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Miami, Florida, United States

Directs and oversees procedures and proper application, implementation of new and amended international maritime regulations and all related programs implemented by the Administration. In details:• Monitor, develop draft Registry policy and guidelines and ensure proper application and implementation of new and amended maritime regulations• Manage programs implemented by the Administration related to IMO fuel oil collection data, CII and SEEMP verification, issuance of certificates and related invoices to Verifiers.• Review and authorization of lifeboat service providers• IHM Expert Company review and acceptance including issuance of SOC.• Review and Approval of Electronic Record Books, issuance of appropriate documents and related invoicing to ERB Companies.• BWM Convention certificate issuance and conduct of surveys.• Develop Passenger Ship regulations, inspection checklist and inspectors training for passenger ship surveys.• Evaluate requests and administer Flag Administration determinations, exemptions and dispensations to ship owners, ship managers and Class societies.• Provide oversight, monitoring, and liaison with the authorized ROs performing functions on behalf of the Liberian Administration.• Arbitrate disputes between the class societies and owners, shipyards, suppliers and designers.• Assists Senior V.P, Maritime Operations, as necessary, on recommendation on suitability of vessels for registration and re-registration.• Review IMO and international requirements on a regular basis to ensure proper application of new or amended requirements.• Oversee the review and approval of Ships’ Plans and any other plan verification services provided by the Administration. • Resolve issues related to vessel specific data at the request of the Vessel Registration Department.• Provide technical support on vessel detentions and casualties as required.• Attend IMO and other applicable meetings and conferences relevant to Regulations and Standards

Sunrise Fl - Usa

To lead the North America Passenger Ship Excellence Center and Marine Area business development, to enable RINA to meet rising demand from new & existing clients, determine how the department will function and operate and manage multiple projects, recommending actions to the executive team and to define the strategy for the business development in the North America region. - to manage projects for multiple clients, overseeing technical due diligence of passenger ship and support delivery of project through financial close. - to supervise employees and external contractors in the execution of the services and drawing conclusions from gathered data and observations and deciding on action items to be addressed and allocation of human and financial resources. - to manage the preparation, negotiation and execution of projects, negotiation and selection of suppliers and RINA resources, in light of contracts and planning condition discharging. - to provide oversight between designers, builders, owners, and consultants to ensure the timely production of all designs & specifications required for projects, including any necessary specs of temporary work and assigning tasks to employees and contractors. - On behalf of owners oversee/evaluate all work conducted by assigned parties, including RINA personnel and contractors ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and statements of work. - Based on specialized expertise in cruise and passenger ship, manage projects to ensure high standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality are attained, with particular direction over the safety policy, quality plan, environmental plan, regulatory, and contractual specifications. - Direct all aspects of project team activities to ensure that proactive and effective communication is maintained within the team and between stakeholders to deliver client requirements. - Administer the preparation and submittal of budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

Sunrise, Florida, United States

To be the point of contact of the following Flags and Associations located in the American Region:- United Stated of America throughout continuous relationship with USCG HQ in Washington DC, USCG Center of Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise (CSNCOE) and USCG Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE)- Liberia (LISCR) - Marshall Islands (IRI)- Panama and Segumar Miami- Mexico- PVA Passenger Vessels Association - AWO American Waterways Operators (Subchapter M and Jones Act)- NMMA National Marine Manufacturer Associations

Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Within our Group, this role foreseen the following responsibilities at the global level:- maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in the cruise market with all involved parties;- contribute to define global strategy and commercial development of the cruise sector -implement strategic plans for enhancing the competitiveness and profitability and continuously upgrading innovative products and value-added services in the Sector;- attain commercial and economic objectives for all activities carried out; develop the technical, commercial and economic specifications for innovative products and value-added services;- follow specific projects relating to service provisions, ensuring to the expectations and that they comply with any applicable requirement;- co-ordinate the resources involved in the project teams, including other functions and Companieswithin the Group or external Companies, to optimize the synergies for developing and deliveringinnovative products and value-added services;- supervise Project Teams in terms of business results, time, quality and efficiency;- supervise Hubs or other Operational Units in charge of the management and delivery of specific products or services under its functional responsibility;- guarantee the quality and technical consistency and contribute to define the relevant operationalobjectives for all product or services delivered, including but not limited to those covering quality,health and safety, the environment and technical consistency, identifying and implementing possible corrective or improvement actions.RINA representative member of:- IACS Expert Group/ISM-ISPS-MLC - CLIA Cruise Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) - USCG Expert Group on Pax ShipsAs Flags adviser, I usually attend:-IMO Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE),Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) and-Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR)-ILO Special Tripartite Committee

Sunrise Fl - Usa

During that period, I was responsible for the start-up , growth and development of the newly established RINA Passenger Center in the United States and other jurisdictions in the region with the purpose to provide one stop point of contact for the cruise industry to:- deliver assistance with classification and design review- environmental services- risk assessment- trouble shooting - management and software tools; and- support with all matters related to the international and national regulatory frameworks affecting the Passenger and Ro/Ro Passenger ships. Having authority to direct company resources, human and capital to achieve the Passenger Center's goal, my tasks were to determine what activities the center undertakes and in what manner jobs are performed and completed.Specifically my duties were to:- achieve the commercial objectives for the assigned standard ( classification and certification) and or other value added multi business activities- sell standard or multi business services, based on the portfolio to be promoted in the region- provide to the competent functions information on customers, competitors, opportunities, tenders, accreditation in order to develop specific services that meets customers expectations- manage customer relationship and lead generation in term of standard activities and new services for existing or new customers, in accordance to the planned and strategic objectives; and- be the fist point of contact for the key accounts addressing the relevant request, as necessary, to the competent Manager or Operational Unit.In addition to the above, starting from October 2016 I have assigned by the Company wit hthe additional role of Sector Manager Passenger Ships (later known as Head of Passenger Ship Sector) for the whole RINA Marine Sector.

