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US Blacklisting of COSCO Raises Concerns, But Piraeus Port Operations Unaffected So Far

Operations at Greece's largest port, Piraeus, are continuing as normal despite the U.S. Defense Department adding its majority owner, COSCO…

11 January 2025

Four Seafarers Airlifted After Engine Room Fire on Greek-Owned Bulk Carrier Near Taiwan

Four seafarers were airlifted from a Greek-owned bulk carrier off Taiwan after an engine room fire left them seriously injured.

7 January 2025

Greek Shipowners Maintain Grip on Global Tanker Market

Greek shipowners continue to dominate the global tanker market, holding a commanding 16.9% share of new vessel orders. Recent activity…

5 January 2025

Mitsotakis and Starmer Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties, Migration, and Global Cooperation

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer in London to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, with a…

4 December 2024

Greece Advances Accessibility for Disabled Passengers in Shipping and Ports

The Greek Ministry of Shipping has unveiled comprehensive initiatives to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities in maritime transport. Announced…

3 December 2024

Mitsotakis and Starmer to Hold Talks in London Today, Spotlight on Trade and Parthenon Sculptures

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer are set to meet in London today to discuss…

3 December 2024

Ukrainian Captain Arrested After Ship Grounding in Greece

A Ukrainian ship captain has been arrested in Greece after his cargo vessel ran aground near Makronisos island on November…

19 November 2024

Greek Business Icon and Kennedy Family Ally, Vardis Vardinoyannis, Passes Away

Vardis J. Vardinoyannis, a highly regarded figure in Greek business, whose influence shaped the nation’s energy, shipping, and philanthropic sectors,…

13 November 2024

Shipping Magnate Vardis Vardinoyannis Dies at 91

Vardis Vardinoyannis, the prominent Greek shipping magnate and head of the Vardinoyannis Group, has died at age 91. A key…

12 November 2024

The Greeks control 25% of LNG capacity: German media

According to the British shipping information house Vesselsvalue, the Greeks have invested about 18 billion euros in LNG tanker orders…

12 November 2024

Operation Underway to Transfer Crude Oil from Houthi-hit Tanker 'Sounion' in Suez

An operation to transfer 150,000 tonnes of crude oil from the Houthi-hit Greek-flagged tanker Sounion is underway in the Port…

7 November 2024

Greek Shipowners Fuel LNG Expansion

Greek shipowners are making significant investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, positioning themselves at the forefront of the growing…

19 October 2024

Athina Onassis Elected CEO of French Supermarket Chain

Athina Onassis, the heiress to the legendary Onassis shipping fortune, has been elected CEO of a major supermarket chain in…

19 October 2024

Corinth Canal to Close for Four Months for Erosion Prevention

Starting November 4th, the Corinth Canal will close for four months to allow for crucial embankment stabilization work. This closure,…

17 October 2024

Procopiou: It's a miracle we Greeks remain 1st in shipping when having to compete with China

He emphasised that the gradual transition from oil and natural gas to alternative forms of energy may take more than…

10 October 2024

Latsis Family Expands Investments in Greek Economy

The Latsis family office has made a significant investment in the Greek economy, acquiring a 10% stake in Attiki Odos,…

9 October 2024

Greek Bulker Struck by Houthi Missile While Chasing Another Vessel

The 76,800-dwt Minoan Courage (built 2008) appears to have been an unintended target, as the Yemeni rebel group was likely…

3 October 2024

Greece Invests Over €600 Million to Modernize Port Infrastructure

Athens, Greece - In a bid to boost connectivity and economic growth, Greece is investing heavily in its port infrastructure.…

20 September 2024

EU's Slow Progress Towing Stricken Oil Tanker Raises Environmental Concerns

The salvage operation of a Greek-owned oil tanker struck by Houthi missiles in August is moving at a "very slow…

16 September 2024

Of the 83 ships hit by the Houthis, 24 are Greek

Despite the Houthis attacking 83 ships in the Red Sea, no Russian-owned vessel has been attacked for ten months, with…

12 September 2024

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