Aegean Enters LNG Market

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Aegean News
T H E
Q U A R T E R L Y
M A G A Z I N E
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A E G E A N
AUTUMN 2015
Aegean Marine
Worldwide
Trading News
HEC
In European
Commission
Expert Group
Interview
A Crisis
of our Time
Capt. Ilias Syrros
Manager at
Aegean Shipping
Plus
Flows & Currents
Travel with Aegean
Aegean Gas
Aegean Enters
LNG Market
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Growth. Change. Movement.
The heart of a dynamic system is, to a great extent,
movement. As individuals, institutions and companies,
we all experience movement of one kind or another every
day. Movement is an essential part of the natural world
as well, as witnessed by the perpetual and incessantly
flowing currents of water and air throughout our planet.
When we combine movement with a defined purpose, we are then involved
in strategy, the characteristic of sophisticated and successful systems.
It is this kind of movement—that with a strategic purpose—that characterizes the course of Aegean’s development during the past two decades.
Marking this development is a unique combination of growth within a
diverse set of business activities: a retail service station network in Greece;
the manufacture and distribution of automotive, industrial, commercial and
marine lubricants; ship ownership and shipping management; extensive environmental services; international trade in petroleum products; and the world’s
largest independent bunkering operations.
Today, Aegean is implementing a new growth strategy by entering the Liquid Natural Gas market (LNG). By positioning itself within the LNG market,
Aegean is establishing another cornerstone of its global business interests. This
“movement” places Aegean among the few companies that have exceptional
international leverage, flexibility and diversity.
The growth of Aegean is concurrent with change within its global outlook.
And such change benefits the company's business partners everywhere.
Aegean—Built on growth and respect for the environment. Energy for
tomorrow.
Aegean
Core Activities
Retail
AEGEAN OIL has established a gas station
network throughout Greece, and is one of
the fastest growing companies in the retail
market. AEGEAN’S gasoline market share in
Greece is 8%.
Shipping
AEGEAN SHIPPING manages a fleet of tankers, ranging from 28.610 to 50,926 DWT,
that transfers and delivers oil to our clients
throughout the world. All ships meet ISM
standards. The Company’s new GreenFleet
(http://www.greenfleet.gr) incorporates
the latest technologies to ensure reduced
operating costs and reduced emissions,
while increasing overall performance. All
ships are certified by ISM, ISPS and MLC as
well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and
50001. AEGEAN SHIPPING is additionally
certified with ISO 22301.
Bunkering
AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is a leader in
providing the best bunkering services available in Piraeus, Patras, Gibraltar, Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujarah, Jamaica,
Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Portland-Falmouth, Vancouver, Montreal, Mexico, Tanger
Med (Morocco), Canary Islands, Panama,
Barcelona, Algeciras, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, and St.
Petersburg. AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is
the market leader in bunkering.
Agency Services
RAYMOND MATERA
Publisher
Ships from around the world rely on AEGEAN AGENCY services at Piraeus, Gibraltar,
Fujairah, and Jamaica, from loading and
discharging, to spare parts and supplies.
Lubricants
AEGEAN OIL produces and markets high
performance lubricants for vehicles and
industrial use, under the AEGEAN brand.
AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM trades and
supplies lubricants for the marine market
under the ALFA brand.
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Aegean enters the NG and LNG markets
4 AEGEAN UPDATE
8AEGEAN MARINE
Worldwide Trading News
10HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL
CENTER
HEC in the European Commission Expert Group
on the Review of the EU Directive on Waste from
Ships in European Ports
11RETAIL
D-Force Travels Across Greece
12ENVIRONMENT
Going Greener with LED Lighting
14FLOWS AND CURRENTS
Trends and News in the Oil and Energy Fields
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AEGEAN GAS
Aegean Enters LNG Market
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Capt. Ilias Syrros discusses the
humanitarian crisis affecting Greece,
the Mediterranean, and Europe
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THE AEGEAN INTERVIEW
A Crisis of our Time
Capt. Ilias Syrros, C.O.O. & HQSEE Manager at
Aegean Shipping
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STATIONS OF THE MONTH
• Georgios Tsourapis, Argos
• Siakavaras Bros OE, Kozani
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MARITIME TRADITION
The Adventurous Sponge Divers
of Kalymnos
27
TRAVEL WITH ΑEGEAN
Preveza
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CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT
A Gigantic Underwater Microcosmos
30
AEGEAN COLLECTION
Step Out in Style
A E G E A N
UPDA T E
Tethering the inflatable vessel to M/T Rizopon
The delegation of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association at the Aegean HQ with Dimitris Melissanidis
Hong Kong Shipowners
Association Visit
A special delegation organized by the
Hong Kong Shipowners Association and
led by Sabrina Chao, the Deputy Chairman
of the Association and Chairman of Wah
Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd.,
visited Aegean on September 29, 2015.
The delegation had the support of the
Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council
and InvestHK, and included senior representatives of the Hong Kong and Chinese
The meeting with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association
banking, shipbuilding and legal sectors.
delegation
The purpose of this delegation was to
re-introduce the Hong Kong market and promote the vital “super-connector” role that Hong
Kong plays between Chinese maritime industries and the rest of the world.
