The Rear Admiral Achilleas Krimiotis HN was born in Kavala Greece in 15 December 1956.

He joined the Naval Academy in 16 September 1975 and graduated in 18 June 1979.as Engineer Ensign.

Promoted to :

• Lieutenant J.G. 1982
• Lieutenant 1986
• Lt. Commander 1991
• Commander 1995
• Captain 2002
• Commodore 2009
• Rear Admiral 2011

Sea-duty assignment includes in Engineer Officer and Chief Engineer positions.

Also served as : Staff officer in Souda and Salamis Naval Bases – In Hellenic Navy General Staff as Director in Branches and Directorate and Commanding Officer in Light House Command and Deputy Commander in National Defense College.

Awarded with :

• Knight Gold Cross of the Order of Honor
• The Commanders Cross of the Order of Phoenix
• The Commanders off the Order of Honor
• The Medial of Military Merit C, B and A Class
• The Navy Force Meritorious Command Medal C,B and A Class
• The Staff Officer Service Commendation Medal B and A Class