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MINERVA IN FOCUS Our people

Officers, Minerva in Focus

welcomes onboard the
welcome following officers
who have recently
joined the Minerva
onboard team and wishes them
safe and successful
voyages!

I chose this career because I wanted to explore the whole world
and sail the seas

Panagiotis Kakkavas,
Apprentice Engineer

My name is Panagiotis Kakkavas, and I am I chose Minerva because it is one of the
22 years old. I was born in Aigio, Greece, best Greek companies, with a large fleet and
where I still reside. I studied at the Merchant several new vessels. I am currently in my
Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos, and I am second term as an Apprentice Engineer with
a first-generation seafarer. the company and I feel lucky to be trained
I chose this career because I wanted to by such successful engineers.
explore the whole world and sail the seas. My favourite part of my duties is working on
Additionally, I have a deep interest in engi- different types of machinery and maintaining
neering and the advancement of technology equipment. In the future, I want to become
in this field, so it was an easy decision to a successful Chief Engineer, equipped with
pursue this profession. extensive knowledge and experience.

I look forward to contributing to Minerva Marine's success
with all my dedication

Dimitra Mitropoulou,
Junior Officer

My name is Dimitra Dimitropoulou, and I has equipped me with the knowledge and
am from Kalamata, Greece. I am extremely skills necessary to meet the demands of a
proud to embark on a new, exciting journey dynamic and ever-evolving industry. The
in my career as a junior officer with Minerva training programme provided me with an
Marine, a leading company known for its in-depth understanding of navigation, safety,
high standards and innovation in the mari- and operational standards, preparing me for
time industry. Minerva has provided me with the challenges ahead.
the valuable opportunity to start this new This new professional path marks the be-
chapter in my career, offering me essential ginning of a career filled with opportunities
support and guidance. and challenges, and I look forward to con-
The comprehensive training I received at the tributing to Minerva Marine's success with
Athina MLDC, with the support of Minerva, all my dedication.

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