Posidonia 2024 bids farewell to record number of participants, renews Rendezvous for 2026
Posidonia 2024 has already gone down in history as the best-attended in the biennial event’s 55 years of existence, and organisers are already busy receiving enquiries and preregistration applications for the next event, scheduled for 1-5 June 2026. Having broken all previous records in terms of exhibition space, number of exhibitors and visitors, Posidonia 2024 was also the place where the maritime world came together once again to finalise and confirm highly lucrative new business deals or announce previously signed contracts. One such occasion was the showstopper announcement of Navig8’s tanker fleet and pool business being taken over by ADNOC L&S in a reported $1.5bn deal that was made public during Posidonia 2024.
Theodore Vokos, Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., said: “It is humbling to witness such a strong response to Posidonia 2024 by the global shipping and maritime community. Every sector of the marine economy and all shipping associations gathered once again in high volumes and high spirits to showcase innovations, network, do business, discuss, and debate the future of the industry. From shipyards to shipowners, ship registries to ship chandlers, classification societies, propulsion system manufacturers, energy providers, software developers, trading, brokerage, legal, consultancy, and financing firms, everyone was here again for two weeks to work and play in true Posidonia fashion.” Exhibitor comments came flooding in soon after the gates at the Athens Metropolitan Expo closed behind the last remaining participants of Posidonia 2024. A total of 32,527 visitors from 130 countries and territories attended the event, an increase of 12% compared to Posidonia 2022. Many of them were full of praise for the organisation of the event, the quality of visitors, and the networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities it offered. A total of 81 countries and territories from around the world exhibited with the majority coming from Europe and Asia, but this time there was also an increased participation from the Americas.
Alessandro Segabinazzi, Head of Commercial Sector, Embassy of Brazil in Athens said: “Brazil was represented at Posidonia 2024 by the Brazilian Association of Ship Suppliers and Services (ABFN) with 16 of its 33 members participating in the fair. Posidonia allowed ABFN-associated companies to exhibit their expertise to a highly qualified international audience, broadening business prospects, fostering new partnerships, and solidifying commercial ties with strategic global entities. Moreover, it enabled Brazilian participants to stay updated on the latest industry trends, innovations, and challenges, crucial for maintaining competitiveness in this dynamic sector. Events like Posidonia play a pivotal role in fostering international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the formation of enduring partnerships that drive the industry’s growth and innovation.” Nineteen thousand kilometres away from Brazil, the Micronesian archipelago of Palau was also present in Posidonia 2024.
Panos Kirnidis, CEO of Palau International Ship Registry, said: “Our participation in Posidonia offers a significant opportunity for us to engage with ship owners, managers, operators, and other stakeholders in the maritime sector. Face-to-face interactions remain unparalleled, allowing us to demonstrate our understanding of the paramount importance of addressing today’s challenges for the maritime sector. In 2024, we re-emphasised our commitment to connecting with ship owners actively seeking easy-to-use, efficient, and customer satisfaction-focused seafaring and ship registration services from PISR.” Other exhibitors from Europe, the UK and Greece were similarly full of praise for Posidonia 2024.
Georgios Hatzimanolis, Head of Communications, Brand & Events at Kpler, said: “Posidonia 2024 was a resounding success for Greece and the Greek shipping industry, as echoed by many attendees. For the Kpler team, it was a highly positive experience as we showcased our leading platforms, Kpler and MarineTraffic. The high traffic to our booth and the event’s overall vibrant atmosphere were remarkable. Kudos to the event organisers for their outstanding efforts.”
Nick Brown, Corporate Affairs Director, Marine & Offshore at Bureau Veritas, said: “Posidonia 2024 was a great show and an amazing week. We had so many opportunities to discuss the future of ship safety, performance, and the importance of supply and value chains. The future of shipping is about more than ships! And as always, there were so many good events – and too little time. Congratulations and many thanks to Theodore Vokos and his team – they were simply everywhere. Time now to start thinking ahead to Posidonia 2026.”
Eleni Anagnostopoulou, Deputy Director, Global Maritime Consultants Group, said: “The networking opportunities at Posidonia were invaluable. The diverse range of exhibitors and attendees provided a comprehensive view of the maritime industry’s current and future landscape, equipping us with the knowledge to make informed decisions and maintain our leadership position. Engaging with this group of professionals allowed us to exchange ideas and best practices, which are essential for driving innovation and excellence in our services. By listening to various industry players’ experiences and perspectives, we can tailor our solutions to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the maritime sector. Posidonia allows us all to come together to push the maritime industry forward.”
