Team

Giusi Chessa was born in Genova on 1^st April 1963.

In 1982, after having got her High School leaving qualification in “Accounting and Business”, she began her career working for two Chartered Accountant Firms until December 1990, the former dealing with bankruptcy procedures the latter with book-keeping services on third parties’ behalf.

She acquired extensive experience in General Accounting including tax compliance obligations such as Annual Financial and Periodic Balance Statements, yearly and periodic tax obligations, administrative costs control, provisional budgets and consolidated costs statements preparation.

From January 1991 until September 1994 she worked for a company, located in the port of Genova, as Accounting Manager with full management independence.

In October 1994 she joined, as Accounting Assistant, the company then known as Studio Tecnico Navale Martinoli. In the following years she became the Financial and Accounting Manager.

In 2000 she became CEO of Martinoli Consulting S.r.l. and later on of Martinoli & C. S.r.l., as Manager of Accounting under the supervision of board of Directors Chairmain and IT services.

Personal Information

• Born in Genoa (Italy) on 9^th November 1984
• Married with one child (2012)

Education

2009      Master Degree in Naval Architect and Marine Engineering at University of Genoa, Italy

Degree thesis: “Recent developments of scantling rules for Bulk Carriers structural assessment”

Final grade: 110/110 with praise

2006      Degree in Naval Architect and Marine Engineering at University of Genoa, Italy

Degree thesis: “Basic design of a product carrier”

Final grade: 110/110 with praise

2003      Diploma at Scientific High School G.D. Cassini, Genoa.

Final grade: 98/100

Trainings

2016      Navigational Auditor Certificate at DNV-GL Maritime Academy Italy, Genoa.

2009      Internship at Germanischer Lloyd – Plan Approval dept. in Hamburg.

2008      Erasmus Exchange Program at DTU (Technical University of Denmark) in Lyngby (Copenhagen).

2006      Internship at Cantieri Navali Baglietto, La Spezia.

Awards

2009      RINA – d’Amico Student Naval Architect Award 2009

Winner of the award for the best final project in naval architecture and marine engineering in 2009, awarded by Royal Institution of Naval Architect and d’Amico Società di Navigazione for the project “Recent developments of scantling rules for Bulk Carriers structural assessment”.

Professional Experience

2009 – today

Independent Naval Architect and Marine Surveyor

Marine Surveyor and Consultant for Martinoli & C. and associated companies working on behalf of:

• Italian and International Hull & Machinery Underwriters and P&I Clubs
• Italian and International law firms
• Shipowners and Charteres
• Financial institutions

for:

• Damages Surveys
• Litigations and Arbitrations for marine technical and navigation matters
• Ship’s Condition Survey for On/Off-hire, Bunkering and Pre-purchase
• Technical support for Shipowners
• Navigational Audits
• Dry-dock planning and inspections

Casualty Investigation Expert

AIS and VDR data decoding and analysis expert in case of collisions and groundings

Languages

• Italian mother tongue
• English fluent written and spoken
• French fluent written and spoken
• Spanish elementary written and spoken

Computing skills

• Developer of own VDR analysis software
• Good knowledge of CAD systems (Autocad, MicroStation, Rinhoceros)
• Knowledge of Visual Basic, Html, Python
• Knowledge of Hugin Reserch (Bayesian Networks Software)
• Comfortable in the use of the Office pack

(Martinoli & C. Part Owner)

Born in Genoa, Italy, on 30^th October, 1946

Graduated at Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Genoa, Italy and qualified Engineer at the University of Genoa in 1972

Fluent in spoken and written English, French, good knowledge of Spanish

Registered Professional Naval Architect and Marine Engineer in Genoa, 1975

Registered Marine Consultant and Surveyor at the Chamber of Commerce, Genoa

Registered Professional Engineer at the Merchant Marine Ministry, Genoa

Member of AIPAM, Italy

Officer of Engineering Duty Corps – Newbuilding Projects, Italian Navy (1972-1974)

Fleet Superintendent (1974-1975) and Technical Manager (1976) of 30 merchant ships at NAVIGAZIONE ALTA ITALIA

Surveyor and Consultant from 1976 to date of own Studio Tecnico Navale Martinoli, now of Martinoli & C. working on account of:

Italian and International Underwriters for Hull & Machinery and Cargo coverage and P&I Clubs for maritime casualties with average appointments, personally following 20 cases per year with attendances on board everywhere in the world

Shipowners and their Insurers for litigations and arbitrations in Italy and in UK

Shipowners and their Insurers for civil and penal court trials in Italy: most relevant penal cases of “Haven”and “Snam Portovenere”

Arbitrators and Civil Court judges as court surveyor

Technical Manager for merchant ships managed by the Martinoli Group until 2009

Project manager of group new building surveillance team for the construction of two passenger ships in Genoa on behalf of Owners, 2007 to 2012.