The delegation also had the support of the Hong Kong government and comprised the following delegates:
• Sabrina Chao, Chairman Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd, Deputy Chairman of
the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and Member of the Maritime Industry Council
•A
rthur Bowring, Managing Director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association
•B
enjamin Wong, Head of Transport and Industrial, InvestHK
• R aymond Chung, Permanent Representative to the IMO for Hong Kong SAR
• J immy Sun, Deputy General Manager, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd
• Pakco Lam, Team Head, Corporate Banking and Product Management Department, Bank of
China (Hong Kong) Ltd
• Lianjun Li, Partner, Reed Smith Richards Butler and Member of the Maritime Industry Council
• C hristoforos Bisbikos, Partner, Watson Farley & Williams Hong Kong
•A
ndrew Oates, Marketing Associate, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited
4 AEGEAN NEWS AUTUMN 2015
M/T Rizopon
Launches
Yet Another
Immigrant
Rescue Operation
On September 28, 2015, following the instructions of the Italian
Maritime Rescue Coordination Center,
Aegean's ASM tanker M/T Rizopon,
while drifting off Zawia, launched a
rescue operation of 150 immigrants.
The 133 men, ten women and seven
children were found aboard an inflatable boat in the waters between
Italy and Libya. The M/T Rizopon
approached the inflatable boat and
tied it to the side of the ship. The
crew offered the immigrants food,
water and milk, and remained at the
site until the Italian coastguard vessel
arrived to pick them up.
Once again, we are proud of the
Captain, Officers and crew and we
congratulate them for the way they
handle such incidents, which unfortunately take place often in the waters
between Italy and Libya.
Capt. Abkar Hasson M. Dabla, Khorfakkan Harbor
Master, and Capt. George Moustakas
Aegean
Delegation
Visits the Port
of Khorfakkan
Fuel spill exercise at the Temeteron service station in Alexandroupolis
Fuel Spill Exercise
As part of the Aegean educational program, a readiness exercise took place at
the Temeteron service station (branch 8) in Alexandroupolis.
Coordinated by Mr. Pistolas, the director of the Aegean facilities in Alexandroupolis, the exercise was held on September 10, 2015. According to the
scenario of the exercise there was a fuel spill upon arrival of the tanker truck at
the service station. The staff of the two company owned and operated service
stations participated in the exercise, as well as the Aegean truck driver. The
participants used all the necessary rescue equipment available to the service
station and the spill was handled effectively.
Heating Oil Delivery
This winter season Aegean Oil is delivering heating oil directly to
end consumers in Attica. For this purpose the company has set up
a new organizational structure for the operation of the relevant departments, manned them with qualified personnel, and provides the
following services:
• Ordering: The orders reception department accepts orders throughout the week, daily from
8am until 9pm, at the five-digit telephone number 18190.
• Routing and distribution: Company owned tanker trucks handle the delivery of the heating oil.
• Distribution and personnel: All Aegean drivers have gone through special training programs
that ensure the safe and proper delivery of the product.
• Payment options: In addition to cash payments, Aegean customers may opt for the six (6) installments plan with credit cards, which Aegean offers its customers during these difficult times.
All heating oil orders received through 18190 are implemented in the Attica region quickly,
reliably and with the Aegean guarantee.
One week following the UAE Eid
Holiday, Aegean Marine Petroleum
Station Manager George Moustakas
and Aegean Agency Manager Gireesh
Kumar visited the Khorfakkan Port
Harbor Master, Capt. Abkar Hasson
M. Dabla, and his staff to strengthen
relations with the local authorities.
It was also a good opportunity to
share thoughts and ideas about the
upcoming port and bunkering expansion plans. The meeting proved very
constructive as Aegean has a strong
bunkering presence in the Khorfakkan
anchorage area and port. The two
parties also had the opportunity to
discuss future developments, plans
and opportunities of the Khorfakkan
port, which mostly accommodates
container vessels. Aegean has an
excellent reputation as a bunkers
operator and is highly regarded at the
ports of Khorfakkan and Kalba.
A E G E A N
UPDA T E
Visit to South Africa
New Employees
The following employees have joined the
Aegean work force.
AEGEAN OIL
Petros Koumianakis
AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM
Leonidas Aslanoglou
Efstathios Pavlikakis
HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Charalambos Kamoutsis
Aegean Marine Petroleum and HEC executives meet with representatives of South African official authorities
The “Phakisa” operation, established in April of 2014 as an initiative of President Jacob Zuma, and led by the South African government, was designed to
fast track the implementation of solutions on critical development issues and
focus mainly on unlocking the economical potential of South African oceans.
Invited by South African officials, a delegation of top management executives
of Aegean Marine Petroleum and the Hellenic Environmental Center (HEC)
visited South Africa to meet with authorities related to the shipping industry.
The weeklong program was based on shipping, bunkering and the environment (collection and treatment of slops coming from ships). The team visited
Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, and Pretoria. These three main sectors represent
areas in which Aegean excels, so there could not have been a better choice by
the South African authorities to discuss opportunities and prospects Aegean
can offer in relation to the Phakisa operation.