Nasdaq salutes Posidonia 2024 and Greek shipping, acknowledging the event’s worldwide reach and importance
From Greece to the world: One of the most prestigious financial institutions in the world acknowledged once again the worldwide importance of Posidonia 2024 and Greek shipping with the words: ‘Nasdaq Salutes Posidonia 2024 & Wishes All Participants Great Success!
The Nasdaq billboard is situated at the heart of New York’s iconic Times Square. This sought-after digital advertising billboard and one of the biggest in the world is sometimes referred to as the ‘Nasdaq Market Site Tower’. The tower is 930 square metres in size and rises 36.5 metres tall, ensuring visibility from a long distance with its imposing and prominent presence at one of the world’s most recognised landmarks.
Thanking you in advance, we look forward to welcoming you to Posidonia 2024 in Athens!
Ο Nasdaq χαιρετίζει τα Ποσειδώνια 2024 και την ελληνική ναυτιλία
Από την Ελλάδα στον κόσμο: Ένα από τα κορυφαία χρηματοπιστωτικά ιδρύματα στον κόσμο, ο Nasdaq, αναγνώρισε για μία ακόμα φορά την παγκόσμια εμβέλεια και σημασία της Έκθεσης Ποσειδώνια και της ελληνικής ναυτιλίας αναρτώντας στην καρδιά της Νέας Υόρκης, στην εμβληματική Times Square, το μήνυμα:
«Ο Nasdaq Χαιρετίζει τα Ποσειδώνια 2024 & Εύχεται σε Όλους τους Συμμετέχοντες Καλή Επιτυχία!».
Το μήνυμα αναρτήθηκε στο Nasdaq billboard, την περιζήτητη ψηφιακή διαφημιστική πινακίδα και μια από τις μεγαλύτερες στον κόσμο. Γνωστή και ως «Πύργος της Αγοράς NASDAQ», η πινακίδα έχει μέγεθος 930 τετραγωνικά μέτρα και ύψος 36,5 μέτρα, και είναι ορατή από μεγάλη απόσταση με την επιβλητική και περίοπτη παρουσία της σε ένα από τα πιο αναγνωρισμένα τοπόσημα του κόσμου.
Η Air France και η KLM στη διεθνή ναυτιλιακή έκθεση Ποσειδώνια
Στη Διεθνή Ναυτιλιακή Έκθεση Ποσειδώνια που πραγματοποιείται μεταξύ 3 και 7 Ιουνίου συμμετέχει ο όμιλος Air France – KLM. Κατά τη διάρκεια της έκθεσης που θα λάβει χώρα στο εκθεσιακό κέντρο Metropolitan Expo, οι εταιρείες θα παρουσιάσουν το δίκτυο και τις υπηρεσίες που έχουν σχεδιάσει αποκλειστικά για την ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα.
Από το περίπτερο 1101 της αίθουσας 1 οι επισκέπτες θα ενημερωθούν για αεροπορικές εταιρείες Air France και KLM και το πως ο τομέας της ναυτιλίας είναι εξαιρετικά σημαντικός για τις εταιρείες του ομίλου. Σε πίστωση αυτού, η Air France και η KLM έχουν θεσπίσει τα τελευταία χρόνια το Marine Day, την αποκλειστική εκδήλωση που οργανώνεται στην Αθήνα και στην οποία συμμετέχουν κάθε χρόνο εκπρόσωποι των σημαντικότερων φορέων που σχετίζονται με τον κλάδο της ναυτιλίας και των κορυφαίων ναυτιλιακών εταιρειών.
Η Air France και η KLM υποστηρίζουν σταθερά την ελληνική οικονομία με αδιάλειπτη παρουσία στην Ελλάδα για περισσότερα από 70 χρόνια. Πρόκειται για έναν παγκόσμιο παίκτη στον τομέα των αερομεταφορών σε ότι αφορά στην διηπειρωτική μεταφορά επιβατών και φορτίων. Με ισχυρή Ευρωπαϊκή βάση, ο όμιλος καλύπτει περισσότερους από 300 προορισμούς, κυρίως μέσω των κόμβων του Παρισιού-Charles de Gaulle και Άμστερνταμ-Schiphol.
