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Aerial view of cargo ship and cargo containers in harbour (source: iStock by Getty Images)
Aerial view of cargo ship and cargo containers in harbour (source: iStock by Getty Images)

The Company

Founded in 2019 by the seasoned shipping industry leader Oleksandr “Alex” Bilokon, Thalesians Marine Ltd is a global service provider to the transport and financial services sectors. The Company combines decades of experience and domain knowledge with the latest advances in technology and science, including high-performance computing (HPC), big data, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML).

We work closely with our clients and partners to deliver disruptive innovation, increase efficiency and profitability, and foster sustainable growth in our target sectors, both in the United Kingdom and worldwide.

The Company operates from Level39, Britain’s leading financial technology incubator, situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, part of London’s central business district.

Our headquarters: Level39

Level39 was originally conceived as “Europe’s largest accelerator space for finance and retail technology start-ups” (International Business Times).

Today, Level39 is the world’s most connected tech community, which supports fast-growth tech companies in three clear ways – giving access to world-class customers, talent, and infrastructure.

Through expert mentors, access to Canary Wharf’s dynamic workspace, a packed events calendar, and best-in-class facilities Level39 helps businesses achieve scale.

Owned wholly by the Canary Wharf Group, Level39 launched in March 2013. Since then, Level39 has grown from a simple idea into a three-floor, 80,000 square foot community space occupying the 39th, 26th, and 24th floors of One Canada Square.

The then mayor of London Boris Johnson (right) attended the official opening of Level39 with Eric van der Kleij (left)
The then mayor of London Boris Johnson (right) attended the official opening of Level39 with Eric van der Kleij (left)
Oleksandr Bilokon (left)
Oleksandr Bilokon (left) paints the eyes on the lions as part of an opening ceremony in Shanghai.

Our Founder

Oleksandr “Alex” Bilokon has over 20 years’ experience working in the shipping services industry, across the global shipping hubs, such as Cyprus, Hamburg, London, and, for the last 11 years, China. He has worked for the industry’s leading supplier, V.Ships, since 1996.

In 1983, Alex graduated with an MSc in Marine Engineering with Distinction from Odessa National Maritime Academy. He joined the Black Sea Shipping Company and progress through marine engineer officer positions to Chief Engineer.

In 1996 he joined V.Ships and gained experience in Cyprus, Hamburg, and London.

In 2006 Alex relocated to Shanghai and became General Manager of China International Ship Management, a joint venture between China Shipping and V.Ships. In 2011 the joint venture expanded its business. By 2015 more shipping companies expanded into Shanghai FTZ. In 2014 and 2015 Alex won V.Group CEO Awards for his contribution to commercial performance and business development.

Expertise in China

In 2016 he became Managing Director of V.Ships Shanghai. In his capacity as Managing Director, Alex has been in charge of all operational, marketing, and business development activities of V.Ships in China. Also in 2016, V.Ships Shanghai ship management office was launched. In 2016 V.Ships Shanghai had 4 ships under direct management and 14 ships under management in Joint Venture with China Shipping. All 18 ships involved full technical management, drydocking, ship repair, and crew management. In 2017 V.Ships won a technical ship management deal in Shanghai.

Also in 2017, Alex was a Speaker and Expert Panelist at the International Shipping Strategic Development Forum: The Golden Era: Opportunities for Sino-UK Maritime Trade and Investment.

In March 2018, a new Head Office in China opened in Shanghai. V.Group committed to growth in China. In May 2018, V.Group participated and was one of the prime sponsors of Marine Money China Ship Finance & Offshore Summit.

In his business development activities, Alex has actively participated in a very dynamic shipping and business market, attending conferences about once a month – in particular in Shanghai, Qingdao, and Shenzhen, where China’s shipping industry is concentrated. These conferences are organised by specialist companies such as Marine Money. He also built strong relationships with Chinese state-owned banks participating in ship leasing activities.

Alex was also a Member of the Shipping Consultative Committee of the Marine Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (disbanded on 2017.09.22).

Global Expertise

Covering the United Kingdom, China, Cyprus, Germany, and Ukraine

Local Knowledge

Nearly 1.5 decades spent establishing links with China

Decades of Experience

Nearly four decades dedicated to shipping

Oleksandr Bilokon

Director

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