Personal Information

Born in Genoa (Italy) on 9th November 1984

Education

2009 Master Degree in Naval Architect and Marine Engineering at
University of Genoa, Italy
Degree thesis: “Recent developments of scantling rules for Bulk
Carriers structural assessment”
Final grade: 110/110 with praise2006 Degree in Naval Architect and Marine Engineering at University of
Genoa, Italy
Degree thesis: “Basic design of a product carrier”
Final grade: 110/110 with praise
2003 Diploma at Scientific High School G.D. Cassini, Genoa.
Final grade: 98/100

Trainings

2016 Navigational Auditor Certificate at DNV-GL Maritime Academy
Italy, Genoa.
2009 Internship at Germanischer Lloyd – Plan Approval dept. in
Hamburg.
2008 Erasmus Exchange Program at DTU (Technical University of
Denmark) in Lyngby (Copenhagen).
2006 Internship at Cantieri Navali Baglietto, La Spezia.

Awards

2009 RINA – d’Amico Student Naval Architect Award 2009
Winner of the award for the best final project in naval architecture
and marine engineering in 2009, awarded by Royal Institution of
Naval Architect and d’Amico Società di Navigazione for the project
“Recent developments of scantling rules for Bulk Carriers structural
assessment”.

Professional Experience

2009 – today

Independent Naval Architect and Marine Surveyor
Marine Surveyor working on behalf of:
• Italian and International Hull & Machinery Underwriters and P&I Clubs
• Italian and International law firms
• Shipowners and Charteres
• Financial institutions
for:
• Damages Surveys
• Litigations and Arbitrations for marine technical and navigation matters
• Ship’s Condition Survey for On/Off-hire, Bunkering and Pre-purchase
• Technical support for Shipowners
• Navigational Audits
• Dry-dock planning and inspections

Casualty Investigation Expert
AIS and VDR data decoding and analysis expert in case of collisions and
groundings, acting on a number of notable cases including:
• SINICA GRAECA – collision with CHEMROAD MEGA in Singapore [2017]
• SW MONACO I – collision with KAAN SONAY in Bosphorus strait [2016]
• JOLLY NERO – collision against VTS tower in Genoa [2013]
• COSTA CONCORDIA – grounding at Giglio Island [2012]
• ALESSANDRO DP collision with KARAM I – off Burgas [2010]

Languages

• Italian mother tongue
• English fluent written and spoken
• French fluent written and spoken
• Spanish basic written and spoken

Computing skills

• Developer of own VDR analysis software
• Good knowledge of CAD systems (Autocad, MicroStation, Rinhoceros)
• Knowledge of Visual Basic, Html, Python
• Knowledge of Hugin Reserch (Bayesian Networks Software)
• Comfortable in the use of the Office pack

Personal information

22.08.1943 – Licciana Nardi – MS (Italy)

Education and training

1961 – Graduated at Superior Nautical School in Catania (Italy)

1968 – Obtained the Unlimited Master  Certificate of Competency, examination and issue of certificate in Genova (Italy) with all connected courses i.e. Radio Operator, fire-fighting, life-saving equipments, first aid, ARPA, etc.

1987-1992: Antipollution national service

1988: Special antipollution courses in Norway

2007-2009:  Advanced course of modern navigation and equipment covering the following issues: Electronic navigation, Digital navigation, Electronic charts use, Automatic Identification System (AIS), VDR, WECIDS/ECDIS bridge organization

2007-2009: AUTOCAD drawing training course

2008-2010: Course dealing with the Italian and EEC regulations and laws with respect to the navigation Safety issues and seamen safety and health on board merchant ships.

