Margetis Maritime Consulting

Margetis Maritime is proud to support Apostolos Papastamos -Απόστολος Παπαστάμος on his path to the Olympics! 🏊‍♂️🏅

Apostolos, your journey is a testament to hard work and unwavering dedication. We are confident that you will shine brightly and make us all proud. 🌟

To the team behind Apostolos, your support and efforts are invaluable. Together, let's cheer him on his Olympic Journey!

🌊 Case Study Spotlight: Grounding Incident of Vessel🌊

At Margetis Maritime, our dedication to maritime safety and operational excellence was rigorously tested during a bulk carrier's grounding in Sri Lanka. This case exemplifies our expert handling and comprehensive approach to maritime incidents.

🚢 Incident Overview: The vessel, loaded with a cargo of cement, was en route to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. During her passage near Little Basses Reef on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, the vessel grounded, resulting in underwater hull damage along nearly the entire length of the vessel.

Our Piraeus head office quickly took immediate action, following meticulously all the received instructions.

🔍 Our Expert Response:
Immediate Mobilization: Upon receiving the incident report, our team in Piraeus immediately mobilized expert technical consultants to manage the situation. Swift action is critical in such scenarios, showcasing our preparedness and commitment to the vessel's safety.

On-Site Investigation: Detailed on-site investigation was necessary, as such an approach would allow us to gather crucial data, assess the extent of damage, and devise an efficient recovery plan. Ensuring we work with the most accurate information is always of utmost importance for us in order to maintain the quality of operations.

Collaborative Coordination: In close cooperation with local authorities and all relevant parties, we developed a comprehensive strategy to refloat the vessel and mitigate potential environmental impact. Effective communication and collaboration are fundamental to successfully managing maritime incidents.

This incident highlights the importance of proactive preparedness and the role of advanced navigational technologies in reducing risks. Protecting the marine environment remains a priority so, our response always includes measures to prevent and minimize environmental damage.

At Margetis Maritime, every challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate our expertise and improve our practices. The grounding of the vessel reaffirmed our commitment to maritime safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship. We are proud of our team’s swift and effective handling of the situation and continue to strive for excellence in all the operations in which we are involved.



Connect with us to explore more insights and discussions on maritime safety and management. Together, we navigate towards safer and more efficient seas. 🌊🔗 https://margetis.com/contacts/

Our sponsored athlete, Apostolos Papastamos -Απόστολος Παπαστάμοςapastamou, is gearing up for his journey to Doha, Qatar, where he'll be competing in the World Aquatics Championships on February 13 and February 18. He's aiming high once again!
🇬🇷 Wishing you the best of luck, Apostolos!
We're rooting for you every step of the way! ❤️

Back again in Monaco for the 2023 Yacht Show with my colleagues Nikos Giannakopoulos and Dorieann Mouzouki.

On June 26 and 27, George Margetis, Panagiotis Christias CISA, CISM, CDPSE, and Dragan Ćurin, representing Margetis Maritime's Piraeus Head Office and Spit Office, had the pleasure of attending the Rendez-Vous .

Our director of cybersecurity, Panagiotis Christias, had the chance to engage in a round table discussion at the conference with cybersecurity specialists Bernard Imperial, Howard Potter, Fabien Caparros, and Jean Bayon de La Tour CISM on "How the Maritime Ecosystem manages the Cyber Risk".

Every year in Paris, Comité d'Etudes et de Services des Assureurs Maritimes et Transports (CESAM) holds this conference for the French marine insurance market, providing us with the chance to network with a wide range of business leaders and professionals.

Attendance on board a Bulk Carrier at Christobal, Panama

Two experienced auditors of our Surveying & Environmental department embarked on a bulk carrier at Christobal, Panama in mid-May 2023 in order to attend all stages of the repair works at the stern tube sealing system and to perform an expanded environmental audit at the vessel.
During the attendance the proper ex*****on of the repair works of the stern tube sealing system was verified, the environmental compliance of the vessel was assessed and analytical suggestions were made for improvement of the environmental performance.

