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For the purposes of this research paper, a marine accident was assessed, in order to find out the... more For the purposes of this research paper, a marine accident was assessed, in order to find out the degree of the impact such an accident had in the neighboring affected states and the surrounding environment. It was found that the accident of the tanker Gino (1979), due to the insignificant environmental damages it caused, had a very small impact in international and local legislation or procedure scheduling regarding such accidents. However, examining it from a different perspective, the role of the shipping company, especially nowadays with the legislative framework regarding maritime incidents and oil spills, is of paramount importance marketing wise. The company's approach and actions before and after an accident are linked sometimes to her very existence, i.e. maintaining fame to clients (charterers) and coastal states and port state control. Through this cross evaluation of what was actually done and what should have been done, had this accident occurred nowadays, in a marketing oriented scope, suggestions are made for the specific accident, as well as marine accidents in general with respect to the company's approach and actions in order to preserve its 'brand name' in the shipping industry.

Pylos bay is considered an area of scientific, archaeological, cultural, economic and environment... more Pylos bay is considered an area of scientific, archaeological, cultural, economic and environmental significance. During the last decade a rapid development of recreation and other tourism activities has been noticed. However, this sea area is quite often visited by tankers for operational purposes. The specific character of the sea area and the conflicts of interests originating from different uses that arise demand the enforcement of management tools for the conservation and allocation of resources. This paper describes the marine protection areas established in the Mediterranean Sea both at the international and regional levels, puts emphasis on the most important pollution incidents that have occurred in Pylos sea-area along with the impacts to the environment and proposes the adoption of specific managerial and legal measures for its protection 1 .

Nowadays there is substantial shortage of seafarers mainly owing to the very small number of new ... more Nowadays there is substantial shortage of seafarers mainly owing to the very small number of new entries into the marine profession. The Greek merchant fleet needs competitive human resources management. This paper is based on a study titled 'An Analysis of the Greek Manpower Market in the Ferry and Cruise Industries'. We attempt to define the variables that affect the quantity and quality levels of seafarers, employed in passenger and cruise markets, and present the current trends of the seafaring profession. Using system dynamics we retain the existing qualified seafarers by improving their competitiveness and reducing manning costs. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Alexopoulos, A.B. (2007) 'Introducing system dynamics modelling into the passenger and cruise markets focusing on the marine manpower', Int.

It has been accepted that when an area or zone has been approved as being particularly sensitive,... more It has been accepted that when an area or zone has been approved as being particularly sensitive, some specific measures against maritime activities and environmental issues can be adopted for monitoring and control. Marine zones have been used around the world as an important resource management tool. They can help protect sensitive natural resources from overuse, separate conflicting visitor uses and preserve the variety of marine life, or biodiversity, of an area. A Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) is an area that needs special protection through action by IMO because of its significance for recognized ecological or socioeconomic or scientific reasons and which may be vulnerable to damage by international maritime activities. However, the criteria for the identification of particularly sensitive sea areas and those for the designation of special areas are not mutually exclusive. The relevant conventions both at the international and regional level (UNCLOS, MARPOL, Barcelona) have detailed provisions dealing with such zones or areas. Even the Exclusive Economic Zone has been used as a semi-ecological zone by some states when shipping activities are involved. This paper will investigate the current situation in the Mediterranean Sea, specifically what kind of protection zones and other marine protection areas are established but create problems in terms of multiple uses and different users, and then discuss and propose a basis-network of zoning that is consistent with international law, to be functioning in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Greek waters.

It is acceptable that the uninhabited islands of small size, due to their isolation from the main... more It is acceptable that the uninhabited islands of small size, due to their isolation from the mainland, offer remarkable habitats for the distribution and conservation of significant protected flora and fauna species. Many of these islands hosted in the past settlements, castles, etc., that now have been abandoned, though the charasteristics of the landscape and the types of economy have not been altered to present. Albeit they do not sustain human habitation, the deterioration of their enviroment is owing to human intervention. The Oinousses island complex (consisting of three major islands: Sapientza, Schiza and Agia Mariani) retain a well-preserved and undisturbed natural environment as well as a rich wild life biodiversity. The main aim of the current research is to provide an effective tool which will serve the sustainable counterbalance development in remote insular areas around Greece. This will be achieved by using an enviromental assessment methodology (Leopold Matrix) that will contribute to the evaluation of the emergent environmental impacts. The monitoring and management of these islands in the future will be based on the conservation of their insular features (as a basic principle of sustainability) and the soft actions that must be adopted with respect to their natural environment.

