14th NAVIGATOR 2014 "THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM" Thursday, 20th November 2014,
14th NAVIGATOR 2014 "THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM" Thursday, 20th November 2014, Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel, Athens, 9:00-16:00 1st Newsletter 2014 NAVIGATOR Maritime Forum, one of the most widely - recognized shipping events, has been held annually since the year 2001 and each year attracts more than 500 prominent personalities of the Greek and International Shipping Community. Navigator Forum always aims at reviewing, examining and discussing critical, topical issues faced by today’s maritime community, on the insight of experienced speakers, including widely-known and successful Shipowners and shipping specialists. It is widely covered in the Greek shipping press, supported by a range of important shipping organizations and generously sponsored a number of prestigious maritime companies involved in various industry sectors. Principals employed in the Shipowning and Shipmanaging Companies are entitled to free entrance in the Forum Venue. Danae Bezantakou Managing Director NAVIGATOR Shipping Consultants NAVIGATOR Forum is organized by KEFI TOURS & CONFERENCES LTD. Under the Auspices of : ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ THE HELLENIC MINISTRY OF SHIPPING AND THE AEGEAN HELLENIC SHORTSEA SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS, DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF THE AEGEAN THE HELLENIC SHIPBROKERS ASSOCIATION MASTERS AND MATES’ UNION OF THE GREEK MERCHANT MARINE WISTA HELLAS ♦ THE INTERNATIONAL PROPELLER CLUB ♦ PIRAEUS MARINE CLUB ♦ CHIOS MARINE CLUB NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Official Media Supporter : Official On-line Media Supporter: Kathimerini www.kathimerini.gr Media Supporters: Naftika Chronika Elnavi Nafsgreen HellenicShippingNews.com Tradewinds AllaboutShipping.co.uk Maritime Economies Athens Views CBS e -Magazine Efoplistesnews.gr www.maritimes.gr Newsfront Naftiliaki Plefsi Magazine Shipping International Monthly Review NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Naftiliaka Nea Reporter.gr Logistics & Management Sofokleous in With the Support of: BIMCO Andreadis Audiovisual S.A. ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece IEK – AKMI NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Registration Draft Program Welcoming Addresses • Capt. Dimitris Bezantakos, President of NAVIGATOR Shipping Consultants • Mrs. Danae Bezantakou, Managing Director of NAVIGATOR Shipping Consultants Official Opening Address • Mr. Miltiades Varvitsiotis, Minister of the Hellenic Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean Special Address Mrs. Athena Kanellatou, Managing Director, MacGregor Greece ‘Solutions for a wide range of marine transports’ First Panel Session: ‘Euro - Mediterranean Dialogue on Shipping’ Moderator: Mr. Francois Lafond, Executive Director of EuropaNova, Paris Panelists: • The Ambassador of Germany in Greece, H.E. Dr. Peter Schoof • The Ambassador of Turkey in Greece, H.E. Mr. Kerim Uras • The Ambassador of the Netherlands in Greece, H.E. Mr. Jan Versteeg • The Ambassador of Egypt in Greece, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Fouad El Bidewy • Mr. Charalampos Simantonis, President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners’ Association • European Commission Representative (TBC) Interview: ‘50 Days Under Piracy Hostage’ Mrs. Danae Markopoulou, Second Mate and Mrs. Danae Bezantakou Coffee Break Second Panel Session: ‘Shipping Market Issues’ Moderator: Mrs. Christina Anagnostara, Director of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. Panelists • Mr. Jeff Horst, Commercial Director of Foss Maritime US WEST COAST • Mrs. Joanna Koukouli, Deputy Claims Manager, SCB (Hellas) Inc. Piraeus Office, The American P&I Club • Mr. Dimitris Memos, Managing Director of Marine Traffic • Dr. Konstantinos Rokkos, CEO and Managing Director of TST International S.A., Governor in the International Propeller Club of the United States, International Port of Piraeus, Greece • Mr. Imran Vohra, CEO & President of DIABOS, DUBAI UAE NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Cultural Event Mr. Eleftherios Kehagioglou, President of the Hellenic Small Islands Network, presentation of Hydra’s maritime tradition. Hydra will be the Honored Island for Navigator 2014 Third Panel Session: ‘Making Green Pay’ Moderator: Mrs. Helena Athoussaki, Chief Strategist, International Maritime Environmental Management Panelists • • • • • Mr. Michael Lund, Deputy Secretary General of BIMCO Mr. Christos Matsikoudis, Account Manager Greece – Shipping MeteoGroup Mr. Kostas Seretis, General Manager of SRH Marine Hellas Mr. Stylianos Siafakas, Chief Operating Officer of Product Shipping & Trading S.A. Mr. Thanasis Sourlagkas, Member of the Steering Committee of HEMEXPO, Director of the Marine Industry Solutions Dpt. of RAYCAP SA Cocktail - Lottery of Travel Gifts 14th NAVIGATOR 2014 Forum Close NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Who is who: 14th NAVIGATOR 2014 “The Shipping Decision Makers Forum” Moderators & Panelists First Panel Session : ‘Euro - Mediterranean Dialogue on Shipping’ Moderator: Mr. Francois Lafond is currently executive director of Paris based think tank EuropaNova from October 2013. Previously, he was the executive director, member of the managing board of the French Aspen Institute (2012-13) and, director of the Paris office director of The German Marshall Fund of the United States (2008-2011). Before, François Lafond was a special adviser of the Italian Minister for Regional Affairs and Local Autonomies (2007-8), responsible for international relations of the think tank Glocus in Rome, and associate professor at the Centre for European Studies of Sciences-Po Paris (2001-9). He was also special adviser of the Italian undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs (20067), deputy director of Policy Network in London (2003-6), researcher and then deputy secretary general of the think tank Notre Europe in Paris (1999-2003), chaired by Jacques Delors, and research associate at the European University Institute's Robert Schuman Centre in Florence (1995-9). He has masters in political science, public law and European studies and is also a former trainee from the European Commission in Brussels. He is currently member of the scientific committee of the Institute of European Democrats, (Brussels/Paris), and a regular collaborator of the daily Italian newspaper Europa (Rome). Bio: Mr. Jan Versteeg was born 18 July 1964 in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Jan Versteeg was appointed Her Majesty the Queen’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic in summer 2012. He presented his credentials to President Papoulias on 13 September 2012. He was Deputy Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to NATO from 2009 until 2011. From 2004 to 2009 he was Diplomatic Advisor (EU affairs, International Economic issues) to Prime Minister Balkenende. From 2001 until 2004 he served as a counsellor, Head of the commercial and EU section of the Netherlands Embassy in Madrid. From 1997 until 2001 he worked in the European Integration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1993 until 1997 Mr Versteeg worked in the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to NATO and WEU as a policy officer and spokesperson. After joining the Foreign Ministry in 1991, he was a policy officer in the UN Political Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1992 until 1993, dealing with disarmament and export control issues. In 1989 and 1990 he served as an Artillery Officer in the Royal Netherlands Army. He studied Economic Geography and Spanish at Amsterdam University from 1982 to 1988. Personal info: Married to Bärbel Geijsen, three children, born 1995, 1997 and 2000. He has a passion for sports (windsurfing, snowboarding, sailing, running, football) and reading (history, modern literature, arts). NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Mr. Kerim Uras born in June 1963, Ankara. Married to Zeynep Şaylan Uras, with three children (Deniz 18, Sinan 11, Harun 5). Education: Tevfik Fikret French High School, Ankara. BA, Ankara University Political Science Faculty, 1985. MA, Ankara Univ. Pol. Science Institute (Thesis: Iraq's Ethnic Structure and the Turkomans of Iraq). 