Among a variety of locations, the group visited the Algoa Bay area with the
Coega Development Corporation team, which manages the Industrial Development Zone of Coega. Plans for developing an oil terminal and a refinery are
ongoing in the Coega IDZ area. Algoa bay will be the center of a new bunkering
development in South Africa. Vessels will be able to get bunkers in the bay, at
anchorage, without having to berth in ports. This bunkering operation, a first
and unique kind in South African waters, is expected to attract passing ships
that normally do not stop in South African ports for bunkering. A full range
of first class services for ships will also be available to all ships when calling a
South African port. Regarding the environmental segment, a treatment facility
in Algoa Bay collecting wastewaters and slops from ships in all ports of South
Africa is in the works.
ΑEGEAN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT
Evaggelia Lekaj
OIL ONE
Charalambos Nomismatidis
Paleologos Kazaniatoras
Petros Mostratos
Polychronis Meimetis
Panagiotis Saboglou
MELCO PETROLEUM
Giorgos Sidiropoulos
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The 2nd International Pontian Youth Conference
The 2nd International Pontian Youth Conference at the Vellidio Conference Centre
in Thessaloniki
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeos
Students of the Music School of Giannitsa and the Association of Pontians of Giannitsa
The coordinator of the organizing committee of the 2nd International Pontian Youth
Conference, Alkis Anastasiadis, with Ivan Savvidis
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeos opened the 2nd International Pontian Youth Conference at the Vellidio Conference Centre
in Thessaloniki by reciting a Pontian poem entitled “I Fear and Cry”
(Αροθυμώ και τραγωδώ). "We neither fear nor cry when we see the
bright faces of young Pontians. We rather sing for the bright star of
all Pontians," he said. At the opening ceremony the president of the
Greek Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos; the President of Cyprus, Nikos
Anastasiadis, through Commissioner Fotis Photios; the organizer
of the steering committee of the event, Alkis Anastasiadis; and the
sponsor of the event, Ivan Savvidis, among others, addressed the audience. The 2nd International Pontian Youth Conference also offered a
rich cultural program. The highlight of the evening was when the room
was flooded by the sounds of 45 children from Giannitsa playing the
traditional Lyra instrument.
Dimitris Melissanidis was present at the event and stated:
"At a time when the wider Black Sea region and the Mediterranean are
in an ongoing crisis, rivalries and conflicts affect Cyprus, Greece and
the Black Sea Hellenism,
At a time when Greece and Cyprus are experiencing an unprecedented crisis, which affects Hellenism in its entirety,
At a time when the Greeks show signs of intense ethnic and cultural
decline,
The Pontian youth, united and strong, with delegations from distant
Australia, Canada, USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Sweden, Germany, Cyprus and from all parts of Greece gives a message
of responsibility and militancy to all Greeks and attempts something
that can reverse the course of events and bring hope, that will lead to
a national regeneration.
I read the program of the 2nd International Pontian Youth Conference
carefully and I concluded that the Pontian youth initiatives, tasks and
actions may be a glimmer of light in the darkness that has covered
Greece and Cyprus.
In times like this it is necessary to put aside any differences and project a message of unity in all directions.
So, I would also like to declare, under the weight of responsibility,
the severity of the situation and the great task our young people are
called to perform at the 2nd International Pontian Youth Conference,
that I am a warm supporter and promoter of the efforts of the Pontian
youth and that I am glad to be present at the conference, on the side
of Ivan Savvidis, a great fighter for the Pontian Idea, who has offered
and continues to offer a lot to Pontian Hellenism.
Good luck and let’s all stick together…”
A E G E A N
MA R I NE
Worldwide Trading News
Piraeus
In the framework of constant growth within Aegean’s
Trading Department, the Piraeus team welcomes its latest member, Mr. Delidimitriou, an experienced industry
professional. Alongside Ms. Fikiri and Mr. Pavlikakis, Mr.
Delidimitriou will form a dynamic hometown team.
Following Aegean's philosophy and strategy, the Piraeus
team focuses on creating relationships with new partners
in the Mediterranean region, supporting the worldwide
Trading Department with technical, legal and organizational issues, as well as overseeing the incorporation of
our new set ups around the globe. Our aim is to create an
environment where our new colleagues will relate to Aegean as their new family, where our new partners will recognize the value and strength of working with us, where
our values will consolidate our position as a global partner
on the physical supply side, on the lubricants and bunker
trading activities. It is also our goal to offer that same security and stability the Aegean name has come to mean all
these years, especially in the choppy waters our industry is
currently treading in.
We are very confident, that with the most recent addi-
tions to the family, the Shanghai operation, Hamburg, St
Petersburg, Singapore, Piraeus and Montreal, our goal is
a step closer.
Hamburg
Supplying fuel physically is not everyone’s
cup of tea. And doing so globally in over
50 ports is in fact an accomplishment, and
Aegean indeed towers above all its independent competitors. Following its growth
plan, Aegean rolled out its ambitious
agenda in Hamburg, bringing together a
team of experienced and passionate bunker
specialists in early 2015. The goal is to
expand to areas where we are not physical
yet. Aegean executes over 2,000 physical
supplies/month on a worldwide basis on
average, and our goal is to consistently
grow and add value to this service. Aside
from the supply of fuel, what’s an added
benefit that all customers seek? Service,
one-stop-solutions for all issues pertaining
to bunker-related requirements and topics
starting from sale, operations, quality
control, contract options, credit, invoicing
and to be in continuous touch until the
next requirement. One of our strengths is
our local and global market understanding.