Learn more about our consulting services: https://margetis.com/consulting/

More than 70% of the globe is covered by water. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. World Ocean Day reminds everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 (𝗠𝗣𝗔𝘀)
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/importance-marine-protected-areas/

Στο 24ο Συνένδριο Ένωσης Ποινικολόγων & Μαχόμενων Δικηγόρων θα παρευρεθεί αύριο, ως ομιλητής, ο George Margetis, CEO της Margetis Maritime, στο πάνελ: Ναυτικό - Ναυτικό Ποινικό Δίκαιο (13.00-16.00), με θέμα Η Ασφάλεια των Πλοίων στη Θάλασσα (και κατά την επισκευή).

Μάθετε περισσότερα για το πρόγραμμα του συνεδρίου παρακάτω: https://lnkd.in/eDHJhESb

In terms of continuous monitoring of all National & International Maritime Regulations, Margetis Maritime develops:
◼️ Safety and Quality Management Systems, meeting the requirements of the ISM Code, DRYBMS, TMSA standards of Right ship, ISO 9001 & 14001 standards.
◼️ Ship Specific Shipboard Manuals & handbooks (i.e., MLC manual, SSP, SOPEP, ETB, GMP, etc.) meeting the requirements of SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, IMO, MLC, ISM/ISPS Code, DRYBMS, RISQ, TMSA.

Margetis Maritime products have been developed based on the following criteria:
✔️ Document Control
✔️ Accurate and complete information
✔️ Step numbering supporting the structuring levels of information.
✔️ Clear, simplified, and concise text
✔️ Procedure-based instructions.
✔️ Organized information in a hierarchical and consistent manner by use of headings
✔️ “Warnings” and “Cautions” in the most important text appear first.

We provide shipboard personnel with appropriate understanding (familiarization) and support in applying operational and maintenance instructions correctly and efficiently.

👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZ2awMtv

Our Dubai Office can now undertake Bunker Quantity Surveys, providing professional quantity inspection services in Fujairah, Dubai, and all other U.A.E Ports.

As bunker fuel is often the largest contributor to the operational costs of a ship, it is critical that the fuel purchaser ensures the correct amount of fuel is received or has sufficient information to substantiate their claim in the event of any dispute.

As bunkering operations often take place some distance from the fuel purchaser’s office, it is in their interest to engage a surveyor to verify the quantity delivered and oversee fuel sampling for laboratory analysis.

Responding to these concerns, Margetis Maritime offers impartial and independent bunker quantity surveys (BQS) through our network of offices and laboratories.

For inquiries regarding further information on Bunker Quantity Surveys, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that Mr. George C. Panagakis has joined our team as Senior Technical Consultant, Oil & Gas - Renewables, Offshore Division/

George comes with a 35-year of combined experience in the Marine Industry (as Superintendent Engineer, Technical Manager, and Fleet Manager in Greek Shipping Companies) and later in Offshore Industry, where he completed Numerous Marine Warranty Surveys, Insurance Claims, Engineering Projects (modifications, upgrades, Basic and Detailed Design for newbuilding projects pertaining to Oil Rig Platforms, Liftboats, Offshore Support Vessels, Windfarm Installation Vessels, Mooring arrangements, DP systems). Involved also in Recycling Vessels undertaking surveys, monitoring the Reactivation process, and approving the Last Voyage of numerous vessels.

We would like to wish George all the great success in his new position.

Today on the occasion of the International Women's Day, Margetis Maritime has taken the opportunity and staged the 2nd Women's Day Event for the wonderful women of the marine industry.
We would like to thank you for your presence and the constructive discussions that took place.
Although, this International Women's Day, our thoughts and our hearts remain close to Tempi.

Margetis Maritime at the 2nd Panhellenic Yachting Congress 2023

George Margetis participated in the Yachting - Safety at Sea Panel Discussion, and referred to issues related to yacht claims handling principles and the role of the technical consultant.

