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No. 2 Tuesday 7 June 2016

Greeks propel world trade

Greek Prime minister Alexis Tsipraskicked off Posidonia 2016, theworld’s most prestigious shippingevent, on June 6 in the presenceheads of states, European Unionofficials, Greek cabinet members,foreign maritime ministers, boardmembers of the Union of GreekShipowners, chairmen ofinternational organisations and assome 1,500 exhibitors anddelegates from around the world.

Addressing the global audience,Prime minister Tsipras said Greekoceangoing shipping contributes 7%to Greece’s gross GDP whilst providingsignificant direct and indirectemployment opportunities. He alsosaid the strength of Greek shipping hashelped position the country at theepicentre of the changes and

developments the global economy isundergoing. He added investments forthe improvement of the existinginfrastructure are essential and wouldprovide Greece with yet anothercompetitive advantage on thecountry’s road to recovery.

Shipping and Island Policy minister,Theodoris Dritsas, said: "Despite thedifficulties in both the national andglobal economic environment, Greekshipping managed to maintain itsleading position. More than 1,350shipping companies are established inGreece, mainly in Piraeus, constitutingthe driving force for a number ofrelated economic activities providingalmost 200,000 jobs both at sea andashore, covering over 30% of thecountry’s trade deficit."

IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said:

“Shipping has a wonderful ability to tapinto rich currents of innovation andexcellence in key areas, from safety toclean shipping – and beyond. Events likePosidonia provide a valuableopportunity to showcase all thatcreativity and energy; to mix, to mingle,to make friends and do business."

Matej Zakonjšek, head of cabinet toCommissioner for Transport, EuropeanCommission said: “I am delighted to seethe vitality of the sector in spite of thehardships – an impressive example ofthis is the Greek shipping communityhosting this event. The potential ofshipping to bring prosperity to Europeis strong, and so is our resolve to worktogether with all of you to overcomeany stormy seas ahead."

Theodore Veniamis, Union of GreekShipowners president, added: “Greek

shipowners, and the Greek state, asrepresentatives of a traditionalmaritime country, currently amountingto approximately 50% of Europeanshipping and 20% of the world fleet interms of tonnage, have been strongsupporters of the institutional role ofthe Imo as the only appropriatelegislative body for shipping.

“I would like to stress the priority forEuropean legislators should be to forma shipping policy focused onmaintaining the competitiveness ofcommunity shipping. A policy thattakes into account the internationalcharacter of shipping and the necessaryprerequisite to be competitive, hence,sustainable in order to continueoperating smoothly to the benefit ofthe European economy, public welfareand world trade,” said Veniamis.

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Twenty-six years ago, GeorgeFoustanos – once one of theyoungest elected members of theboard of the powerful Union ofGreek Shipowners – made a careerchange, convinced theachievements of Greek shippingwere being overlooked by shippingcompatriots at home and abroadand by Greeks generally.

“I became acutely aware theaccomplishments of Greeks inshipping were not recognised and soafter two decades in the business, Idecided to make a career change inorder to raise public awareness aboutthe timeless achievements of theGreek shipping community. Shippinghas a past, a present and a future and Iwanted to do what I could to ensurefuture generations are well aware ofthe country’s rich maritime heritage,”explains Foustanos, a fourth-generation shipping man from theisland of Syros – an importantindustrial, financial and shipping hubof the 19th century.

“Not only has Greek shipping as a

business sector achieved great things,but also those involved in it, bothowners and seafarers, have doneremarkable things for their country andtheir compatriots. Maritimeentrepreneurs never asked for anyfinancial assistance from the Greekstate. At the same time, apart from theirbusiness activities, they have supportedGreece through significant investmentin other sectors, as well as meaningfulcharitable and cultural projects.

“Just looking back over the pastcouple of decades, many hundreds ofmillions of dollars have been investedin making life better for others. Schools,hospitals, cultural centres, museums,community projects, educationalscholarships, have all been madepossible thanks to funds earned fromthe sea, with investments ranging fromaround $700m down to a few thousanddollars a project,” says Foustanos.

Though the idea of a shippingmuseum has never entered his mindthen, the germ had been sown andlike everything else today technologyhas taken over.

In the two years since its launch atPosidonia 2014, the Greek ShippingMiracle (www.greekshippingmiracle.org),has not only become the first onlinemuseum about Greek shipping, it hasattracted visitors from over 140countries, while reception in the socialmedia, particularly on Facebook, has

been impressive with about 50,000followers.

