Eugen Adami is the Owner and Managing Director of the Cyprus-based shipping company Mastermind Group (MSM). Presently MSM manages a fleet of 20 ships consisting of both fully owned vessels and third-party management dry-cargo ships, as well as a series of newbuildings. German-born Captain Adami began his nautical career studying at Elsfleth Nautical University. In addition to his successful merchant marine career Captain Adami has a wealth of experience as master on tall ships, spanning more than 25 years. He has sailed on and captained both the SS Thor Heyerdahl and the SS Grossherzogin-Elizabeth and still retains an association with both sail-training vessels.