Kyriakos Kostis
Karystos,Greece
Summary
Safety Officer with over 11 years of extensive expertise in maritime operations, including navigation, safety protocols, and crew training. Demonstrates exceptional skills in fire prevention, maneuvering, and ice navigation, ensuring compliance with SOLAS regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about continuous improvement and innovative strategies to optimize ship performance and passenger safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Seabourn
06.2024 - Current
- Ensure safety equipment compliance, conduct crew training, and manage life-saving/firefighting protocols
- Support maritime operations including maneuvering, docking, anchoring, and ice navigation
- Oversee permits to work and coordinate crew drills, acting as on-scene commander
- Manage bridge operations, ensuring seamless maritime activities and safety adherence
- Spearhead innovative projects, driving substantial improvements in team productivity
- Collaborate across departments to implement efficient solutions
- Lead safety compliance initiatives, conduct crew training, and manage emergency protocols
- Oversee critical maritime operations and coordinate drills as on-scene commander
- Analyze and optimize bridge operations, ensuring seamless maritime activities
- Develop data-driven strategies to improve safety adherence and operational efficiency
- Foster interdepartmental cooperation to streamline safety procedures
- Engage crew members in continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing overall maritime safety culture
- Deliver measurable improvements in safety compliance and emergency preparedness
- Drive significant enhancements in crew response times and operational readiness
- Responsible for environmental operations
- Oversee navigation and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations; train junior officers, enhancing team efficiency
- Lead voyage planning and safety operations as LSA-FFE Responsible Officer
- Oversee junior officer training, ensuring adherence to maritime regulations and best practices
- Optimize ship operations through Amos PMS and Napa Systems
- Implement data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency and safety protocols across vessel operations
- Foster teamwork as Senior Watch Keeper, coordinating with diverse crew members to maintain smooth sailing operations and passenger safety
- Drive continuous improvement in maritime procedures, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction on Seabourn Cruises voyages.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Consulted with medical professionals regarding employee injuries sustained while on duty.
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action.
- Coordinated emergency response teams during drills or actual events such as fires, chemical spills.
- Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available at their workstations.
- Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Maintained records of all incidents, including accident reports, near misses, and unsafe conditions or acts.
- Audited contractors' safety plans prior to commencement of work onsite.
- Developed safety programs in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies.
- Developed tools used to evaluate effectiveness of existing safety initiatives.
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Inspected premises to identify safety issues and non-conformity.
- Issued official approvals in instances of achieved or exceeded compliance standards.
Sr 1st Officer
Seabourn Cruises
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee navigation and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations; train
junior officers, enhancing team efficiency. - Lead voyage planning and safety operations as LSA-FFE Responsible Officer. Oversee junior officer training, ensuring adherence to maritime regulations and best practices.
- Optimize ship operations through Amos PMS and Napa Systems. Implement data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency and safety protocols across vessel operations.
- Foster teamwork as Senior Watch Keeper, coordinating with diverse crew members to maintain smooth sailing operations and passenger safety.
- Drive continuous improvement in maritime procedures, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction on Seabourn Cruises voyages.
- Safety Training to all new joiners.
- Contributed to enhancing team coordination and communication during emergency situations.
- Managed voyage planning and stability, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Oversaw tank and deck maintenance, maintaining vessel integrity and safety.
Enhanced team collaboration, leading to improved operational efficiency.
Monitored and adjusted stability parameters, ensuring optimal vessel performance.
Led voyage planning and stability operations, ensuring safe navigation and optimal vessel
performance. Implemented enhanced watch protocols, improving crew efficiency.
Pioneered new tank and deck maintenance procedures, reducing downtime and extending
equipment lifespan. Developed streamlined reporting system for improved communication.
1st Officer
Azamara Cruises
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed voyage planning and stability, ensuring safe and efficient operations
- Oversaw tank and deck maintenance, maintaining vessel integrity and safety
- Enhanced team collaboration, leading to improved operational efficiency
- Monitored and adjusted stability parameters, ensuring optimal vessel performance.
