Graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Maritime Faculty, Deck department. After having three years sea experience last as unlimited/ocean-going chief officer, decided to work ashore. Completed his military service in short-term period, has worked for a year as Safety/ Fire-fighting/ Life Raft Sale and Operation Manager in a “service” Company. After all these working experience, worked for six years as authorised surveyor for here below classification societies and flag administrations:

BRS ( Bulgarian Register of Shipping) Class Surveyor

• Panama Flag Surveyor
• Cook Islands Flag Surveyor
• DBS Class Surveyor
• Has worked as a surveyor in an experienced and well-known company working for insurance companies, clubs and underwriters.

Still working in the marine sector by establishing both Kozen Marine Survey Companies (Rotterdam and Istanbul offices) as surveyor and manager.