Exploring new uncharted waters Safety4Sea presented the issue of Energy Efficiency organising a forum which was successfully completed on 8th of March 2012. The forum covered a range of Technical, Operational and Market Based Issues regarding Energy Efficiency in Shipping. The event has been well attended by over 250 delegates at the venue representing more [...]
By Harry Vafias, President & CEO of StealthGas Inc.
Fully harmonized with the international standards of the shipping market GMC Maritime Centre in association with Furuno has launched the first ECDIS type-specific training solution in Greece. The presentation of the new training stand was organised by Capt. Ioannis Giannopoulos, managing director of GMC. The event was addressed also by Mr. Ioannis Papaefthymiou, director of [...]
It is well known to everyone that Greek shipping is the greatest maritime power in the world but it is incredible that the Greek state can not exploit the advantages of this achievement. The former Greek government reached to an unexplained decision to split and abolish the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, which was facilitating the [...]
Tsavliris Salvage Group marks a productive & outstanding year, Five Oceans Salvage stays loyal to salvage operations under LOF contracts…..
Alexandros Prokopakis: “Bunkering market will recover from 2013”, Bunkers Now! : By Irene Notias, director of Prime Management Services, agents of Prime Petroleum Services, …….
By Harry Vafias, President & CEO of StealthGas Inc.
Despite the continuous weakness in most shipping segments, LPG shipping market has marked a remarkable improvement in charter rates. In this favourable environment Harry Vafias announced StealthGas Inc, 4Q and Twelve Months 2011 Results • Voyage revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, amounted to $118.3 million an increase of $6.9 million, or [...]
It is a matter of time the Marine Ministry to be restored and the Hellenic Coast Guard to join the new scheme. On this occasion we feel that it is necessary the new Ministry of Mercantile Marine to serve the real & actual needs of Greek shipping in order to exploit the potential of shipping [...]
