2008 Photos

Opening Address

The opening address was given by Mr. Panos Kammenos, deputy-minister of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, Aegean & Island Policy.

Event Sponsor

Ernst & Young
The event was addressed by Mr. Thomas Danielson of Event Sponsor, Ernst & Young.

Champagne Toast

Sponsored by Excel Maritime Carriers
Mr. Gabriel Panayotides of Excel Maritime Carriers proposed the champagne toast to the audience.

Charity Donation

ARGO
Nigel Lowry presented the donation to Mrs. Despina Papastelianou of the children’s charity.

Dry Cargo Company of the Year

Anangel Maritime Services
Mr. John Platsidakis of Anangel Maritime Services accepting the award from Mr. Spyros Capralos of Hellenic Exchanges Group.

Tanker Company of the Year

Eletson Corporation
Mr. Costis Kertsikoff and Capt. John Karastamatis of Eletson Corporation accepting the award from Mr. Alexander Mamidakis of JetOil Bunkering.

Passenger Line of the Year

ANEK Lines
Mr. Ioannis Vardinoyannis of Anek Lines accepting the award from Mr. Torsten Schramm of Germanischer Lloyd.

Shipbroker of the Year

Carriers Chartering Corporation
Mr. George Daskalakis of Allied Shipbroking Inc. presenting the award to Mr. Takis Christofides of Carriers Chartering Corporation.

Shipping Financier
 

Dimitris Anagnostopoulos
Mr. Costas Dinopoulos of Optima Shipbrokers Ltd., presenting the award to Mr. Dimitris Anagnostopoulos.

Piraeus International Centre Award

Laboratory for Maritime Transport (NTUA)
Prof. Harilaos Psaraftis of NTUA accepting the award from Mr. Dimitris Vranopoulos of Marine Plus.

Technical Innovation Award

Dimitris Tsalapatis
Mr. Dimitris Tsalapatis accepting the award from Mr. Joe Hughes of the American Club.

Ship of the Year

"Toisa Pegasus"
Mr. Bruce Norris of Sealion Shipping, managers of the Toisa Ltd. offshore fleet, accepting the award from Mr. Costis Frangoulis of Franman.

Seafarer
 

Capt. Lazaros Vasileiades
Mrs. Alexandra Tsavliris-Andreadis presenting the award to chief officer Petros Kostopoulos who accepted the award on behalf of Capt. Lazaros Vassiliades.

Achievement in Safety and/or Environmental Protection

Basil Phrixos Papachristidis
Mr. Alexander Papachristidis-Bove accepting the award on behalf of Basil Papachristidis from Mr. Apostolos Poulovassilis of Lloyd’s Register.

International Personality of the Year

Admiral Thad W. Allen
Mr. Spyros Fokas of Aegean Marine Petroleum presenting the award to Captain Michael Morgan, Defence & Naval Attache of the American Embassy in Athens who accepted on behalf of Admiral Allen.

Man of the Sea
 

Capt. Kristo Laptalo
Mr. Chris Mayer of Lloyd’s List presented the award to Mr. Predrag Brazadurro who accepted the award on behalf of Capt. Laptalo.

Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year

Gabriel Panayotides
Mr. Gabriel Panayotides accepted his award from Mr. George Xiradakis of XRTC Business Consultants.

Award for Achievement in Education or Training

Union of Greek Shipowners
Mr. Nicos Efthymiou accepting the award from deputy-Minister of Mercantile Marine, Mr. Panos Kammenos.

Lifetime Achievement Award
 

Capt. Nikolas S. Lemos
Capt. Nikolas S. Lemos accepting his award from Mr. Christos Kokkinis of Alpha Bank.

Greek Shipping Personality of the Year

Efthimios Mitropoulos
Mr. Efthimios Mitropoulos, accompanied by his daughter Athina, accepted the award from Mr. Lambros Varnavides of Royal Bank of Scotland.

Over 1,000 guests

The Greek Shipping Community gathered together on Friday, December 12, 2008 to celebrate excellence in Greek Shipping.

Cocktail Reception

Sponsored by Top Ships Inc.
Top Ships Inc. hosted the Cocktail Reception for 1,000 guests prior to the awards ceremony.

Finale

Abba Gold Europe
The evening ended with a special appearance from Abba Gold Europe.