Ioanna Vernardou is a maritime professional with 11 years experience in the field. She held positions of HSQE Manager, DPA and CSO at Greek and Cypriot based Shipping Companies. She has worked extensively in developing and maintaining Safety Management Systems, conducted numerous shipboard audits and sailed onboard bulk carriers for several months. Ioanna Vernardou is a member of the International Propeller Club and WISTA Hellas. She is a graduate of Geitonas School and holds a Bsc in Shipping Operations & Management.