Work experience

2016-1995: Senior Surveyor (Partner as from 2007)
Marine and Technical surveyor specialized in collision and grounding accidents involving study of dynamics and collection of evidences and statements (study of more than 150 cases).
Specialist in environment protection and anti-pollution operations at sea and on shore.
Technical Advisor for Courts, Maritime Formal Inquiry Commissions and Arbitration cases.
Surveyor dealing with machinery damages and damages by perils at seas, groundings, heavy weather, salvage operations, etc. on account of Hull & Machinery Underwriters, P&I Clubs, Owners, etc.
MARTINOLI & C. S.r.l., Via al Molo Giano 2nd floor 16128 GENOVA (Italy)
Technical Consultants and Surveyors for Shipping, Yachting and Industry

1995-1990 Technical Superintendent
Operations, maintenance and repairs on general cargo ships, bulk-carriers and tankers up to 100.000 dwt
NAVIGAZIONE ALTA ITALIA S.p.A., Genova (Italy)
Shipping company

1990-1984 Base Managers
Technical Superintendent for offshore industry
ZAPATA MARINE SERVICES S.p.A., Genova (Italy)
Shipping company

1984-1980 Sea service
Master on general cargo ships, bulk-carried and tankers up to 100.000 dwt
INDUSTRIE ARMAMENTO S.p.A., Genova (Italy)
Shipping company

1980-1970 Sea service
1st Mate and Master on general cargo ships, bulk-carriers and tankers up to 100.000 dwt
ITALNAVI S.p.A., Genova (Italy)
Shipping company

Languages

Italian – Mother Tongue

English – Proficient User (Understanding Speaking Writing)

French – Proficient User (Understanding Speaking Writing)

Spanish – Proficient User (Understanding Speaking Writing)

Social skills and competences

Ability to work in a team, gained thanks to many working experiences,  different situations and circumstances.

Computer skills and competences

Proficient use of pc and good knowledge of the latest main applications of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook Express, etc.

AUTOCAD drawing

Born in Cherso (Pola), former Jugoslavia, on 7th December 1943, Italian citizen

Graduated at University of Genoa, Italy in 1967

Fluent in spoken and written English, good knowledge of French and Spanish

Surveyor and later head of Leghorn branch office of Registro Italiano Navale from 1970 to 1990

Technical and fleet Manager from 1990 to 1995 of 34 merchant ships at SIDERMAR di Navigazione of Genoa

Technical and fleet Manager from 1995 to 2002 of 3 VLOC (very large ore carrier) ships at ASTRA of Genoa on behalf of Krupp Germany

Surveyor and Consultant from 2002 to date of Studio Tecnico Navale Martinoli, now of Martinoli & C. and associated companies (Martinoli Group), working on behalf of o Italian and International Underwriters for Hull & Machinery and Cargo coverage and P&I Clubs for maritime casualties with average appointments personally followed of 10 cases per year with attendances on board everywhere in the world; o Shipowners and their Insurers for litigations and arbitrations in Italy

Technical Superintendent and technical Manager for merchant ships managed by the Martinoli Group until 2009

Personal Information

• Born in Savona, on 12th July 1964, Italian citizen, married with two daughters.
• Graduated as Deck Officer at Nautical Institute Leon Pancaldo. Savona in 1982.
• Italian Navy service on board a Coast Guard patrol boat as petty officer from November 1984 to May 1986.
• Sailed from AB to Captain (Master unlimited) on different type of ships as Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Containers and others from 1986 to 2002.
• Accrued experience in Offshore operations from exploration to exploitation from 1997 to 2001.
• New building & Ships in service Surveyor, ISM/ISPS Lead auditor and MLC Inspector at Bureau Veritas S.p.A. –from April 2002 up to January 2008
• Ships in Service Operations Manager at Bureau Veritas from January 2008 to September 2017.
• Marine & Offshore Country Health & Safety Manager at Bureau Veritas from September 2017 to January 2018.
• In charge to represent Bureau Veritas as member of the Safety of navigation Working Group established by Italian Coast Guard from 2004 to 2018.
• Chief Mate and Captain on a sailing superyacht vessel from February 2018 to October 2019.
• Master Mariner at Martinoli & Maricaspe since November 2019
• During the years attended tenths of training courses as the seafarer mandatory STCW , Tanker’s safety, offshore Underwater Escape from Helicopters, TMSA, Training the trainer, Passenger ships new building. Automation and electrical, Marine Accident Investigation at NTSB in Washington DC.
• Provided many training courses to Ship’ Managers staff and crew mainly on ISM ISPS and Risk Assessment.

Languages

Italian – Mother tongue
English – Proficiencient user
French – Basic user

Proficient user of MS softwares basic user of Autocad, Microstation, Free3cad and basic knowledge of programming languages (VBA & Python).

Personal Information

Born on 23 December 1991

Education

Skill Highlights

Trained to work in confined spaces, over water, at height
Familiar with construction techniques and engineering system of a ship given by different work experiences
Good knowledge of computer programs and software packages related to marine engineering but not limited to that

Professional Experience