This allows us to ensure reliable bunker
solutions tailored to our customers’ needs,
to share our expert knowledge on latest
industry developments and trends (for instance, LNG and ECA), and to provide our
customers with value-added services such
as, for instance, market reviews. 2015 has
been an exciting year for our team so far.
And we take pride in combining our industry-leading expertise in worldwide trading
and Aegean’s unique supply network to
offer our customers a comprehensive longterm strategic partnership.
St. Petersburg
Since February of 2015, the Aegean team
in Russia has expanded into the ports of
the Northeast Baltics, the Black Sea and
the Russian Far East. Our office continues
to serve existing corporate clientele, and
has expanded our horizons for many ship
owners, operators as well as brokers seeking
additional value associated with the Aegean brand. Our major ports of focus are St.
Petersburg, Novorossiysk and Vladivostok.
However, we are equally competitive at other smaller ports in all regions of Russia and
Eastern Europe.
Our office maintains high corporate standards and forms partnerships only with reputable suppliers able to provide the customer
with quality products and 24/7 support.
Our streamlined operational updates give
clients assurance of smooth supply and
instant response to any issue. In the past
few months the Russian bunker market has
reached the lowest price levels in years, with
one ton of IFO380 trading well below $190
in all three areas (NW, Black Sea, Far East).
While bunker only calls are not permitted in
St. Petersburg, we can serve transit custom-
ers in Baltiysk, Novorossiysk/Kavkaz and in
all big Far East ports. We encourage customers to take advantage of our expertise in the
already favorable Russian bunker market.
Montreal
ICS Petroleum Montreal Ltd., a part of the globally extended Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc., prepares once
again to take part in the 81st Annual Grunt Club, scheduled to take place in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Cana-
da on December 4th, 2015. More than 1300 Grunt Club
members and guests, associated with the marine industry
from around the world, are expected to attend the Annual
Dinner at the Montreal Hilton Hotel.
Since the early 1930s, the Grunt Club annual event allows
commercial shipping companies, major marine petroleum
suppliers, shipping agents and brokers as well as marine fuel
trading companies, such ICS Petroleum (Montreal), the opportunity to exchange views and developments within the international and national bunkering industry, and provides a
springboard to take advantage of new business opportunities,
forging stronger and mutually beneficial strategic alliances.
ICS Petroleum, Montreal, spanning two decades within the
Eastern Canadian market, continues to play a leading role
in the provision of marine fuels, serving its client at over 30
ports geographically, based from Halifax to the Great Lakes
region. Our extensive experience in bunkering allows us to
meet our customers' specific requirements when they bunker marine fuels and represent a significant asset to our
client base and competitive advantage against competition.
HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
HEC
Participates in the European
Commission Expert Group
on the Review of the EU Directive
on Waste from Ships in European Ports
As part of the revision of European Directive 2000/59 EC, concerning the management
of waste from ships and the operation of reception facilities in ports, HEC participated
with the Director of Research and Development, Michalis Psaromichalakis, in the European
Sustainable Shipping Forum of national delegations and experts, organized by the
Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG Move) of the European Commission.
T
he forum took place in Brussels on October 1, 2015 with
the main objective the harmonization of charging systems applicable
to different EU ports. For this reason
the participants presented models
of ports in Sweden, Bremerhaven,
Barcelona, Piraeus, Le Havre, and
Dutch-Belgian ports. The presentations highlighted the significant differences not only between States but also
ports within the same Member State.
Each port defended the system of
fees and charges for ship waste that
is applicable in their case, while all
ports claimed successful results in
their system’s implementation. Due
to the complexity of the issue, the
findings and the proposal which
will be submitted to the European
Commission, based on the subsidiarity principle governing the European
Law, is the non-involvement of the
Commission in the charging system
applied by each port, provided this is
not contrary to the principles and the
requirements of Directive 2000/59.
This way the idea of applying a common system is abandoned. The participants of the forum discussed the need
of the Commission's alignment with
the requirements of ISO:16304/2013
for waste reception facilities for ships.
HEC is the first company to be certified against this standard in Europe as
of February 2014.
The next meeting of experts will be
held by the end of this year, so that
the final outcome be submitted to the
Commission in early 2016. With this
timetable, the revised Directive is expected to be implemented earlier
than 2019.
RE TAIL
D-Force
The Aegean corporate car fleet at Aegean’s Thessaloniki office
Travels Across Greece!
Cars in the Aegean fleet now proudly carry the new D-Force diesel fuel logo.
A
egean’s new diesel fuel D-Force entered the market in December 2014—
and diesel vehicle drivers have already noticed its exceptional features and
advantages. Today, drivers are eagerly requesting D-Force at the pump of
Aegean service stations.
