PROFILE-STRATEGY

EMPIRE NAVIGATION INC was established in February 2009 and certified by ABS on August 2009 to provide commercial and technical management to modern oil and chemical tanker vessels. As managers of such vessels, we are committed to maintain highest standards of quality and safety in all our operations.

Empire Navigation offices are located in Elliniko, Athens, Greece.

Our company is a member of INTERTANKO and HELMEPA, our Safety Management System is designed to meet all relevant requirements of ISO 9001-2008 (Quality), ISO 14001-2004 (Environment) and TMSA.

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KEY PERSONNEL

Nikos Arkadis

Technical/Managing Director

Mr. Nikos Arkadis has been in the shipping industry for the last 40years, holding key positions in a number of well-respected shipping companies. He is very familiar with the operation, maintenance and repairs of oil tankers and bulk carriers. In 1986 he joined Offshore Oil Services (London) (Kouloundis) and Lyras Bros (London) as Technical Sup/dent. Subsequently he joined the Marine Management Services (of Kalimanopoulos) as a Fleet Leader for Oil Tankers and Oil Combination Carriers. In 1993 he joined Evalent as Technical Manager. In 1995, he became a member of Marmaras Navigation team as a Technical Manager of a mixed fleet of 50 oil tankers and bulk carriers. From 2006 to 2008 he joined Mantinia Shipping / Hellenic Carriers and Kynosoura shipyards as a Technical / General Manager of the group. Since EMPIRE’s Navigation establishment, he has been the Company’s Technical Manager and, since 2011 holds the position of Managing/Technical Director.

Captain Dimitrios Kontes

Marine / Operations Manager

Captain Dimitrios Kontes has more than 30 years experience in shipping industry . He graduated from the Greek Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos and began his seagoing career in 1982 . He sailed on board various types of tankers on well-established shipping companies from 1984 to 2000, beginning as a 3rd officer and earning his Captain’s License Class A in 1997. Captain D. Kontes started his shoreside career with Stelmar Tankers Management in 1999 , where he held various positions including Marine Superintendent and Fleet operator. Subsequently he served at OSG Ship Management as Fleet Manager for 8 years. In September 2014 he joined Empire Navigation Inc serving as Operations Manager and in 2018 he was promoted to Marine/Operations Manager.

Zacharoula Lempesi

HSQE Manager

Mrs Zacharoula Lempesi has an extensive working experience in HSQE Management roles at highly reputable shipping companies for 23 consecutive years. She has served as Quality & Environmental Manager in Stelmar Tankers and then as Group Quality Assurance Manager & Head of HSQE in OSG.

She holds a Master in Business Administration with specialization in Total Quality Management by the University of Leicester and has an extensive knowledge and know-how in Integrated Management Systems certification, Business Management and Information Technology Systems development. She has been with EMPIRE since July 2015 initially as Quality Assurance Manager and then took over HSQE Manager duties from 25th April 2016.

FLEET

TOTAL DWT 1,342,892

TOTAL NUMBER OF SHIPS 16

SUEZ FUZEYYA

Type: Oil Tanker

DWT: 158,574

Yard / Year of construction
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd, South Korea / 2011

Timeline

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  • 27 Sep 2019

    DELIVERY OF PROTEUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T PROTEUS (49,999.00 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) delivered to our Management on 27th of September 2019.

  • 19 Sep 2019

    DELIVERY OF CASTOR

    We are pleased to announce that M/T CASTOR (49,999.00 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) delivered to our Management on 19th of September 2019.

  • 27 Aug 2019

    DELIVERY OF ION M

    We are pleased to announce that M/T ION M (49,999.00 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) delivered to our Management on 27th of August 2019.

  • 27 Jul 2019

    DELIVERY OF STAMATIA

    We are pleased to announce that M/T STAMATIA (49,999.00 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) delivered to our Management on 27th of July 2019.

