“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 : ALBA Graduate Business school: Chief Executive Officer & Managing Executive Committee Member Director International Propeller Club of the Aegean Bulk Co Inc : Chief Executive United States: Governor Officer & Managing Director INTERCARGO : Executive Committee Green Award Foundation: Chairman Representative Norwegian Hull Club: Executive INTERTANKO : Vice Chairman of Committee Member Hellenic Mediterranean Panel (HMP) Hellenic Marine Environment Informal Tanker Operator's Safety Protection Association (HELMEPA): Forum (ITOSF): Member Board of Directors 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 of the national economy • For many consecutive years, Greece has been ranked 1 st 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 or 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: Leaving & working conditions : the time spend on board adventure and in the sea safety risk & danger travel the world hard work meet people qualifications and skills required
Career in Shipping companies brokers insurances (P&I clubs) suppliers class societies training firms shipyards, etc. lawyers
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
Create a successful CV 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
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
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