The new D-Force diesel fuel, which is available at selected service stations of the
Aegean network, contains the most technologically advanced additives that allow
D-Force for cars with a diesel engine to:
• increase the cetane number up to three units, which means improved ignition
quality, better cold start and more acceleration
• reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%
• clean injectors, giving optimum spraying capabilities and keeping the entire engine clean
• reduce engine noise
• provide substantial protection against corrosion and increases engine life
E N V I R ONMENT
Going Greener
With LED Lighting
In a move to improve its
environmental performance and
reduce its CO2 footprint, Aegean
has replaced all bulbs in its 9-story
headquarters in Piraeus with ultraefficient LED bulbs.
CO2 Emissions Reduced
LEDs are recognized as the best option for lighting in all buildings as they
significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared with both incandescent
and CFL bulbs. LED bulbs contain no mercury, a major boost to health
and waste management.
40X Lifespan
LEDs (light emitting diodes) last for a whopping 40,000 hours whereas
an incandescent bulb burns out, on average, after 1000 hours of operation. That’s 40 regular bulbs for every LED bulb! With such performance,
maintenance costs are reduced as is the need to store and extensive supply
of replacement bulbs.
Less Electricity
In addition, LED bulbs consume far less electricity: an incandescent
bulb consumes 60 watts while the LED bulb uses just 12.5 watts (and a
CFL 25 watts).
This kind of performance would have staggering environment affects
if LEDs were used globally. In fact, if LEDs replaced all existing bulbs,
world oil consumption would be reduced by almost 1 billion barrels over
10 years and 15% of global energy consumption would be saved.
Health Benefits
Another key benefit relates to health—LEDs have been shown to improve
motivation, concentration, and energy in the workplace, as well as add to
mood support in common areas, such as dining halls. As they are flicker
free, LEDs also reduce headaches and eye strain.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency calculates that
LED lights will save 88 terawatts-hours of electricity from 2010 to 2030,
enough to power seven million homes for an entire year. Put into perspective, Greece has roughly 6.3 million homes.
Aegean and LED
At Aegean headquarters in Piraeus, the entire stock of light bulbs have
been replaced with LED light bulbs, an investment upgrade that Aegean
believes will have a triple return on investment—environmental, human,
and financial.
With roughly 10,000 square meters of space, Aegean’s headquarters
are demanding in their need for effective lighting to serve its nearly 350
employees.
In addition to savings in open space office areas, Aegean has installed
sensors in those spaces used more infrequently, rest rooms, hallways, the
parking garage, storage areas and the like. In this way, lighting is on only
when in actual use, adding up to a 70-90% savings.
To date, the savings have been significant: Aegean’s building management team notes that it estimates return on investment to be realized in
just 20 months.
Positive Employee Reaction
Employee reaction has been positive. Antonis Pavlakis, Aegean’s HR
Manager, says: “Staff report that they in favor of this important initiative
since they feel it is vital to support environmental protection in the workplace, as they do in their homes.” “Plus,” he says, “people have reported
that their office space has a softer, more welcoming atmosphere.” Since
LED bulbs emit almost no heat, this also makes the overall office climate
more natural.
Aegean is proud to invest in a better workplace, improving our
earth’s atmosphere, our building footprint, and our employee’s work
environment.
FLOWS AND CURRENTS
New Guidelines
for Accident
Prevention in
Enclosed Spaces
Onboard
It is widely known that every year
many fatal accidents are recorded
in enclosed spaces onboard. Since
early this year, according to a new
regulation (SOLAS 19) all ships
must carry mandatory entry and
rescue drills every two months. This
is a measure that aims at taking this
problem seriously and proving its
efficiency with fewer losses.
In the first nine months of 2015,
it is expected that around 10,000
ships will be inspected. The procedures and ship security measures to
protect personnel, according to the
new Regulation, will be the focus of
those checks, namely that the crew
members have received adequate
training in order to fully understand
the risks and that they are familiar
with equipment use in indoor areas
of the ship.
If deficiencies are observed, sanctions will range from recording the
deficiencies and requiring its rectification within a certain period of
time, to the detention of the ship
until the problems have been rectified.
Source: Bimco
A Fully Autonomous Ship
The University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom is designing a full-sized
fully autonomous ship, the Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS).
The new vessel will be powered by renewable energy and will act as a platform
for conducting scientific research experiments, as well as serve as a testing
ground for new browsers and alternative energy sources, and a living educational resource.
For the design of the MARS the university is working with individuals with
expertise in the construction of autonomous vessels. The construction of the
MARS is expected to last two and a half years. This self-catering boat, the
first of its kind, will sail the Atlantic in 2020, after a test phase of one year.
The year 2020 was chosen because it is the 400th anniversary of the historic
Mayflower sailing from Plymouth to North America. The MARS will follow
the same route.
Increased Pressure from Overfishing
and Climate Change
The combination of overfishing and climate
change, and our own prosperity, endangers
the health of the oceans. It is imperative
that we take urgent and concerted action to
improve the ocean ecosystem.
The rapid rise in human population and income has caused an increase in demand for
fish. Three billion people worldwide depend
on fish as the main source of animal protein,
essential micronutrients, and fatty acids.