  • 26 Sep 2018

    Empire Presents at 4th ShipIT

    The 4th ShipIT Conference 2018, took place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, by Boussias Communications in collaboration with AMMITEC at the Benaki Museum Amphitheater. With the participation of 238 executives, the 4th ShipIT Conference effectively confirmed the conference as an institution in the field of maritime technology. This year the Conference speakers focused on the issues of Maritime Digital Transformation, Risk Management & Cyber-Security and the exploitation of Big Data. Following our last year’s successful presentation, Mr. Panagiotis Apostolopoulos, Technology Integration Officer, presented this year the Company’s standpoint on “Systems Integration” as a necessity and its challenges.”

  • 01 Aug 2018

    Empire Navigation entered into Newbuilding Project

    Empire Navigation has entered into a Newbuilding Contract for four (4) units of 50,000 DWT Product Chemical Tankers with delivery expected within the 3rd Quarter of 2019 . The new Vessels will be of the Eco-design based on the latest technology of Eco hull form and engine and will be built at Hyundai, MIPO Shipyard in Ulsan, Korea. The first Vessel will be delivered within the 3rd quarter of 2019 and the rest with approximately one month delivery integrals. The Vessels will be fitted with SOx Scrubber and HP SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction ) Catalyst in order to fully comply with the latest SOx and NOx regulations, they will be also fitted with electrolysis type Ballast Water Management Treatment system. In addition, Vessels will also have of extra equipment, such as additional O.F boiler and extra equipment in order to comply with ENVIRO notation, EXXON 2017 requirements, etc.

  • 19 Jul 2018

    Empire FC Champions of 4th Marine League 2018

    Empire FC conquered the 4th Marine League . We are very proud of our Team.

  • 20 Jun 2018

    2018 BITE AWARDS

    The award of "Optimizing and Securing the Shipping Business through One Complete Cyber-Secure ICT Solution", for the award category of "Special Applications for Companies in Shipping", was given to Empire Navigation & Empire Bulkers, and IQ Solutions, for the implementation of VCell, at the 2018 BUSINESS IT EXCELLENCE (BITE) Awards. VCell, IQ Solutions' complete solution for the Shipping Industry, certificated by Bureau Veritas for Cyber Security, has provided excellent operational optimization results for the fleet of Empire Navigation & Empire Bulkers. Through this real Digital Transformation for the Shipping Industry from IQ Solutions, and through a brilliant example of its adoption by a major group of shipping companies in the globe, the correct assistive role of IT and Communications Technologies for the Shipping Industry is hereby defined, pointing towards the direction of safety and security, along with the optimization of procedures at the value chain of the Shipping Industry

  • 20 Jun 2018

    Posidonia 2018 sporting events

    Posidonia 2018 sporting events This year Empire Navigation sponsor and supported the Posidonia Running Event and participated with 36 members of the staff.

  • 08 Mar 2018

    UNITED STATES COAST GUARD’S QUALSHIP 21 PROGRAM

    In an effort to decrease the number of vessels trading in a substandard condition, the USCG introduced “QUALSHIP 21” that is focused on identifying quality operators from poor-quality vessels (by using improved methods - targeting schemes) and on enforcing compliance with international and U.S. acceptable condition standards. For 2017 the following vessels have been qualified under QUALSHIP 21 program

  • 13 Feb 2018

    Empire Navigation Green Award

    The Green Award Foundation is active all over the world with the certification scheme for dry bulk carriers and oil tankers that go above and beyond the set standards in cleanliness and safety. All efforts are made to benefit the marine environment, including cleaner seas. Getting awarded requires ship management Company’s to take a considerable effort to meet the rigorous Green Award requirements however the outcome is rewarding. Empire Navigation Inc undergo an office audit on 13/02/18 and subsequently MR Orestes underwent similar vessel audit on 23/04/18.

  • 20 Oct 2017

    Empire Officer's forum

    On 19th -20th October our 1st Seafarers’ Forum was held in Hotel H2O in Manila with the participation of 57 senior and junior officers and a number of key staff from the head office honoring our seagoing members of our family and renew our shared commitment to the core value of Empire on “Safety & Operational Excellence”.

  • 27 Sep 2017

    Empire Presents in 3rd ShipIT

    One day before the United Nation’s World Maritime Day 2017, the Greek Shipping Community is gathering at the 3rd ShipIT Conference - September 27 at the Benaki Museum Amphitheatre – to analyse the impact of digital technologies in maritime operations and business.

