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Capt. Plamen Dimkin MNI Managing Director e-mail: dimkin@shipsurvey.org Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Master Mariner ocean going vessels, certified Average Adjuster Professional affiliations Vice-chairman of the Bulgarian Shipmasters Association Member of the Nautical Institute, London Appointments Non-exclusive surveyor for the Guardian Bureau of Shipping, Delaware, USA. Carrier summary Junior officer with Navibulgar; junior and senior officer with Reederei NORD Klaus E Oldendorff; surveyor for Universal Surveys Ltd. and Fidelitas Ltd (Lloyd’s Agent in Bulgaria); General Manager of Fidelitas Ltd.; Navibulgar BOD Member Specialist knowledge Hull and Machinery Surveys: collision, grounding, heavy weather, fire and machinery damage, cargo gear, particular and general average, ship’s condition surveys, supervision of repairs, approval of repair specifications, casualty investigation, dock damage. Vessel condition surveys – all type of vessels. On / off hire surveys – all type of vessels. Offshore installations, pipelaying and commissioning Ship evaluations. Towage Approval Surveys – review and approval of towage projects and relevant documentation, towage recommendations and requirements. Liability surveys. Stowage / lashing / securing of heavy lifts onboard ships. Personal injury / loss of life. General and reefer cargo surveys. Average adjusting: Preparation / review of claims under marine insurance policies, statements of claim against third parties, recommendations for claim settlement. |
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Ch / Eng Rumen Rachev MSE, LLM Principal Surveyor e-mail: rachev@shipsurvey.org Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Chief Engineer officer over 3,000 kW, Environmental officer, Law degree Carrier summary Junior officer with Navibulgar; junior and senior officer with Reederei NORD Klaus E Oldendorff; senior officer with Pioneer Tanker Shipping and Ofer Ship Holding, Environmental officer with P&O Princess Cruises, newbuilding superintendent— Kawasaki Shipbuilding Co., non-staff Surveyor for Fidelitas Ltd. Specialist knowledge Hull and Machinery Surveys: machinery damage, fire, cargo gear, ship’s condition surveys, supervision of repairs, approval of repair specifications, casualty investigation. Vessel condition and pre-purchase surveys – all type of vessels. Newbuilding superintendent. |
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Paul Robson Director Adjusting Division e-mail: robson@shipsurvey.org Languages: English and Greek fluent Qualifications Average Adjuster—English law and practice Carrier summary 1967 – 1980 Joined William Richards & Son – later to become Richards Hogg International. 1980 – 1989. Joined Poseidon Average Adjusters in London. 1989 – 1994 Joint M.D. of Manley Hopkins, Average Adjusters, Piraeus. 1994 – 2004 Partner of Robson Butler Associates, Piraeus. Specialist knowledge Average adjusting English law and practice. Preparation / review of claims under marine insurance policies, statements of claim against third parties, recommendations for claim settlement. Consultant on cargo, P&I and Hull matters in addition to preparing claims. |
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Dipl. Eng. Kancho Kanchev Senior Marine Surveyor e-mail: office@shipsurvey.org Naval architect Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Diploma in Naval Architecture Training in Mould Loft Parts in Hitachi Zozen, Japan - April 1967 - July 1967. Training in Numeral Control - West Germany - November, December 1969. Carrier summary Technologist and supervisor in Technical Division of Varna Shipyards, Chief of Technological Division for Numerical Control, Varna Shipyards. Assist Chief of Steel Fabrication Shop, Varna Shipyards. Ship Surveyor for the Bulgarian Register of Shipping. Shipbuilding Engineer for Kuwait Shipbuilding and Repair Yards. Superintendent for Navibulgar. Joined Lloyd's Register in June 1990, sixteen years varied experience covering survey of ships under construction, ships under repair and existing ships. Ship Senior Surveyor for Lloyd’s Register. Specialist knowledge Hull and Machinery Surveys: collision, grounding, heavy weather, fire and machinery damage, cargo gear, ship’s condition surveys, supervision of repairs, approval of repair specifications, casualty investigation. Vessel condition and pre-purchase surveys – all type of vessels. Newbuilding superintendent. L.R training courses since 1990 i) Use of Materials; ii) Non Destructive Examination; iii) GRP Boat Construction iv) Industrial |
