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Dimitrios Kesoudis

@dks

Experienced Seafarer, Captain and Chief Officer

Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
Captain+1
Motor+1
40-49m+4
Private & Charter
Rotational
Not Considered

About

I am a highly experienced seafarer with a strong background in maritime operations and leadership. I am dedicated to improving myself and those around me, with a focus on fitness and health.

Personal Details

Age45 years
GenderMale
ResidenceGreece

Career Objective

To continue advancing my career in the maritime industry, aiming for leadership roles that allow me to utilize my extensive experience and skills.

Passports

Greece

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy sailing, cycling, running, kick boxing, and fitness activities. I also have a passion for motorcycles, cars, reading, and playing guitar.

Experience

Chief Mate

Current
Dec 2024 - Present
M/Y Artisan

M/Y Artisan is under the same ownership as M/Y Aelia, so I transitioned internally. Ship handling, Deck management, Bridge management, Contractor liaison. Introducing ISM, ISPS, MLC onboard. SeaZone for accounting and updating procedures, IDEA (PMS and inventories), Pinpoint works (assigned tasks on and of dry dock), IYC Blue software (ISM, ISPS, MLC management). Itinerary planning. Coordination of departments, crew training, tender handling. Safety officer, Medical officer, preparing ship for survey etc.

Chief Mate

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
M/Y AELIA

Ship handling, Deck management, Bridge management, Contractor liaison. Introducing ISM, ISPS, MLC onboard, SeaZone for accounting and updating procedures. Itinerary planning. Coordination of departments, crew training, tender handling. Safety officer, Medical officer, preparing ship for survey etc.

Captain

Dec 2023 - May 2024
M/Y Fan One

Working in proximity with the shipyard for the delivery of the vessel on time. Collaborating with an independent surveyor for the quality of the construction in all departments. Following Class requirements throughout the build of the yacht in safety tests, engine tests, sea trials etc. until delivery of the vessel. Organising a new build vessel from crew hiring and training, SoP's, supply orders etc. Ship handling, itinerary planning, overseeing all departments, day to day running of the vessel. Accounting, recruitment, documentation, preparing vessel for survey, contractor liaison etc.

Certifications & Qualifications

Master

Master 3000 GT (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

GreekNative
EnglishFluent
CzechBeginner