Capt. Iro Gidakou

Experience

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  Hellenic Seaways

  Feb 2005 - Sept 2006

  Deck Cadet
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  Tsakos Shipping and Trading S.A.

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2007

  Cadet
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  MARAN GAS MARITIME INC.

  Jun 2007 - May 2012

  Primary Responsibilities:-Operate vessel during assigned watches as Watchkeeping Officer to the highest professional standards usingaccepted bridge management practices, with particular emphasis on vessel, crew and cargo safety.-Perform lookout/navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at other times as deemed necessary and prudent by the Captain in accordance with normalbridge management procedures-As Navigation Officer responsible for the navigational operations, reports, equipment, supplies, maintenance and resources of the ship,creating the ship's passage plans-As GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) officer responsible of performing tests and maintenance, and ensuring the proper log-keeping on the ship's Global Maritime Distress Safety System equipment. Safety equipment includes Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, a NAVTEX unit, INMARSAT consoles, various radios, Search and Rescue Transponders, and Digital Selective Calling systems. Show less

  • Second Officer

    Nov 2008 - May 2012

  • App.Officer

    Jun 2007 - Nov 2008
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  Albatross Adjusters

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Claims Handler / Trainee Average Adjuster

  Work under the supervision of company's Director as Trainee Adjuster. Using my nautical qualifications, training and experience.Deal appropriately with a wide range of problems arising from marine casualties like General average and Particular average. Involvement in the settlement of general average and hull & machinery claims. Preparing and drafting adjustments and claim statements.

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  MARAN GAS MARITIME INC.

  Jan 2013 - now

  The Master is the Company’s representative onboard and is responsible for all operational procedures. Acting as the manager of the Company’s Management system onboard and chairman of the vessel’s safety committee.I am responsible to operate the vessel with the highest level of safety in accordance with the Company’s stated principles, policies and objectives. The Master has absolute authority and discretion to take whatever action he considers to be in the best interest of passengers, crew, cargo, the vessel and the marine environment. The Master has authority over all persons onboard, whether crew members or not. Show less As Chief Officer, I was the Head of Deck Department on board LNG Vessel. Working as the Safety Officer/Training Officer/Environmental Officer of the ship responsible for the implementation of complying with SMS Procedures and ISM implementation. My job involves familiarisation and training of all personnel on board in health, safety and environmental related operational matters and the training of the Officers and crew in the lifesaving and fire fighting procedures, ensuring the conformance to all safety and hygiene rules and practices. Responsible for investigation and analysing of injuries, accidents and other safety and pollution-related incidents and proposing rectification action in order to avoid recurrence, loading, discharging and ballasting Operations as well as maintenance of the cargo during the voyage in accordance with Charterer’s Instructions and with due regard to the vessel’s strength, stability and cargo characteristics. Supervisor of the deck work especially that of an unusually hazardous nature and ensuring compliance with the Company’s Safety and Pollution Policies. Show less Primary Responsibilities:-Operate vessel during assigned watches as Watchkeeping Officer to the highest professional standards usingaccepted bridge management practices, with particular emphasis on vessel, crew and cargo safety.-Perform lookout/navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at other times as deemed necessary and prudent by the Captain in accordance with normalbridge management procedures-As Navigation Officer responsible for the navigational operations, reports, equipment, supplies, maintenance and resources of the ship,creating the ship's passage plans-As GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) officer responsible of performing tests and maintenance, and ensuring the proper log-keeping on the ship's Global Maritime Distress Safety System equipment. Safety equipment includes Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, a NAVTEX unit, INMARSAT consoles, various radios, Search and Rescue Transponders, and Digital Selective Calling systems. Show less

  • Fleet Operations Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Master

    Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Chief Officer

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2019

  • Merchant Marine Officer, 2nd Officer

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
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  LNG Marketplace

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2021

  Advisory Board Member

  Digital information platform regarding LNG with non technical approach