Dionysios Paganopoulos – Vice President, Marine & Technical Operations
Vice President, Marine & Technical Operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Dionysios Paganopoulos is Vice President, Marine & Technical for The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on Earth. In this role he is responsible maintaining the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound marine, technical and medical operations of the vessel in compliance with all regulatory requirements. He is also responsible for ensuring the vessel operates at high standards, including equipment and appearance, follows a long-term maintenance program including equipment obsolescence management and strategically planned dry-docks; and works to continuously increase the focus on an enhanced safety culture and developing energy efficiencies by actively pursuing safety and environmental impact mitigation opportunities.
Dionysios is an accomplished marine engineering executive with more than 25 years of maritime industry experience, including 23 years in the cruise sector. Prior to joining The World, Dionysios served as Fleet Director with Royal Caribbean, and spent more than two decades with Celebrity Cruises, progressing from Senior Engineer on board to Technical Ship Manager and Senior Technical Ship Manager.
His experience encompasses responsibility for the technical and operational performance of multi-vessel fleets as well as the development and execution of dry-dock programs and compliance with international regulations, classification society requirements and flag and port state requirements.
Dionysios holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the Merchant Marine Academy of Athens and a Chief Engineer License – Class A Unlimited Propulsion Power Steam & Diesel.
About The World
Launched in 2002, The World is the largest privately owned, residential yacht on earth with 165 luxury Residences. A diverse group of Residents from 20 countries own the homes onboard and share interests in world cultures, history, and adventure, and exploring fascinating destinations. They circumnavigate the globe every two to three years following an extraordinary itinerary that they select. In-depth expeditions and one-of-a-kind experiences are complemented by world-class amenities and impeccable service. To learn more about this unique lifestyle call 954-538-8449 or visit www.aboardtheworld.com.
October 2026