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MINERVA IN FOCUS Our people

Thank you Minerva in Focus

asked long-serving
Officers officers to present
themselves!

To me, Minerva is more than just a company; it is a second family
that values its employees and fosters their development

Aleksandr Maltsev,
Master Mariner

I am Aleksandr Maltsev, a 40-year-old Master I am sincerely grateful to my senior col-
Mariner from Sevastopol. I am happily mar- leagues and the team ashore for their
ried and have two sons. continuous support and mentorship. Their
Becoming a Captain was my cherished goal, advice helped me overcome numerous
and I am proud to have achieved it at Minerva challenges on my path to the captain's
in 2019. Over my 16 years with Minerva, I bridge. Working as a team, we achieved
progressed from second officer in 2008 and outstanding results, which strengthened
served as chief mate for eight years. These my confidence in my abilities.
years provided me with invaluable experience To me, Minerva is more than just a com-
and knowledge essential for commanding pany; it is a second family that values its
a vessel. Minerva offered all the necessary employees and fosters their development,
resources for my professional growth, includ- inspiring dedication and leading to success.
ing training and development programmes.

I am proud to have grown alongside the company that entrusted
me with its ships and crews

Michail G. Angeletos,
Class A Captain

My name is Michail G. Angeletos, and I cur- Outside of my professional life, I enjoy out-
rently hold the rank of Class A Captain as well door activities with my family, which helps
as a Senior Trainer at the ATHINA MLDC. I am me maintain balance and stay focused. I am
originally from the city of Volos, I am married always open to new challenges and enjoy
and have two wonderful kids, which has been connecting with others who share a com-
one of the most rewarding roles in my life. mitment to common goals.
From my first day as a cadet to becoming a To me, Minerva has been more than just
leading captain, my 20-year journey with the an employer; it has been a partner in my
same company has been a testament to my growth, a place where I have developed from
hard work, loyalty, and passion for the sea. a young cadet into a confident captain. Over
Each challenge and opportunity has shaped the past 20 years, it has provided me not
me into the leader I am today, and I am proud only with opportunities but also with trust
to have grown alongside the company that and responsibility, shaping me both as a
entrusted me with its ships and crews. leader and as a person.
I have been serving at Minerva Marine for The shared commitment to excellence and
the past 20 years, driven by my passion for teamwork that I found at Minerva has made
leadership and teamwork. I continually strive me feel truly at home on every ship, and I
to improve and contribute to the success am proud to call the company my maritime
of my team. family.

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