Interviews

Friday, 07 February 2020 21:38

WIMA’s secret of success is that in unity we stand strong: Elias Hajiefremidis, President of W.I.M.A.

W.I.M.A. was established in 2006 to give further strength to the Greek maritime family by joining forces, and this is the secret of its success "strength in unity", according to…

Friday, 07 February 2020 21:34

Greek Shipping officials praise WIMA’s work during pie cutting event

Many prominent Greek shipping industry representatives praised WIMA's course and contribution to Greek shipping so far during the Union's New Year cake cutting event at Piraeus a few days ago.…

Thursday, 30 January 2020 11:31

New model needed to fund research, promotion of new fuels: George Terriakides, DNV GL Regional Development Director

It will take time to strike a balance after the premiere of the implementation of the new IMO regulations this year on maritime fuel, according to George Terriakides, DNV GL…

Wednesday, 29 January 2020 18:38

Thomas Kazakos – Meet the “HuMan” wearing the suit!

Cyprus Shipping Chamber (the “CSC”) turned 31 Today!!!31 Years of Operation and Contribution to both Cyprus Shipping as well as the Economy and Society of Cyprus. Most people that know…

Wednesday, 29 January 2020 16:26

Our role is to help shipping companies invest properly: Leonidas Karystios, DNV GL Regional Manager for gas carriers, tankers

DNV GL's role is to help maritime investors invest properly and successfully and to support Greek ship owners in leading LNG developments, as they have done in tankers and other…

Wednesday, 29 January 2020 16:18

DNV GL focuses on gas, optimism for the future: Ioannis Chiotopoulos, VP, Regional Manager DNV GL - Maritime

DNV GL is focusing on gas, foresees great prospects in the field given also the mobility in the Eastern Mediterranean and is ready to provide its know-how for safely extracting…

Wednesday, 29 January 2020 16:16

The Greek market is a very important to us: Frode Overland Andersen, Norwegian Ambassador

Greece and Norway as two big shipping nations already have have a lot of cooperation, the Greek market is a very important to Norway and there is potential for further…

Saturday, 11 January 2020 15:47

The Interview: Kitack Lim

The International Maritime Organization’s secretary-general, elected for a second term until the end of 2023, has overseen an extremely busy four years that were spearheaded by the switch into a…

Thursday, 12 December 2019 10:24

Outlook for 2020 is a bit cloudy, but we are optimistic: President of The American P&I Club, Joseph EM Hughes

The 2019 year review is mixed for the American P&I Club with positive and rather disappointing notes, but measures have been made to welcome the new year and despite the…

Monday, 09 December 2019 11:15

Piraeus Bank financed with 500 million euros Greek shipping this year, we intend to keep the pace: Eleni Vrettou

Piraeus Bank remains committed to supporting Greek shipping, has funded Greek ship owners with 500m euros this year and intends to take further steps in the future, Eleni Vrettou, Executive…