Genoa Area, Italy

Being the Head of Department, I had to oversight and was involved in the following activities:- preparation and delivery of all necessary tools for execution and monitoring of surveys/audits/inspection of our vessels-Shipowners consultancy related to the safety/security on board-preparation and delivery of internal and external training in regard of :.Fire & Safety, LSA and passenger ships operational aspects (Surveyors & Marine Superintendents) ;.MLC 2006 (RINA Inspectors/Surveyors and Plan Approval Staff; Shipping Companies personnel);.ISM/ISPS Code (RINA Auditors/Surveyors & Shipping Companies personnel);.Passenger Ships operational aspects .Consultancy and review of:-Bridge Team Management & Ship's safety and emergency procedures;-ISM SMS procedures and ISPS SSA-SSP including Emergency Response Plans;-Navigation Bridge Management procedures;-MLC 2006 DMLC Part II and related international Labour matters; -LSA Alternative Design Assessment (ADA), MED & TA; and- STCW professional qualification and simulators.Representing RINA in the following international working groups/forums:- IACS Expert Group/ISM-ISPS-MLC (ISM/ISPS Trainer and Lead Auditor & MLC Trainer and Inspector)- Cruise Ship Safety Forum (CSSF)- USCG expert GroupAs flags adviser, my duty was to attend the following IMO and ILO meetings:-Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE)-Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW)-Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR)-ILO Special Tripartite CommitteeQualifications:-Master Mariner without limitations-ILO MLC 2006 Train the Trainer and Lead Inspector-ISM/ISPS Trainer and Lead Auditor-ISO 9001 Auditor for Shipping Companies-ISO 14001 Auditor for Shipping Companies-DPA

Genoa - Italy

During more than 3 years spent in this position I had the chance and honour to lead the development group of the statutory matters addressed to the upcoming ILO Convention , MLC 2006. Besides that, on May 2011 I was promoted in the managerial role and become in charge for the dangerous goods related matters (IMDG Code and IMSBC Code) and reference point for safety consultancies with ship's operators and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, ship's simulators certification and consultancy.In order to provide my expertize and in the meantime to achieve new knowledge I was tasked as RINA representative within the following groups: .IACS Expert Group on ILO Matters .IACS Expert Group on ISM & ISPS Matters .IMO Sub-Committees in London within the Italian delegation and ILO Meetings in Geneve within the Marshall Islands delegation .Italian Permanent working group on Dangerous Goods

Genoa - Italy

In these years, due to my Maritime background , I was tasked for the development of the necessary Company inspection and certification tools for the implementation of the new ILO convention MLC 2006 .Besides that, I was in charge for:-dangerous goods related matters (IMDG Code and IMSBC Code) - safety consultancy with ship's operators and equipment manufacturers- RINA representative within the following groups: .IACS Statutory Panel dealing with all safety related matters .IACS Expert Group on ILO Matters .IMO Sub-Committees in London within the italian delegation and ILO Meetings in Geneve within the Marshall Islands delegation .Italian Permanent working group on Dangerous Goods

Genoa - Italy

During my very first period at RINA. I covered the position of Senior Marine Specialist within the Section CSST (Cargo Ship Safety Team) with the following duties:- person in charge for the approval of the ship's drawing related to LSA, navigational lights, compasses;- MarED Certification of products (LSA);- Safety related matters consultancy

Miami, Fl - Usa

Among the years spent in CCL I covered the position of:- Acting Staff Captain, in charge for the safety and security of the vessel (Conquest Class);- Safety Officer, in charge for the safety of vessel including FFA & LSA mantenances and checks, crew safety training and familiarization (Destiny & Conquest Class);- 1st Officer, OOW in charge for the stability of the vessel and crew safety training (Destiny & Conquest Class);- 3rd Officer , Assistant OOW (Holiday & Fantasy Class);- Environmental Officer, in charge for all environmental matters such as waste management and recycling, Oily water separators & Oil Record Book , SOPEP, potable water, crew environmental awareness training (Destiny & Conquest Class).During the above years I was following the delivery of the MV Carnival Glory (2003) from Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone and drydocks of other Company vessels.

Mediterranean Cruises

OOW in charge for the navigation bridge watches and for the maintenance of the LSA/FFA of the relevant vessel

Italy - France

During the regular service (mainly spring and summer time) of the ships my duties were the following:- Responsible for vehicles loading-unloading of the vessel;- Crew Manning & Safety Training on board RO/RO passenger ferries and High Speed Crafts (HSC) Acquastrada type- Fire Fighting Appliances and LSA Safety checks ad maintenanceDuring the winter season, I was tasked to follow the scheduled maintenances of the assigned vessels (dry and wet docks, LSA, FFA).

Leghorn - La Spezia - Messina - Ancona

OOW specialized in mine hunting. During the years spent on board different MHC vessels, I attended the Persian Gulf and former Jugoslavia campaigns carrying out the monitoring of the local coastal waters.

Italian Navy Officer, Mine Hunting

Activities and Societies: Navy Officer specialized in Mine Hunting Navigation Officer on board Mine Hunting Coastal (MHC) Milazzo

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