  • 21 Jun 2016

    Posidonia Run 2016

    Empire Navigation Inc. was one of the proud sponsors of Posidonia Run which took place on 4th of June 2016. Our team member, Mr Nikolaos Dimitriadis, won the 5 km race with time 00:17:40. www.posidonia-events.com/posidonia-2016-info/posidonia-running-event.aspx

  • 17 Apr 2015

    DELIVERY OF MR PEGASUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR PEGASUS (50,069.61 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 17th of April 2015. The delivery of the vessel took place at Yosu, S. Korea.

  • 27 Feb 2015

    DELIVERY OF MR ORESTES

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR ORESTES (50,105.85 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 27th of February 2015. The delivery of the vessel took place at Singapore, Singapore.

  • 23 Feb 2015

    DELIVERY OF KIRSTIN

    We are pleased to announce that M/T KIRSTIN (50,078 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 23rd of February 2015. The delivery of the vessel took place at Yeosu, S.Korea.

  • 01 Oct 2014

    DELIVERY OF MR LEO

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR LEO (50,319 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 01st of October 2014. The delivery of the vessel took place at Panama.

  • 01 Oct 2014

    DELIVERY OF MR ARIES

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR ARIES (50,319 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 01st of October 2014. The delivery of the vessel took place at Panama.

  • 29 Sep 2014

    DELIVERY OF MR AQUARIUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR AQUARIUS (50,304 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 29th of September 2014. The delivery of the vessel took place at Panama.

  • 07 Aug 2014

    GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM PORT OF LONG BEACH

    We are pleased to announce that the Port of Long Beach has presented Empire Navigation Inc with the Green Environmental Achievement Award. This award is being granted to operators that called the Port of Long Beach in 2013 and demonstrated that 90% or more of all its vessel trips complied with the ...

  • 17 Jan 2014

    DELIVERY OF SUEZ GEORGE

    We are pleased to announced that M/T SUEZ GEORGE (156532 DWT Oil Tanker) came under our Management on 17th of January 2014. The delivery of the vessel took place at Rotterdam, Netherlands.

  • 08 Jan 2014

    DELIVERY OF MR PAT BROWN

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR PAT BROWN (50,096.21DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 04th of January 2014. The delivery of the vessel took place at Haldia, India.

  • 04 Apr 2013

    DELIVERY OF BOX

    We are pleased to announce that M/T BOX (50.577,31 DWT Oil Tanker) came under our Management on 4th of April 2013. The delivery of the vessel took place at Sao Luiz, Brazil.

  • 14 Dec 2012

    DELIVERY OF MR CANOPUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR CANOPUS(50,546 DWT Oil/ Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 14th of December 2012. The delivery of the vessel took place at Tianjin, China.

  • 28 Nov 2012

    LOVE OF SPORTS: COMMON GROUNDS OF EMPIRE FAMILY MEMBERS - 28/11/2012

  • 16 Nov 2012

    EMPIRE NAVIGATION INC. SETS AN EXAMPLE AT THE IT DEV PRO CONNECTIONS 2012 FORUM IN ATHENS / 24TH-25TH NOV 2012

    Empire Navigation Inc. will be the subject to a business case study at the IT Dev Pro Connections 2012 Forum, to be held on November 24th-25th at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece. The business case study will be presented by our IT partner, IQ Solutions SA, and ...

  • 14 Nov 2012

    EMPIRE NAVIGATION PROUD TO SPONSOR A.S. OLIMPIOS ZEUS ON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TAEKWONDO ITF

  • 07 Nov 2012

    DELIVERY OF MR KENTAURUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR KENTAURUS(46,846 DWT Oil/ Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 7th of November 2012. The delivery of the vessel took place at Houston, Texas.

  • 05 Nov 2012

    DELIVERY OF MR ACTURUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR ACTURUS(50,654.9 DWT Oil/ Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 5th of November 2012. The delivery of the vessel took place at Davao, Philippines.

  • 17 Oct 2012

    EMPIRE NAVIGATION- CHARITY RUN 2012

    On Sunday the 11th of November, 29 of Empire family and friends will participate in either the Athens Classic Marathon, the 10K or the 5K run to raise funds and not only in an attempt to reinforce the 1st Special Elementary School’s of Keratsini initiative to donate provisions ...

