Yuriy Shmal

Yuriy Shmal possesses extensive experience in maritime operations and management, currently serving as Operations Manager at ISS Palumbo S.r.l. since September 2017, and as Director at SOLAS Shipping Agency S.r.l. since May 2002, where the agency specializes in transport solutions for oversized and heavy project cargoes destined for CIS countries and the Caspian Sea. Yuriy's background includes leadership roles such as Managing Director at Asco Italia Srl from May 1995 to May 2002 and Director of the liner department at Azov Shipping Company from February 1974 to April 1995, alongside earlier experience as a Navigation Officer and Master. Yuriy's educational credentials include studies at Odessa Higher Engineering Marine College from 1980 to 1988 and Rostov Marine School from 1969 to 1973.