However, climate change also affects the
oceans. For example, the increase of carbon
in the atmosphere is triggering ocean acidification. This has changed the chemistry of the
water and is threatening entire food chains.
Nevertheless, there is still hope. We need to make changes in fisheries policies, equipment
and techniques that will result in less damage to the ocean. By renewing the global energy
system to reduce fossil fuel use, we could limit the warming of the oceans and the levels of
carbon dioxide.
Lloyds Register
Participates
in Lifeboat
Best Design Study
Piraeus Among Leading Ports
Around the World
The port of Piraeus is one of the largest container ports in the world, according to Lloyd's
List 2015. For the first time in its history, and despite the economic crisis, the port of
Piraeus was in 39th place in the "Containerization International Top 100 Ports,” based on
cargo capacity and movement of its container ships. In just four years, Piraeus has climbed
54 positions, having grown into one of the most competitive ports in the world, thanks
to the effective implementation of strategic policies and cooperation with major terminal
operators such as Cosco.
Meanwhile, the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has achieved increased profitability in the first
half of 2015, with a 130.5 percent increase in after-tax profit to 7.6 million Euros, compared
to 3.3 million Euros in the first half 2014.
Underwater Inspection with a Remotely
Operated Vehicle
In June 2015, the scientific staff
of ASI Marine carried out an underwater inspection of the Cheves
Hydropower Tunnel in Peru at a
depth of 570 meters with a remotely
operated vehicle (ROV) equipped
with a range of sensors, including
sonar and video for the collection of
data. This tunnel is approximately
9.8 kilometers in length. The ROV,
which is controlled and powered from the surface, was specifically designed by
ASI for this type of work and is unique. The purpose of the audit was to collect
data for a general assessment of the structural engineering of the tunnel and
identify important abnormalities such as deformations, major cracks, rubble,
partial collapses and accumulations of rocks.
The University of Newcastle and the
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
(RNLI) with support from Lloyds
Register are examining the design of
all-weather lifeboats. The four-year
project will help improve performance
while providing the safest possible
environment for the crew.
Using computer models, small-scale
experiments and full-scale tests for the
analysis of the behavior of lifeboats on
a range of speeds and in different circumstances, the findings will contribute
to setting new standards for speed,
safety and efficiency.
“When the RNLI’s lifeboats travel at
speed and in rough seas, they can be
subject to frequent and significant
slamming as the boat crashes against
the waves. Measuring these forces and
the resulting impact on the vessel is
crucial in order to design a craft that
is capable of withstanding the loads
experienced during rescue operations,”
said Federico Prini, Project Leader
and Researcher at the University of
Newcastle.
Jesus Mediavilla, Lead Specialist of
LR, who oversees the project, said: “LR
has been committed to improving the
safety standards of vessels at sea for
more than 250 years. This project will
help to de-risk the operation of lifeboats, by improving current knowledge,
and potentially contributing to further
improvement of our special craft rules.”
Source: Lloyd’s Register
A E GEA N
GA S
Aegean
Enters
LNG Market
As the global energy market evolves, Aegean is again positioning itself to be at the center
of emerging developments. 2015 sees Aegean entering the NG and LNG markets (Natural
Gas; Liquefied Natural Gas), focusing on the supply chain of NG and LNG.
A E GEA N
GA S
The Aegean
Commitment
E
ntering the NG and LNG markets allows the company to
leverage its extensive experience
in the global shipping, bunkering, and
environmental sectors and to establish
the Aegean brand in one of the most
dynamic energy fields on a global scale.
At the first stages of its presence
in the LNG market, Aegean Gas is
focusing on the import, marketing
and distribution of gas, that is to be
the world’s largest LNG producers.
In addition Aegean will be engaged
in supplies from the market by major
traders and middle stream gas companies operating in Europe and in
international markets.
Aegean’s broad and deep global
experience in energy transportation
and shipping, energy storage and
distribution, bunkering services,
fuels and natural gas, oil products,
Entering the LNG and NG markets allows the company
to leverage its extensive experience in the global shipping,
bunkering, and environmental sectors and to establish
the Aegean brand in one of the most dynamic energy fields
on a global scale
transported by special vessels, from
the source of extraction and from
liquefaction plants, to LNG regasification (import) terminals across the
Mediterranean, Europe, Northeast
Africa and South Asia. It will supply
LNG under both short market and
medium/long supply contract from
liquefied natural gas supply chain, facilities, land and onshore fuel and gas
infrastructure, port storage facilities
and marine environmental services
related to sea-port reception facilities all play an important role in the
development of the new Aegean Gas
operations.
“Aegean Gas is committed to the
sustainable development of NG
and LNG supply. We consider that
energy is the key driver for the
development of society and economic growth. We are committed
to building a sustainable future by
increasing the use of eco-friendly
fuels such as Liquefied Natural
Gas. LNG is a key fuel in today’s
energy mix and Aegean is excited
to explore business opportunities
in this sector.”
