires: 121/2026

  • Medical Cert for Sign On.

Expires: 04/2026.

  • CCM, Issued on: 20/01/2021.
  • SSO, Issued on: 15/04/2016.
  • V/2 §4-5-6-7.

Expires: 27/05/2026.

  • CoC: In Accordance with II/2, IV/2 CAPTAIN CLASS A'-Unlimited- GMDSS G.O. No: 0102762,

Expires: 26/05/2026.

  • CoC: In Accordance with V/1-1 Advanced Training for Oil Tankers.

Expires: 27/02/2029

  • HAZMAT Issued on: 16/05/2007.
  • ECDIS Generic A-II/1 §2.5 & A-II/2 §2.2 - STCW, 2010-
  • ECDIS Specific E5024 SIMRAD, Issued on: 23/01/2018.
  • ECDIS Specific WARTSILA NAVISAILOR 4000 by TRANSAS, Issued on: 21/12/2020.
  • ECDIS Specific FURUNO FMD3100 No: 2023-04503, Issued on: 20/06/2023.
  • ECDIS Specific JRC. JAN-9201(S)7201(S). Issued on: 18/10/2024.
  • Speed boat License. Renewal, Issued on: 23/11/2016.
  • Rescue Diver (PADI) No: 1107UD2080/15-July-2011.
  • Personal Water Craft CoP, Issued on: 06/04/2023.
  • Cert. of training in RADAR plotting, the use of RADAR & the use of Navigation Aids (DECCA, LORAN, OMEGA, D/F, Satellite Navigation-GPS).
  • ABS Academy Training Course on ISM Code Marine Internal Auditor. Dec/2009.
  • ABS Training Course on Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation Root Cause Analysis. Dec/2009.
  • DNV GL Declaration of Attendance Emergency Response Service (ERS). Feb 05, 2019.
  • ABS Cert. of Completion on BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT. Jan 14/, 2020
  • ABS Cert of Attendance on ECDIS Vetting Requirements. Oct 14, 2019.
  • ABS Cert of Attendance on SIRE Inspections VIQ 7. Nov 12, 2019.
  • ABS Cert of Attendance on Mooring System & Operation Assessment. Dec 05, 2019.
  • KESEN Cert of Attendance on "Damage Stability for Oil Tankers, LNG, LPG Ships". Feb 06, 2019.
  • KESEN Cert of Attendance "The Importance of Accurate Weather Insight in Shipping". Apr 02, 2019.


Timeline

Captain

IYC
2024.03 - Current

Captain, M/Y LIGHT HOLIC (984GT)

SSH
2022.12 - 2024.03

Captain, P/V LAUREN L, (2991GT)

EXPERSEA
2021.12 - 2022.08

Captain, M/Y SHAKE & BAKE TBD, (404GT)

Equiom FW015 IC
2021.10 - 2021.11

Captain, P/V LAUREN L, (2991GT)

EXPERSEA
2021.01 - 2021.10

Captain, M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, (300GT)

Athens Yachts
2019.01 - 2020.12

Captain M/Y SEA VITAMIN 2 (603GT)

Golden Yachts
2018.03 - 2018.10

Relief Captain P?V SERENITY (1724GT)

SSH
2018.01 - 2018.03

Captain, M/Y GRAND OCEAN (1860GT)

SSH
2017.05 - 2018.01

Captain M/Y OLEANNA (45m) / KAMEWA-JET Propulsion.

SSH
2016.01 - 2017.05

Captain, M/Y MY TOY (43m/289GT) - MJP Jet

Athens Yachts
2014.03 - 2015.12

Captain, M/Y ALPHA XII, (133ft - KAMEWA JET)

SAUDI ARAB Owner
2010.06 - 2013.12

Captain, M/Y ALESSANDRA, (ex BERENGARIA), 30m.

ALFA Marine
2008.04 - 2009.12

Captain, P/T City of Corfu, (50m, 491GT)

CORFU Shipping
1993.12 - 1994.05

P/T PAXOS STAR, (75GT)

PAXOS TOURS
1987.08 - 1989.10

Apprent, 3rd, 2nd OFF on board Crude Oil Carriers

LEMOS Shipping, ELETSON Shipping
1978.07 - 1986.10

Master Mariner - Maritime studies.

Merchant Marine Academy
/1977 - /1979

Custom

Member of the "V.Vassilas" legacy council in Parga since2002.

Custom

Secretary of the local, Sailing Sport Club since Sept. 2006.


Custom

Member of the "V.Vassilas" legacy council in Parga since2002.

Custom

Secretary of the local, Sailing Sport Club since Sept. 2006.


Christos ZOULAS