Hi, I’m
Francesco Di Paolo
Naval Architect +39 3334032233
Napoli
Summary
Naval Architect with over 19 years of demonstrated experience in the field of the shipping industry.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Currently engaged as Technical Coordinator of the Ro-Pax Fleet. Technical Manager and Deputy DPA of a leader Italian Shipping Company.
Employed for over 12 years as a Marine Exclusive Surveyor – MED Auditor by an international Classification Society, providing a wide range of services across Energetic, Maritime Transportation and Industrial Sectors.
Engaged by a world leader Company in the design and construction of luxury motor yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands : Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft, Aprea Mare, CRN and Custom Line.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A
Ro-Pax Fleet Technical Coordinator - Deputy DPA
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Quickly learned new managerial skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Informed the Technical Director & DPA of unusual matters of significance and launched corrective action plan.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across maintenance calendars and programs.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
- Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
RINA Services S.p.A
IACS Marine Exclusive Surveyor - MED Auditor
09.2008 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Gained good theoretical and practical knowledge of hulls,machineries, materials, equipments and safety systems of ships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Surveyed during construction and certified at least 25 vessels (mainly Supply Vessels, Tugs, Anchor Handlers, Pleasure and Commercial Yachts).
- Oversaw complete projects from initial concepts to final walk-throughs and inspections.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues.
- Between 2008 and 2018 visited shipyards on daily basis to observe work and identify concerns and solutions.
- Performed surveys on board of passenger ships on daily basis in the last two years.
- Gained decorous experience in Offshore Drilling Unit inspection and certification.
- Surveyed during construction, testing and commissioning of several equipments intended for marine and offshore applications.
Ferretti Yachts S.p.A.
After Sails Manager
03.2005 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Chaired technical leadership group in directing Technical Committee for Product Innovation and Technical Modification.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Studied ad-hoc procedures/solutions in order to minimize warranty costs and to improve reliability of products.
- Gained good experience in management of refitting, repairs, ordinary and extraordinary maintenance activities/programme of pleasure crafts and large yachts.
- Worked for the After Sail's Strategic Team, on condition based maintenance plans aimed to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency of units on stock.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
Education
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II , Napoli
Bachelor of Science from Naval Architecture
12.2004
Skills
- Technical Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Technical Audit
- Technical Inspections
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Good knowledge of national and international rules/regulations in maritime field
- Deadline oriented and able to work under pressure
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Ro-Pax Fleet Technical Coordinator - Deputy DPA
Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A
02.2020 - Current
IACS Marine Exclusive Surveyor - MED Auditor
RINA Services S.p.A
09.2008 - 01.2020
After Sails Manager
Ferretti Yachts S.p.A.
03.2005 - 08.2008
Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II
Bachelor of Science from Naval Architecture
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