Η Poseidon Marine Supplies φτάνει όλο και πιο μακριά για να βρίσκεται ακόμα πιο κοντά στο πλοίο και τις ανάγκες του
Με σύνθημα “Φτάνουμε όλο και πιο μακριά για να βρισκόμαστε ακόμα πιο κοντά σας”, η Poseidon Marine Supplies, η ελληνική εταιρεία που από το 1976 υποστηρίζει την ασφάλεια των πληρωμάτων και την εύρυθμη λειτουργία των πλοίων, προσφέροντας υπηρεσίες επιθεώρησης σωστικών και πυροσβεστικών μέσων και εφοδιασμού πλοίων, ετοιμάζεται να υποδεχθεί τη διεθνή ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα από τις 3 έως τις 7 Ιουνίου στο περίπτερό της στα Ποσειδώνια 2024, και να γιορτάσει το άνοιγμα του νέου σταθμού της εταιρείας στο λιμάνι της Βαρκελώνης καθώς και την επέκταση των διεθνών συνεργασιών της. Έχοντας τον πελάτη στο επίκεντρο, η Poseidon Marine Supplies υποστηρίζει σταθερά και με συνέπεια την ελληνική και διεθνή ναυτιλία. Με έδρα τον Πειραιά, η εταιρεία τα τελευταία 48 χρόνια ακολουθεί μία σταθερή πορεία ανάπτυξης που της έχει δώσει μία διεθνή διάσταση, με το άνοιγμα σταθμών επιθεώρησης και την παροχή εφοδίων σε μεγάλα λιμάνια ανά τον κόσμο, ώστε να βρίσκεται κοντά στο πλοίο και τις ανάγκες του, πάντα και παντού. Κατά τη φετινή παρουσία της στα Ποσειδώνια, η Poseidon Marine Supplies θα γιορτάσει το άνοιγμα του νέου σταθμού επιθεώρησης στο λιμάνι της Βαρκελώνης, ο οποίος προστέθηκε φέτος στο δίκτυο της εταιρείας (Poseidon Service Network), φέρνοντας τις υπηρεσίες επιθεώρησης εξοπλισμού κοντά στα πλοία που περνούν από όλα τα μεγάλα λιμάνια της Ισπανίας αλλά και από λιμάνια γειτονικών χωρών, όπως της Γαλλίας, της Πορτογαλίας και της Μάλτας. Οι υπηρεσίες του σταθμού της Βαρκελώνης καλύπτουν όλο το φάσμα της επιθεώρησης των σωστικών και πυροσβεστικών μέσων ενός πλοίου, όπως φορητά και σταθερά συστήματα πυρόσβεσης, αναπνευστικές συσκευές, στολές εμβάπτισης κ.ά., σύμφωνα με τα υψηλά κριτήρια ποιότητας της εταιρείας. Το Poseidon Service Network, πέρα από τον Πειραιά, περιλαμβάνει ακόμα σταθμούς επιθεώρησης και παροχής εφοδίων στη Λεμεσό, το Ρότερνταμ, το Χιούστον του Τέξας, το Ντουμπάι και το Σουέζ. Κάθε σταθμός της Poseidon είναι και μία δέσμευση προς τους πελάτες της εταιρείας για τη διαφύλαξη της ασφάλειας των πληρωμάτων, των πλοίων και των εμπορευμάτων, αλλά και μία εγγύηση ως προς τη συμμόρφωση με τους διεθνείς κανονισμούς της ναυτιλίας. Φέτος, η Poseidon Marine Supplies βρίσκεται πολύ κοντά στο να ανακοινώσει και την εξαγορά μίας μεγάλης ολλανδικής εταιρείας με υψηλή εξειδίκευση στον τομέα του εφοδιασμού και της τροφοδοσίας στα πλοία. Η εξαγορά αναμένεται να ολοκληρωθεί μέσα στο 2024 και μαζί με τον σταθμό επιθεώρησης, θα αποτελούν στο λιμάνι του Ρότερνταμ ένα σημείο εξυπηρέτησης ισάξιας δυναμικής με αυτό του Πειραιά, που θα εξυπηρετεί ετησίως περισσότερα απο 1.200 πλοία ελληνόκτητου και διεθνούς στόλου. Με ένα μεγάλο δίκτυο σταθμών, περισσότερους από 160 εργαζόμενους στην τεχνική εξυπηρέτηση και τη διοικητική υποστήριξη, διεθνείς συνεργασίες σε μεγάλα λιμάνια σε όλον τον κόσμο και κρατώντας σταθερά σε υψηλό επίπεδο την ποιότητα των υπηρεσιών της, η Poseidon Marine Supplies συνεχίζει να σχεδιάζει πώς θα φτάσει ακόμα πιο μακριά για να βρίσκεται πιο κοντά στα πλοία και στις ανάγκες των πελατών της.
