Capt. Robert Abashvili

Vetting Coordinator
HSSEQ/Marine Superintendent
Marpol/ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO Auditor

Captain Robert Abashvili

Vetting Coordinator | HSSEQ / Marine Superintendent | ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO Auditor
Over 13 years of experience in maritime operations
With a seagoing career that began over decade ago, Captain Robert rose through the ranks from deck cadet to Master on board oil/crude/chemical tankers. He sailed with distinction on various vessel types, gaining hands-on expertise in cargo operations, navigation, emergency preparedness, and crew leadership.
After a successful command career, Captain Robert brought his operational insight ashore, where he transitioned into key roles in shipping company management.

Experience Highlights:

Vetting Coordinator – Chemikalien Sea Transport GmbH
Managed SIRE inspections and vetting preparation, including pre-vetting assessments, crew briefings, documentation review, and corrective action follow-ups. Successfully reduced vetting rejections and built a strong reputation with oil majors for operational readiness.
Marine/HSSEQ Superintendent – Chemikalien Sea Transport GmbH.
Oversaw day-to-day operational performance of tanker fleet, including voyage planning, navigation audits, ISM compliance, port call supervision, and incident investigations. Acted as the primary contact between the vessel and shore-based teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Auditor (Marpol/ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO) – Maersk /Zeaborn ship management/Capricorn Maritime Management.
Conducted internal audits for owned and managed vessels, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations and company safety management systems. Provided crew training and follow-up support for audit findings and preventive measures.

Core Competencies:

• Tanker Operations & Cargo Safety
• OCIMF/SIRE Vetting & TMSA Implementation
• ISM Code, ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001/50001, MLC, ISPS
• Crew Training & Safety Culture
• Emergency Response & Accident Investigation
• Shipboard Management & Crisis Communication

Education:

UNIVERSITY NAME: Georgian Technical University.
Subject and grade: Degree of Master of Engineering in Transport and Logistic.
UNIVERSITY NAME: Batumi State Maritime Academy.
Subject and grade: Degree of Bachelor of Maritime Sciences (Marine Navigation).
Captain Robert continues to contribute to maritime safety and performance through his leadership in shore-based operations, ensuring every ship and crew under his care performs to the highest international standards.