John joined the office in 1984 after graduating from the National Technical University of Athens as a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer. He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece, an associate member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (U.S.A.), and a member of the Society of Greek Naval Architects.

Throughout his career, he has attended seminars and training covering:

• Non-destructive testing of materials — Level II ASNT.
• Tonnage measurement of ships.
• The International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
• Safety engineering in shipping and industrial companies, and during ships’ repairs.

Since starting his professional career, John has undertaken marine and non-marine design work, as well as inspections of industrial installations and goods, throughout Greece and worldwide.

His work has been carried out on behalf of underwriters, P&I Clubs, shipowners, cargo consignees, industrial companies, and inspection and surveillance companies, encompassing more than a thousand cases.

Alexander graduated from the National Technical University of Athens in 2003 as a Naval Architect–Mechanical Engineer. He also holds an MSc in Marine Transport with Management from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Before joining the office, he completed eight months of onboard training as an Apprentice Engineer aboard the tanker Minerva Astra.

While working for the firm, he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Surveying from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and completed training courses offered by Lloyd’s Register Marine Training Services in:

• ISM Code and Management System Auditing — Lead Auditor.
• Risk Management and Incident Investigation.

He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece, the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology, and the Hellenic Society of Diploma Naval Architects.

He has undertaken numerous assignments on behalf of underwriters, owners and P&I Clubs, attending vessels to conduct condition, hull and machinery, damage, and draft surveys.

He has extensive experience as a Safety Engineer in shipping and industrial companies and during ships’ repairs, together with considerable experience in technical and marine insurance claims.

Christophoros graduated from the University of Wales, United Kingdom, as a Motorsport Engineer. He also holds an MSc in Automotive Engineering from the Universities of Brighton and Sussex.

Before joining the office, he worked as an Apprentice Engineer at Peugeot. He also earned Postgraduate Diplomas in Marine Surveying and Marine Technology from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy.

He completed training with Lloyd’s Register Marine Training Services in ISM Code and Management System Auditing as a Lead Auditor.

His specializations include:

• Vehicle accident investigations and claims.
• Marine personal injury investigations.
• Cargo pre-loading surveys.
• Cargo damage surveys.