Posidonia 2024 Unveils Comprehensive Conference Programme
Posidonia 2024, the world’s most prestigious shipping exhibition, is set to commence from June 3rd to 7th at the Athens Metropolitan Expo for a week packed with more than 65 thought-provoking and informative seminars and conferences where a strong line-up of prominent industry leaders and decision makers will cover a spectrum of critical topics shaping the future of shipping.
With Posidonia known as the Home of Shipping, the ‘TradeWinds Shipowners Forum’ once again is expected to attract much of the attention. This year the forum will delve into the roles of shipowners, charterers, financiers, and regulators in fostering a new paradigm against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, economic flux, and climate crisis considerations. Distinguished leaders such as Katerina Bodouroglou, Dr John Coustas, Angeliki Frangou, Evangelos Marinakis, Leon Patitsas, Charis Plakantonaki, Alexander Saverys, Mikael Skov, Dr Nikolas Tsakos, Harry Vafias, Chris Wiernicki and others will explore the push for cuttingedge technologies and eco-friendly fuels in relation to the need of shipping companies to maintain robust financial health. The forum will also enjoy an exclusive session featuring Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill Ocean Transportation.
Coinciding with World Environment Day, the ‘HELMEPA Conference’ will delve into sustainability and climate issues impacting the industry. Top experts will discuss the impact of climate change on maritime operations, fostering awareness and strategies for sustainability. The conference will feature a high-level panel discussion -exclusively for shipowners- to explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on global shipping, covering both operational challenges and financial implications fostering awareness and igniting actionable strategies for resilience and sustainability.
Sustainability will be the focus during the ‘Greener Shipping Summit 2024’. Under the theme ‘New Technologies and Education’, the day-long summit, organised by Newsfront/ Naftiliaki and supported by MARTECMA (Marine Technical Managers Association), will host panel discussions focusing on managing the next generation of ships, education for the future of shipping and green shipping technology. Prominent figures including Dimitris Fafalios, Panos Kourkountis, David Taylor, Dimitris Fokas, Venetia Kallipolitou, Panos Zachariadis and others will contribute their insights on a wide range of topics spanning technology, jobs, energy transition, digitalisation, training and education onboard, Artificial Intelligence as threat and tool of marine education, energy-efficient new and second-hand vessels, carbon capture and many more.
The 9th Maritime Leaders’ Summit, organised by Capital Link, yet another highprofile event under the auspices of Posidonia, will be titled ‘Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action’. This year’s Maritime Leaders’ Summit will provide invaluable insights into critical industry topics and highlight the sector’s impact on the global economy. In partnership with ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), the summit anticipates a record turnout of industry leaders, including prominent Greek and international shipowners. Critical industry topics will be tabled about the sector’s profound impact on the global economy and trade dynamics which underpin the thought leadership that shapes the discourse and direction of the industry.
And with the recent geopolitical upheavals in key shipping routes, supply chain disruptions, port bottlenecks and safety concerns, the ‘Marine Insurance Greece Conference’ is expected to attract many delegates to Athens also the week before Posidonia, providing the platform where brokers, insurers and industry experts will discuss the latest trends and challenges in marine insurance affecting the region. The welcome party is sponsored by Polygreen S.A., a leading provider of environmentally sustainable solutions for the maritime industry.
Other key events include the ‘Challenges by Japan’ seminar, which will focus on greenhouse gas reduction measures and alternative fuels towards decarbonization, organised by the Japan Ship Exporters’ Association, and the 4th Trading in U.S. Waters Seminar ‘Future Trends & Innovations in the Maritime Sector’, which will discuss the geopolitical developments impacting global shipping, and explore future trends and innovations in the maritime sector, including digitalisation and decarbonisation. The US Seminar is organised by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR), the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the U.S. Embassy in Athens with the support of the Int’l Propeller Club of the United States, Int’l Port of Piraeus, and the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping – Maritime Hellas Shipping Cluster. Also, a ‘SHARK TANK: Competition of Innovative U.S. Maritime Technologies’ will be held during the Posidonia week and the judge panel includes many prominent officials and industry leaders, including George J. Tsunis, U.S Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, George Pateras, President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping & Deputy Chairman, Contships Management Inc., Costis Frangoulis, President, International Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus & CEO, Franman, Panos Xenokostas, President & CEO, ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group & President, Hellenic Shipyards Association, Semiramis Paliou, CEO, Diana Shipping & Chairperson, HELMEPA & INTERMEPA, and others.