Following years of relevant researchand numerous publications, the GreekShipping Miracle online museum wasintroduced in order to offer the chanceto people in Greece and abroad, tolearn free of charge, but in detail, aboutGreek merchant shipping since itstransition from sail to steam in the mid-late 19th century, allowing viewers toappreciate its timeless contribution inthe global economy.

The Greek Shipping Miracle issupported by some 25 renownedGreek shipping establishments, whileat the moment more than 50companies from various maritimesectors, including shipowners /managers, classification societies, P&Iclubs, bankers, law firms andshipbrokers, are “operation supporters”of the innovative project.

In the digital age we live in, theInternet and the social media arewithout doubt the ideal means ofcommunicating the above, especiallyto younger generations.

Online shipping museum is spreading Greek image

George Foustanos:Wants futuregenerations to be aware of the country’srich maritime heritage.

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The Liberian Registry has introduceda range of cost-saving provisions tohelp mitigate the burden andfinancial strain currently beingplaced on owners and operators ofLiberian-flag vessels.

Just released by the LiberianMaritime Authority the provisions covera range of operational expenses withpotential for cost-savings as well asadvice to reduce flag state expenses.

The guidance also includes thefacility to waive initial certification andmortgage-related fees for registrationtransactions in Liberia, as well as fees forthe reissuance of ISM and ISPScertificates for vessels transferring in.

Other provisions covered include thepotential to extend vessel drydockperiods, the option to harmoniseISM/ISPS audits with annual safetyinspections, and free access to anelectronic seafarer certification anddocumentation system. The cost-savingmeasures also embrace specificprovisions relating to vessels enteringlay-up, and the facilitation of operationalmeasures to ensure safe and secureremoval of the vessel from service.

Scott Bergeron, ceo of the LiberianInternational Ship & CorporateRegistry (Liscr), manager of theregistry, said: “We believe it is essentialto support the shipping industryduring these extremely difficult times.The initiatives we have announcedsupplement those cost-efficiencymeasures which are already availableto Liberian-flag vessels.”

Recently China and Liberia signedan agreement under which Liberianflag vessels will be charged apreferential rate for tonnage dueswhen visiting a Chinese port.

Visit stand 3.221

Dubai Maritime City Authority(DMCA) is using Posidonia 2016to underline “Dubai'spioneering experience” in thetransition to a leading globalmaritime hub. It is alsohighlighting the achievementsof the emirate’s smarttransformation initiatives aswell as its efforts to increase thelocal maritime community’scompetitiveness.

The focus is specifically on itsMaritime Sector Strategy, thedriving force behind Dubai’sstrategies to promote, develop,and regulate the maritime sectorto make the emirate one of theworld’s best maritime capitals by 2020.

Dubai’s achievement have seen itgain inclusion in a top 10 globalranking in terms of maritimecompetitiveness and attractivenessreleased by Menon BusinessEconomics Group in Norway. Theemirate was ranked fourth out of thefive largest port operators in the worldby headquarters; sixth in terms ofleading centres for port and logisticsservices as well as site of world-classspecialised logistics services; 10th inthe world in relation to both the size ofship owners’ fleets and size of fleetsmanaged from the city.

In addition to Dubai’s strategiclocation between East and West,

advanced legal and legislative systemsand infrastructure, investment-friendlyenvironment, world-class facilities,maritime and logistics services,modern ports, and integratedmaritime safety system are alsoevident. These components aresupported by the government’sstrategy promoting innovation,creativity and excellence.

DMCA is usaing Posidonia to unveilnumerous initiatives such as DubaiMaritime Agenda, Maritime CreativityLab, Maritime Advisory Council, DubaiMaritime Training Center, SmartMarine Services Platform, and DubaiMaritime Intelligence. All are seen as afundamental pillar to strengthen the

confidence of regional andinternational investors in the localmaritime environment as well asimprove the sector’s performance,safety, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Amer Ali, executive director, DMCA,said: “Posidonia 2016 and other globalmaritime events serve as idealplatforms to exchange and transferknowledge, experiences, and bestpractices with international decisionmakers and stakeholders.” He pointedout that such events open up widerprospects for constructive cooperationto ensure a bright future for themaritime industry, a vital contributorto the global economy.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo (Stand 2.101)has won the order to supply Piraeus-based NYSE-listed Danaos Shippingwith fixed pitch Kappel propellers,propeller boss caps with fins, andEngine- Power Limitation for twocontainer vessels – the 8,500teuCSCL Europe and CSCL America.