The panel also attended by Maria Mavroudi Vassiliki Kalemi Michael Vrettos Christos Kontovasilis

Thank you Trinity Events & BoatsAdvisor - Hub & Events

International Childhood Cancer Day is observed annually across the world on February 15, and the 2023 campaign is observed under the theme: , which focusses on paying tribute to the families and caregivers, and the positive impact they have on the lives of children and adolescents living with cancer.

At Margetis Maritime we support the efforts of the “ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with cancer”.
From its founding until today, “ELPIDA” has actualised a comprehensive framework of treatment and support for children suffering from cancer and for their families, raising the awareness of the Greek people, who embrace its vision and support its work.

If you are interested in the work of the Elpida Association and you wish to support it, click the link below
https://elpida.org/en/donations-en

Our Consulting division provides vessel’s pre-purchase inspection prior to the sale to the new owner, including:

• Physical inspection of all vessel's areas (to the extent of access provided)
• Testing of machinery and equipment (to the extent allowed by crew)
• Review and assessment of maintenance records (to the extent provided by Sellers)
• Review and assessment of Class records (to the extent provided by Sellers)
• Ιnvestigation from various sources (engine log book, voyage abstracts, maker's manuals, etc.) and calculation of fuel consumption
• Review and investigation of vessel's history (through online platforms, PSC reports, etc.)

For inquiries regarding further information on Pre-purchase inspections, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Learn more about our surveying/auditing services: https://margetis.com/consulting/

The ICS on 30 January 2023 published the “annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table” which highlights a 25% increase in flag states reporting on seafarer labor standards compared to last year. The Flag State Performance Table is based on the most up-to-date data available as of January 2023.

The Table also reports that a record number of flag administrations (49) have achieved full qualification status this year under the US Coast Guards Qualship21 program. The initiative seeks to reward those companies, operators, and vessels that demonstrate the highest commitment to quality and safety through the highest level of compliance with International standards and United States laws and regulations.

As in previous years, a number of flag states have achieved all green/positive indicators in the ICS Flag State Performance Table 2022/2023. These include the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Singapore, United Kingdom.

Click below to download the “Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2022/2023”:https://margetis.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ICS-Shipping-Flag-State-Performance-Table2022-2023.pdf

Learn more about our services: https://margetis.com/consulting/

Read more: https://margetis.com/shipping-industry-flag-state-performance-table-2023/

Today is which aims to reduce preventable cancer deaths by reasing awareness of symptoms and improving education. It’s also a time to flag the most common cancers in women as people diagnosed at an early stage have much higher chance of successful treatment.

“Once you choose hope, everything is possible”

It's World Cancer Day
Here are some ways to reduce your cancer risk:
🚭 Refrain from to***co use
🏊 Exercise regularly
🌽 Eat more fruits and vegetables
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
🍷 Limit alcohol consumption

Let's beat cancer!

GEORGE MARGETIS, CEO of Margetis Maritime at nafs magazine.

As he characteristically stated: "These are just some of the trends that are making marine technology such an exciting and challenging field to be working in at present. As the maritime world is getting increasingly complicated and the need for niche, expert consulting on a wide range of issues, is becoming increasingly obvious. The aim of Margetis Maritime is to provide a more comprehensive, holistic approach to consulting services to maritime institutions, depicting the modern needs of shipping."

Learn more about our services: https://margetis.com/
Read the full statement below👇

Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that Mrs. Dorieann Mouzoukis has joined our team as Senior Yacht Claims Adjuster.

Dorieann joined our company in December 2022, bringing along 10 years of experience in Yacht Claims Handling & Adjustment. Her duties having undertaken the Senior Yacht Claims Adjuster position are, amongst others, case handling, review of reports and final reports, and liaising as necessary with Underwriters, the vessel's Owners/management, and various Public Authorities if necessary.

She was born in the UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Marketing both from the University of Hertfordshire. In addition to "competing" in the Maritime Arena, Dorieann has proudly represented Greek basketball, as a member of the Greek National Team, twice in the FIBA European Championship, and has won many medals and awards in the domestic Championships.

