Biography:

Stavros Meidanis, with over 23 years experience in shipping industry, first joined Lloyd's Register of Shipping (LRS) 1999 and worked as a Marine Surveyor and Quality Lead Auditor. In 2006, he was appointed Marine Client Manager for Lloyd's Register, based in Piraeus. From November 2008, he was promoted to Global Manager/ Principal Surveyor for Marine Management and Safety Systems. He was also responsible for the implementation of LR's Group Strategy regarding Marine Management Systems in the Supply Chain across the world. From August 2013, he joined the leading Shipping Company Capital Ship Management Corp, taking the position of DPA/CSO and Safety &Quality Manager. He is responsible for Capital Ship Management fleet –total of 70 vessels, including Oil/ Chemical Tankers, Bulk Carriers and Containers. He is also responsible for the Safety Performance of the fleet, focusing to safety, environmental and energy performance. Stavros’s extended experience on several business segments such as Tankers, LNG and Dry, has published a plethora of technical papers and studies in shipping industry. He has successfully completed several business & technical courses from well reputed institutions like LSE, MIT participating in several working groups studies. Stavros, has being Clinical Professor/ Guest Lecturer in several academic institutions.