On Tuesday the 3rd of April 2018, at the Auditorium of Macedonia Megaron of Tsakos Group in Kallithea, the award ceremony of MARIA TSAKOS ACADEMY Chios Branch by Lloyd's Register as Approved Training Provider took place.
Present at the event were from Lloyd's Register, Mr John Iakovou, Marine Management Systems & Marine Client Training Manager and Dr. Kirikos Faraklas, LRQA Marine Manager and from Tsakos Group many executives of the Group management team.
This certification was the result of the successful assessment of the Branch of MARIA TSAKOS ACADEMY in Chios by Dr. Kirikos Faraklas and marks the successful conclusion of the continuous efforts of TSAKOS Group of companies for leadership in the important sector of maritime training, since the Chios Branch of MARIA TSAKOS ACADEMY was created and aims solely towards the advancement of seafarers who are part of the company's seagoing personnel in Chios.
The Approved Training Provider Scheme provides third party assessment and certification of the ability of organizations to provide training to a recognised standard and deliver courses which meet their stated objectives. It provides a benchmark for the marine industry when selecting courses for staff development and training. You may find more information on the website: https://www.lr.org/en/training/approved-training-provider-scheme/