Interviews

Thursday, 11 June 2020 08:09

Theodosis Stamatellos: It is important that we learn to function through these crises

"We have moved in two directions: to protect colleagues and customers in terms of safety and to continue to the fullest extent possible, the provision of our services,” Theodosis Stamatellos,…

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 17:29

M. Sakellis: Speedboats may not operate this summer

Speedboats may not operate in coastal shipping during the summer, in case the passenger protocols remain at 50% of their capacity, due to the measures against the coronavirus pandemic, Michalis…

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 14:49

Maria Deligianni, CLIA: We are not talking about restart, but redefinition of the way cruise shipping operates

Maria Deligianni, Regional Representative in Eastern Mediterranean, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Associaition) talked about the unprecedented situation cruise shipping faces due to the coronavirus pandemic, during a recent interview with…

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 13:36

Theofilos Xenakoudis : “They know that by flying the RMI flag, they represent the highest quality safety standards in the industry”

The Marshall Islands Registry, with more than 4,700 registered vessels and more than 100,000 seafarers serving aboard our ships, has both the technical and administrative adequacy, so that in the…

Tuesday, 07 April 2020 11:44

The supply chain also needs support, we are optimistic about the future: D. Grigoropoulos, CEO Logistics Way

At the forefront of the battle during the coronavirus epidemic as well, the supply chain and its people also need support by the state, according to Dionysis Grigoropoulos, President of…

Monday, 16 March 2020 09:53

Seaplanes will not compete but complement short sea shipping: Nikos Charalambous, CEO of Hellenic Seaplanes

Seaplanes can integrate and support the existing maritime transport system and boost regional marinas, tourism and the local economy, according to Nicos Charalambous, Managing Director of Hellenic Seaplanes. "There is…

Thursday, 05 March 2020 08:58

Great opportunity to meet pioneers of shipping: visiting students of World Maritime University

Postgraduate students of Shipping Management Logistics at IMO’s World Maritime University who visited Greece a few days ago expressed their satisfaction with the opportunity to visit Piraeus and hear from…

Thursday, 05 March 2020 08:55

We lay the foundations for the future of maritime insurance: Elias Tsakiris (American Hellenic Hull Insurance Company), George Theocharides (World Maritime University)

Maritime insurance plays a key role in the development of shipping and the dissemination of knowledge is necessary in an increasingly complex and ever-changing environment, Elias Tsakiris, chief executive of…

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.…