Panagiotis Kiousis
Senior Deck Officer • Master Mariner (Class A) • Staff Captain
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About
Master Mariner and senior deck officer with 18+ years of Staff Captain experience on large passenger vessels, seeking a Staff Captain position aboard a professionally operated vessel. Brings advanced ship-handling expertise, strong safety leadership, and extensive experience managing complex vessel operations and multinational crews.
Experience
STAFF CAPTAIN at CELEBRITY CRUISES (2008 – Present)
Senior officer and second-in-command on large passenger vessels, directing navigation, manoeuvring, docking/undocking, and all bridge operations. Led a multinational deck team of 100+ personnel across navigation, maintenance, safety, and tender/lifeboat operations. Managed ISM/ISPS/SOLAS compliance, safety management systems, emergency drills, daily passenger emergencies, and conflict removals.
Oversaw mooring, anchoring, deck maintenance programs, and readiness of lifesaving/firefighting equipment while maintaining high safety and service standards on international itineraries.
- Conducted voyage planning, risk assessments, environmental compliance checks, and officer briefings.
- Strengthened operational efficiency through improved procedures and cross-department coordination.
- Recognized for calm leadership, reliability, and strong vessel safety culture.
CHIEF OFFICER / FIRST OFFICER at CELEBRITY CRUISES (2000 – 2008)
Key navigation and safety officer supporting Masters and Staff Captains aboard large passenger vessels. Responsible for bridge operations, deck crew leadership, and maintaining vessel readiness.
- Bridge watchkeeping, navigation, voyage planning, and regulatory compliance on large passenger vessels.
- Led deck crew in mooring/anchoring operations, routine maintenance, emergency duties, and safety equipment readiness.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in CAPTAINS CLASS C – MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY OF PREVEZA (GREECE)
