Spyridon Lalaounis leads the New Build Department at Bahri and is a Chartered Engineer recognized by both the UK and EU Engineering Councils, as well as a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA). With more than 20 years of industry experience, he oversees all new construction projects across the Bahri Group. Under his leadership, the team has successfully delivered approximately 40% of Bahri’s fleet, including VLCCs, chemical carriers, bulk carriers, and Ro-Con vessels. He is currently leading the design and construction of 6 Bulk carriers, 4 RoRo-Con vessels, and 2 crew boats. A core element of Spyridon’s mandate is driving Bahri’s long-term fleet strategy with a strong focus on sustainability, decarbonization, and operational excellence. He is actively advancing the integration of new technologies, digital solutions, and alternative fuels—such as LNG, to ensure Bahri’s newbuilds align with future regulatory trajectories and global emissions targets. In parallel, he assists on strategic retrofit programs aimed at enhancing the environmental performance of the existing fleet through energy-efficiency technologies. His work contributes directly to Bahri’s broader sustainability roadmap and its commitment to building a resilient, future-ready fleet. Spyridon holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Naval Architecture and Small Craft Engineering, along with two Master of Science (MSc) degrees—in Marine Engineering and in Business Information Technology Systems (BITS). Prior to joining Bahri in 2011 , he held senior roles at prominent maritime organizations including Teekay Shipping Corporation (UK and Norway) and the Anglo-Eastern Group (UK and Hong Kong), where he led major technical, operational, and fleet-expansion projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is also an active member of several technical and national committees, including the Middle East Technical Committees of ABS, BV, DNV, and Lloyd’s Register.