The executive team and BoD managing the Aegean Gas endeavor,
with its extensive experience and
expertise, is ideally suited to
oversee the mission for Aegean-to
become a leader in the LNG supply
value chain. As the company expands in diverse global markets,
Aegean is able to draw on the
deep expertise, insights, knowledge, and market understanding
that its management has. In addition, new executives are brought
on board to complement the Aegean vision. Board Member and
CEO of Aegean Gas is Theodore
Theodoropoulos, who comes from
the Qatar Petroleum family.
What's LNG?
LNG is natural gas that is cooled
into liquid form at -160 degrees
Centigrade, reducing it to one-sixhundredth of its original size. It is
stored and transported in insulated
tankers which minimize vaporization
resulting from heat ingress. The LNG
is then transported by tankers to a
variety of destinations. On arrival, it
is then converted back into a gaseous
form for delivery to end users, such as
power stations, industries, commercial buildings and residential units.
LNG is composed of a mixture of
hydrocarbon gases that occur with
petroleum deposits, principally methane together with varying quantities
of ethane, propane, butane, and other
gases, and is used as fuel and in the
manufacture of organic compounds.
Liquefied natural gas or LNG is natural gas (predominantly methane,
CH4) that has been converted temporarily to liquid form for ease of storage
or transport.
Liquefied natural gas takes up
about 1/600th the volume of natural
gas in the gaseous state. It is odorless,
colorless, non-toxic and non-corrosive. Hazards include flammability,
freezing and asphyxia.
condensed into a liquid at close to atmospheric pressure (maximum transport pressure set at around 25 kPa/3.6
psi) by cooling it to approximately
−162 °C (−260 °F).
The reduction in volume makes it
much more cost efficient to transport
over long distances where pipelines
do not exist. Where moving natural
gas by pipelines is not possible or
economical, it can be transported
by specially designed cryogenic sea
vessels (LNG carriers) or cryogenic
road tankers.
The energy density of LNG is 60%
of that of diesel fuel.
LNG Transportation
An LNG carrier is a tank ship designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). As the LNG market
grows rapidly, the fleet of LNG carriers continues to experience tremendous growth.
LNG Storage
A liquefied natural gas storage tank
is a specialized type of storage tank
used for the storage of Liquefied Natural Gas. LNG storage tanks can be
constructed in ground, above ground
or on LNG carriers. The common
characteristic of LNG storage tanks
“We are committed to building a sustainable future by
increasing the use of eco-friendly fuels such as Liquefied
Natural Gas”
The LNG Process
The gas is first extracted and transported to a processing plant where it
is purified by removing any condensates such as water, oil, mud, as well as
other gases such as CO2 and H2S, and
sometimes solids such as mercury.
The gas is then cooled, in stages,
until it is liquefied. LNG is finally
stored in storage tanks and can be
loaded and shipped. The liquefaction
process involves removal of certain
components, such as dust, acid gases,
helium, water, and heavy hydrocarbons, which could cause difficulty
downstream. The natural gas is then
A E GEA N
GA S
is the ability to store LNG at the very
low temperature of -162 °C (-260
°F). LNG storage tanks have double
containers, where the inner con-
storage tanks if LNG vapors are not
released, the pressure and temperature within the tank will continue to
rise. LNG is a cryogen, and is kept in
“LNG is a key fuel in today’s energy mix and Aegean is
excited to explore business opportunities in this sector”
tains LNG and the outer container
contains insulation materials. The
most common tank type is the full
containment tank. Tanks are roughly
55 m (180 ft) high and 75 m (250 ft)
in diameter (=250 000 m³). In LNG
its liquid state at very low temperatures. The temperature within the
tank will remain constant if the pressure is kept constant by allowing the
boil off gas to escape from the tank.
This is known as auto-refrigeration.
LNG Regasification Terminal
LNG regasification terminals are the
keys to unlocking markets. In regasification terminals, the ultimate destination of LNG carriers, the liquefied
natural gas is returned to its initial,
gaseous state, then fed into transmission and distribution networks.
OnShore
Regasification terminal– Land facility
for receiving, unloading, storing and
re-gasifying LNG, usually including
breakwaters, tanker berthing and other marine facilities.
OffShore
Regasification terminal – Offshore fa-
cility for receiving, unloading, storing
and re-gasifying LNG.
The Benefits of LNG vs Gas
Transported by Pipelines
The biggest advantage of having access to the LNG market, and being
able to import it, is the existence of
alternative sources of LNG supply,
which is necessary both for the safety
of the total company supply to meet
the needs of its clients, as well as for
the correction of the Load Factor of
its consumers-clients for whom the
imported LNG is intended. Furthermore, and important for countries
such as Greece, is that the supply and
import of LNG also contributes to
the overall security of gas supply of
Southeast Europe, since the supply
of LNG is not affected by geopolitical
tions in the world natural gas market
in the last three years have affirmed
LNG as being a much more competi-
Aegean Gas is focusing on the import, marketing and
distribution of gas…to LNG regasification (import)
terminals across the Mediterranean, Europe, Northeast
Africa and South Asia
or other financial problems that may
occasionally occur in transit countries
through which the gas supply pipelines transit.
In terms of price, changing condi-
tive commodity to pipeline gas, due to
the collapse of prices in the world's
largest market, the U.S., brought on by
the development of indigenous shale
gas (nonconventional gas).
