Sponsors
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, better known as ClassNK, creates the rules that safeguard ships, their crews, and the marine environment. With more than 170 million gross tons on our register, ClassNK is the world’s largest classification society, helping ensure the safety of some 20% of the world’s merchant fleet. Since opening our Piraeus Office in 1975, Greek owned ships have grown to account for some 10% of the total tonnage on our register, and ClassNK is working with leading shipyards around the world to ensure that the next generation of Greek ships is built to the highest standards possible.
EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS
Excel is an owner and operator of dry bulk carriers and a provider of worldwide seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, such as iron ore, coal and grains, as well as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Excel owns a fleet of 40 vessels and, together with 7 Panamax vessels under bareboat charters, operates 47 vessels (5 Capesize, 14 Kamsarmax, 21 Panamax, 2 Supramax and 5 Handymax vessels) with a total carrying capacity of approximately 3.9 million DWT. Excel was the first dry bulk company to be listed in any of the US exchanges back in 1998 (AMEX) while currently its Class A common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EXM, since September 15, 2005. JETOIL BUNKERING Sponsoring: Tanker Company of the Year
JetOil Bunkering is part of Mamidoil – JetOil SA, a member of the Mamidakis Brothers Group. Mamidoil – JetOil is involved in the trading and distribution of petroleum products. In 2009 the company is celebrating its 40 YEAR anniversary of continuous strong presence in the Greek and international markets. JetOil Bunkering is the largest privately owned supplier of marine bunker fuels in Greece. JetOil supplies consistently high quality fuel for ships of all types. Instant availability, competitive pricing and responsive service is delivered by a team of bunker specialists. The company’s extensive customer base includes ship owners from Greece and abroad as well as reputable brokers and traders. Consistent product quality and around the clock operations are coupled with the highest standards of safety and environmental awareness, to ensure you receive a high quality product by an efficient trouble free delivery service. JetOil is committed to maintain and raise health, safety and environmental standards throughout the industry. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Sponsoring: Shipping Financier of the Year
Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. Star Bulk's vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, coal and grain and minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006. Its common stock and warrants trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbols "SBLK" and "SBLKW" respectively. Currently, Star Bulk has an operating fleet of twelve dry bulk carriers. The total fleet consists of four Capesize and eight Supramax dry bulk vessels with an average age of approximately 10.1 years and a combined cargo carrying capacity of 1,106,250 deadweight tons. MARINE PLUS Sponsoring: Passenger Line of the Year
Marine Plus was established in 1988 as a provider of high quality technical services to the Greek shipping industry. The company's main activities include shipyard representation WORLDWIDE for shiprepair and conversion, brokerage of newbuilding projects in China, supply of marine spare parts, marine equipment representation, de-slopping/de-mugging of tankers, pre-sale inspection, ISM/ISPS external audits etc. All key company staff have a technical background or education and hands-on experience as mariners/ex chief engineers as well as shipyard experience, ensuring the company can provide a professional and knowledgeable service to the Greek Shipping Community. With over 15 years experience in China, Marine Plus can effectively provide almost any technical support required by vessels trading in the Far East, ranging from drydockings, conversions, newbuilding contracting/supervision, minor voyage or port repairs, supply of spares, inspections and more. TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP Sponsoring: Seafarer of the Year
Tsavliris is one of the most active emergency response contractors for maritime casualties worldwide and the most frequent user of the LOF contract, having handled over 2000 casualties. With tugs on permanent station at strategic locations worldwide, the Group’s international activities embrace every service relating to marine salvage & towage, extending to complex wreck removals and partnering today’s ship owner in fulfilling its obligation to protect the marine environment from pollution. Tsavliris is committed to maintaining a modern global network for providing rapid assistance to shipping. This is achieved through the deployment of its own salvage assets as well as friendly co-operation with regional and international salvage firms. ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND Sponsoring: Greek Shipping Personality of the Year
RBS is proud to be associated with the sixth Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards. Deep client relationships and support for owners throughout the market cycles have been key factors in our commitment to the industry stretching back over 250 years. Debt finance for second hand tonnage and newbuildings are core products alongside tailored structured finance solutions and a dedicated shipping desk within the main Treasury. RBS also works in close co-operation with Sempra to provide freight solutions for its clients. RBS has a global network of offices to underpin its position as one of the world’s leading ship finance banks. Lloyd's Register Sponsoring: Achievement in Safety and/or Environmental Protection
Lloyd’s Register works around the world to assess and certify ships, systems and facilities to improve quality and increase safety. We work with ship yards, operators and owners to provide innovative, value-added solutions that help improve performance in ship design, construction and operation. CLASSNK Sponsoring: Ship of the Year
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) is a ship classification society dedicated to promoting safer and cleaner seas. ClassNK offers a host of services including the survey of new and existing ships and other marine structures, statutory surveys on behalf of flag States, and an extensive range of cutting-edge R&D projects. ClassNK currently has more than 7,100 ships of some 167 million gross tons on its register and is the only classification society in the world to have surpassed the 160 million GT mark. Based in Japan, ClassNK supports clients 24/7 through a network of 106 exclusive surveyor sites across the globe. www.classnk.or.jp
XRTC BUSINESS CONSULTANTS Sponsoring: Greek Shipping Newsmaker of the Year
XRTC Business Consultants Ltd., has been active in the Shipping Finance and Advisory arena since its inception in 1999. Throughout its 10 year history, XRTC has acted as commercial representative of international banks in the Greek Shipping market, advised National and International Institutions and has been retained as consultants by international shipping companies. The company has also arranged a large number of shipping transactions through its International Partners and enjoys an excellent record. Based in two main shipping centres of Greece, Piraeus and Chios Island, XRTC is equipped with a high degree of international shipping finance experience, through a team of professionals with proven industry knowledge, offering complete deal support, from beginning to end, in all aspects of transactions. The XRTC team is experienced in advising debtors and creditors on distressed debt and restructuring matters. Its Research & Development unit allows XRTC to deal with all aspects relating to International and Greek Shipping. THE AMERICAN CLUB Sponsoring: Technical Achievement Award
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. The Club 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. The Club's presence in Greece reflects the great importance of its local membership. The American Club takes pride in its Greek Members, and is honored to serve this dynamic and highly influential sector of world shipping. THE HELLENIC EXCHANGES GROUP Sponsoring: Dry Cargo Company of the Year
Hellenic Exchanges S.A. (HELEX) is the parent company of the Group that supports and operates the Greek cash and derivatives and bonds markets. HELEX is a vertically integrated organization that offers trading, clearing, settlement and registry services to its customers. HELEX has been listed in the Athens Exchange since August 2000 and has been fully privatized since September 2003 when the Greek State sold its remaining stake (33.3%) to the existing shareholders. ALPHA BANK Sponsoring: Lloyd's List / Propeller Club Lifetime Achievement Award
Alpha Bank, founded in 1879, is one of the largest banks in Greece with assets of approximately Euro 72 bln. With more than 1000 branches, Alpha Bank Group is also active in the international banking market with a presence in Cyprus and Southeastern Europe, as well as in New York, London and Jersey in the Channel Islands. Alpha Bank has successfully concluded twelve years of activity in the field of financing the Greek controlled shipping fleet with concentration on financing modern and newbuilding vessels. It maintains a high quality portfolio, consisting of bilateral as well as syndicated loans, amounting currently to approximately US$ 2.80 bln. The Bank also offers a full range of financial products and services, meeting the specialized requirements of shipping companies as well as the personal needs of their principals and staff. Document Actions |
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