Sponsors

ERNST & YOUNG

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 7,500 Partners and 144,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Our firm is organized in five areas around the world – the Americas, EMEIA, Far East, Japan and Oceania Areas to provide a truly integrated global service. Greece is part of the EMEIA Area which operates as a single unit, integrating country practices across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa and uniting 60,000 talented people and 3,300 Partners across 87 countries.

Ernst & Young has extensive experience in the shipping industry and serves as independent auditor for more than one third of the active shipping companies registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Greece is the headquarters for twenty SEC shipping registrants, and 3 shipping companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, and a number of privately held shipping groups. Our Shipping Industry Group in Greece provides advisory, tax and assurance services to over 30 of these companies, and is also the headquarters for our Capital Markets Group serving Central and South East Europe countries within EMEIA. Our local presence provides the insight and response to changes in market conditions our clients expect.

Our shipping specialists in Greece are active members of the Ernst & Young Global Shipping Group which provides services to companies that operate in the shipping industry all over the world. In our efforts to provide the leaders of shipping companies with ample opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices, and network with their peers, the 3rd Global Shipping Forum was successfully held in Athens in May 2008, at the Grand Bretagne Hotel with over 180 participants from 15 countries.

We are proud to be an active sponsor of the shipping industry and the Event sponsor of the Lloyds Greek Shipping Awards dinner, and are genuinely excited about the opportunities it has created to further improve client service across our markets.

Contact:
Dimitris Constantinou +30 210 2886 212 or dimitris.constantinou@gr.ey.com
John Evangelou +30 210 2886 172 or john.evangelou@gr.ey.com
Sofia Kalomenides +30 210 2886 199 or sofia.kalomenides@gr.ey.com
www.ey.com

DIANA SHIPPING INC.

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services. We specialize in transporting dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.

• * We own a modern, high quality fleet of dry bulk carriers.
• * Our fleet includes four groups of sister ships, providing operational and scheduling flexibility, as well as cost efficiencies.
• * We have an experienced management team.
• * We manage our vessel operations internally.
• * We benefit from strong relationships with members of the shipping and financial industries.
• * We have a strong balance sheet and a low level of indebtedness.

Our main objective is to manage and expand our fleet in a manner that will enable us to enhance shareholder value.

www.dianashippinginc.com

EXCEL MARITIME CARRIERS

Champagne Toast Sponsor

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.

www.excelmaritime.com

THE HELLENIC EXCHANGES GROUP

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.

www.helex.gr

JETOIL BUNKERING

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.

www.jetoil.gr

THE AMERICAN CLUB

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.

www.american-club.com

MARINE PLUS

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.

www.marineplussa.com

AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM

Listed on NYSE, Aegean is a marine fuel logistics company that physically supplies and markets refined marine fuel and lubricants to ships in port and at sea. As a physical supplier, the company purchases marine fuel from refineries, major oil producers and other sources and resells and delivers these fuels, using their bunkering tankers, to a broad base of end users. Aegean provides fueling services to virtually all types of ocean-going vessels and many types of coastal vessels, such as oil tankers, container ships, drybulk carriers, cruise ships and ferries. Customers include a diverse group of ocean-going and coastal ship operators and marine fuel traders, brokers and other users. Aegean has devoted its efforts in building a global brand, and believes that its customers recognize the brand as representing high quality and service at each of its locations around the world.

www.ampni.com

LLOYD’S REGISTER

“We are delighted to sponsor the award for Achievement in Safety or Environmental Protection.

Lloyd's Register assesses and certifies ships, systems and facilities to help improve quality and increase safety. We provide ship yards, owners and operators with innovative solutions that help improve performance in ship design, construction and operation. We respond to change and lead the developments that make lives safer and help preserve the environment.

Because life matters, safety and a responsibility for the environment are not negotiable. Standards have to be applied consistently. Lloyd's Register has the confidence, independence and experience to do this. Besides classing ships, we provide a wide range of advisory, consultancy and training services.

For Lloyd’s Register, life matters.”

www.lr.org

CLASSNK

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

TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP

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.
Tel: +30 210 422 1000

www.tsavliris.com

XRTC BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

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.

www.xrtc.gr

ALPHA BANK

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.

www.alpha.gr

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

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.

www.rbs.com

ALLIED SHIPBROKING

Founded in 1988, Allied Shipbroking Inc. is one of the most well known, successful and trustworthy shipbroking teams in the sale & purchase sector worldwide.

Serving over 500 Greek and international shipping clients, Allied's main activities focus on vessel sale and purchase, new building contracting, second-hand s&p, demolition, ship financing, valuation, and consultancy including listing on exchanges worldwide. Allied also serves as a valuable information center for our clients, providing market analysis reports, s&p statistics, newbuilding data, research on shipyards, finance tools and customized data on specific market sectors.

In 2007, as part of its long-term strategy, Allied extended the range of its services to include the chartering sector and consequently established two chartering desks serving the dry and wet markets.

The company is a member of Bimco and the Shipping Evaluations Panel of the Hellenic Stock Exchange. Allied won the Lloyd's List Shipbroker of the Year Award in 2004 for its pioneering venture into fleet sales,and also obtained the Germanischer Lloyd Certification ad ISO 9001 for its quality management system.

www.allied-shipbroking.gr

ARCADIA SHIPMANAGEMENT

"ARCADIA's mission is the safe transportation of oil cargoes worldwide with proper respect for the safety of crew and consideration for the environment".

ARCADIA SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD was established in 1998 and within one decade has taken delivery of twenty newbuildings with a total capacity of approx. 2.5m deadweight tons. Having concentrated on building aframaxes and suezmaxes, the majority of its vessels fly the Greek flag, demonstrating the great importance Arcadia places on the tradition of Greece being at the forefront of the Maritime Industry.

The Company dedicates considerable resources to training seafarers and staff, not only through the attendance of seminars and courses provided by recognised professional centres but also has invested in the creation of an advanced Maritime Training Centre which has been certified by Det Norske Veritas, offering in-house seminars and instruction programmes to its seamen and office personnel.

With well trained and highly motivated staff, the Company is able to ensure the highest standards of safety at all times.

www.arcadiasm.gr

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

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.

www.starbulk.com