Chief Officer
Springfield
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Led voyage planning and stability operations, ensuring safe navigation and optimal vessel performance
- Implemented enhanced watch protocols, improving crew efficiency
- Pioneered new tank and deck maintenance procedures, reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan
- Developed streamlined reporting system for improved communication
- Oversaw safety and security protocols, ensuring compliance and reducing incidents by 12%
- Led training programs, enhancing crew efficiency and operational readiness
- Managed cargo operations, optimizing load times and minimizing errors
- Developed quarterly budgets, achieving financial targets consistently
- Directed deck maintenance, improving vessel performance and longevity.
1st Officer
Private Sea, Mega Yachts
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed safety protocols, security measures, and training programs
- Oversaw cargo operations, quarterly budget planning, and deck maintenance, ensuring operational excellence
- Streamlined cargo operations, optimizing efficiency and reducing turnaround times
- Implemented cost-effective deck maintenance strategies, contributing to budget optimization
- Pioneered new safety training techniques, enhancing crew preparedness
- Developed innovative cargo handling methods, improving operational efficiency and reducing risks
- Analyzed quarterly budget trends, identifying areas for cost reduction
- Conducted thorough safety assessments, implementing data-driven improvements to security protocols.
2nd Officer
Celestyal Cruises
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Coordinated mega yacht operations, ensuring seamless voyage planning and execution
- Managed helicopter and tender operations, enhancing safety and efficiency
- Oversaw water sports and marina activities, boosting guest satisfaction and engagement
- Voyage Planning and Stability Officer
- Mooring stations, crew trainer
- Led voyage planning and stability operations, ensuring safe navigation and optimal vessel performance
- Conducted mooring stations and delivered crew training programs
- Implemented advanced stability monitoring techniques, enhancing vessel safety
- Developed comprehensive crew training modules, improving operational efficiency
- Optimized voyage routes, reducing fuel consumption and travel time
- Streamlined mooring procedures, minimizing port turnaround times and increasing overall productivity
- Meticulously planned voyages, accounting for weather patterns, sea conditions, and port regulations
- Ensured precise stability calculations for safe cargo loading and unloading
- Fostered strong teamwork among deck crew, enhancing operational synergy
- Coordinated seamlessly with port authorities and onshore teams for smooth sailing operations.
2nd Officer
Enesel
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed tanker operations and cargo planning, assisting Chief Officer to ensure smooth voyages
- Received exceptional report from Shell Vetting Inspector, highlighting operational excellence
- Utilized precise cargo planning skills, contributing to efficient and safe transportation
- Collaborated with Chief Officer to address and resolve operational challenges effectively.
Education
Master Mariner Unlimited -
Merchant Marine Diploma
06.2022
Chief Officer Unlimited -
Cosmos Nautical School
09.2020
Merchant Marine Academy -
2009 - 2013
Computer Science and Networks -
2005 - 2009
Skills
- Medical Care
- Experienced
- Risk Assessment
- GMDSS
- Survival Techniques
- Fire Prevention
- Personal Safety
- Fast Rescue Boats
- Advanced Firefighting
- Medical First Aid
- Tanker Safety
- Ro/Ro Passengers
- Crowd Management
- Ecdis
- Nacos 5 and Platinum
- Ice Navigation
- Dive Master
- English Language
- Computer Skills
- Maneuvering Skills
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Work Process Analysis
- Workplace Safety
- Emergency Response
- Procedure Implementation
- Environmental Monitoring
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Action Planning
- Disaster preparedness
- Budgetary Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Chemical Handling
- Hazard Identification
- Accident investigation
- Fire and safety guidance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Protective Equipment
- Safety Training
- Public Health
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Scaffold safety
- Emergency situations
- Worker Training
- Training and mentoring
- Evaluations and reporting
- Safety documentation and materials
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/24/1988
- Nationality: Hellenic
Affiliations
- Dive Master
- Disney Animations Enthusiast
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Flying Airplanes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Officer
Seabourn
06.2024 - Current
Sr 1st Officer
Seabourn Cruises
10.2022 - Current
1st Officer
Azamara Cruises
08.2022 - 10.2022
Chief Officer
Springfield
09.2017 - 03.2022
1st Officer
Private Sea, Mega Yachts
07.2016 - 01.2017
2nd Officer
Celestyal Cruises
09.2014 - 07.2016
2nd Officer
Enesel
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master Mariner Unlimited -
Merchant Marine Diploma
Chief Officer Unlimited -
Cosmos Nautical School
Merchant Marine Academy -
2009 - 2013
Computer Science and Networks -
2005 - 2009
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