Nowadays there is substantial shortage of seafarers mainly owing to the very small number of new ... more Nowadays there is substantial shortage of seafarers mainly owing
to the very small number of new entries into the marine profession. The Greek merchant fleet needs competitive human resources management. This paper is based on a study titled ‘An Analysis of the Greek Manpower Market in the Ferry and Cruise Industries’. We attempt to define the variables that affect the quantity and quality levels of seafarers, employed in passenger and cruise markets, and present the current trends of the seafaring profession. Using system dynamics we retain the existing qualified seafarers by improving their competitiveness and reducing manning costs.

2nd International Scientific Conference “Sustainable Tourism Development and the Environment” , 2003

"Small islands, whether uninhabited or with permanent population, are considered to be fragile ec... more "Small islands, whether uninhabited or with permanent population, are considered to be fragile ecosystems. Recently, many small islands have been characterized as ecologically protected areas and thus have been designated as sites of the European Network called Natura 2000. In this respect, the principle of “Sustainable Development” urges the utilization of their marine and coastal resources in such manner to maintain biodiversity, improve the quality of life for the local people and promote cultural and eco-tourism. On the other hand during the last decades, despite their long-term isolation and the absence of urban life, small islands have become easily accessible, especially to those who own yachts and high-speed crafts. As a result, new demand trends for specialty tourism constitute greater environmental awareness globally, greater health consciousness and a growing preference by visitors to experience unspoiled environmental surroundings. Particularly in Greece, the authorities are examining new alternative forms of tourism for small island communities in order to promote cultural and environmental advantages without harming their specific character.
This paper presents a theoretical model which aims at identifying and quantifying the characteristics of small islands and then evaluates the prospects of establishing alternative forms of tourism. The model will be applied through a SWOT analysis to specific case studies, focusing on the islands of Agathonisi and Farmakonisi. These islands were chosen on account of their remoteness, isolation and their geographical position (very close to the Turkish coastline). The Agathonisi island faces the problem of gradual reduction of its permanent population, whereas the Farmakonisi island is nowadays uninhabited. Finally, we proceed to the design of a strategic plan for both islands as a basic guide for alternative forms of tourism.
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The Greek territory contains a vast amount of insular areas. Approximately 9.800 insular areas ha... more The Greek territory contains a vast amount of insular areas. Approximately 9.800 insular areas have been registered, covering up to 1/5 of its total surface, rendering Greece the country with the largest coastline within the European Union. Nevertheless, only a small portion of them, around 0.01%, are inhabited and an unspecified number is occasionally used. During the past years, several estimations and scenarios about the development capacity of those uninhabited insular areas have surfaced, mainly as part of the wider debate on the appropriate response to the fiscal and social crisis that has hit the country since 2008. According to preliminary findings, the development capabilities cover a vast spectrum of, mainly, natural resources either on the land or the surrounding marine areas. However, all those beliefs remain rough and give just a blur outline of the real image. This paper proposes the realization of a model that would provide for the assessment of the potential of the G...

... state control regulations. Unfortunately, other European waters have suffered massive oil pol... more ... state control regulations. Unfortunately, other European waters have suffered massive oil pollution,ie the recent tanker breakups during stormy weather conditions of Erika in the ... particularly in bad weather conditions, ie ropes caught in propellers, vessel detached ...

This article investigates some positions and human resource management practices in dry-bulk ship... more This article investigates some positions and human resource management practices in dry-bulk shipping. The particularity of the human resource management field, as well as the crews' nationality change that has occurred over the last years, underpin the configuration of the hypothesis of this present research. The results demonstrate that the Greek dry-bulk shipping is going through a transition phase regarding the sector of the ships' human resource management by the captains.

This The authors have applied the methodology of system dynamics modeling and simulation in the s... more This The authors have applied the methodology of system dynamics modeling and simulation in the study of the depletion of the Greek maritime workforce with respect to parameters such as the flagging out rate from the Greek flag, the national maritime policy on the proportion of Greek and foreign seamen onboard Greek ships and the investment in seamen's life-long training, as well as in improving the safety and quality of Greek ships. This work is in progress and this paper presents an initial approach to the problem, as well as some first insights gained.

In this article we attempt a primary investigation of the total quality systems in shipping compa... more In this article we attempt a primary investigation of the total quality systems in shipping companies, as well as in ships. We investigate the vital points on which the total quality system can have a beneficial effect and redefine the way a shipping company functions with the purpose of increasing its competitiveness. The application of a quality system changes the way of relation management, either inside the company-interpersonal and intergroup relations- or outside the company-between company and customers or suppliers.