We would like to wish Dorieann all the great success in her new position.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠!
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐒𝐆, 𝐰𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝

We would like to thank Elnavi Magazine for this great cover of our Piraeus Team.

🔸Read the full interview: https://www.flipsnack.com/elnavimagazine/elnavi-no-589/full-view.html

ELNAVI January 2023 / Issue 589
Page. 10 - Margetis Maritime - Interview with GEORGE MARGETIS

👉Find out more about us: https://margetis.com/

ELNAVI Ιανουάριος 2023 / Τεύχος 589 / Περιεχόμενα

Σελ. 6 - Άρθρο του συνεκδότη του ELNAVI Στέφανου Παπανδρέου για τις ναυτιλιακές προοπτικές του 2023
Σελ. 13 - Margetis Maritime - Συνεχής Ανάπτυξη, Συνέντευξη με τον Γιώργο Δ. Μαργέτη, CEO της Margetis Maritime
Σελ. 18 - Λούσυ Σοφρώνη της FutureCare Inc, Γυναίκα στη ρότα της Ναυτιλίας από την Θεανώ Καλαποθαράκου, συνεκδότρια του ELNAVI
Σελ. 26 - Οι κορυφαίες προσωπικότητες της Ελληνικής Ναυτιλίας σύμφωνα με την κατάταξη της Lloyd’s List για το 2022
Σελ. 32 - Ελληνικά Ναυτιλιακά Βραβεία Lloyd’s List
Σελ. 46 - Βραβεία AMVER από το Propeller Club of Piraeus
Σελ. 52 Ετήσια Χοροεσπερίδα WISTA Hellas και βραβεύσεις μελών

ELNAVI January 2023 / Issue 589 / Contents

Page, 6 - The editorial message from Stefanos Papandreou co-publisher of ELNAVI who refers to 2023 shipping prospects
Page. 10 - Margetis Maritime - Keep growing. Interview with George D. Margetis, CEO of Margetis Maritime
Page. 20 - The Greek shipping leading personalities according to Lloyd’s List Top 100 survey
Page. 32 - Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2022
Page. 60 - SKF Seminar for counterfeit bearings
Page. 63 - 34th Bureau Veritas Hellenic Marine Technical Committee Meeting

More information: ELNAVI,
19, Aristidou str., Piraeus 185 31,
Tel.: +30 210 45.22.100, e-mail: [email protected]

As of 23 February 2023, The State of Israel's national regulations implementing the MARPOL Annex VI convention will come into force. (Port Regulations (prevention of air pollution from ships), 2022)

The new regulations prohibit the use of fuel oil with a Sulphur content of more than 0.1 0 percent when mooring alongside a port or in anchorage ports' limit area —unless an EGCS is fitted.

Carrying non-compliant fuel on board as of 23 February 2023 on ships that are not fitted with EGCS, will be subject to port State control actions.

Read the full regulation here:https://margetis.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MP_27_IMPLEMENTATION_OF_MARPOL_ANNEX_VI_REGULATIONS_IN_THE_STATE_OF_ISRAEL.pdf

Read more: https://margetis.com/israel-fuel-sulphur-limit-in-ports-23-february-2023/

3 Reasons You Should Be Developing Your ESG Strategy Now

1. Global regulatory requirements are evolving quickly
2. ESG data is informing investment decisions
3. Employees and customers have high expectations for business

It takes time to build an ESG strategy. To report tomorrow, you must start now.

Learn more about our ESG & Sustainability Consulting Division: https://lnkd.in/dEKbFNRA

From all of us, Season’s greetings & Warm wishes💫

On 01 January 2023, EEXI & CII come into force & approved SEEMP Part III must be available on board.

At Margetis Maritime, we offer a highly specialized and comprehensive set of work to our clients to meet their requirements and corporate objectives based on broad experience and vast maritime knowledge.

We are always focused on our client’s benefit and the reality of the marine sector, to which we belong and where we have over 16 years of activity and best industry practices.

