Biography:

Captain Panagiotis Nikiteas is maritime professional with 32 years’ experience span in various sectors of the maritime industry including management, marine, vetting, operations, crewing, safety, quality, environmental, energy, security, health, surveying, incident investigation and training. He had been stationed and worked abroad in Manila, Dubai and Singapore and appreciated the benefits of multi-cultural working environment. He is holding Master’s Degree in Adult Education, Master’s degree in International Shipping with distinction, Post Graduate Diploma in International Shipping and Transport Management and is a graduate form Hydra Merchant Marine Academy with distinction. Panagiotis in his current position as the HSQE Manager / DPA / CSO of Maran Dry Management Inc. assist in the transformation of the policies, focus, systems and procedures in order to ensure safer and more efficient operations, not only for managed fleet but also throughout the industry with the involvement in various projects and committees.