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Nikiforos Vichos

@Nikiforosvichos

Master mariner unlimited

Athens, Greece
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About

I am a Master Mariner Unlimited with over 22 years of sea service, including 12 years in senior bridge and leadership roles within high-end guest operations. I bring strong ship-handling capability, disciplined safety management, and a hands-on yachting mentality focused on discretion, precision, and owner or guest satisfaction. My experience includes full responsibility for navigation, bridge operations, and manoeuvring during arrivals, departures, anchoring, and coastal passages in high-traffic and technically demanding environments. I am highly experienced in Bridge Resource Management, voyage planning, and pilotage, consistently prioritizing safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. Having served as Safety Officer, I am fully accountable for statutory compliance in line with SOLAS, ISM, LSA, and FFE requirements. I have extensive experience leading drills, crew training, emergency preparedness, and fostering a proactive onboard safety culture with effective reporting and stop- work authority. I am a confident ship handler on both conventional propulsion and azipod systems, comfortable operating in tight marina environments, Med-style berthing, and complex docking scenarios. I maintain a hands-on approach to deck operations, maintenance oversight, and readiness of lifesaving and firefighting equipment. My leadership style is calm, professional, and service-oriented. I focus on building motivated, well-drilled teams and delivering discreet, seamless operations that support a premium onboard experience for owners and guests, whether in private use or charter.

Personal Details

Age42 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceGreece

Career Objective

Iam looking for private or charter yacht position. Between 30-50m as a Captain for 55 onwards as Chief officer.

Visas

C1/D

Experience

Safety officer

Current
Aug 2023 - Present

My experience includes full responsibility for navigation, bridge operations, and maneuvering during arrivals, departures, anchoring, and coastal passages in high-traffic and technically demanding environments. I am highly experienced in Bridge Resource Management, voyage planning, and pilotage, consistently prioritizing safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. Having served as Safety Officer, I am fully accountable for statutory compliance in line with SOLAS, ISM, LSA, and FFE requirements. I have extensive experience leading drills, crew training, emergency preparedness, and fostering a proactive onboard safety culture with effective reporting and stop- work authority. I am a confident ship handler on both conventional propulsion and azipod systems, comfortable operating in tight marina environments, Med-style berthing, and complex docking scenarios. I maintain a hands-on approach to deck operations, maintenance oversight, and readiness of lifesaving and firefighting equipment.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master Unlimited (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
ECDIS
Bridge Resource Management
Ship Handling Conventional and Azipod

Languages

EnglishFluent