Learn more about our services: https://margetis.com/consulting/

Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that Mrs. Athina Chrysomalli, Psychologist, and Cpt Nick Kasimatis AFNI, have been certified as “Behavioral Competency Assessors” by The Nautical Institute

Our company would like to congratulate both our team members for their achievement and remind that Margetis Maritime always remains committed in understanding the industry’s most contemporary needs and adapt them in order to provide the highest quality of services to our client.

The aim of the provided by Margetis Maritime BC assessment and training to the company’s shore and ashore staff is to:

- Highlight the importance of the soft skills dimensions of competency in performing operations safely and incident-free.

- Describe the variety of soft skills and their associated behaviors.

- Identify behaviors to be adopted and those to be avoided.

- Explain the value of having a variety of soft skills and behaviors in a team, which when harmonized can improve performance.

Learn more about our team: https://margetis.com/our-team/

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bans toxic paint substance "Cybutryne" in antifouling systems from 1-1-2023

The resolution MEPC. 331 (76) adopted on 17 June 2021 and entering into force on 1-1-2023, sets new controls on paint substance amending also a model form of the Anti-fouling system certificate.

The prohibit the application or re-application of anti-fouling systems containing Cybutryne (CAS No. 28159-98-0) on all ships from 1 January 2023.

Moreover, all ships should remove or seal such anti-fouling systems at the next scheduled renewal of the anti-fouling system after 1 January 2023, but no later than 60 months following the last application of such anti-fouling system prior to 1 January 2023.

The requirement to remove or seal does not apply to:

1. fixed and floating platforms, , and constructed prior to 1 January 2023 and not dry-docked on or after that date;
2. ships not engaged in international voyages; and
3. ships of less than 400 GT engaged in international voyages, if accepted by the coastal State.

Ships in operation will need to comply with the requirement within the first anti-fouling renewal after 1 January 2023 and will be issued a new International AFS certificate which includes cybutryne-free compliance.

Ships under construction, which will be delivered after 1 January 2023, will need to be delivered as both TBT and cybutryne-free, and will be issued with an AFS certificate at the initial survey.

Therefore, shipping companies should not forget to obtain the “cybutryne-free statements” from the manufacturers in order to be furnished with an AFS certificate.

For more information regarding the new requirements, check Annex I & Annex 4 of the 2001 AFS Convention or MEPC. 331 (76) on this link:https://margetis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MEPC-331-76.pdf

Learn more: https://margetis.com/imo-bans-cybutryne-in-antifouling-systems-2023/

New IMO “IP CODE” Adopted – Entry into force on 1 JULY 2024

A new mandatory safety code for ships carrying industrial personnel – aimed at ensuring the safety of people transported to work on offshore facilities including windfarms – has been adopted by International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106), which met 2-11 November 2022.

The draft MSC Resolution Adoption of the International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) can be found here:https://margetis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MSC-106-3-1-Adoption-of-the-International-Code-of-Safety-for-Ships-Carrying-Industrial-PersonnelIP-Co...-Secretariat.pdf

The aim is to provide minimum safety standards for ships that carry industrial personnel, as well as for the personnel themselves, and address specific risks of maritime operations within the offshore and energy sectors, such as personnel transfer operations. Such personnel may be engaged in the construction, maintenance, decommissioning, operation or servicing of offshore facilities, such as windfarms, as well as offshore oil and gas installations, aquaculture, ocean mining or similar activities.

All ships to which the IP Code applies shall (prior to the carriage of more than 12 industrial personnel on board) have on board an Industrial Personnel Safety Certificate, from the entry-into- force date.

The amendments and Code are expected to enter into force on 1 July 2024. The IP Code will intentionally fill and clarify the regulatory gap between SOLAS cargo ships and SOLAS passenger ships.

Read more details at: https://margetis.com/new-imo-ip-code-adopted-into-force-on-1-july-2024/

Margetis Maritime's CEO, George Margetis will be attending The Superyacht Forum from 14 to 16 November, and the METSTRADE 2022 from 15 - 17 November.

Get in touch via email at [email protected]

For more information about our yachting services, click here: https://lnkd.in/dma3cnD2

Looking forward to meeting you!