Another official participation will be the ‘4th Korean-Hellenic Maritime Cooperation Forum’, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). This event serves as a platform for esteemed experts and businesspeople from both Korea and Greece to engage in fruitful discussions regarding maritime and shipping policies and the latest advancements in eco-friendly shipping and shipbuilding technologies.
Posidonia 2024 delegates will also get updates on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) at a seminar that will provide insights into the inclusion of the maritime sector in the EU ETS and its implications for shipowners. Macquarie Group, a global financial services provider, has been an active participant in the EU ETS for more than a decade and will host the event.
Nuclear Energy in Maritime, a presentation of Fission and Fusion is the title of the seminar organised by the Greek Branch of SNAME. It will explore if nuclear energy is a viable and possible option for ships. The panel will include the CEOs of Fliber (pioneer of Molten Salt Reactor Technology) and nT-tao (compact fusion power) as well as major shipowners, discussing if nuclear power is the way forward. Crew management will be in the spotlight at the Crew Insights @ Posidonia 2024 conference, organised by Kyvernitis Leading Travel Companies. The event will focus specifically on the facets of managing crew needs and HR within the shipping industry and is designed to bring together thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss and exchange ideas that will chart the future of crew management. The conference will feature three targeted panel discussions over the course of an afternoon, each packed with insights from some of the most esteemed professionals in the industry.
Staying in Europe, the ‘POLAND – Thinking out of the box about the maritime industry’, organised by the Polish Embassy, will cover thematic blocks such as Polish seaports, renewable energy, shipbuilding and maritime logistics, showcasing the country’s role in the maritime industry. The seminar is organised in cooperation with the Polish Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure, Economic Development, and Technology.
Experts and market participants will convene to discuss the impact of geopolitics, changing trade dynamics, and energy transition on shipping markets at the ‘S&P Global Commodity Insights Forum’. They will focus on issues around the increased geopolitical tensions and their impact on commodity trade dynamics and freight markets.
During the three sessions of the ‘UES: The Ferry Experience’ series of seminars, participants will focus on enhancing the passenger and operator experiences in ferry travel, featuring insights into seating design and operational considerations. UES, a leading provider of ferry seating solutions, will showcase its latest innovations and success stories.
Adamar showcases made-in Türkiye maritime solutions at Posidonia 2024
A leading general ship supply and technical services company Adamar is making its second appearance at Posidonia this summer to exhibit products fabricated in its own workshop in Türkiye, which started operating in the beginning of 2023, and launch samples of its new stock of lashing equipment, marine valves, and cables.
The company offers a wide range of services, including ship supply, repair and maintenance, safety equipment, and logistics support.
“Posidonia 2022 was an asset for us because we had the chance to be in the heart of the maritime industry and carry out meetings which due to COVID weren’t possible. This year we expect to get target clients’ visits again and also have the opportunity to provide them with updates about our new projects and investments that we have done over the last two years. We are thrilled to be part of Posidonia 2024, where innovation meets the maritime industry,” said Taner Topkara, Managing Director. Adamar already uses AI in its custom-made software. “AI has seamlessly integrated into our daily operations, becoming an indispensable part of our custom-made software. We foresee a rapid adoption of AI within the shipping sector, transforming the way we navigate and operate a vessel,” Topkara continued.
POSIDONIA 2024: Navigating uncharted waters in the face of global challenges
Posidonia 2024 is already on track to be the biggest ever in the long history of the world’s most prestigious shipping exhibition, as the safety and resilience of the international maritime community take centre stage during a crucial year underpinned by a complex volatile backdrop of widespread ongoing geopolitical conflicts and the enforcement of environmental regulations.
For an industry that is responsible for over 80% of the volume of global trade, the issues are hot, the stakes are high, but the mood is optimistic, as decision-makers ponder about the impact of prolonged international conflicts on the freedom of navigation, and their companies race to comply with sustainability directives that are causing concerns amongst stakeholders within the shipping community.
Over 2,000 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors are expected to converge in Athens’ Metropolitan Expo Centre from 3 to 7 June for Posidonia 2024 which is set to emerge as the epicenter of global shipping for navigating these challenges and fostering crucial dialogue to shape the future of maritime trade. And the industry’s constant diversification is reflected by some 45 newcomers to Posidonia, who represent both software and hardware products as well as government agencies from around the globe. Theodore Vokos, Managing Director, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A. said: “This year’s Posidonia timing is perfect, as it will be held at a time when many parameters affecting shipping will have to be discussed and new initiatives will be launched. The last couple of years have been geopolitically challenging, with new crises erupting around the globe and POSIDONIA 2024: NAVIGATING UNCHARTED WATERS IN THE FACE OF GLOBAL CHALLENGES Greek shipping takes centre stage at Posidonia 2024 amidst industry transformation shipping having to adapt to new challenges every six months. The wars in the Ukraine and Gaza, the temporary closure of the Red Sea passage, limitations to the Panama Canal, and other challenges have affected planning and operations of the entire shipping industry. “In addition to the above, new regulations and the industry’s drive to meet sustainability demands have been the catalyst for the latest industry developments. New technologies will be showcased and fuel options will be once again discussed at Posidonia 2024, as the industry rushes to meet the 2030 and 2050 environmental goals. This interaction between policy makers and industry on the exhibition floor and the conference halls creates fruitful dialogue and creates the conditions which will allow shipping to become a sustainable industry.”
Decarbonisation of shipping will be on the radar more intensely than ever before, as the industry will debate ways of achieving sustainability targets set by new environmental regulations. Route optimisation and weather prediction software services, sail rotors harnessing the power of wind, advanced hull coating systems and airlubrication reducing resistance and therefore fuel consumption, solar panels on ships, engines running on alternative fuels or optimised to slow steam, and many more developments will all gain in prominence in 2024 at the Posidonia exhibition floor.
As the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) took a leading role in the “Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World” Summit, organised in the sidelines of COP 28 by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), it becomes evident that this summer Greek shipping will lead the way in tackling the issues and challenges global shipping and the global economy face towards a net zero world.
UGS President Melina Travlos stressed shipping’s core message about the sector’s decarbonisation: the imperative need for cooperation and coordination of all parties involved in the transport chain, for the achievement of the goals of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
She underlined the importance of a unified approach among governments, regulators, and stakeholders, inviting all states to support the IMO in its ambitious work.
“Time flies and yet large challenges remain, and new ones are emerging. However, if we can work together to achieve our shared goals, the prize will be greater than the greening of our industry, it will be the greening of all industries. We cannot even discuss, let alone succeed, with a global energy transition without shipping and its role as a catalyst in every aspect of socioeconomic change and progress. Shipping has always guided global change through motivation, determination, and vision, and now it has to inspire and lead, once more. Shipping has always built bridges for growth and prosperity. This is our purpose, our duty, and our commitment to the world.”
As technology becomes mission critical, shipping companies are becoming early adopters and direct investors in new technologies. In the recent years the shipping industry has taken huge steps towards the digitalisation of its operations and adoption of new technologies in all segments of the business. At Posidonia all new technologies will be presented, enabling the shipping industry to familiarise itself with products and services that will revolutionise its modus operandi in the years to come.
The extended Posidonia Conference and Seminars programme, including forums like the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum and the HELMEPA Conference, which attract the most senior shipowners from around the globe, will address the most critical issues in the industry.
The addition of the Greener Shipping Summit, organised by Naftiliaki/Newsfront under the auspices of MARTECMA, the Marine Technical Managers Association, which comprises the technical directors of the biggest shipping companies of Greece, brings a focus on evaluating new technologies and their potential use by shipping companies. But as Posidonia grows, one week to debate all issues is not enough. For this reason, the conference programme starts the week before, with the Marine Insurance Greece Conference. This one-day event will be focused on bringing brokers, insurers and third parties together with the Greek shipowner community to discuss all aspects of marine insurance, which has to adapt to a constantly changing geopolitical environment.
Posidonia remains steadily committed to attracting the younger generation to the shipping industry, evident in the launch of the Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping online course. Collaboration with the YES Forum (Young Executives in Shipping) platform and Isalos.net aims to introduce the next generation to the industry, showcase career opportunities, and nurture their interest in this dynamic sector.
