Apostolos Kaknis

Expedition Cruise Captain / Safety and Quality Lead Auditor / Environmental Specialist

Spata-Artemida, Attiki, Greece

About

馃敼 Experienced Expedition Cruise Captain with a strong background in navigation, maritime safety, and compliance auditing. Over the years, I鈥檝e successfully led operations across polar, deep-sea, and remote destinations, ensuring efficiency, environmental sustainability, and safety at every step. 馃敼 Passionate about maritime innovation, I鈥檝e played a pivotal role in shipbuilding and conversion projects, overseeing class inspections, factory acceptance tests, and sea trials, as well as training crew members in cutting-edge technologies. My expertise extends across expedition cruise ships, passenger ferries, and roll-on/roll-off vessels, making adaptability one of my strongest assets. 馃敼 A team-oriented leader, I believe in fostering a positive and dynamic work environment through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning. My approach focuses on risk management, crisis handling, and regulatory compliance, ensuring smooth operations in the most demanding conditions. 馃敼 I hold advanced certifications in ISM auditing, CSO security, environmental management, cybersecurity awareness, and polar navigation, reinforcing my commitment to continuous professional development and industry-leading practices. 馃實 Operating across Antarctica, Greenland, the Great Lakes, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Far East, Read Sea, and the Persian Gulf, I thrive in extreme environments and specialize in maneuvering ships through complex terrains. 馃搶 Connect with me to exchange industry insights, discuss leadership strategies, and explore opportunities for maritime innovation.

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