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Libero Group
Company typePrivate
IndustryEngineering, Classification society
Founded2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Headquarters
2 Efplias Street, 18537 Piraeus Greece
Key people
Vice Admiral Hellenic Coast Guard Efthimios Liberopoulos retired, Dr. Vasileios Lymperopoulos
ServicesEngineering services, technical certifications, ship registration, training, regulatory compliance, Classification
Divisions
  • Libero Hellenic Register
  • LiberoServices
  • LiberoAssurance
WebsiteLibero Group

Libero Group is a Greece based international engineering, certification, and training organization specializing in regulatory compliance, safety, and quality management. Founded in the 1980s, the company operates globally, providing services to the maritime, industrial, and logistics sectors. Its offerings include ship classification, certification of management systems, technical consulting, and specialized training programs.[1][2][3][4]

Overview

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Founded in the 1980s, Libero Group began as an engineering firm and later expanded to include certification and training services.[5][6]

Libero Group began in the 1980s as an engineering firm focused on the maritime industry. Over time, the company expanded its portfolio to include statutory services, management system certifications, and e-learning. Libero Group operates through several divisions and provides services to governments, private organizations, and developing countries.

Services

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Libero Group provides a range of services to enhance operational safety and ensure compliance with international regulations. The company operates through divisions such as Libero Hellenic Register, which offers classification services[7] for ships and yachts, statutory surveys for flag administrations like the Maritime Administration of Barbados[8] & Bahamas[9], and certifications for compliance with international conventions such as MARPOL and SOLAS. Through LiberoAssurance, the company delivers ISO certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety.[10]

The LiberoServices division focuses on technical studies, project management, and advisory services for large-scale international projects. This division has participated in globally financed initiatives, including EU-funded projects and United Nations programs. Libero Group also offers training programs through LiberoAssurance[11], with options for both in-person sessions and e-learning platforms. The company also conducts marine surveys, condition evaluations, and CE certifications for small crafts. It also provides seafarer certification and issues seaman’s books for technical staff. For ports and port facilities, the company advises on infrastructure development, equipment selection, security studies, and master planning to ensure compliance with international standards.

Projects

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The company has contributed to international projects, such as technical assistance for connectivity initiatives in the Western Balkans, which focused on transport reform and infrastructure. Libero Group has also participated in the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to train Albanian maritime authorities on port state control. Additionally, the organization worked on maritime safety and environmental protection in the Black and Caspian Sea regions as part of an EU-funded project. Other projects include the development of maritime legislation for Uganda under World Bank financing and training programs for Albanian Maritime and Port Authorities under EU funding.

Structure and Divisions

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Libero Group functions through three primary divisions. Libero Hellenic Register focuses on ship classification, statutory services, and maritime certifications. LiberoAssurance specializes in ISO certifications, management systems, and accredited training programs. LiberoServices handles technical consulting, project management, and international advisory services.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Libero Group". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  2. ^ https://www.iasonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MSCB-161-Cert.pdf
  3. ^ "LIBEROPOULOS SERVICES AND PROJECTS". unglobalcompact.org. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ^ "ΛΥΜΠΕΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΕΣ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΥΘΥΝΗΣ (LiberoAssurance) – Ε.ΣΥ.Δ." esyd.gr. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  5. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberogroup/about/
  6. ^ "Libero Group". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. ^ "Classification Societies".
  8. ^ "Barbados Recognised Organisations - Barbados Maritime Ship Registry". 26 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Yacht Survey Organisations".
  10. ^ "About Us – Libero Group". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  11. ^ https://eshop.liberoservices.org/
  12. ^ "The Group – Franchise". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  13. ^ "EUROPA – European Commission – Growth – Regulatory policy - SMCS". webgate.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2024-11-29.