Along with the upgrade of theirpropulsion systems, the vessels will alsoenter dock to rebuild their bulbousbows. Combined with the alreadyinstalled Turbo Charger Cut Out theupgrade package is expected to reducefuel consumption at the newoptimisation speed of 18 knots by morethan 15% compared to when thevessels were delivered in 2004, making

them among the most competitive mid-size container vessels in the market.

Dimitrios Vastarouchas, Danaostechnical director & deputy coo, said:“Our r&d department conducted verythorough investigations beforeconcluding what the right upgradesolutions for these vessels are and weare confident they will be highlycompetitive in the market onceupgraded.”

Both ships are powered by MANB&W 12K98MC-C main engines ratedat 68,520kW at 104rpm. In connectionwith the propulsion upgrade the mainengines will be limited to 44,000kW at89.7rpm however; top speeds of morethan 23 knots will still be available.

Kjartan Ross, businessdevelopment manager of MAN Diesel& Turbo, said: “I started my career inthe maritime industry in 2004 – sameyear as these vessels were delivered.Taking the fairly high top speed ofmore than 23 knots still available afterthe upgrade into consideration I amcontinuously impressed by howmuch technology has leapt forwardin the maritime industry during theselast 12 years”.

MAN D&T to carry outenergy efficiency upgrades

International coatings providerHempel is running a free workshopon the importance of implementingan optimised integral hullmanagement strategy that willreduce hull degradation andoperational costs.

Suboptimal hull managementpractices can lead to operational speedlosses of up to 15% , it says, needing40% additional power to compensate.This, of course, impacts on bunkerconsumption and the resultingincrease in harmful emissions.

The workshop will cover the fullhull management value chainincluding technology and activities forreducing hull roughness and vessel

Hempel outlines benefits of optimised hull management

Several of the 170+ companies inDanish Marine Group will bepresenting their newest productsand services at the DenmarkPavilion on Stand 3.411.

ABCON, a supplier of Oil Stop Leakadditives, has recently appointed theGreek company myMarine as its newagent on the Greek market. The newpartnership means that fleet ownersand operators will benefit from localexpertise and quick support in urgentmatters.

According to ABCON md and ownerJorgen P. Beyer, around 100-150 ships will leak everyyear in Greece. Thecompany’s Oil Stop Leakadditives to the lube oilsystem stop or reduces theleakage to an acceptablelevel. thereby allowing theship to continue operatinguntil next dry docking.

DEIF is meanwhilelaunching the latest PPM300 version of its Protection

& Power Management controllerplatform for diesel gensets (pictured)for the first time in the Greek market.

“PPM 300 is not a replacement ofother products, but a supplement forthe future with a very user-friendlyconfiguration and an improvedsoftware,” explains sales managerTorben Bech.

Other companies exhibiting on theDanish Maritime Group stand includeDEKO Partitions, Den-Jet Nordic,Emerson Process Management –Damcos, GreenSteam and Hempel.

New products from Danish Maritime Group

Wednesday June 8, is the first ever‘Global Exhibitions Day’ (GED16)where UFI, the Global Associationof the Exhibition Industry, ishighlighting to governments, citiesand industries around the world thebenefits of face-to-face meetings inthe B2B media sphere.

Special GED16 events are beingheld in over 20 countries around theworld in recognition of the 260mpeople who each year visit majortrade shows, where exhibitorsrepresent a total surface area of some124m sq mtr or the equivalent of30,000 football fields. On any givenday an average of 85 major tradeshows are taking place in economiccentres around around the world.

Exhibitions also generate businessand provide jobs, with visitors andexhibitors spending around €100bnannually on and around exhibitions,which provide direct employment forabout 700,000 people, according to UFI.

“This is really a special occasion,”comments Michael Duck, evp of UBMAsia and a director of UFI. “This way ofmarketing has stood the test of timeand provided the tremendous catalystfor people to meet, greet, present, lookeach other in the eye, shake hands,understand trends, understand pricesand bring together people whootherwise would never have beenbrought together.”

“Celebrate with us, as we havefound you and you us!”

Inaugural Global Exhibitions Day

drag. Options to monitor hull andpropeller performance will beevaluated as well as implementingsuitable maintenance programmesthat leave coatings unscathed.

