Sokratis Dimakopoulos

Sokratis Dimakopoulos has a wealth of experience in the maritime industry, spanning over two decades. Sokratis currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Minerva Marine Inc. since March 2017. Prior to this, they served as the Deputy Managing Director at Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement (TCM) S.A. from February 2014 to February 2017. In their role at Maran Tankers Management from September 2007 to February 2014, they held the position of HSQE Manager. Before that, they worked at Consolidated Marine Management as a DPA/EMR/DMR/CSO from January 2006 to August 2007. Sokratis began their career at the International Maritime Organization as an Implementation Officer in the Marine Environment Division from June 2003 to December 2005, where they were responsible for MARPOL implementation matters and served as the Co-Secretary of the Flag State Implementation Sub-Committee. Sokratis was also a focal point in the IMO Secretary for Ship Recycling Matters during their time there.

Sokratis Dimakopoulos attended the National Technical University of Athens from 1985 to 1990, studying Chemical Engineering. Following that, they pursued a Master's degree in Bioreactor Design at The University of Manchester from 1990 to 1991.