Certificate
EMSA — Principles and Techniques for Flag State Control Inspections
European Maritime Safety Agency
EMSA Certified Maritime Professional
Ahmed
Bakr Salem
• Maritime Safety Inspector• Flag State Control Officer• Marine Engineer
Dedicated maritime professional specialized in vessel inspections, maritime safety compliance, marine operations, vessel assessments and international maritime regulations.
EMSA
Certified
IMO
Compliant
FSC
Officer
Authority
Egyptian Maritime Safety
Ahmed Bakr Salem
Marine Engineer · Inspector · Officer
About
A maritime professional committed to safer seas.
With formal training under the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and operational experience as a Flag State Control Officer, Ahmed brings rigorous, regulation-driven practice to every vessel inspection and safety assessment.
His work blends marine engineering insight with international compliance discipline — ensuring vessels operate safely, lawfully and to the highest industry standards.
Maritime Safety
Marine Engineering
Vessel Inspection
Flag State Control
Regulatory Compliance
Marine Operations
Areas of Expertise
Where precision meets the sea
Flag State Inspections
Comprehensive inspections under flag state authority to ensure full statutory and convention compliance.
Maritime Safety Audits
Structured audits across ISM, SOLAS and MARPOL requirements with detailed corrective reporting.
Vessel Condition Assessment
Independent condition surveys evaluating structural integrity, systems and operational readiness.
Marine Survey Support
Technical support for hull, machinery and equipment surveys aligned with class society standards.
Ballast Water Management
Verification of BWMS installation, sampling and compliance with the IMO Ballast Water Convention.
Maritime Compliance Verification
End-to-end verification against international maritime regulations and flag administration policies.
Marine Operations
Operational oversight of onboard procedures, navigation and engineering watchkeeping.
Vessel Safety Evaluation
Risk-based evaluation of vessel safety performance, life-saving and firefighting readiness.
Vessel Experience
Experience across multiple vessel categories
Yachts & Safari Boats
Luxury and commercial marine vessels.
Passenger Vessels
Passenger ships and ferries.
Cargo Ships
Bulk cargo and general cargo vessels.
Container Ships
Containerized cargo vessels.
Oil Tankers
Petroleum and chemical tankers.
Ro-Ro Vessels
Roll-on/roll-off vessels.
Fishing Vessels
Ccommercial fishing fleets.
High-Speed Craft (HSC)
Fast passenger and special craft.
Tugs & Supply Vessels
Harbor tugs, offshore supply and support vessels.
Professional Experience
A career built on maritime authority
Current
Flag State Control Officer
Egyptian Authority For Maritime Safety
- Conducting vessel inspections under flag state authority
- Verifying compliance with international conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW)
- Enforcing maritime safety and pollution prevention standards
- Assessing operational readiness and certification status
- Reporting against international maritime standards and IMO instruments
Organization
Egyptian Authority For Maritime Safety
Organization
Amsterdam Alexandria Marine Group
Previous
Sales Engineer
Amsterdam Alexandria Marine Group
- Specifying and consulting on marine equipment and vessel systems
- Providing technical consultation to shipowners and operators
- Coordinating with international suppliers and shipyards
- Building deep expertise across marine industry product lines
Certifications
Internationally recognised qualifications
Certificate
EMSA — Intermediate Common Core Curriculum
European Maritime Safety Agency
Certificate
Ballast Water Management
Italian Shipping Academy - IMSSEA
Certificate
Qualification Training
Egyptian Authority For Maritime Safety
Certificate
Green Digital Skills course
INCO Academy
Certificate
Forward Program
McKinsey & Company
Certificate
Technical Support Fundamentals
Certificate
Digital Marketing Specialist
Education
Academic foundation
Port Said University
Bachelor's Degree
Marine Engineering
Comprehensive marine engineering education covering ship systems, propulsion, naval architecture and onboard safety engineering — the technical foundation behind every inspection and audit.
Key Competencies
Core professional capabilities
Maritime SafetyMarine SurveyMarine OperationsShip InspectionBallast Water ManagementIMO ComplianceVessel AssessmentMaritime RegulationsRisk AssessmentPort Operations
Why Work With Me
A standard the maritime industry trusts
International Maritime Training
Trained under European Maritime Safety Agency programs to globally recognised standards.
EMSA Certified Expertise
Holding EMSA Principles and Intermediate Common Core Curriculum certifications.
Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
Deep working knowledge of SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and Flag State requirements.
Professional Inspection Experience
Field-tested experience across vessel inspection, audits and safety evaluation.
Contact
Get in touch
Available for maritime safety consultancy, vessel inspection support and international compliance collaboration. Reach out using the channels below.
Email
Available on request
Phone
+20 — Available on request
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/ahmedbakrsalem
Based in
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt