Nikolaos A. Tsavliris is a distinguished shipowner and Principal of the Tsavliris Salvage Group, a leading presence in the field of ship wrecking and towing worldwide.

He holds a Diploma in Maritime Studies from the City of London College and a Master’s Degree in Maritime Law from University College London.

Mr. Tsavliris is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (Greek Branch) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

He has served as President of the Tug and Salvage Ship Owners Association for more than 25 years, a member of the Executive Committee of the International Salvage Union and the European Tugowners Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association, Vice President of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) and President of the International Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Piraeus.

His long experience and active participation in international maritime organizations make him a prominent figure in the shipping industry.

Vasilis Kikilias was born in 1974 in Athens. He is a graduate of Leonteios School of Nea Smyrni. He studied at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, pursued postgraduate studies at the National School of Public Health, and subsequently earned a doctorate from the Medical School. He is a surgeon specializing in orthopaedics.

Alongside his studies, he built a notable career in sports, particularly in basketball, playing for teams such as AEK, Panionios, Ionikos, and Apollon Patras, with his participation in the Hellenic National Basketball Team being a particularly distinguished honor.

His political career began in 2006 when he was elected as a Municipal Councilor of the City of Athens. From 2007 to 2010, he served as President of the Organization for Youth and Sports of the Municipality of Athens.

In November 2010, he ran for Regional Governor of Attica in the local elections and emerged as the leader of the major opposition party. That same year, he was appointed Secretary of Sports for the Nea Democratia political party, and the following year, he was designated as a Deputy Secretary of Program Planning.

The year 2012 marked a milestone in his political career, as he was elected Member of the Hellenic Parliament for the Athens 1st constituency with the Nea Democratia political party, a position he helds still continuously for the past twelve years. Throughout this period, he has participated in various parliamentary committees, including those on National Defense and Foreign affairs, Public Administration, Public Order and Justice, Social Affairs, and Gender Equality, among others.

In June 2014, he was sworn in as Minister of Public Order for six months, during which he achieved significant progress in combating terrorism.

In 2016, he was appointed as the spokesperson for Nea Democratia, and in 2017, he assumed the role of Head of the National Defense Sector for the Nea Democratia political party,.

In July 2019, he was appointed Minister of Health, successfully managing the critical period of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening the Greek healthcare system, overseeing the expansion of intensive care units, securing large-scale vaccine procurement and distribution, and implementing public health measures that contributed to controlling the spread of the virus.

In 2021, he was sworn in as Minister of Tourism, serving for two years. During this period, he focused on extending the tourism season, attracting high-value investments, and promoting Greece as a top global destination. His tenure saw record-breaking increases in tourist arrivals and revenues, reinforcing tourism as a key pillar of the Greek economy.

Since 2023, he has been serving as Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, effectively addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Till today, he has implemented major reforms to enhance Greece’s preparedness and response mechanism to natural disasters. He has overseen the modernization of the countrys civil protection mechanisms, including the expansion of aerial firefighting capabilities and the reinforcement of emergency response teams. Additionally, he has introduced a more proactive approach to disaster prevention, with an emphasis on climate adaptation measures, improved early warning systems, and the coordination of European resources to combat extreme weather events. His leadership has been focused in strengthening Greeces resilience against natural disasters like wildfires, flash floods, and other climate-related crises.

A key project under his leadership is the AEGIS Programme, an ambitious 2.1 billion project fund aimed at upgrading Greeces civil protection mechanism. The programme includes the procurement of state-of-the-art firefighting aircraft, the incorporation of new technologies to emergency response, and the enhancement of disaster preparedness at both the national and local levels. AEGIS focuses on leveraging advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring systems, to improve early warning capabilities and crisis response and management. By implementing AEGIS, the Ministry seeks to establish a comprehensive and modern framework for addressing climate-related threats, ensuring preparedness against natural disasters in the years to come by building resilient communities and reducing the human and economic toll of these catastrophic events.

His involvement in politics stems from a personal need to contribute with faith, persistence, and seriousness to any effort that can create better conditions for all of us and for future generations. In such a challenging period, we all owe it to ourselves to have an active role in the public matters of our country. It is the least we can do. We have a responsibility and duty towards our child’s, fellow citizens and our nation.

From March 2025 to the present, he has assumed the duties of Minister of Shipping and Island Policy to strengthen shipping, support the islands and ensure the safety of our seas.

He is married to Jenny Balatsinou and they have a son.

Was born in Rethymno in 1982. He is a lawyer and a Member of the Hellenic Parliament. He is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University Law School. He continued his studies at Columbia University in New York, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Politics and International Relations. Following his graduation, he received training on negotiation techniques at Harvard Law School.

In June 2012 Giannis elected MP for Rethymno on the Nea Dimokratia ticket. He was re- elected in January 2015, September 2015 and July 2019. He was elected Secretary of the Hellenic Parliament for three consecutive parliamentary terms. He served in many parliamentary committees and as Shadow Defense and Foreign Affairs Secretary for Nea Dimokratia. From January 2016 to July 2019, he was the Parliamentary Spokesperson for Nea Dimokratia.

From July 2019 until August 2021, he served as Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of the Hellenic Republic.
From June 2023 until March 2025, he served as Deputy Minister of National Defence.

He is married with one child and speaks English and German.

Was born in Piraeus in 1979. His parents are retired officer of the Hellenic Police, Giannis Katsafados, originally from Lakko in the Local Community of Minas in Apokieri Mani, and Kalliopi Maragkou, originally from Olympos, Karpathos.
He is married to entrepreneur Nora Vasil. Michaloliakou, and they have a daughter, Kalliopi-Anna.

He studied economics at the Department of Economic Science of the School of Economics, Business, and International Studies at the University of Piraeus. He then obtained a Master’s degree in “Business Administration – Tourism Management” from the Department of Business Organization and Administration of the same university. In March 2007, he established his accounting and tax consultancy office in the center of Piraeus.

During his university years, he served as the Head of DAP-NDFK at the University of Piraeus and President of the Board of the University of Piraeus Students’ Association “Plato.” He also represented undergraduate students as a regular member of the Senate and the Rector’s Council of the University of Piraeus.
In the 2002 municipal elections, he was elected municipal councilor of the Municipality of Keratsini, and in 2006, he was elected as a regional councilor of Athens – Piraeus under the “Super-Prefecture of Citizens” party led by Argyris Dinopoulos.

In 2007, he was elected Secretary of the Central Committee of ONNED at the ONNED Congress, a position he held until 2010. From April 2010 to May 2012, he served as Vice President of ONNED.
Between 2006 and 2007, he worked as a scientific associate at the Ministry of Public Order, and between 2007 and 2009, he served as a scientific advisor at the Privatization Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
From 2004 and for a decade, he was continuously elected as a Representative of Economists at the Economic Chamber of Greece.

In the 2009 Parliamentary Elections, he ran as a candidate for the 1st Piraeus & Islands constituency with New Democracy but was not elected, receiving 11,169 preference votes.

He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time in the second parliamentary elections of 2012. He was then elected Secretary of the Hellenic Parliament, a position he held until 2015.

His Eminence Metropolitan of Piraeus, Mr. Seraphim (Mentzelopoulos), was born in Athens in 1956. He studied Law and Theology and received his license to practice law.

He became a monk at the Holy Monastery of Penteli and was ordained Deacon and Elder by the Blessed Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Mr. Seraphim, in 1980.

He served as Priestly Head of the Holy Churches of the Holy Trinity of Ampelokipi, of the Church of Agia Sophia of Neo Psychiko, of the Church of Agia Zoni of Kypseli, of the Cathedral of Athens and of Zoodochos Pigi of Akadimia.

In 1983, the Blessed Archbishop of Athens and All Greece assigned him the duties of head of the judiciary of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and in 1985, upon his proposal, he was appointed by the Holy Synod as Secretary of the Synodal Courts of the Church of Greece, a position in which he served until December 2000.

During his 15 years of service as Secretary of the Synodal Courts, he also performed the duties of Ecclesiastical Investigator in many Metropolises of the Church of Greece.

In December 2000, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His Holiness Bartholomew, and the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, elected him Bishop of Christianoupolis, assistant to the Archbishop of Australia, His Holiness Stylianos.

He served in the Holy Archdiocese of Australia as the Responsible Assistant Bishop in North and South Australia with centers in Darwin and Adelaide until April 2002.

Returning to his birthplace, he was hired by the former Metropolitan of Piraeus, Mr. Kallinikos, as the Preacher and General Hierarchical Commissioner of the Holy Metropolis of Piraeus, positions in which he served until February 2005, when, following the proposal of the late Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Mr. Christodoulos, the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece assigned him the duties of Chief Secretary.

He speaks English, French and Italian.

Metropolitan of Piraeus elected on February 28, 2006. Namesakes December 4.

Since October 2020, he has assumed the duties of the General Director of the Association.

He is an economist, with experience and significant professional distinctions in the insurance and financial sectors.

For several years he has been a senior executive and member of Boards of Directors in the business sector.

For about a decade he held important institutional and governmental positions in critical sectors.

Kamilos Georgios was born in 1975 in Zakynthos and graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of the Ionian Islands in June 2000.

He served in all ranks of Officer of the Navy for the first 3 years on ocean-going ships and later on coastal ships where he sailed from 2010 to May 2017 with the diploma of Master A Class of the Navy.

He has received all the required seminars for the positions he held as well as additional seminar courses related to safety issues and regulations of facilities and ports from both Greek services and organizations and from European ones, receiving official certification for carrying out inspections.

Since September 2017, he has been in the Piraeus pilotage service of the Hellenic Maritime Police.

He has completed his undergraduate studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business (formerly ASOEE) from the Department of Business Administration, while he has also joined a partner university to obtain a postgraduate degree in Maritime Law and Ports.

Thanos Liagos is a senior executive with experience in port management, corporate strategy and governance.

He has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) S.A., Chairman of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) and Chairman of “Exantas” Port Training Institute. He has also served as Vice-Chairman, D. Chief Executive Officer and member of the BoD of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) S.A.

He was member of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund as a coordinator of the National Strategic Plan for Ports and Marinas and he served as a BoD member in all Port Authorities in Greece.

He has also held Executive positions in banks, financial institutions and large enterprises in Greece and abroad, as well as a member of the Board of Directors in these companies.

He studied economics at the University of Athens and holds an MBA postgraduate degree.

He is member of the Economic Chamber of Greece, the Association of Chief Executive Officers (EASE).

Panos T. Xenokostas is the Chairman and CEO of ONEX SHIPYARDS & TECHNOLOGIES Group as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Hellenic Shipyards (AHS) which was founded in 2023 on his own initiative. He is a retired officer of the Hellenic Air Force with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and an MBA from the Kurt Bösch University Institute in Switzerland. A visionary businessman and investor who undertook the ambitious task of reviving the Greek shipbuilding industry, with ONEX shipyards in Syros and Eleusis now a model for our country.

In 2024, ONEX Shipyards handled 80.1% of the total tonnage of ships repaired in Greek docks, while ONEX’s facilities will soon be capable of handling ships up to 200,000 tons. The Group has a diverse business portfolio, manages assets of €350 million and has completed projects worth over €3 billion. With a target of assets of over €2.5 billion by 2030 and investments of €650 million in Greece, ONEX is establishing itself as an emerging leader in critical infrastructure and high-value asset management. Under the leadership of Panos Xenokostas, ONEX Group shipyards are embarking on an ambitious transition to a new era, aiming to lead the global green transition of shipping.

The Group employs, directly and indirectly, over 3,000 employees, with a growth rate of 90% over the last four years, and its visionary approach focuses on innovation, flexibility and pioneering in the modern business environment.

Paul M. Xiradakis is the Director of Megatugs Salvage & Towage, with over 20 years of experience in the field of marine towage and salvage.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Shipping and Maritime Transport from London Guildhall University and a Master’s degree in Maritime Law, with distinction, from City University of London.

Since 2017, he serves as President of the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and Offshore Support Vessels, actively enhancing and promoting the sector both in Greece and internationally.

Dimitris Vassos is Managing Partner of HFW’s Greek office and a senior equity partner of the firm globally. He has been practising English law as a solicitor for nearly 31 years, having worked for a number of years in HFW’s London office.

He regularly advises shipowners, insurers and international salvors on complex, high value salvage and wreck removal matters.

He is a regular author of legal articles and papers as well as speaker at conferences and public events. In addition to being a member of various maritime clubs and organisations, Dimitris is serving as member of Intercargo’s technical committee assisting mainly on legal matters.

Nikolaos A. Tsavliris is a distinguished shipowner and Principal of the Tsavliris Salvage Group, a leading presence in the field of ship wrecking and towing worldwide.

He holds a Diploma in Maritime Studies from the City of London College and a Master’s Degree in Maritime Law from University College London.

Mr. Tsavliris is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (Greek Branch) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

He has served as President of the Tug and Salvage Ship Owners Association for more than 25 years, a member of the Executive Committee of the International Salvage Union and the European Tugowners Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association, Vice President of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) and President of the International Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Piraeus.

His long experience and active participation in international maritime organizations make him a prominent figure in the shipping industry.

Mr Johan Luijks is a seasoned expert in fire safety, marine chemistry, and emergency response, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. His journey into the world of safety and emergency response began with his military service. From 1987 to 1989, he served in the Dutch Infantry and Special Forces, where he honed his skills in reconnaissance and leadership, ultimately serving as a staff sergeant with the Green Berets. 

Following his military service, Johan transitioned into civilian roles, beginning as a programmer in the late 1980s. His technical skill was evident as he developed applications in dBase, FoxBase, and Access within a DOS environment. However, his passion for safety soon led him to the Maritime Training Centre, where he worked as a safety diver and instructor, specialising in various maritime safety courses such as Helicopter Under Water Escape Training (HUET) and Man Over Board (MOB) training. 

In 1996, Johan’s career took a significant turn when he joined the Rotterdam International Safety Centre (RISC), later known as Falck RISC. Over the next decade, he rose through the ranks from a fire and safety instructor to a senior instructor and team leader. His role involved providing comprehensive training across four levels, from basic skills to strategic leadership, catering to municipal fire brigades, chemical and petrochemical industries, and the maritime sector. His expertise was recognised through numerous certifications from prestigious agencies, including OPITO, STCW95, and JOIFF. 

Johan’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Offmain Group and Offmain Consultants in 2007, where he serves as the managing partner. Under his leadership, Offmain has become a trusted name in the maritime industry, offering a wide range of services including fire safety training, incident investigation, and the development of safety procedures for maritime companies. His extensive track record includes over 80 casualty responses as a Marine Fire Expert and Chemist, contributing to significant salvage operations worldwide. 

In addition to his hands-on roles, Johan has been a sought-after consultant for contingency planning, auditing, and emergency preparedness training. His clients include major global corporations such as SHELL, Exxon Mobil, BP, and Petronas, as well as various municipal fire brigades and maritime organisations. His expertise in crisis management and fire incident command training has been instrumental in enhancing the safety protocols of numerous organisations. 

Johan’s commitment to safety and excellence is reflected in his continuous pursuit of education and professional development. He holds numerous government certificates in fire safety, life support, and incident command, alongside specialised training in hazardous substances, fire investigation, and gas expertise. His dedication to the field is further exemplified by his role as an instructor for Cold Cut System Cobra and his contributions to managing maritime emergencies. 

Johan Luijks continues to be an important figure in the realm of fire safety and emergency response, utilizing his vast experience and knowledge to safeguard lives and assets in the maritime industry. His legacy is marked by his unwavering dedication, excellent expertise, and the significant impact he has made through his extensive career. 

Dennis Brand is a globally respected Master Mariner and Salvage Consultant with over 30 years of operational, technical, and executive experience in the maritime industry. Specializing in complex salvage and wreck removal operations, he has established a distinguished career working on some of the most challenging maritime casualties worldwide, from fire-stricken container vessels and grounded tankers to capsized offshore platforms and submerged wrecks in environmentally sensitive areas.

Dennis has served as Salvage Master,  Special Casualty Representative (SCR) and Consultant in numerous high-profile cases under Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) and various other contracts, frequently representing the interests of underwriters, shipowners, salvors and national authorities. His work spans more than 70 countries, with notable assignments in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. His involvement covers the full salvage chain, from incident response and technical strategy to on-site project execution, stakeholder coordination, and contractual negotiations.

Prior to founding of bMC GROUP, Dennis held senior roles at TITAN SALVAGE and Verein Hanseatischer Transportversicherer (VHT), gaining cross-functional expertise that bridges practical seamanship, commercial insight, and legal intricacies.

In addition to his fieldwork, Dennis is a sought-after expert witness in maritime litigation and arbitration, regularly preparing technical reports on incidents involving vessel stability, cargo damage, fire causation, and salvage cost assessments. His credentials include a diploma in Nautical Sciences and Industrial Engineering, as well as certifications as a Ship Mechanic and Master Mariner. He is fluent in German and English, with working knowledge of Spanish.

Dennis is recognized throughout the industry for his leadership under pressure, strategic foresight, and ability to unify multinational teams in high-risk, high-stakes scenarios. Whether on deck in a crisis zone or negotiating terms in a boardroom, he combines deep technical acumen with practical execution, helping clients navigate maritime emergencies with confidence and control.

Giannis Alvertos serves as the Head of the Emergency Response Department at Antipollution, a core operational division within the company specializing in marine pollution response and environmental protection.

A graduate of Maritime Studies from the University of Piraeus, he entered the field of environmental management with a clear focus and strong professional orientation.

His journey began within Antipollution itself, where he completed his internship and immediately immersed himself in essential business functions. From the outset, he chose to gain hands-on experience in critical departments such as Waste Management and Operational Logistics, enabling him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s full range of services and its strategic role in sustainable port and marine operations.

His deep technical insight, combined with his ability to lead under pressure, allowed him to gradually assume greater responsibilities within the organization. Today, as Head of the Emergency Response Department, he is responsible for leading high-impact projects focused on oil spill response, marine pollution containment, environmental restoration, and rapid intervention in emergency scenarios. He oversees multidisciplinary field teams, designs customized action protocols, and collaborates closely with both public authorities and private stakeholders to ensure immediate and effective responses to environmental incidents across ports, coastal regions, and industrial maritime zones.

His role also includes representing Antipollution in international training programs, contributing to the continuous evolution of the company’s emergency capabilities, and promoting innovation and readiness in the field of marine environmental protection. Giannis Alvertos embodies the values of professionalism, dedication, and adaptability, consistently aligning his work with global sustainability standards and best practices.

Giannis continues to play a vital role in reinforcing Antipollution’s mission to safeguard the marine environment and support the transition toward greener, more resilient maritime ecosystems.

Dr. Nikolaos P. Ventikos is a Professor at the School of Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where he leads the Maritime Risk Group (MRG).

His research interests include maritime and maritime safety, risk analysis, marine pollution from ships, systems engineering and resilience, human factors in shipping, human-centered ship design, risk-based ship design, sustainable development, safety in offshore industries, and the design of (marine) transportation ecosystems.

He has published papers in a variety of leading scientific journals and has participated in more than 140 scientific conferences. He has coordinated seven European and Greek research programs and has received the “G.P. Livanos” award for environmental issues from the Hellenic Maritime Chamber in the year 2000.

Professional Experiences

• From 2015  Cafimar Group – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• From 2021 Rimorchiatori Laziali S.p.A. – President
• From 2015 Somat S.p.A – President
• From 2015 Rimorchiatori Laziali S.p.A. – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• From 2015 Somat S.p.A. – General Manager
• 2002 – 2015 Rimorchiatori Laziali S.p.A. – Managing Director

Membership Positions

• From 2022 Vice-President of Assorimorchiatori (Italian Tug Owners Association)
• 2018-2022 President of Assorimorchiatori (Italian Tug Owners Association) Port Commission
• From 2022 Membership of Confitarma (Italian Owners Confederation) Council
• From 2010 Membership of Confitarma (Italian Owners Confederation) Ports and Infrastructures Commission
• From 2006 Membership of Assorimorchiatori (Italian Tug Owners Association) Council
• 2006 – 2009 Membership of Confitarma (Italian Owners Confederation) Ships Technical Management Commission
• From 2022 President of Castalia Consorzio S.C.p.A.
• From 2012 Member of Castalia Consorzio S.C.p.A. Board of Directors

Formazione Didattica:

• 2000 Degree in Business Economics at the L. Bocconi University in Milan with specialization in Corporate Finance.

Area Sales Manager at DESMI Ro-Clean, based in Denmark, with a Master’s in Environmental Science and Ecology. She has extensive experience in Croatia and the Adriatic region, focusing on pollution control and environmental protection.

She also served as a project manager for ab EU-funded project intended for developing mechanical recovery technologies for low-sulfur fuel oils (LSFOs)

Graduate of the School of Mechanical Engineering, NTUA, and member of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus.

He worked as an inspector for ABS for 10 years before moving to the role of Business Development Manager, which he has held for the last 3 years.

He has experience in inspections of new tanker and cargo ships in China and in-service ships of various types in Greece. Also, in inspections of in-service offshore mobile drilling units (MODUs) and support vessels (OSVs) in the North Sea.

In his current role, among other things, he actively participates in events and conferences aimed at promoting the business interests of ABS.

Dr. Aristophanes (Aris) Stefatos is the CEO of the Hellenic Hydrocarbon and Energy Resources Management Company S.A. (EDEYEP).

He holds a PhD in Geology and Geophysics, a Master’s in Environmental Oceanography and a Bachelor’s degree in Geology.

For the last 17 years he has worked in senior positions in private companies in the Energy and Hydrocarbon sectors in Norway. He is also a founding member of five Norwegian companies in the broader Energy sector, developing innovative solutions in the field of environment and digital transformation.

In his 26 years of work experience, Mr. Stefatos has worked on technical, mining and geological projects in Europe, North America, the Indian Ocean, Africa and SE Asia.

Mr. Stefatos has five recorded oil and gas discoveries in Norway and the Barents Sea. In 2019, he had the honor of serving as Honorary Consul of Greece in Bergen.

He is a qualified Naval Architect & Naval Mechanical Engineer with studies in Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Britain (BEng & MSc degrees) and has been professionally active in commercial shipping since 1998, having worked as a chief engineer and supervising engineer in new constructions and repairs of tankers and cargo ships, mainly in the Far East.

In 2007 he moved to the offshore and underwater works market where he is active to this day.

He currently holds the position of executive director of marine technology and member of the Board of Directors of the company Asso.subsea S.A., which operates internationally in the installations of medium and high voltage submarine energy links between islands, continents, countries and also in offshore wind farms

John Stamoudakis is a professional in the Energy and Subsea Projects sector with many years of international experience in some of the largest subsea projects in the world. He has studies in Science, Logistics Engineering and Technical Safety in offshore and renewable energy projects, with training in Greece and the United Kingdom.

He started his career as Site Rig Logistics Coordinator at Enterprise Oil (now Shell) in the 1st Round of Offshore Exploration in Greece in the late 90s, participating in all three drillings (Apollo, Artemis and Demeter-1).

In 2002, he permanently relocated to the United Kingdom on behalf of BP, participating in the latter’s major projects in the Caspian (ACG, Shah Deniz, BTC Pipeline, STEP), while from 2006 he worked for SBM Offshore in Turkmenistan, UAE, Netherlands and Brazil, on high-demand projects.

In 2011 he joined Subsea 7 as Logistics Operations Manager for the AFGOM (Africa Gulf of Mexico & Mediterranean) region and later took over the company’s Global Projects Centre in London as Global Logistics Operations & Chartering Manager, participating in major subsea projects in Angola, Ghana, Egypt, the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, participating in, among others, flagship projects such as Block 31 PSVM, Block 18 Life of Field, BP’s Gas Export Line (GEL) & Gas Export System (GES) in Angola, Tullow Oil’s Jubilee FFD & Tweneboa, Enyenra, Ntomme (TEN) in Ghana.

Since 2016, considering that the future of offshore exploration and production is and will be the Eastern Mediterranean after the discovery of Zor, he decided to relocate to the epicenter of these activities and more specifically to Cyprus

on behalf of EDT Offshore, thus participating in all the important energy projects of the Eastern Mediterranean (Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Greece, Libya, Lebanon).

He is a Founding Member of the Greek Energy Forum and Managing Director of LOGICON UK & LOGICON HELLAS.

He is married and the father of three children.

EXPERIENCE

SAIPEM SpA
Senior Advisor, technical and business development, for Greece and East Mediterranean.
Oct 2014 – Present

SeaWalk Norway AS
Technical Advisor and Business Development Representative for Greece of SeaWalk cruise floating
pier solution and SeaLoader oil & gas floating pier solution.
Jun 2016 – Present

EMEC P.C.
Technical and Engineering Advisor for Cyprus and the East Mediterranean.
Mar 2020 – Present

Xodus Subsea UK LTD
Technical and Business Development Advisor for operations in the East Mediterranean.
Dec 2014 – Mar 2018

Project Director Infrastructure Projects
Project Director in Various Infrastructure Projects in Greece (i.e., Igoumenitsa port, Alexandroupolis
Harbour and Access Channel Dredging and Reinstatement, Argostoli cruise ships jetty, Evia-Attica
Natural Gas Pipeline)
2007 – 2019

Dill Group, Houston Texas – Atlantic Construction LTD, London UK
Advisory services and interface with stakeholders on various investments and development projects
in Greece and East Mediterranean.
2003 – 2007

Aioliki Techniki SA
Founder & Managing Director – Construction of infrastructure projects in Greece, specialization in
harbour/port construction.
1989 – 2003

EDUCATION

National Technical University of Athens
Civil Engineering Degree, Specialization in Transportation Infrastructure
MSC in Offshore and Maritime Projects
1978 – 1984

Greenwich College, London
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
1987 – 1988

Chicago, Illionois
Seminars in Project Administration and Project Management
2003

She studied Political Sciences at the Department of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and media training at the BBC Academy. She is a journalist, political analyst, TV anchorwoman until 2011 and General Manager of the think tank Institute of Democracy, Konstantinos Karamanlis until 2014.

She is an experienced and distinguished media trainer for “tradional” and cyber crisis management in companies such as: PETROLA HELLAS, HELLENIC PETROLEUM (ELPE), LAFARGE BETON, HALYPS BUILDING MATERIALS, ITALCEMENTI GROUP, REGENCY CASINO THESSALONIKI, HSBC, CREDIT AGRICOLE LIFE, DELTA, KATSELIS, GOODY’S, EVEREST, CARREFOUR, GENESIS FARMA and others.

Lambros Karageorgos is a journalist and deals with shipping reporting in the newspaper TA NEA and the financial site ot.gr.

At the same time, he also follows tourism reporting, while a particular field of professional employment is reporting on insurance companies (Spyrou Publications, nextdeal.gr).

He began journalism at “Kerdos” and continued at “Naftemporiki” while collaborating with mononews.gr and euro2day.gr.

Anastasia Vamvaka is a journalist, specializing in shipping reporting. For the past two years, she has been the Communications Manager of the Eugenides Foundation, one of the largest and most important non-profit foundations in Greece and Europe.

At the same time, she works for the newspaper “Eleftheros Typos” with reports on social issues and news about the refugee issue, the shipping community, insularity and the Coast Guard. She has worked for major financial sites such as Capital.gr and Forbes magazine, as well as for the radio and television station SKAI, covering Greek political and social news in recent years.

Stavriana is the Managing Director of Howden Marine and delivers bespoke solutions to navigate the complexities of marine risks tailored to the unique needs of a diverse range of shipping groups, from family-run businesses to large and complex global trading fleets. She brings 14 years of shipping experience, having been trained at the oldest Marine insurance broker in London where she successfully led the Mediterranean shipping book.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), an MSc in Insurance and Risk Management from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), an LLM in Maritime Law from City, University of London and an Executive MBA from Cranfield University.

Additionally, she has completed the prestigious Entrepreneurship programme at Harvard Business School.

Stavriana is recognized as a Chartered Broker by the ACII and a Chartered Manager Fellow by the CMI.

With over 35 years of experience in maritime journalism and public communication, George S. Skordilis is one of the most recognizable figures in Greek shipping, ports and geopolitical developments.

His professional focus is on the maritime economy and the geopolitical issues that shape the global maritime environment.

His journalistic career began in 1988 at “NAFTEMPORIKI”. In 1999 he joined the Lambrakis Journalism Organization (DOL), where he undertook the coverage of shipping reporting for the newspapers “TO VIMA”, “TO VIMA tis Kyriakis” as well as for “OIKONOMIKOS TACHYDROMOS” while he was responsible for the special shipping editions of the newspaper “TA NEA”.

He served as Director of Communications at the Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy (2019–2023) and then at the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum (2023–2024).

Today, he covers shipping reporting for Reporter.gr and Capital.gr, while he holds the position of Editorial Advisor for TheSeaNation.gr and GeoTrends.eu. He is also involved in the communication of institutions and organizations.

His personal ambition is to complete his professional career in good health, dedicating the next years of his life to his family, his dogs and the small vegetable garden he wants to create just outside Athens.