1985 Nov. 1985-87 1987-89 1989 1989-92 1992-95 1995-97 1997-2001 2001-02 2002-03 2003-2007 2007-2011 2010 April 2011 Dec. Appointments: Joined the Ministry of Foreign Afairs Cyprus Department, Third Secretary, MFA Military service, Tank school, Reserve Officer at General Staff HQ NATO Military Affairs Dept, Third Secretary, MFA Consulate General-Hanover, Germany, Vice Councelor. Turkish Embassy, Nicosia, Second & First Secretary, Middle East Dept, Israel-Iraq-Iran, Chief of Section, MFA Turkish Embassy, London, UK, First Secretary, Counsellor European Bilateral Dept. Head of Dept. MFA Middle East Dept, Head of Iraq Dept. MFA Turkish Permanent Mission to the United Nations, New York, First Counsellor, Deputy Perm. Rep. Deputy Director General - Cyprus-Greece, MFA Appointed as Turkish Ambassador to Israel (did not begin because of the Mavi Marmara incident) Turkish Ambassador to Greece. Languages: English, French Mr. Peter Schoof, born 1955 in Düsseldorf Before joining the German Foreign Service in 1988, he had been a Program Officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva and Islamabad. In the Foreign Service he held positions in the German Embassy in Damascus and the Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva as well as at the Foreign Office in Bonn and Berlin. Since 1998 he has worked extensively on EU affairs, holding positions - among others - as Spokesman at the German EU Representation in Brussels, as Coordinator for the EU Presidency in 2007 and as Deputy Director-General for European Affairs at the Foreign Office in Berlin. Mr. Schoof holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Freiburg/Germany. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr NAME: DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: SOCIAL STATUS: NATIONALITY: LANGUAGES: Ahmed Fouad El Bidewy 02/11/1956, CAIRO Married with two children Egyptian Arabic, English, Knowledge of French & Spanish EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University (BA in Business Administration) 1976. PROFESSIONAL CAREER: • Joined the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1978, Department of International Organizations. • Joined the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in London in Sept. 1980 until Sept. 1984. • Joined the Department of Information, Research & Forecasts at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from October 1984 to July 1986. • Joined the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Riyadh from July 1986 to July 1990. • Joined the Office of the Assistant Foreign Minister for Financial & Administrative Affairs from August 1990 until July 1991. • Joined the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Buenos Aires from August 1991 to October 1993. • Joined the Office of the First Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs from October 1993 to November 1993. • Joined the Office of the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular & Migration Affairs from November 1993 until August 1994. • Joined the Department of Diplomatic & Consular Corps (Human Resources Department) from August 1994 until July 1995. • Joined the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Madrid from August 1995 until August 1999. • Director of the Department of Information Technology from August 1999 until October 2001. • Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Jeddah from October 2001 to August 2005. • Assistant Foreign Minister& Director of Diplomatic & Consular Corps Department Affairs (Human Resources Department) from September 2005 until August 2007. • Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Beirut from September 2007 to September 2011. • Assistant Foreign Minister & Director of Diplomatic & Consular Corps Department Affairs (Human Resources Department) from September 2011 to September 2013. • Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Athens, Greece from September 2013 to present. Medals, Awards & Orders: • • Order of Merit of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Fourth Class) 1983. National Order of the Cedar of the Lebanese Republic (Grand Officer) August 2011. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Special Address ‘Solutions for a wide range of marine transports’ Mrs. Athena Kanellatou, Managing Director, MacGregor Greece. Athena Kanellatou studied Business Administration and specialized in Finance, followed by Controlling and Internal Auditing, as well as Sales and Accounts Management. She has, since 1993, been working for MacGregor, initially as Chief Financial Officer for the Greek entity, since 2010 as Managing Director and in 2012 becomes Country Sales Manager, thus, being the only woman Branch Sales Manager in the MacGregor group of companies. MacGregor is a global company, with approximately 70 branches in 32 countries, providing integrated cargo and load handling solutions and services for the maritime transportation and offshore industries During her long, over two decades association with MacGregor, A. Kanellatou is actively involved in different company workgroups in merchant marine division, along with leading and executing managerial projects, starting with the operational and statutory merge of MacGregor Navire and Hagglunds Marine in Greece (1995). Athena Kanellatou is a member of the Strategic Account Management Association, the Association of Chief Executive Officers, the British-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and a Member of the Tax Committee of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. Interview between Mrs. Danae Bezantakou and Mrs. Markopoulou Mrs. Danae Markopoulou, Second Mate Merchant Navy Mrs. Markopoulou was born in Perdika Thesprotias on 6 April 1985. She graduated from high school in 2003. In 2007 she started the Merchant Marine Academy and graduated in 2011. Now Mrs. Markopoulou is studying in University of Piraeus of Maritime Studies started in 2012. She has traveled as crew with Kristen Navigation Inc. and Maran Tankers Management Inc. In 2008 she worked as deck cadet in Kristen Navigation Inc. and in 2009 she started working in Maran Tankers Management Inc. as deck cadet and after as 2nd mate until now. During the voyage with vessel Maran Centaurs, the ship hijacked by Somali pirates and she was kept hostage for 50 days. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Second Panel Session: Shipping Market Issues Moderator: Mrs. Christina Anagnostara has more than 18 years of financial, accounting, consulting and audit experience of which 8 years have been in executive positions in the maritime industry. Since 2008, she serves as board member of Seanergy Maritime Holdings, a dry bulk shipping company listed on NASDAQ. She served as chief financial officer of Seanergy Maritime Holdings for the period November 2008 to October 2013 and she was responsible for the corporate and financial strategy. Prior to joining Seanergy, she served as chief financial officer and board member for Global Oceanic Carriers Ltd, a dry bulk shipping company listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM), since February 2007. Between 1999 and 2006, she was a senior manager at EFG Audit & Consulting Services, the consultants of the Genevabased EFG Group, an international banking group specializing in global private banking and asset management. Prior to EFG Group, she worked for Eurobank EFG, a bank with a leading position in Greece; and Ernst & Young Hellas, the international auditing firm. Ms Anagnostara studied Economics in Athens and she is a Certified Chartered Accountant. Panelists: Mr. Jeff Horst has been serving in the role of Commercial Director for Foss Maritime in their Seattle, Washington Headquarters since 2008. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Jeff’s father owned a trucking company for over 40 years serving the auto industry which lead to his love of transportation. Upon graduating from Western Michigan University in 1980, Jeff moved to Seattle where he worked as a freight forwarder specializing in import/export, air/ocean freight, distribution, project cargo and customs brokerage for over 22 years – raising to the rank of Vice President of Sales for 2 of the 5 largest multinationals. Jeff manages the marketing and commercial activities of Foss’s Tanker Escort and Ship Assist services in the ports of the Puget Sound, Columbia River, San Francisco Bay, El Segundo, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Honolulu and Cook Inlet, Alaska. Mr. Demitris Memos has 15 years’ of professional experience in the IT & Communications sectors. He is currently Managing Director at MarineTraffic, the most trusted ship tracking service in the world. Before that he co-founded and managed a successful digital agency in Greece for 10 years. Previously he worked as an IT consultant and Project Manager in large international projects in various sectors, like Health and Aviation. He received his MEng in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College in 1998. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Mrs. Joanna Koukouli, LL.M. is Deputy Claims Manager in SCB (Hellas) Inc., Piraeus office for the Managers of the American Steamship Mutual Owners Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association. Mrs. Joanna Koukouli is a member of the New York State Bar, the Piraeus Bar, and the Law Society of England and Wales thereby making her a triple qualified lawyer. She obtained her first degree in law from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and subsequently completed post-graduate studies at the University of Southampton in the UK, earning a LL.M. in Maritime Law, and at Brooklyn Law School prior to her admission to the New York State Bar. Prior to joining SCB (Hellas), Inc., Joanna worked as a solicitor for a major UK business law firm based in their Southampton office as part of the commercial litigation, shipping division team. She subsequently worked for a major NY law firm involved in shipping litigation and after returning to Greece she served for five years as in-house lawyer at Danaos Shipping Co.Ltd., a major Piraeus-based manager of a containership fleet. In that capacity, she handled a wide variety of P&I, FD&D and transactional business including S&P, shipbuilding contracts, corporate, ship finance and was involved in the NYSE-listed parent vessel-owning company’s IPO and SEC filings. Joanna has been with SCB (Hellas), Inc., since 2011 and as Deputy Claims Manager, Joanna supervises the claims staff with respect to the day to day running of all P&I/FDD incidents while also directly responsible herself for the direction and handling of the more complicated casualties and high level disputes in the region. Joanna also oversees the review for approval of armed guards contracts and seafarer employment contracts. Dr. Rokkos Kostantinos, CEO and Managing Director of TST International S.A., Governor in the International Propeller Club of the United States, International Port of Piraeus, Greece Dr. Rokkos Kostantinos is a Maritime Professional and Managing Director of SICURO SA Ship managers, where he is working since 1994 and TST International Shipping Company since 2001. He is also elected as Governor in the International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus, Greece, and is also a member of the Society for Risk Analysis SRA. He is certified Lead auditor in ISO 9001 and 14001. Dr. Rokkos received his Diploma in Electrical Mechanical Engineering and awarded as European Engineer (Eur. Ing.) from FEANI and awarded his MSc. in Maritime Engineering from Middlesex University in London with distinction. Dr. Rokkos also awarded Doctor in Maritime Risk Management from Middlesex University in London and his research focuses on the areas of safety and security risk management. He has a diploma in accounting in IFRS by Association of International Accountants. He is a member of the Technical Chamber of Commerce ID 29665, Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers of USA, Member of FEANI, Member of SNAME, Member of ISES and Member of Society for Risk Analysis SRA and AIA. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Mr. Imran Vohra, CEO & President -DIABOS Global Fze, has been in the shipping industry for 20 years now and is experienced and insightful Senior Manager with a long and proven track record of cost effective operational improvements within the Shipping industry. In depth knowledge of the use of IT and systems, business workflows and processes to establish efficiency, effectiveness and strong performance in a competitive market. A results-driven professional, using business and commercial acumen to drive profitability and growth. Areas of expertise include client acquisition, customer relationship management, business development, team building, project management and cost reduction. His experience includes 7 years in shipping agency and commercial ship management and 13 years of experience in the Disbursement account and port cost management sector. He has been at the forefront in the development of the port cost management industry since the year 2001. He has been associated with DIABOS since November 2009 and has lead the growth in DIABOS where it has firmly established itself in the market as one of the leading providers or Port cost management services Third Panel Session : ‘Making Green Pay’ Does it Pay to go Green? What is needed to encourage companies to invest in green initiatives. Which solutions work and for whom. Moderator: Mrs. Helena Athoussaki brings many years strategic experience on energy and sustainability. At an early stage, Helena had foreseen that ship owners will experience strong environmental pressure on emissions and energy efficiency. Having worked on research and strategy for large ITC corporations but also having gained a wide experience in several sustainability and environmental projects, Helena shaped the first Energy and Emissions management programme for ships. A holistic approach that provides 3rd party monitoring, reporting and certification helping companies to cut energy cost and gain a competitive advantage. The concept is now expanding into organisations, supply chain, products and services. Helena is a key expert on climate change and environmental strategy for shipping and ports. She has an extensive knowledge in energy and carbon management, she is an active speaker in a wide variety of shipping conferences and associations, while she has been involved in various proposals, presentations and studies for the IMO and the EU. Helena is a member of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA). Helena holds executive degrees from the London Business School in Finance and Accounting, Hedge Funds, Mergers & Acquisitions and in Private Equity from the Said Business School in Oxford. Helena also gained an MBA from ALBA as well as an MA from the University of Middlesex in London. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Mr. Michael Lund is Deputy Secretary General in BIMCO, bringing with him a wealth of experience of dealing with international regulation which he uses to excellent effect in his representation of BIMCO. Born in Denmark, Michael graduated from Copenhagen University in 1992 with a Master of Science in Economics degree, which focused on international trade and politics. He then held a series of posts relating to political and economic issues in Danish government administrations, including participation in World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations. In 1999, Michael moved to the shipping industry, joining the Danish Shipowners’ Association. After several years working at the Association in Copenhagen, Michael moved to Brussels in 2003 where he represented shipowners by focusing on regulatory developments in the EU. He returned to the Association’s headquarters in 2007 to concentrate on Greenhouse Gases. In December 2007, Michael joined BIMCO because he relished the challenge and opportunity of working in an international shipping environment. Mr. Thanasis Sourlagkas is looking after the Marine Solutions Division at Raycap S.A. In the past he has worked for a number