Operational Research, 2006

In this paper we examine new methods for investigating and evaluating marine accidents at the int... more In this paper we examine new methods for investigating and evaluating marine accidents at the international level. The main feature is the assessment of risks because ship safety regulations have so far failed to address the risks caused by ships. In decision-making process criteria may be used to determine whether risks are acceptable and/or tolerable. The Safety Case Approach is a risk-management methodology that may assist ship operators to reduce risks to as low as reasonably practicable. It does not refer to prescriptive rules and regulations but rather uses the goal-setting principle. So far, it has been applied to high-speed crafts in order to provide high levels of safety for the safe and efficient operation of these vessels. We focus on the tanker industry and particularly on incidents caused by fire and/or explosion because they involve high risks of environmental damage and loss of lives.

Books by Alexopoulos Aristotelis

Λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το εύρος της ακτογραμμής και το πλήθος των νησιών και νησίδων, που αποτελούν το... more Λαμβάνοντας υπόψη το εύρος της ακτογραμμής και το πλήθος των νησιών και νησίδων, που αποτελούν το Αιγαίο Αρχιπέλαγος καθίσταται απολύτως σαφές το ερώτημα πώς και αν η Ελληνική Πολιτεία εκμεταλλεύεται τον φυσικό πλούτο που τόσο άπλετα η φύση της κληροδότησε; Το Δίκαιο της Θάλασσας, οι Συνθήκες και οι Κανονισμοί που το διέπουν επιτρέπουν και σε ποιο βωμό, λόγω της εγγύτητας με την γείτονα, τέτοιου είδους επενδύσεις;
Ο σκοπός της Α΄ Έκδοσης του πονήματος «Προοπτικές Αξιολόγησης και Αξιοποίησης των Ελληνικών Νησιών με Ειδική Αναφορά στα Ακατοίκητα Νησιά» του κ. Αριστοτέλη Αλεξόπουλου, είναι να προκαλέσει το ερέθισμα ή να δώσει το εναρκτήριο λάκτισμα μιας συζήτησης, καταρχάς σε διαδικτυακό επίπεδο και στη συνέχεια σε επίπεδο ημερίδας προκειμένου να διατυπωθούν σε Β΄ Έκδοση πλέον επιχειρήματα εμπεριστατωμένα νομικά και οικονομικά για την εκμετάλλευση προς όφελος των μελλοντικών γενεών του πλούτου αυτού. Αν μπορέσουν με έναν ή με συνδυασμό από τους τρόπους που θα προταθούν και αν ποτέ η Ελληνική Πολιτεία υιοθετήσει κάποιον ή κάποιους κατά περίσταση απ’ αυτούς τότε η θάλασσα που μας περιβρέχει αιώνες με τα στολίδια της θα αποτελέσει την τράπεζα του μέλλοντος, το αποθετήριο μιας αξίας για μέλλουσα χρήση.

Ο σκοπός της εργασίας αυτής είναι να εξετάσει κάποιες πτυχές του συνε-χώς αυξανόμενου προβληματισ... more Ο σκοπός της εργασίας αυτής είναι να εξετάσει κάποιες πτυχές του συνε-χώς αυξανόμενου προβληματισμού για τις προοπτικές της ναυτικής εκπαί-δευσης. Ειδικότερα, θα επιχειρήσουμε μία σύντομη ανάλυση κάποιων παρα-μέτρων που επηρεάζουν το ναυτικό επάγγελμα, όπως ο τρόπος που η ναυτική εκπαίδευση διεξάγεται και η χρονική διάρκειά της, η ελκυστικότητά της που απευθύνεται κυρίως στους νέους ναυτικούς αλλά και η αποτελεσματικότητά της που έχουν ως συνέπεια την ανταγωνιστικότητα των Ελλήνων αξιωματι-κών στην παγκόσμια και συνεχώς πιο απαιτητική ναυτιλιακή βιομηχανία. Στη συνέχεια θα προτείνουμε ένα νέο ποιοτικό μοντέλο εκπαίδευσης, το οποίο βασίζεται στη συνεχή εκπαίδευση και διά βίου μάθηση των ναυτικών (life long learning). 2. Νέες απαιτήσεις του διεθνούς ναυτιλιακού πλαισίου. Με τον όρο εκπαίδευση δεν περιγράφεται μόνο η φοίτηση στις σχολές ΑΕΝ, αλλά η συνεχής και ανανεωμένη επιμόρφωση των Ελλήνων αξιωματικών σύμ-φωνα με τις ισχύουσες συνθήκες στην παγκόσμια εμπορική ναυτιλία, οι οποίες συνεχώς αλλάζουν και ανανεώνονται τόσο σε θεωρητικό όσο και σε πρακτικό επίπεδο. Το πρόβλημα της έλλειψης αρκετών, αλλά κυρίως ικανών, Ελλήνων αξιωματικών δεν είναι νέο και έχει απασχολήσει και παλαιότερα σε ερευνητικό επίπεδο. Επομένως, θα πρέπει να εντοπιστούν οι αιτίες που οι νέοι Έλληνες δεν έχουν ικανοποιητικά κίνητρα να εισέλθουν στη ναυτιλιακή βιομηχανία, αλλά συγχρόνως και να τονισθεί η σημαντικότητα/αναγκαιότητα εξέλιξης και ανα-βάθμισης του Ελληνικού συστήματος ναυτικής εκπαίδευσης, έτσι ώστε οι