Insights will also be offered into thelatest coatings technology and whatthe future might hold, given that theperfect fouling control solution mustdeliver low frictional resistance andlow roughness development, while atthe same time offering an excellentreturn on investment, goodenvironmental profile and easyapplication, retrofit and repair.

No booking for the seminar isrequired, just come along onWednesday 8 June from 17:00-19:00.

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In what maritime circles refer to asshipping industry’s biennial miniOlympics, the Posidonia Gameslived up to its reputation as apopular sporting extravaganza witha total of 2,500 shippingprofessionals from all over the worldshowcasing their sailing skills,football finesse, golfing gusto andlove for recreational running at fourdifferent events designed topromote camaraderie, collaborationand team spirit June 3, 4 and 5.

Such has been the popularity of thisyear’s Posidonia Games that hundredsended up on the waiting list for thedifferent events including thePosidonia Shipsoccer Tournamentwhich was contested by 28 teams onSunday evening at Panionios Stadium,a Greek Superleague venue.

From shipowners to logisticsoperations managers, everyone wasfull of praise: “We are very happy to behere and play football with friends andcolleagues and have some competitivespirit and enjoy the day,” said LeonPolemis of Remi Marine.

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Swift Marine, was one of theparticipating teams. GeorgePapagianopoulos , operations managersaid: “This is a very important event thatpromotes team spirit, collaboration, andnetworking between shippingexecutives from around the world.”

The Posidonia Games werelaunched when 53 crews took to thewavy Aegean waters in Faliron Bay forthe 8th Posidonia Cup, anunforgettable yacht race described bysome competitors as the biggest andmost prestigious yachting event heldin Greece. George Xidarakos , AtlasMarine said: “We are proud to

Posidonia Games attract over 2,500 shipping participantsparticipate in the Posidonia Cup andwin our category. Sailing is a greatsport which connects body and mindwith the sea and every two years myteam and I eagerly anticipate theadvent of Posidonia Exhibitions inorder to start preparing for the sailingevent. The weather was amazing, theroute exceptional and we truly enjoyeda great day out.”

International participation wasperhaps greater than of any othersailing event held in Greek waters.“Posidonia Cup is an amazing worldclass sailing event which helps raisethe profile of sailing as a sport to

Greek audiences and promotes Greeceas a sailing destination to tourists,”said one skipper.

And from the azure waters of theSaronicos Bay to the green fairways ofGlyfada Golf Club where 24 teams offour teed off on Sunday morning forthe 3rd Posidonia Golf Tournament, inan 18-hole Shotgun contest.

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The Greek shipping industryremains among the mostinfluential in the world and hasalways been of special importanceto DNV GL. Our relationshipsstretch back over 100 years. At theheart of this is a tradition of closecooperation, based on our strongpresence in the region. Many ofour customers are at home inGreece and so are we – which iswhy we are making Greece our“third home market”. We haveimplemented a set of measuresthat will enhance services to theGreek shipping community, boostresponse times and strengthenthe responsibilities andcapabilities in Greece.

For example, DNV GL now hassegment directors for bulk andtankers based in Piraeus. We havealso reinforced the local office andestablished a service centre forDirect Access to Technical Experts

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(DATE) there, to cover the region.The local approval centre is beingenhanced in order to do all fleet inservice approvals locally. Our localResearch and Innovation centre willbe more commercialized so that thelocal market can benefit from theresults of their research. We will alsocreate an advisory department, andCAP and pre-contract services inPiraeus will be enhanced withhigher decision making authority.

As a result, our customers here inGreece will be able to conduct theirbusiness directly with the team inPiraeus. This will help us to remainthe Greek maritime community’spreferred classification partner.

If you are a Posidonia exhibitor with a news item to announce, please contact one of the editorialteam at stand 3.104 or send an email marked

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On behalf of the event’s sponsorsThenamaris and Costamare, NikolasMartinos, Thenamaris, said: “ThePosidonia golf tournament and eveningreception provide a unique opportunityfor business conversations to take placein a relaxed environment, and welcomeour guests prior to the kick-off of whatis a very busy week for all of us.”

For the first time this year,

Posidonia Games featured a runningevent,which saw over 1,100 runnerson a 5km trek through the streets ofPiraeus on Saturday morning.

Piraeus mayor, Ioannis Moralis, said:“The importance of today’s race is verysignificant for Piraeus because it is thedeep desire of every citizen of thisport city that Posidonia returns homeone day. We hope this desire willbecome a reality.”

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