  • 10 Oct 2012

    DELIVERY OF MR SIRIUS

    We are pleased to announce that M/T MR Sirius (46,846 DWT Oil/ Chemical Tanker) came under our Management on 10th of October 2012. The delivery of the vessel took place at Cristobal Port (Panama).

  • 07 Sep 2012

    THANK YOU KONSTANTINO YOU MADE US PROUD - LONDON PARALYMPICS 2012

  • 28 Aug 2012

    EMPIRE NAVIGATION PROUD TO SPONSOR MR. KONSTANTINOS KARAOUZAS FOR LONDON PARALYMPICS 2012

  • 22 Mar 2012

    PERSONAL CREW MAIL ON BOARD ALL VESSELS

    We are pleased to announce the Crew Personal Mail which is up and running on board all vessels. Now Crew members will enjoy closer contact with family members and friends.

  • 09 Nov 2011

    EMPIRE NAVIGATION- CHARITY RUN 2011

    On Sunday the 13th of November, 38 of Empire and Alma professionals and friends will participate in either the Athens Classic Marathon, the 10K or the 5K run to raise funds and awareness for children who are in need of care because they have lost their parents or are homeless for other reasons. ...

  • 02 Sep 2011

    DELIVERY OF THE 4TH SUEZ MAX TANKER

    On 26th of August 2011 the delivery of the 4th Suez Max (HN 2303/ Suez Rajan) took place at HHI yard in Gunsan (Korea).

  • 02 Sep 2011

    DELIVERY OF THE 3RD SUEZ MAX TANKER

    On 19th July 2011 the delivery of the 3rd Suez Max (HN 2302/ Suez Hans) took place at HHI yard in Gunsan (Korea).

  • 08 Jul 2011

    DELIVERY OF 2 SUEZMAX TANKERS

    On 01st of June 2011, Empire Navigation Inc took under her management 2 Suezmax Oil Tankers, Hull Nos 2300 (Suez Fuzeyya) and 2301 (Suez Vasilis), built in HHI Ship Yard in Gunsan (Korea).

  • 23 Jul 2010

    Suez Max “Steel Cutting”

    “The Steel Cutting of the first two Suez Max, H.N. 2300 – 2301, took place on 15th of July 2010 at H.H.I. The vessels will be built to the highest specifications and latest technology, double-hulled, painted with environmentally friendly paints and classed with the American Bureau of ...

  • 09 Dec 2009

    Christmas Party

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Quality Policy

The Company is committed to providing a Quality service, which consistently & continuously meets the requirements of its customers whilst protecting assets under its care, its employees and the environment in general.

This is achieved by establishing & discharging managerial & operational processes, which have emerged from the combination of sound managerial principles and established experience in the Shipping Industry.

The Company aims to remain a quality service provider by:

 

 

  •   Meeting customer requirements as defined in the relevant Ship Management Agreements and Charter Parties;
  •   Developing and implementing controlled processes;
  •   Continual improvements in operational responsiveness;
  •   Complying with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISM Code as well as continually improving its Management System;
  •   Establishing and communicating measurable & consistent objectives and performance targets to company employees;
  •   Identifying and addressing risks and opportunities that affect conformity of services and customers’ satisfaction;
  •   Complying with applicable statutory requirements, international legislation and classification society requirements related to the services  provided ;
  •   Operating vessels without accident(s) or incident(s) that could endanger company’s employees, the environment or assets under the  company’s care;
  •   Complying with current Health & Safety legislation and;
  •   Developing employee skills and increasing their contribution through effective training

In order to meet the above objectives the company has developed and implements a Management System, which as a minimum shall meet the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IMO ISM Code and the MLC 2006.

All Company employees are responsible for implementing the company's Quality Policy.

The Company’s management is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the Quality Policy at regular intervals in order to ensure that:

  •   It remains relevant and effective;
  •   It remains appropriate to the Company’s purpose and context, and
  •   Supports the Company’s strategic direction.

Company’s Quality Policy is also available to all interested parties.

