Basil M. Karatzas
Maritime Finance, Shipping & Vessel Valuation Expert
Qualifications
MBA, Rice University – Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, BSc Chemistry & Biology, Houston Baptist University
Experience
25 Years
Expertise
Shipping finance and maritime investment advisory, Vessel valuation and appraisal, Ship brokerage and maritime asset transactions, Maritime operations, chartering and port operations, Shipping market analysis and strategic advisory, Expert witness testimony and maritime litigation support
Industries
Maritime & Shipping, Ship Finance, Logistics & Transportation, Offshore & Energy, Port Operations, Marine Asset Management
Nationality
Languages
English, Greek
Awards, Memberships & More
Overview
Basil M. Karatzas is a maritime finance and shipping expert with over 25 years of experience across vessel valuation, shipping advisory, ship brokerage and maritime operations. He has advised shipowners, investors, financial institutions and government entities on strategic and commercial maritime matters across global shipping markets. Basil specialises in shipping finance, vessel transactions, maritime asset valuation and shipping market analysis across tanker, dry bulk, containership and offshore sectors. He has acted as an expert witness and provided litigation support in commercial court and arbitration matters involving maritime assets and shipping transactions. His expertise combines deep operational shipping knowledge with strong financial and valuation capabilities, making him a recognised authority in the global maritime industry.
Events
A sincere thank you to our speakers, moderator, and attendees for making “Arbitration Under Sanctions: Between EU Public Policy and Global Enforcement […]
Society of Construction Law Türkiye‘s 4th Annual Construction Law Conference brought together some of the sharpest minds in construction law, dispute resolution, […]
A huge thank you to our speakers and attendees for making our masterclass, “After the Squeeze: Repricing Long-Term Gas Contracts in a […]
We are delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of the ICC Switzerland Arbitration Reception 2026, taking place on 18 June in Geneva. […]
A fantastic discussion at London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026 on the evolving landscape of Asia-related disputes and the growing role of […]
A full house at Rosewood London! Thank you to everyone who joined MASIN during London International Disputes Week (LIDW) for our panel […]
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