of Technology companies, including Intralot S.A. and Atos Origin with focus on Project Management and Business Development. He holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (BEng) from Warwick University, a Master of Science in Data Communication (MSc) from Sheffield University and an MBA from Imperial College in London. He also represents Raycap S.A. in HEMEXPO (Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters Association), where he is currently a member of its steering committee, being one of the first of the policy makers of the HEMEXPO initiative. Mr. Kostas Seretis was born in Athens on October 14th, 1971. He is married with 2 children, age 11 & 9. He is carrying a Polytechnic School/University title of “Electrical Engineer (Diploma, Master of Science)” from University of Patras, and a master degree on Engineering in Power Electronics and Drives from University of Birmingham, UK. After having a 3-years’ experience as Electrical Engineer in Greek industry he have been working since mid. 2001 in Greek shipping industry and in specific in SRH Marine Electronics S.A., a top leading supplier of Navigation & Communication electronics and services on ships. Having held various positions with the company since June 2001, Mr. Seretis is now the General Manager of Marine Division of the company, being responsible for sales and projects on all kind of vessels for Navigation, Communication equipment, for New Buildings and marine activities operation. He has been also involved in all big projects of Greek shipping industry for VDR, SVDR, AIS, SSAS, BNWAS, ECDIS & Electronics Charts, in terms of suppliers/providers agreements, customers’ presentations and projects implementation in cooperation with company’s service departments. You may see below a milestone analysis of Mr. Seretis positions within the company: 06/2001 – 12/2003: Sales Manager, 01/2004 – 03/2007: Project Manager, 04/2007 – 05/2008: Operation & Projects Manager, 05/2008 – 08/2010: Projects Manager & Chief Business Development Officer, 08/2010 – today: General Manager of SRH Marine Electronics S.A. Marine Division NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Mr. Christos D. Matsikoudis is a senior sales executive with a 15+ year experience in various positions from account manager to commercial director in a variety of corporations. Notable companies that he worked in the past are Vivartia and Infoquest, the leading CRM company CloudBiz and the health and safety consulting firm ACRM. Recently he appointed by the global weather authority MeteoGroup to accelerate sales in the Greek Shipping Market, supplying top notch weather routing - ship performance optimization systems and services like SPOS, Routeguard and Fleetguard. Christos holds an MBA from the Athens University of Economics and Business and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. (linkedin profile: nl.linkedin.com/in/cmatsikoudis/) Cultural Event Mr. Lefteris Kehagioglou was born and raised in Hydra which he loves. He studied in Hydra and graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy. Then he was trained in advanced Fire security. He completed his shipping career as a Vessel’s Inspector performing annual safety inspections of Panamanian flag vessels. Then he worked for 15 years as a partner in European projects for Hydra’s development. Hydra was among the first municipalities nationwide that used innovative European projects. He has also worked at the European parliament in the department of Regional Development focusing on the small islands. Mr. Kehagioglou is a co-founder of the Federation of UNESCO Clubs and the Hellenic Small Islands Network. As chairman of the Hellenic Small Islands Network he participates in monitoring Committees for European funds for island regions and in the National Council of Insular Affairs. He is a member of the European Federation of small islands and an observer in the European Federation of Island Chambers. In 2009 he was considered one of the best personalities of the Greek islands and has been honored by several municipalities of our country for his contribution to the Greek Islands. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr PLATINUM SPONSOR MacGregor offers world leading engineering solutions and services for handling marine cargoes and offshore loads. The scope of our integrated packages is growing and now also includes Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex products. MacGregor serves the offshore, maritime transportation and naval logistics markets in ports and terminals as well as on board ships and rigs. 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NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Established in 1993, International Register of Shipping (IRS), USA is an independent classification society, which corporate mission is composed by Safety for Life and Property at Sea, Quality, Sustainability and Responsibility for Environmental protection. Striving for operational sound vessels and their continued technical integrity, IRS is a provider of Classification, Certification, Verification, Training and Advisory Services. 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The company was founded in 1995 by Mr. Nicolaos Velliades, with a specific focus to underwrite marine risks and where he envisaged fulfilling all needs of the Shipping Industry with reliable insurance solutions. In 2013, AIGAION achieved a 95% renewal rate of its vessel and yacht contracts, which corresponds to approximately 1.5 million registered tonnage and premiums of 2 million US dollars. Additionally, the company significantly increased its clients’ base, thus confirming the confidence of the shipping sector, for its expertise and high-quality services. AIGAION is the leader in marine insurance in Greece and perhaps the only one that brings approximately 7-8 million US dollars in currency into the country, through its international activities, thus contributing to the Greek economy. The company’s clientele in the marine sector comprises of Greek ship-owners and shipping companies based in Greece, as well as ship-owners from the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Furthermore, within the framework of its business plan and having the strong support of Lloyds of London, AIGAION is planning to expand its marine insurance activities in Cyprus, where it currently operates via liability coverage for some local major infrastructure marine projects. Furthermore, AIGAION is probably the only Greek company, which is able to commit funds for liability protection up to 500 million US dollars, having the long-lasting and strong support of reinsurance contracts at Lloyds of London. AIGAION is also able to issue a certification (blue card), both for liability and for war/terrorist acts for Greek ships, that sail to Turkey and other Mediterranean countries that have adopted the Athens Convention. Last but not least, it is also worth noting that AIGAION is probably the only Greek business, which has “freedom of services” to conduct marine insurance businesses in the United Kingdom. www.aigaion.gr Transas Marine is a world-leading developer and supplier of high technology software and hardware solutions for transport, oil-andgas, security and education industries. We offer state-of-the-art navigation, simulation, vessel traffic and port management solutions, as well as interactive 3D and augmented reality technologies backed up by a worldwide distribution, service and support network of 23 own offices and over 260 distributors around the globe. The production process is certified according to the ISO 9001 international standard. Transas provides full range of services for compliance to ECDIS mandatory requirements, including type-approved ECDIS in Standard and Premium configurations, Transas Admiralty Data Service TADS (official ENC, SENC, AVCS, ADP, T&P Notices to Mariners), Navi-Planner 4000 voyage planning software, weather service, ECDIS IMO 1.27 and hands-on training via company’s Global ECDIS Training Network (GET-Net), Wave fuel efficiency system, and consultancy service. For more information please visit our website at www.transas.com NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr INTERNATIONAL REGISTRIES, INC. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries. IRI has been administering maritime and corporate programs and been involved in flag State administration since 1948. Maritime Program: The RMI Registry is the third largest registry in the world, surpassing 109 million gross tons and over 3,240 vessels in August 2014. The RMI Registry is one of the world’s premier quality maritime registries, and is globally recognized as a modern and efficient flag State administration. The RMI Registry is fully committed to the safety and security of personnel ashore and afloat, the Registry’s vessels, and the marine environment. Vessel types include, but are not limited to: tank ships; liquid natural gas (LNG)/gas carriers; bulk carriers; container ships; offshore drilling, production, and service units; passenger vessels; and yachts. The benefits of vessel registration under the RMI flag do not stop once the registration process is complete. Assistance is available on the procedural aspects of operating vessels during the entire time the vessel is registered under the flag. The RMI Registry continually strives to promote the quality of vessels registered in the RMI. Those vessels operating under the RMI flag achieve the highest ratings in port State control (PSC) international rankings. The RMI is the only major open registry to be included on the White Lists of both the Paris and Tokyo Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and to hold Qualship 21 status with the United States Coast Guard for ten consecutive years, which is unprecedented. The RMI has also met the flag criteria for a low risk ship under the Paris MoU’s New Inspection Regime. Corporate Program: Thanks to its unparalleled customer service philosophy and excellent reputation as a leading maritime registry, the RMI is the jurisdiction of choice for professionals around the world. In particular, the RMI Corporate Registry is experiencing tremendous success as one of the leading jurisdictions for initial public offerings (IPOs) on major stock exchanges. More than 45 RMI business entities have experienced much success trading publicly on exchanges worldwide, including those in New York and London. IRI has a network of 25 worldwide offices located in Baltimore, Dalian, Dubai, Ft. Lauderdale, Geneva, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Imabari, Istanbul, London, Long Beach, Mumbai, New York (downtown and midtown), Piraeus, Rio de Janeiro, Roosendaal, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Washington, DC/Reston and Zurich that have the ability to register a vessel, including those under construction, record a mortgage or financing charter, incorporate a company, and service clientele. The RMI Maritime and Corporate Registries consider their customers and staff of qualified personnel to be their most important assets and IRI strives to provide full service from any office, 24 hours a day. www.register-iri.com NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Under a strong competitive environment, Greek companies that manufacture and export marine equipment of high technological added value have decided to join their forces. In order to achieve their planning for a powerful opening and potential exporting to shipyards, they moved on to form the “Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters” association, HEMEXPO. HEMEXPO involves the larger marine equipment companies in Greece and thereby strengthens the links between the industry’s leading companies through sharing of market intelligence, providing a vehicle for greater cooperation with ship-owners and shipyards. HEMEXPO member-companies derive their competitiveness through designing and producing innovative and reliable high quality products supplied for the building, conversion, maintenance of ships (seagoing and inland) and maritime structures. This includes technical services in the field of engineering, installation and commissioning, and ship maintenance (including repair), with optimum after sales customer support. HEMEXPO has the efficacy to become a world leading force in the Marine Equipment industry, being a reliable and consistent partner for ship-owners and shipyards, all over the world. Member-Companies: ALUMINOX S.A.: Professional Galley and Laundry Equipment for all types of vessels. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING S.A.: Design and production of marine equipment for environmental protection. ERMA FIRST ESK ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS S.A.: Design and production of innovative Ballast Water Treatment Systems. FARAD S.A.: Design and manufacture of high quality tubular heat exchangers for industry and marine applications. SELMA: Implementing design, manufacturing & installation of Automation & Control Systems. UTECO : Manufactures temperature and thermal resistance sensors. OLYMPIA ELECTRONICS S.A.: Security electronic systems. PRISMA ELECTRONICS S.A.: Smart remote monitoring platform for performance metrics. Design and manufacture of embedded electronics. RAYCAP S.A.: Electrical protection solutions, applied to army and commercial vessels. A. MALLIOS: Design and manufacture of lighting fixtures. ELVIK S.A.: Incombustible materials manufacturers, such as panels, doors, ceilings, etc. PSYCTOTHERM: Manufactures marine refrigeration & air-conditioning units as well as heating-cooling coils. DECON S.A.: World Wide interior outfitting company undertaken turn key projects and having its own accommodation materials production. D. KORONAKIS S.A.: Manufacturing of top quality ropes and wire ropes for various type of vessels. NANOPHOS S.A.: Creation of “intelligent” marine coatings that harness the latest nanotechnology achievements. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets of 131 aircraft in the world. Qatar Airways operates two daily flights from Athens to Doha, connecting to more than 130 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America, and operates a modern mixed fleet of narrow and wide-body aircraft. Qatar Airways celebrates its one year anniversary of joining the oneworld global alliance on October 30, 2014. The award-winning alliance was named the World’s Best Airline Alliance 2014 by Skytrax for the second year running this year. Qatar Airways was the first Gulf carrier to join a global airline alliance, enabling its passengers to benefit from almost 1,000 airports in more than 150 countries, with 14,250 daily departures. Award-winning carrier Qatar Airways was presented with three honours at the annual Skytrax 2014 World Airline Awards held during the Farnborough Air Show in the UK. The airline was awarded World’s Best Business Class for the second year consecutively, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge for the second year consecutively and, Best Airline in the Middle East for the eighth time. During the Farnborough Air Show, the airline placed an order for 100 Boeing 777X aircraft, taking Qatar Airways’ orders to more than 340 aircraft with a value of US $70 billion. Before the end of this year the airline will reach 146 destinations, launching new services to Asmara, in Eritrea on December 4. Qatar Airways took delivery of its first double-decker A380 aircraft in September this year and it is currently operated daily on the Doha – London Heathrow route. ATP Instone is the leading global provider of travel solutions to the shipping industry. Our extensive knowledge and expertise is the reason why major companies rely on us for their mission critical travel management. With consultants operating 24/7 in key locations, ATP Instone consistently delivers a cost effective, flexible and safety focused service. Our clients range from shipping companies, ship management companies, crewing and manning agents and cruise companies. We move their employees all over the world, be they ships’ crew, support staff or senior management. With over 50 years of expertise, we are in the world’s most important shipping locations including Athens, London, Singapore, Manila, Mumbai and many others. www.atpi.com NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr MeteoGroup is one of the world’s