SCIENTIFIC COMMITTES         GEORGE DIMITRI PATERAS MANAGING DIRECTOR AEGEUS SHIPPING S.A. T Born: London, UK 1958 Education: Westminster School, London University of Newcastle upon Tyne; BSc, Marine Engineering MIT, Boston; MSc, Naval architecture & Marine Engineering World Trade institute: Diploma, Maritime law Plymouth Uni.; PhD (pending) International Logistics, Supply Chain & Shipping Management Boards & committees: Board member, Hellenic Seamen’s Pension Fund (1984-1993) Board member, OLYMPIC AIRLINES (1991-1993) Board member, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (1986 – 2015) Board member Union of Greek Shipowners (1983 - 2004) Board member of HELMEPA (1996 – 1998) Chairman: Bahamas Shipowners’ Association (2011- 2015) BSA representative on International Chamber of Shipping (2011-2015) Cahirman , Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (2016 – ) Permanent advisor, (AMSCC), HELLENIC MINISTRY OF DEFENSE (2002- Vice Chairman: NATO, PBOS now TG(OS) (2000 - Chairman: Hellinikes War Risk Insurance S.A. (2002- Board member, Hellenic War Risks Association (2002- Board member, Bahamas Shipowners Association (2015-