Health, Safety Management & Enviromental Policy

It is the Company’s Policy to promote and enhance Health and Safety at Sea, Prevention of Human Injury or loss of life, welfare of employees and avoidance of any adverse impact on the environment.

The Company aims at safety and environmental excellence which is accomplished though the following objectives:

  • To provide for Safe Practices in ship Operation and a safe and healthy working environment.
  • To prevent damage to the ship, her cargo and the environment.
  • To assess all identified risks to its ships, personnel and the environment, establish appropriate safeguards and operate the ships within ALARP (“as low as reasonably practicable”) levels of risk;
  • To prevent loss of human life and personal injury.
  • To ensure that seafarers’ work environment on board ships promotes occupational safety and health
  • To continuously improve Safety Management skills of personnel ashore and aboard ships, including preparing for emergencies related both to Safety, Health & Environmental Protection.

In order to effectively implement its Health, Safety Management & Environmental Protection Policy the Company:

  • Has appointed dedicated personnel with the responsibility to maintain an overview of Health, Safety and Environment matters.
  • Consistently  follows all national and international rules and regulations applicable to the Marine Industry.
  • Takes into account applicable guidelines, standards, codes and publications which are issued by maritime organisations and are directed towards creating a safe and pollution free (zero spill) environment.
  • Implements a Shipboard Occupational Health and Safety Program (SOHSP)
  • Continuously monitors all safety and occupational health aspects of the vessels.
  • Frequently inspects and audits the vessels and carries out necessary maintenance and repairs.
  • Continuously improves its management system by taking corrective & preventive action for identified problem areas.
  • Provides adequate resources to effectively implement this management system.
  • Provides a framework for setting & reviewing safety management system objectives and targets that are evaluated and reviewed during Management Review Meetings.
  • Has carried out a generic Risk Assessment to its basic operations and practices and has established safeguards against identified risks.
  • Undertakes an obligation to society (corporate social responsibility), in the form of commitment to local, national and international regulations, attention to environmental issues and adoption of a risk management policy.
  • Makes every effort to provide a safe and healthy workplace and considers working safely a condition of employment.
  • Provides necessary resources to implement the occupational health and safety program.
  • Recognizes that no task is so important for an employee to put himself at risk of injury or illness in order to get it done.
  • Protects the Health of seafarers and provides prompt access to Medical Care on board and ashore when needed.

All Company employees, shore based and seafarers are responsible for implementing the Company’s Safety, Health & Environment Protection Policy and are required to comply with the applicable standards and with the ship’s occupational safety and health policy and program.

All Company employees, shore based and sea going are responsible for implementing the Company’s Health, Safety Management & Environmental Protection Policy.

The Company’s senior officers and managers are responsible to always lead by example in safety-related issues.

The Company’s Management is responsible for monitoring and reviewing this Policy at regular intervals in order to ensure that it remains relevant and effective.

 

Drugs & Alcohol Policy

It is the Company’s Policy that no seafarer employed shall navigate the vessel, operate machinery or carry out his duties whilst he is impaired by drugs or alcohol or suspected to be under the impairment of alcohol or drugs.

 

The Company has defined as alcohol impairment a blood alcohol content of 40mg/100ml or more.

In order to enforce this policy:

  1. Consumption and possession of alcohol for private or any other use on board Company vessels is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
  2. The possession, use, trafficking of any kind of illegal drugs and for any reason on board the ship is prohibited.
  3. The Company implements procedures which meet or exceed the relevant Flag State legislation and/or ICS/OCIMF guidelines and enforces a strict blood/breath and/or urine test schedule involving:
  • mandatory pre-joining tests for all seafarers
  • periodical random testing/screening on board vessels. Each officer is to be tested at least once annually
  • regular breathalyser tests on board, either as a routine control procedure, or during an investigative process.

Seafarers found to be in violation of this Policy shall be immediately released from duty and dismissal / disciplinary action will be taken. Refusal to be subjected to D&A testing would equal to admission of guilt and the person will be subject to the same repercussions as any offender.

Adherence to this Policy is considered as a term of employment.


Related Document
Drugs and Alcohol Procedure CP19

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