leading global full-service B2B weather solutions businesses, operating across all sectors where weather impacts business decision making. We provide innovative tools and support which assist our customers to make critical decisions more effectively to create value, save costs, minimise risk and manage environmental impact. Our team of expert and experienced meteorologists is available 24/7 to deliver the highest quality analysis and advice. With over 400 employees operating in 17 offices across the world, MeteoGroup is in an ideal position to provide local services to a global audience. MeteoGroup supplies the most accurate and reliable maritime weather forecasts on the market, enabling our customers to optimise their ship routing around the globe. MeteoGroup's accurate and reliable weather data is essential for route optimisation, performance analysis and fleet management. Our products and services enable you to save time and fuel, reduce CO2 emissions and optimise planning based on accurate ETA's whilst keeping crew, ship and cargo safe. Combining our detailed data for wind and other weather elements with our accurate information about sea conditions such as waves, current and swell, enables you to optimise your ship's route. By calculating the optimum route and achieving the maximum performance from a ship with detailed and accurate weather information we endeavour to optimise your fleet. For more information please contact +31 317 399 800 or [email protected] BRONZE SPONSORS Headquartered in New York, the American Club is the only P&I mutual domiciled in the Americas. Part of the International Group, it offers full cover for Protection and Indemnity and Freight, Demurrage and Defense risks and has in recent years grown and globalized its tonnage. In addition to New York, the Club's Managers, Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., have operations in London, Piraeus and Shanghai and Hong Kong. With 70 dedicated specialized staff, including qualified lawyers and licensed mariners, the Club is proud of the ability to communicate in 11 languages, boasts an active safety and loss prevention program with proven track record and has the knowhow and capability to accommodate the needs of members both large and small. www.american-club.com NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr SRH Marine Electronics S.A. is a well-established company in the maritime market offering full services on sales and technical support for Navigation, Communication, Safety and other marine equipment. SRH is proud to be the exclusive Cobham OSC (Onboard Service Center) in Greece, and official tier 1 Digital Distributor of the UKHO (UK Hydrographic Office) as well as representative of more than 30 international brands. SRH is supported by a global network of well-known manufacturers and service suppliers, authorized by all major classifications, and ISO 9001:2008 Quality System certified. For 2014 SRH introduces SRHNET, a Communication Services Device based on Service Oriented Design, offering a seamless and turnkey solution in Gateway Management. More on our website: www.srhmar.com MarineTraffic is the world's most trusted ship tracking service. We provide online actionable intelligence to maritime professionals and marine enthusiasts. The core element of our service offering is the supply of vessels’ positions in both visual and data form, recorded via the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Our proprietary global network of AIS receiving stations collect ships’ AIS transmissions and relay them to our servers. As part of our subscription service, we offer fleet management tools, satellite-AIS coverage, port call notifications, historical movements and much more. We are constantly expanding our product with new tools and information, making it more relevant to our users’ business needs. Our aim is for MarineTraffic to become an increasingly integral part of the shipping industry’s operations, improving safety and efficiency. Mazars is an international player. Globally, Mazars audits more than 450 listed companies. We are one of only five firms to audit entities listed on the Global 500, the world’s largest 500 companies. Mazars is a major global player in insurance, banking, food & beverage, shipping, energy and manufacturing industries, as well as the public sector. Middle Market and Owner Managed Businesses account for 40% of our global income. Mazars is one global partnership that relies on the skills of 13,800 professionals in 72 countries. We are also a founding member of the Praxity alliance, which extends our service coverage to 30,000 professionals in 92 countries. Our offices became fully integrated to the Mazars Group as of 1st September 2012 and are now operating under the Mazars brand. The firm has two offices in Athens and Thessaloniki with 85 professionals. Founded by partners with solid experience in their respective areas of expertise, our company provides tailored and innovative solutions in specialized sectors: NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Mazars specialized sectors are: Financial Services (Banking, Insurance and Real Estate), Industry & Services (Resources and Manufacturing) and Distribution (Media and Public Sector) Mazars offers services for Audit & Assurance, Financial Advisory, Governance, Risk & Internal Audit, Tax, Accounting & Outsourcing, Skills, experience and a deep understanding of Shipping Our global transport and shipping practice represents a significant proportion of Mazars’ corporate and large accounts turnover - it is a very important part of our firm’s business. Within our transport and shipping practice, client engagements include those operating in the following segments: Airlines, Brokers, Charterers, Liner operations, Logistics & distribution, Offshore projects, P&I clubs, Ports, Rail, Re-insurance, Ship Managers, Ship owners, Ship Registers, Shipping litigation, arbitration and investigations, Shipyards and Tunnels. More on our website: http://www.mazars.gr Falcon Private Wealth is an international asset management firm based in Knightsbridge, London and regulated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The private company offers tailored wealth management services to high net worth clients across the globe including in the Middle East and Africa, Southern and Eastern Europe, Asia, and other emerging markets. Offering truly personalised asset management advice and first class investment expertise across all asset classes is at the core of our activities. Falcon Private Wealth is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falcon Private Bank Ltd. a Swiss Private Banking boutique belonging to IPIC, a major global sovereign wealth fund wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi and rated ‘AA’ by Moody’s. Founded in 1965 the Swiss bank is based in Zurich with branches and representative offices in London, Geneva, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr With decades of combined experience GIGILINIS SHIPPING GROUP, founded more than 40 years ago, has built an excellent reputation in Greece and internationally in traditional shipping and especially in port and maritime services over the recent years, servicing the maritime industry in general; ship ownership and ship management, sale & purchase, shipping agency and brokerage, salvage & towage, including harbor and ocean-going towage, off-shore & emergency response are the main areas the Group has been active in. The Group is headquartered in Thessaloniki port and has a secondary base in the port of Kavala, both in Northern Greece, but also enjoys strong ties with a global network of professionals, partners and fellow owners and operators, which enables it to offer high quality services almost around the world 24/7. Since the early 1990s GIGILINIS SALVAGE & TOWAGE, the most dynamic part of the Group, has established itself as a leader within the maritime industry and has built a strong reputation as a competitive and reliable player in harbor towage, coastal & deep sea towage, salvage and emergency response and offshore services. Operating a fleet of seven (7) tugs managed in house, the company’s trading limits span from