Valerii Kapustian

Chief Officer @Hapag-Lloyd AG | Chartering & Fleet Operations | Container Vessels | Dry Dock Experience | Sea & Office Background

Chișinău, Moldova

About

The sea has always been more than just a workplace for me — it’s where I’ve built my skills, my discipline, and my passion. From cadet to Chief Officer, I’ve spent over a decade learning every layer of ship operations: navigation, cargo handling, safety management, crew leadership, and drydock planning. My recent step ashore into Nautical and Fleet Management gave me valuable insight into the commercial and operational side of shipping. But it also made me realize something important: my real drive is out on the water, leading teams and running safe and efficient voyages. My goal is simple: to keep ships, crews, and cargo moving safely across the world’s oceans, while continuing to grow as a maritime professional.

Experience

  • Hapag-Lloyd AG (1 yr 6 mos)
    • Chief Officer
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Charter Fleet Manager
      Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr

  • Nautical Manager at RHL Reederei Hamburger Lloyd
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

  • Chief Officer at RHL Reederei Hamburger Lloyd
    Jan 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • RHL Reederei Hamburger Lloyd (Hamburg, Germany · Hybrid)
    • Second Officer
      Mar 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Third Officer
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr

  • Third Officer at Hanseatic Lloyd Schiffahrt
    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 · 5 mos