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Ch / Eng Milen Minchev MSE Senior Engineering Surveyor e-mail: office@shipsurvey.org Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Croatian—spoken Chief Engineer officer over 3,000 kW Carrier summary Junior engineer with Navibulgar; junior and senior engineer with Reederei NORD Klaus E Oldendorff; Staff Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer with Renaissance Cruises, non-staff surveyor for MSB Ltd. Specialist knowledge Hull and Machinery Surveys: machinery damage, fire, cargo gear, ship’s condition surveys, supervision of repairs, approval of repair specifications, casualty investigation. Vessel condition and pre-purchase surveys – passenger, tanker and chemical vessels Specialist— Wartsila Diesel Engines, Sulzer, MAN B&W, SKL. Training courses: i) ALSTOM Diesel-Electric Propulsions ii) High Voltage training course
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Capt. Milen Stoykov Senior Marine Surveyor e-mail: stoykov@shipsurvey.org Languages: English, German and Russian fluent Qualifications Master Mariner ocean going vessels Carrier summary Sea going carrier with Navigation Maritime Bulgare, and BNAVI Spa, Master with BNAVI Spa, staff surveyor for MSB Ltd. Specialist knowledge Vessel condition and pre-purchase surveys – all type of vessels Offshore installations, pipelaying and commissioning. On / off hire surveys – all type of vessels Specialist in stowage / lashing / securing of heavy lifts Towage Approval Surveys – review and approval of towage projects and relevant documentation, towage recommendations and requirements. Specialist bulk and general cargo surveys.
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Capt. Nikolay Ruskov Marine Surveyor e-mail: ruskov@shipsurvey.org Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Master Mariner ocean going vessels Carrier summary Sea going carrier with Navigation Maritime Bulgare, staff surveyor for MSB Ltd. Specialist knowledge Specialist - Stowage / lashing / securing of heavy lifts on board ships. Cargo surveys – bulk, general cargo, ro-ro, ro-lo units, draft surveys, etc. On / off hire surveys – all type of vessels Marine warranty and liability surveys. Offshore installations. Towage approvals / towage calculations and preparation of towage plans |
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Capt. Petko Minev Consultant e-mail: bourgas@shipsurvey.org Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Master Ocen Going Vessels over 3000 GT, valid for tankers Tug Master First Class; Pilot Licence Carrier summary Sea going carrier with Navigation Maritime Bulgare, VShips managements, staff surveyor for MSB Ltd. Specialist knowledge Towage approvals, warranty surveys, ship condition surveys, casualty investigation Specialist - Stowage / lashing / securing of heavy lifts on board ships. Cargo surveys –lLiquid cargo surveys, etc. On / off hire surveys – all type of vessels Marine warranty and liability surveys Marine operations consultancy
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Dipl. Eng. Yakim Yakimov MSE Technical Director e-mail: yakimov@shipsurvey.org Fleet Manager Languages: English and Russian fluent Qualifications Chief Engineer officer over 3,000 kW Carrier summary Junior engineer and senior engineer with Navibulgar; Chief Engineer with Grimaldi Group and Pullmantur Cruises, non-staff surveyor for Fidelitas Ltd. Technical Director and Fleet Manager MSB Ltd . Specialist knowledge Hull and Machinery Surveys: machinery damage, fire, cargo gear, ship’s condition surveys, supervision of repairs, approval of repair specifications, casualty investigation. Vessel condition and pre-purchase surveys – all type of vessels Vessel and repair superintendence. Offshore installations, pipelaying and commissioning.
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