The American P&I Club completes 100 years continuing its steady upward course.

Mr. Joseph E. M. Hughes Chairman & CEO of American P&I Club, speaks at maritimes TV in the context of the presentation in early December at the Piraeus Marine Club. He makes a history of 100 years of American P&I Club and speaks about the important role of Greek shipping in the Club, noting that it constitutes the largest part.

He points out that in a difficult freight market the Club shows solidarity with the shipowners, while he focuses on the key points that the Club pays attention to, in the next years – such as providing high quality services to its members.               

For her part, Mrs. Dorothea Ioannou, Managing Director, SCB (Hellas) Inc. – Global Business Development Director, speaks about the human factor in the American P&I Club that it is entirely unique and builds the correct cooperation and trust with its members.

Mr. Vincent J. Solarino President & COO of American P&I Club, refers to the American Hellenic Hull – whose CEO is Mr. Ilias Tsakiris, saying that it is not a new company. He also notes that with offices in London, Piraeus, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Houston, the Club is next to its members worldwide and offers its services where and when needed, with the ability to communicate in more than 11 languages, having a global network of partners.

For his part, Mr. Kostas Karavasilis, Claims Manager of American Hellenic Hull notes: “In this short time we managed to have 920 ships, insured with a homogeneous portfolio for both dry and liquid cargo ships”. The valid claims are paid in a maximum of 15 days from the moment that the claim will be approved, “something which was a promise to the customers of American Hellenic Hull”, as Mr. Karavasilis says. He speaks about the profile of the fleet that they insure, highlighting that “In the American Hellenic Hull, we try to insure men and managers primarily, and not ships.

Aggelos Kostakos, Claims Manager of Oceanstar Management, speaks about the experience of their cooperation with the American P&I Club which begins in 2007, stressing that it is only positive. “The managers of the Club are characterized by professionalism, consistency and continuity” he emphasizes. He refers to the new venture, the American Hellenic Hull, saying that it consists of two managers groups with past, present and certainly future.                      

Interview: Markos Kantzios

Camera: Studio Panos Halkidis