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Mr. Michail Petrou

Mr. Michail Petrou
Deck Cadet – Senior Student
Tsakos Group

Deck cadet Michail Petrou is a senior student at the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos.

He successfully completed his first seagoing training trip in 2024, serving onboard a Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessel operated by Tsakos Shipping and Trading S.A., where he was introduced to core aspects of shipboard life and navigation practices as a deck cadet, gaining initial experience to maritime operations under supervision.

He also is a Greek champion in flat water canoe/kayak sprint.

He chose this career because he has always admired the life of seafarers.

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