Arbitrator with combined commercial,
legal, and technical experience
Prokopios Krikris,
BA, MSc (Maritime Studies),
LLM (Maritime Law),
PGc (Contract and Tort Law),
Dip. (Maritime Arbitration),
Dip. (Naval Architecture),
FCIArb (UK)
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​Maritime arbitrator with over 100 appointments (2023–2026) as sole arbitrator or tribunal member, covering charterparties, shipbuilding, sale contracts, MOAs, Bunkers, COAs, agency agreements and Bills of Lading. Extensive commercial experience in maritime disputes, vessel operations (post-fixture) and pre-fixture negotiations, complemented by practical exposure to ship operations (bulkers and tankers), damage repairs conducted on board and dry-docking. Holds an LL.M. in Maritime Law (Distinction), a Master’s in Maritime Studies, and postgraduate qualifications in Contract and Tort Law( First Class), Dip. in Maritime Arbitration and Dip. in Naval Architecture.
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Combining commercial experience with advanced studies in maritime law, arbitration, and naval architecture, he brings a well-rounded approach to maritime disputes.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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EXPERIENCE
Sep 2024 - Present
Legal Director
Sagitta Marine
Dry bulk operators, dealing with all contractual disputes ( including commercial matters), insurance matters, overseeing operational issues and dispute resolution.
May 2021 - Present
Arbitrator and Consultant
Self-Employed
Accepting appointments as arbitrator or evaluator for charter party disputes, MOA, Sales contracts and Bills of Lading.
Jan 2021 - July 2024
Post Fixture and Claims Manager
Meadway Bulkers
Responsible for resolving all types of disputes, in a managed fleet of 14 vessels trading worldwide, and arranging extra insurance for piracy/war risks.
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2022
Laytime Trainer and Consultant
Marcura
Provided laytime training and laytime consulting to research teams by answering questions about practices in laytime calculation and claims management based on professional experience and existing literature.
Jan 2015 - Jan 2021
Post Fixture officer and
Claims executive
Meadway Shipping & Trading Inc
Responsible for freight & hire collection in a mix of owned and chartered fleets of about 60 vessels, exceeding 300 voyages per year with numerous claims. Resolved disputes related to speed and consumption, deviation, stevedore damages, laytime & demurrage, bunkers, off-hires, etc.
Sep 2012- Dec 2014
Operations Manager and Claims Handler
Atlantic Management SA
Attended several ship repairs and handled multiple claims for Hull and Machinery, crew claims, cargo claims and charterparties.
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Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Assistant Chartering broker
Prime Maritime
Fixing negotiations in a fallen freight market, which was highly demanding.
Apr 2007
Crew Member
Scanautics
Member of a Greek shore cleaning team performing cargo holds cleaning in Rotterdam