Northern Europe and the Mediterranean and Black Sea, to West Africa, the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf and Indian and Atlantic Oceans. To affirm its international credentials GIGILINIS SALVAGE & TOWAGE is a member of BIMCO, the European Tugowners Association (E.T.A.), the International Salvage Union (I.S.U.), the Panhellenic Union of Salvage Tug ship owners «AGHIOS NIKOLAOS », the Union of Greek Shipowners and the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce. For its quality services the company was first certified in 2003 by A.B.S. for implementing a safety and quality ISO system, presently certified with ISO 9001:2008 by A.B.S. The Managing Director, Alexandros Gigilinis is a member of the Lloyd’s Register Hellenic Advisory Committee, the Vice President of the Panhellenic Union «AGHIOS NIKOLAOS», having served on the Board of Directors for many years, as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the European Tugowners Association and the Executive Committee in Northern Greece of the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce. GIGILINIS SHIPPING GROUP business is based on mutual respect of one another inside and outside the company limits. To that end the company forges concrete ties with its partners and associates, its clients and even fellow competitors always in a fair competition manner. The main corporate objective is delivering high aggregate value solutions with quality, safety and efficiency. As a way to reach this goal, a team of professionals, which includes experts in technical and administrative areas, and outstanding crews of professional mariners are recruited among the best in the industry, receiving continuous training in technology and operations, at the same time strengthening their ethical and human values. It is important to also pinpoint GIGILINIS SHIPPING GROUP’s sensitivity to environmental and societal concerns through the corporate social responsibility program in place. The Group is a proud supporter of the FULBRIGHT FOUNDATION educational exchange and scholarship programs and it strives to ensure that its operations have the minimum footprint to the environment and the society. The company culture fosters an open working environment where innovative sustainable ideas will always find their way to the top and to implementation, an overriding philosophy that has never let our people down throughout the company’s presence. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr SKF has been a leading global technology provider since 1907. Our fundamental strength is the ability to continuously develop new technologies – then use them to create products that offer competitive advantages to our customers. We achieve this by combining hands-on experience in over 40 industries with our knowledge across the SKF technology platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems and services, which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in the local market by its subsidiary company, SKF Hellas S.A. SKF has been in the marine industry for more than 70 years, applying innovative thinking and expertise to critical machinery. With the incorporation of the Blohm + Voss Industries portfolio, the SKF marine product range has been increased to also include shaft components such as sterntubes, seals and hydrodynamic bearings as well as stabilizers and oily water separators. Throughout the ship life cycle, partnering with SKF helps to: • Increase availability and reliability • Cut operating and maintenance costs • Reduce health and safety concerns • Problem solving and 24-hour worldwide service SKF offers a wide range of solutions for the marine industry. Our products and services apply to many areas of a ship, making us a valued system and services engineering partner for designers, builders and operators of many types of ships. Our extended range of products and services includes: • OK couplings and Supergrip bolts • Condition monitoring hardware and software • Lubrication systems and lubricants • Oily water separators • Chocking solutions including SKF Vibracon • Sealing solutions and auxiliary systems • Shaft alignment services • On-site machining • Condition-based maintenance • Vibration analysis • Training and certification SKF is focused on meeting the future needs of next-generation vessels with solutions for diesel electric and gas electric propulsion systems. www.skf.gr NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr 35,000 employees. National Bank of Greece opened for business 173 years ago and heads the strongest financial group in the country. NBG Group has a dynamic presence in 12 countries on two continents, where it runs 10 banks and 64 financial and other services providers, with a workforce of approximately National Bank of Greece has been active in supporting shipping since the early 20th century. During the 1960s, first among Greek banks, it became more active in shipping finance and since the mid-90s it established itself at the forefront of Greek banking system and gradually became a major international player in Greek shipping finance. NBG’s total shipping portfolio is approximately € 2 billion large and has performed remarkably well since the mid 90s. Reflecting to a large extent the synthesis of Greek shipping, it is mainly oriented towards bulk shipping (both dry and wet), but has also a small presence in coastal shipping and containerships. Given the importance of the shipping industry for Greece, strong presence in Greek shipping finance is a strategic option for NBG, one that so far has delivered positive results for both the Bank and its clients. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr With the Support of: BIMCO is a shipping association providing a wide range of services to its global membership of stakeholders who have vested interests in the shipping industry, including shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents. The association’s main objective is to facilitate the commercial operations of its membership by means of developing standard contracts and clauses, and providing quality information, advice, and education. BIMCO promotes fair business practices, free trade and open access to markets and is a strong advocate for the harmonisation and standardisation of all shipping related activity. Accredited as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with all relevant United Nations agencies and other regulatory entities, BIMCO actively promotes the application of international agreed regulatory instruments. www.bimco.org ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece was founded in 1992 and operates under the auspices of the business community. It is an association of corporations and institutional members, currently numbering 89, among them, some of the leading Greek shipping companies. ΑLΒΑ being a not-for-profit organization, strives for excellence, quality and continuous innovation in research and teaching. Most of its 15 academic programs are internationally accredited by AMBA and EFMD. A well-known Business School in the Greek and foreign world of shipping, offers 3 different specialized programs in Shipping: the MBA in Shipping, the MSc in Shipping Management and the MSc in International Shipping and Finance in collaboration with the University of Reading. The moto of the school, Business unusual, signifies our unwavering commitment to setting our sights over the horizon, reaching for visionary ideals and working restlessly to get there, against the tide and against all odds. We apply this principle to all the challenges facing business and society today, in Greece and beyond. Business unusual is the founding DNA of ALBA. A way of thinking and working in business, a way of living in society. We invite all those who share or wish to partake in this mentality to join us. For more information visit www.alba.edu.gr or contact ALBA at [email protected] The principal mission of IEK AKMI constitutes the commitment and devotion to provide high-level educational services in developmental areas with great demand in the job market, targeting in the business enhancement of our students. We strictly follow our corporate strategies under