Posidonia: Εγκαινιάζουν την πλατφόρμα ασύγχρονης εκπαίδευσης Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping
Οι Εκθέσεις Ποσειδώνια, διοργανωτές της Διεθνούς Ναυτιλιακής Έκθεσης Ποσειδώνια, εγκαινιάζουν την πλατφόρμα ασύγχρονης εκπαίδευσης Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping, διαθέσιμη στο www.PosidoniaMasterclass.com.
Το Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping είναι μια διαδικτυακή εκπαιδευτική πλατφόρμα που παρέχει σειρά διαλέξεων από διακεκριμένους πλοιοκτήτες, διαχειριστές και στελέχη της παγκόσμιας ναυτιλιακής βιομηχανίας, προσφέροντας μια ολοκληρωμένη εικόνα του κλάδου.
Η πλατφόρμα που δημιουργήθηκε με την υποστήριξη των Ναυτικών Χρονικών, απευθύνεται κυρίως σε στελέχη επιχειρήσεων, φοιτητές και ενδιαφερόμενους που ξεκινούν μια καριέρα στη ναυτιλία και επιθυμούν να κατανοήσουν μια από τις δυναμικότερες και απαιτητικότερες βιομηχανίες της παγκόσμιας οικονομίας. Είναι το ιδανικό εργαλείο για εταιρείες που προσλαμβάνουν στελέχη από άλλους κλάδους και επιθυμούν να τους παρέχουν εκπαίδευση που θα επιτρέψει ταχύτερη κατανόηση της βιομηχανίας.
Το Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping προσφέρει μια πρακτική ανάλυση της ναυτιλιακής βιομηχανίας, με εισηγητές και εισηγήτριες κορυφαίους εκπροσώπους του κλάδου, που μοιράζονται τις γνώσεις και εμπειρίες τους σε πληθώρα θεμάτων: από τους μηχανισμούς και τις βασικές αρχές που διέπουν τις ναυτιλιακές αγορές, τη δομή και οργάνωση του κλάδου και των επιχειρήσεων που τον απαρτίζουν, μέχρι και τις σημαντικότερες προκλήσεις που θα αντιμετωπίσει η κοινότητα στο εγγύς μέλλον.
Ο Θεόδωρος Βώκος, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος, Εκθέσεις Ποσειδώνια ΑΕ, σημειώνει σχετικά: «Τα τελευταία χρόνια παρατηρούμε έναν ολοένα και αυξανόμενο αριθμό στελεχών από άλλους κλάδους να εισέρχονται στη ναυτιλιακή βιομηχανία. Πολλά στελέχη που δεν διαθέτουν σχετικό υπόβαθρο, καθώς προέρχονται από τον τραπεζικό και χρηματοπιστωτικό τομέα, από δικηγορικές εταιρείες ή άλλους οργανισμούς, προσλαμβάνονται πλέον σε ναυτιλιακές εταιρείες ή μετατίθενται σε τμήματα εντός των οργανισμών τους που σχετίζονται άμεσα με τη ναυτιλιακή βιομηχανία. Καθώς οι προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει σήμερα η ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα απαιτούν εις βάθος γνώση σε πληθώρα επιστημονικών αντικειμένων, απαιτούνται στελέχη με νέες δεξιότητες και γνωστικά αντικείμενα, προκειμένου να ενταχθούν και να προσφέρουν τεχνογνωσία χρήσιμη για την αντιμετώπιση των σύγχρονων προκλήσεων του κλάδου. Το Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping έχει ως στόχο να παράσχει στους νέους και νέες επαγγελματίες του κλάδου τις βασικές γνώσεις και αρχές που θα τους ενδυναμώσουν και θα τους βοηθήσουν να λαμβάνουν τις σωστές αποφάσεις».
Το πρόγραμμα περιλαμβάνει 11 ενότητες που παρουσιάζονται από συνολικά 35 κορυφαίους εισηγητές και εισηγήτριες και εξετάζουν κάθε τομέα της ναυτιλιακής βιομηχανίας καθώς και επενδυτικές και επιχειρησιακές ιδιαιτερότητες, ενώ παρουσιάζει και μελλοντικές τεχνολογίες.
