Athanasios Liaskos

Experienced Senior Marine Surveyor with 23 years of expertise across classification societies, shipyards, and maritime technical teams in Europe, the Middle East, and China. Specialized in newbuilding supervision (LNG, bulk carriers, tankers, passenger vessels), in-service surveys, ISM/ISPS audits, MLC compliance inspections, and material certification. Known for strong leadership, technical precision, and the ability to manage complex, multinational shipbuilding projects from steel cutting to delivery.

Senior Marine Surveyor / ISM/ISPS Auditor & MLC Inspector at ABS – American Bureau of Shipping (2023-08 – Present)

• Conduct in-service surveys for oil/chemical tankers, bulk carriers, container vessels, and OSVs.
• Perform new construction surveys, material certification, and service supplier audits.
• Lead ISM/ISPS audits, conduct MLC compliance inspections, and ensure adherence to class and statutory requirements.

Marine Surveyor at RINA Hellas (2021-05 – 2023-06)

• Performed surveys on RoRo passenger vessels, HSC, tugboats, and newbuildings.
• Conducted material certification and service supplier audits.
• Ensured compliance with RINA rules and international regulations.

New Construction Surveyor / Project Leader at Bureau Veritas (2015 – 2021)

Led major newbuilding programs across multiple shipyards, including LNG bunkering vessels, bulk carriers, and passenger ships. Responsibilities included project coordination, construction oversight, compliance verification, and technical reporting.

• 18,600 CBM LNG Bunkering Vessel – MOL / TOTAL (Project Leader)
• 82,000 dwt Bulk Carriers – ALPHA BULKERS & OCEAN LONGEVITY
• Passenger Ship – SUNSTONE SHIPS INC.
• 208,000 dwt Bulk Carriers – STARBULK
• 63,500 dwt Bulk Carriers – EUROBULK
• 27,500 CBT LNG – EVERGAS

Site Manager at NAVARONE SA (2013-11 – 2015-01)

• Managed site operations for two 64,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuildings.
• Oversaw construction progress, quality control, and compliance.

Deputy Site Manager at Marine Consult International (2013-05 – 2013-11)

• Supervised construction of six 36,000 dwt bulk carriers for Navarone SA.
• Coordinated inspections, reporting, and shipyard communication.

Site Manager at Navitas Compania Maritima (2012-02 – 2013-05)

• Oversaw construction of an 82,000 dwt bulk carrier at Ouhua Zhejiang Shipyard.

Site Manager at NACKS Nantong (2011-06 – 2012-02)

• Managed newbuilding of a 58,000 dwt bulk carrier.

Leading Hull Inspector at Allied Maritime Inc. (2009-01 – 2011-06)

• Led a team of five inspectors for six 57,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuildings.
• Conducted hull inspections, reporting, and quality control.

Junior Inspector / Newbuilding Trainee at Med Tankers SA (2008-10 – 2009-01)

• Participated in new construction of four 6,500 dwt chemical tankers.
• Gained foundational experience in shipbuilding processes.

Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Operator (Level II) (2003-05 – 2008-09)

• Performed UTM inspections across various vessel types.
• Ensured structural integrity assessments and reporting.

Bachelor's Degree in Shipping & Business Education – S.B.E. College in collaboration with John Moores University of Liverpool, UK (1999 – 2001)