Liberian Registry names passenger ship expert Captain Giorgio De Sciora as new Vice President of Regulations and Standards

Liberian Registry, the world’s largest shipping registry, is proud to announce that Capt. Giorgio De Sciora has been hired as Vice President, Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations.

As Vice President, Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations, Giorgio will lead and oversee the application of new and revised international maritime regulations and all related programs implemented by the Administration. With over 30 years of industry experience and expertise, he will also play a key role in leading the expansion of Liberia’s passenger ship program, strengthening relationships with our customers, guiding the Registry in this niche regulatory environment, and leading the technical team to provide support that exceeds the standard set by difficult regulations in this demanding sector.

Giorgio states: “We are faced with new or changing regulations, standards and codes every day. Being on the front line with authorities, owners and operators, it is essential to provide expertise and advice to keep up with this constantly changing environment.”

Before joining the Liberian Registry, Giorgio’s career took him to every corner of the industry, from the deck of the ship to the shore, in organizations such as one of the largest cruise ship operators, Carnival Cruise Line and RINA Classification Society, a founding member of IACS. During these years, he served as the Global Director of the Passenger Ships Excellence Center & Regulatory Affairs, overseeing all activities related to the passenger ship sector. In addition, he served as the Company Representative on industry associations such as CLIA, was a member of the Cruise Ship Safety Forum Steering Committee and the USCG Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise Passenger Ship Safety Technical Committees.