which the combination of high-level education, constant training, as well as the awareness of real competitive conditions in the labor market, consist the “magic” formula for the personal and professional success of our graduates. Our school has 3 campuses located in Athens, Piraeus and Thessaloniki. NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr With the Support of NAVIGATOR Member DIABOS is an established provider of port cost management services to the maritime industry worldwide. We understand the complexities of the Disbursement Account & its associated processes and provide you with an effective Disbursement Accounts transaction handling process that is ISO 9001:2008 certified by DNV. Commercially launched in 2008, DIABOS today provides a complete spectrum of services including Port cost estimation, Disbursement accounting and Cash management. Our vision is to help shipping companies manage their Port cost data by simplifying the Disbursement Accounting process and use digitalized data which can be fed into various systems for better cost analysis and discussions with all stakeholders to improve efficiency and ensure better utility of every port dollar spend. Our experience in handling disbursement accounts and payments across the dry bulk, project/liner, tanker and general cargo segments has put us in a position where we can help shipping companies reduce, compare and analyze their cost data against industry benchmarks to make better informed decisions on cost control. The DIABOS system itself is built on .NET architecture which facilitates customization and easy 2-way integration with widely used voyage management and accounting systems. We have successfully integrated with IMOS, Dataloy, Softmar and Danaos to name a few. The .NET platform also serves for easy viewing and usability on most widely preferred browsers like IE, Chrome and Safari which puts us at an advantage over other similar systems in the market today. In our endeavor to service you even better, DIABOS is currently undergoing ISAE certification for a service provider undergoing OFAC and other mandatory compliance checks. Since the inception of Foss Maritime in 1889 on the Tacoma, Washington Waterfront, Foss Maritime has grown into one of the largest and most technically advanced operators in North America with over 100 tugs and barges. Foss Maritime, along with our sister companies Cook Inlet Tug and Barge and AMNAV, provide services in 7 US West Coast regions servicing 27 ports: Cook Inlet Puget Sound Seattle Tacoma Port Angeles Anacortes Ferndale/Cherry Point Bellingham Columbia River Portland Vancouver, WA Kalama/Longview Astoria San Francisco Bay Oakland Richmond Benicia/Martinez Selby/Hercules NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS El Segundo Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 LA/Long Beach E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr Honolulu Foss Maritime has a long history of innovation and design born from our Marine Engineering Department and built by our skilled teams in our Rainer, Oregon and Seattle, Washington shipyards. We have built the majority of the tugs currently deployed in our fleet as well as most recently the Columbia River Pilot Boat, the El Segundo launch boat and dozens of other vessels providing service from Alaska to the Mississippi River. We are currently building 3 Arctic Class Tugs to meet the demand north and 2 Fire Boats to service Long Beach Harbour. Foss Maritime operates ocean tugs with up to 8,200 horsepower and harbour tractor tugs up to 8,000 horsepower. These high HP harbour tractor tugs and ocean tugs meet the growing customer, pilot and regulatory requirements and provide the safety required to operate in the environmentally sensitive waters that we operate. Foss also operates an expansive fleet of barges, including deck barges, commodities barges, dredging units, petroleum barges, crane barges, and rail barges. In 2014 Foss Maritime marked their 125th Anniversary. Along with Navigator, they look forward to safely and professionally servicing your vessels within the ports they service. www.foss.com COURIER SPONSOR: TNT is one of the world’s largest express delivery companies. On a daily basis, TNT Express delivers close to 1 million consignments ranging from documents and parcels to palletised freight. The global network consists of more than 3,000 depots, hubs and sorting centres, while the company operates one of the world’s widest “door-to-door” air and road network in over 190 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas by employing 53,153 staff worldwide and serving 99.9% of the global economy. TNT Express operates in Greece since 1989. With more than twenty years of experience, TNT Greece has become a major player in Greek Express Services market, responding flexibly and effectively to the high demands of its customers. TNT has daily connections with its European Air (Liege, Belgium) and Road Network (Arnhem, Netherlands). Since April 2008 has been operating in new facilities at Markopoulo Attikis and owns 6 branches throughout Greece (Markopoulo, Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, Piraeus, Marousi, Thessaloniki and Heraklion in Crete). Certifications and Awards TNT Express Greece, however, except from work-driven business growth, focus also to quality of services, reduction of environmental impacts resulting from its activities and the continuous development of its employees in matters for which it has obtained a number of important certifications (Investor in People, Best Workplaces 2006, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 39001:2012, OHSAS 18001:2007). TNT Express Greece has been recognized many times in the past as an 'Investor in People' for success and its commitment to developing its people in line with corporate NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS Tel: (+30) 210 6231846 / (+30) 210 6232106 - Fax: (+30) 210 6230789 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.navigatorltd.gr strategy and was the only Greek company that in 2007 was awarded with a European Award with high recognition Business in the European space, with the award of “People Development and Involvement” from EFQM. In May of 2012, TNT Greece's team participate for the first time in the organization of the World Contest Drive Me Challenge, won the 2nd place overall and 1st place in ecodriving, recording consumption 5lt/100 km with an oversized Van. Finally, in November 2012, TNT Greece distinguished with the award in the category of “Media Relations” in the first organization of Corporate Affairs Excellence Awards organized by HMA. Socially Responsible Organization As an international organization, TNT realizes its responsibility towards the world and society in which it operates.In August of 2007, TNT launched the Planet Me which redesigns TNT operations worldwide in order to reduce the environmental footprint. A typical example of the “Planet Me” Program is the fact that the electricity used for TNT operations in the Netherlands, at the headquarters of the company, comes from renewable energy sources. Furthermore, the International Programme “Code Orange”, reflects the strong commitment of the company to reduce CO2 emissions covering all aspects of the business, both the fleet and the remaining company cars. The Program’s international target is to improve by 45 %in CO2 ratio up to 2020, compared to 2007, and TNT Express Greece tries to contribute to the maximum possible. Focus on long-term commitment Since its establishment in 1946 until today, TNT built its reputation based on the way we manage each shipment: with great dedication and interest, ensuring that each shipment arrives on time, every time. Moreover, invested in long term partnerships with customers, understanding that each shipment is part of the success of its own customers. The safe transportation of each shipment, the tailor made services, the integrated air and road network along with the personal touch and guarantee of the name of TNT, are just some of the benefits someone can enjoy during cooperation with the company and ' live ' unique Orange Experience. 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