Konstantina Tsantouli

Biography

Konstantina Tsantouli completed her first degree, a BSc in Economics, with a specialisation in shipping, which she found to be an interesting and challenging industry. She undertook at internship at the audit company Baker Tilly in the summer of 2017 and there had the chance to visit Roxana Shipping - a shipping company based in Athens. She discovered the fast-paced and demanding environment of shipping, and now hopes to join this industry.

Introduction to research

My research intends to examine the effect the Maine Environment Protection Committee (MPEC) will have in the Mediterranean Sea in the future. It aims to investigate the impact of a possible designation of the Mediterranean Sea in ECAs, the impacts of the designation, and the compliance of shipping stakeholder in this development. Furthermore, the new IMO 2020 sulphur limit and the efficient, compliant measures will be analysed. The main objective of this research is to examine not only the effect of the possible designation of the MEditerranean Sea on ECAs, but also the effect of new 2020 IMO regulation and stakeholder compliance in the maritime sector.

Why did you choose maritime as your area of study and research?

I am currently studying for an MSc in Maritime Policy and Shipping Management at Cardiff University, and hope to work for a reputable company in the shipping industry upon graduating in September 2019.

What do you hope to get out of participating in the Maritime Masters programme?

From my participation in the Maritime Masters programme, I anticipate to deepen my knowledge in the various sectors of shipping, including chartering, maritime economics, and policy, shipping finance, shipping management and international shipping law.