Ο Δρ. Γιώργος Πατέρας, Πρόεδρος Ναυτικού Επιμελητηρίου Ελλάδος, δήλωσε σχετικά: «Το Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping είναι ένα σημαντικό εργαλείο που θα βοηθήσει τον κλάδο να προσελκύσει και να ενσωματώσει νέους επαγγελματίες. Καθώς η ναυτιλία εξελίσσεται διαρκώς και αντιμετωπίζει νέες προκλήσεις, συμπεριλαμβανομένων της ανάγκης μείωσης εκπομπών του άνθρακα και της ψηφιοποίησης, η εκπαίδευση θα διαδραματίζει ολοένα και πιο σημαντικό ρόλο. Νέες ανάγκες προκύπτουν συνεχώς και ο κλάδος πρέπει να επιλέξει τους κατάλληλους ανθρώπους για να προχωρήσει μπροστά. Ελπίζουμε ότι το Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping μπορεί να λειτουργήσει ως φάρος έμπνευσης και προσέλκυσης νέων ταλέντων».
Μετά την ολοκλήρωση του Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping, οι συμμετέχοντες και συμμετέχουσες θα λάβουν βεβαίωση παρακολούθησης με την υπογραφή των Ποσειδωνίων, ενώ θα έχουν επίσης πρόσβαση σε προτεινόμενο υλικό για περαιτέρω ανάγνωση.
Το πρόγραμμα Posidonia Masterclass in Shipping υποστηρίζεται από την Αστική Μη Κερδοσκοπική Εταιρεία Πολιτιστικού και Κοινωφελούς Έργου ΑΙΓΕΑΣ, το Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου και το Ίδρυμα Αικατερίνης Λασκαρίδη, τα Ναυτικά Χρονικά και αναπτύχθηκε από τους ειδικούς της SQ Learn.
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DNV signs MOU with Saronic Ferries on development of electric ferry concept in Greece
At the Posidonia 2022 trade fair, classification society DNV signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saronic Ferries designed to enable the development of an electric ferry for local deployment in Greece. The collaboration is targeted towards a fully electric concept for deployment on short sea passenger routes in the Argosaronikos area.
The use of all-electric or hybrid vessels in the short sea ferry segment has surged in recent years as the benefits of the technology has been demonstrated in pilots and full-scale deployments. For ferries on fixed routes in particular, electric technology offers significant benefits – eliminating onboard emissions to air, reducing noise and vibration, and providing compliance with increasingly strict regulations in operation and in ports.
“We operate the largest fleet in the Saronic islands which are located only a few miles away from the port of Piraeus, the largest port of Greece, where decarbonization will matter most,” said Joseph Lefakis, partner of Saronic Ferries. “Our goal is to partner with forward-thinking stakeholders, such as DNV and materialize the first fully-electric ferry in Greece, for the Saronic islands.”
“Our mission is to operate a purely emissions-free fleet by 2040 to all our destinations,” added George Papaioannides, partner of Saronic Ferries. “We are taking a step towards a cleaner world and we envision our operation in the Saronic Islands to be the inspiration for others to initiate more green fleet renewal projects in Greece.”
“We have real potential for decarbonization in local ferries in Greece,” said Ioannis Chiotopoulos, SVP, Regional Manager South East Europe, Middle East & Africa, at DNV Maritime. “Ferries are at the heart of tourism through our islands, and as regulations tighten and the public demands more sustainable ways to enjoy travel, full-electric ferries offer forward looking owners the opportunity to contribute to the green wave that is sweeping across shipping. We are extremely pleased to be working with Saronic Ferries on these first steps, demonstrating how local companies can take the initiative on decarbonization and use new technologies for a cleaner future.”
DNV has been a “first mover” on batteries, establishing the first industry rules for battery propulsion, and working with many customers to enable efficient and successful transitions to electric propulsion. DNV has continued to develop a network of experts in Norway and around the world with extensive experience in batteries, battery control systems, which can be drawn on for the local market through the Piraeus office. In addition, as the initiator and lead of the Norwegian Green Shipping Programme, DNV has been working for many years on bringing together maritime stakeholders to escalate the deployment of green vessels, most notably the country’s fleet of short sea ferries.
Greece also has a great deal of potential to power electric ferries with renewable energy. The available resource in terms of offshore wind and solar power, both fixed and floating, is significant. Combining these offers the possibility of developing a new “Greek green corridor”, resulting not only in fleet decarbonization but creating local expertise and new business opportunities.
Image caption: The MOU signing took place at the Posidonia 2022 trade fair. From left to right: Ioannis Chiotopoulos, SVP, Regional Manager South East Europe, Middle East & Africa, at DNV Maritime, Joseph Lefakis, partner of Saronic Ferries, George Papaioannides, partner of Saronic Ferries.