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“Career Challenges and Prospects in the Maritime Industry”

• Capt. Dimitrios Mattheou

Chief Executive Officer | Managing Director of Arcadia Shipmanagement & Aegean Bulk | Chairman in Green Award Foundation

Milestones of Capt. Mattheou Dimitrios Work Performance

Arcadia Ship management Co Ltd : Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Aegean Bulk Co Inc : Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Green Award Foundation: Chairman Norwegian Hull Club: Executive Committee Member Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA): Board of Directors ALBA Graduate Business school: Executive Committee Member International Propeller Club of the United States: Governor INTERCARGO : Executive Committee Representative INTERTANKO : Vice Chairman of Hellenic Mediterranean Panel (HMP) Informal Tanker Operator's Safety Forum (ITOSF): Member The Nautical Institute – Associate Fellow

What about today’s presentation?

• What to expect
• Subject matters
• Time for a break
• Manage the Questions

The Greek Miracle: Greece keeps the Lead as the largest ship owning nation

• Greece is a major nation with its shipping industry

along with tourism, being the most important sectors

• f the national economy
• For many consecutive years, Greece has been ranked

1st in the world for the merchant fleet owned by its nationals

The Greek Miracle in numbers

According to Clarson’s data ,Greek owners continue to top the league table of ship owning nations with 4,092 vessels exceeding the 1,000 GT, OR a 196m of GT fleet and global market share of 16% of DWT followed by Japan(13%0 , China(11%), Germany(7%)

The Greek Miracle in more numbers

The percentage of each type of Greek controlled vessel in relation to the world fleet of the corresponding type for the year 2017 was as follow:

• Tankers :26,4%
• Ore and bulk carriers 16,2%

Average age of the Greek fleet in ship terms 10,6 years

• r 2,8 year below the world average

What Maritime Studies: Career options | Maritime industry segments

• Cruises and ferries
• Offshore Work
• Ports
• Cargo shipping
• Naval ships
• Fishing and ecology

A career in Maritime industry

• Work in the Maritime industry can be dangerous
• Maritime jobs require days, weeks or even months

away from family or friends Why then, would anyone consider working in this type of industry?

Indicative benefits

 High Salary due to:

• the time spend on board

and in the sea

• safety risk & danger
• hard work
• qualifications and skills

required  Leaving & working conditions:

• adventure
• travel the world
• meet people

Career in Shipping companies

• brokers
• suppliers
• training firms
• lawyers
• insurances (P&I clubs)
• class societies
• shipyards, etc.

Maritime Enterprises’ Organization Chart

Academic Qualifications

Depending on the position in a shipping company

What skills the companies require from the graduate recruits? Meet the… Soft Skills for Maritime Professionals

Soft Skills for the Maritime Professional

• For the first time Human Element, Leadership and

Management training requirements are introduced and are currently considered mandatory (TMSA 3/ OCIMF, STCW ).

• All seafarers will be required to undertake additional

soft skills trainings and hold the requisite certification.

Soft Skills for the Maritime Professionals

• Effective communication
• Empathy
• Team collaboration
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Presentation skills
• Digital skills
• Resilience

Where to search for ads

• Headhunters help:

 candidates to find jobs and  employers to select, hire, and manage the great talent they need

Where to search for ads

• Lloyd’s list
• Trade Winds (www.tradewindsnews.com)
• Naftemporiki (www.naftemporiki.gr)

Finding a Job…

Greece vs. UK Greece vs. USA

CV Basics  personal and contact information,  education and qualifications,  work history and/or experience,  relevant skills to the job in question,  own interests, achievements or hobbies,  some references

Create a successful CV

Successful CV tips

 Presentation is the key (clear layout, well structured)  Stick to no more than two pages of A4  Understand the job description and tailor the CV to the role  Include references (from tutor or past employers)  Keep your CV updated  Mind & Protect your social media digital footprint (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)

Congratulations: You have a job interview appointment!

• Do your research about the company you are applying for
• Be on time for the appointment (early)
• Be careful of your dress code, dress appropriately
• Be aware of your body language
• Know your personal vision, your goals and your values
• Do not discuss about topics that could create conflicts (e.g.

religion, politics, football team you support)

• Do not use your phone during the interview
• Do not talk too much, pay attention to the interviewer, stay

alert

Career prospects in the Shipping Industry

What to expect as a salary