Conference Presentations by Alexopoulos Aristotelis

We examine the emerging of logistics centres and value-added services walking the same time the p... more We examine the emerging of logistics centres and value-added services walking the same time the path of port generations to present, examining what might be lying in the future services offered in port areas and how can a competitive advantage be achieved through marketing practices adopted by ports.

This research paper aims to clearly address current and upcoming regulations in relation to comme... more This research paper aims to clearly address current and upcoming regulations in relation to commercial and economic effects of fuel additives in the shipping industry, quantify the costs that will be imposed to shipowners and charterers (mainly maintenance costs, fuel consumption, sludges, and emissions), and ulti- mately measure the beneﬁts of using such additives in commercially marketing the vessel.

The main goal of this project is to investigate the accident of Gino (1979), examine what were th... more The main goal of this project is to investigate the accident of Gino (1979), examine what were the environmental, economic and political/social consequences and what were their effects on the shipowning company, and present the alternative scenarios the company could have followed, so as to better manage its operations and at a second phase its reputation.

This paper presents a new effective recruitment model that is capable to hire newcomers in order ... more This paper presents a new effective recruitment model that is capable to hire newcomers in order to ensure a constant flow of seafarers to meet the needs of the industry. A dynamic database is designed to encompass all data referring to Greek seafarers having as a target the maximum productivity with the highest levels of safety. The purpose is to identify the hard and soft skills of the personality of each candidate in order to ﬁnd out whether he/she is ﬁt for the job.

Description Generally what applies to management theories its cut out for shipping as well— objec... more Description Generally what applies to management theories its cut out for shipping as well— objectives are the same as in any other business. Management skills, tools, and disciplines are used where needed in shipping no matter what the terminology, staff titles, rules, or objectives are. It is realized that the ship is part of the total company organization and not to isolate it in order to be effective. Ship management is both shore-based and ship-board management related to the safe operation of the vessel on a daily basis to ensure compliance with regulations and customer's needs in a cost-effective way. Shipping marketing or more precise marketing of shipping companies is quite active in modern times becoming a necessity in both the tramp and the liner markets. It focuses on the satisfaction of the customer's needs (he can either be a charterer/shipper/consignee) by transporting the goods to their destination and earning a reward. This is done through a thorough investigation of the market so that the customer's transport needs can be forecasted and at the same time all necessary means must be well-organized, planned, and controlled. A specialized symposium in the shipping sector hosted by the 5th International Conference on Strategic Innovative Marketing consists of a number of specialized papers focusing on the related fields of logistics, strategic shipping management, safety and environmental management, and marketing shipping services.

Nowadays there is substantial shortage of seafarers mainly owing to the very small number of new ... more Nowadays there is substantial shortage of seafarers mainly owing
to the very small number of new entries into the marine profession. The Greek merchant fleet needs competitive human resources management. This paper is based on a study titled ‘An Analysis of the Greek Manpower Market in the Ferry and Cruise Industries’. We attempt to define the variables that affect the quantity and quality levels of seafarers, employed in passenger and cruise markets, and present the current trends of the seafaring profession. Using system dynamics we retain the existing qualified seafarers by improving their competitiveness and reducing manning costs.

2nd International Scientific Conference “Sustainable Tourism Development and the Environment” , 2003

Operational Research, 2006