THE AEGEAN INTERVIEW
A Crisis
of our Time
Capt. Ilias Syrros, C.O.O. & HQSEE Manager at Aegean Shipping, discusses the humanitarian
crisis affecting Greece, the Mediterranean, Europe and, of course, the people fleeing unstable and
dangerous environments.
Clearly the issue of migrants is one of the most serious
challenges for Europe at the moment. Give us an idea of its
parameters.
Migrants and refugees streaming into Europe from Africa,
the Middle East, and South Asia have presented European
leaders and policymakers with their greatest challenge in
recent years. The International Organization for Migration
calls Europe the most dangerous destination for irregular
migration in the world, and the Mediterranean the world's
most dangerous border crossing. Yet despite the escalating
human toll, the European Union's collective response to its
current migrant influx has been ad hoc and, more focused
on securing the bloc's borders than on protecting the rights
of migrants and refugees.
Greece has increasingly been an entry point for migrants
from the south—North Africa, as well as the east—the
Middle East and beyond. What are the characteristics of
this phenomenon on a daily basis in relation to numbers and
vessels involved?
It is estimated that more than 464,000 migrants have
crossed into Europe by sea for the first nine months of
2015. Syrians Afghans and Eritreans fleeing forced labor
(7 percent) made up the three largest groups of migrants.
Deteriorating security and grinding poverty in Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sudan also contribute to the
migrant influx.
EU member states hardest hit by the economic crisis,
like Greece and Italy, have also served as the main points
of entry for migrants and refugees due to their proximity to
the Mediterranean Basin.
How is Greece responding to this massive wave of people
entering its borders?
Greece's volatile economic situation, combined with the
increasing numbers of new arrivals, is putting severe strain
on small island communities, which lack the basic infrastructure and services to adequately respond to the growing humanitarian needs. The numbers of people arriving
are now so high that, despite all efforts, the authorities and
local communities can no longer cope.
By 2012, 51% of migrants entering the EU without
proper documents did so via Greece. This trend shifted
in 2013 after Greek authorities enhanced border controls
under Operation Aspida (or "Shield"), which included the
construction of a barbed-wire fence at the Greek-Turkish
border. But by July 2015, Greece had once again become
the preferred Mediterranean entry point, with a reported
132,240 illegal EU border crossings for the first half of
2015, five times the number detected for the same period
last year.
And how is the Hellenic Coast Guard able to respond to this
humanitarian crisis?
Greece lies on the southeastern edge of Europe, on the
eastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea. Greece’s coastline
is larger than most due to the existence of the thousands of
Islands that surround the mainland. In a straight line, the
distance from the north to the southernmost point is 792
km and from the westernmost to the Easternmost 992 km.
The total length of coastline along the shores of the islands,
reaches 15020.9 km. In other words, a straight line along
the Greek coastline is the distance from the Greek capital,
Athens, to Cape Horn in South America or to the eastern
part of New Guinea.
There is too much distance for the Coast guard to be
able to properly monitor the points of entry. Hence their
primary role nowadays is the rescue operation of all vessels
in distress in its territorial waters.
The number of migrants who are losing their lives in the
Mediterranean continues to increase dramatically. Over a
recent week in early September, an estimated 72 migrants
have lost their lives in their attempt to cross into the Greek
islands from Turkey. The International Organization for
Migration (IOM) estimates that from September 11th to
September 13th approximately 20,000 migrants have been
registered in the Greek islands.
With such an increase in rescue missions, there is very
little the Hellenic Coast Guard can do other than be there
for the initial marine emergency response.
Are you hopeful the situation will improve during the next
several months?
No. With the onset of the Northern Hemispheres’ winter
season, migrants are changing the land routes employed
during the summer months, however those that still
choose the passage by sea, will be met with even more
treachery on the high water due to the prevailing weather
conditions.
Our M/T Rizopon has been involved in 4
rescue attempts in the Mediterranean Sea,
in the waters between Italy and Libya where
she regularly trades
Hence, it can be expected that there will be an increase
in the engagement of the merchant fleet to keep assisting in
search and rescue operations.
Merchant ships are legally bound to rescue those in
need, under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea. However, the rescue of sometimes several
hundreds of people compromises the safety and the health
conditions of the entire ship. There is no proper accommodation for additional people as merchant ships are
designed to sail with crew on board as per their Safe Manning Certifications. Usually this does not exceed twenty
persons, hence there are not enough life-saving appliances
for any extra migrants.
Capt. Ilias Syrros
Finally, it has been observed frequently recently, that
the vessel’s destination countries, refuse the migrants’ disembarkation and the vessel resulting in huge troubles with
local authorities.
Companies such as Aegean have responded proactively by
picking up overflowing boats—even saving lives. How important are actions like these in these difficult times?
The actions of companies experienced in the international arena, such as Aegean, in proactively assisting rescue
missions is imperative during this crisis. Irrespective of
the risks associated with such as explored above, it is the
responsibility of all vessels to ‘rescue’ those in need.
Our M/T Rizopon has been involved in 4 rescue attempts in the Mediterranean Sea, in the waters between
Italy and Libya where she regularly trades. Our most recent
assistance was provided on September 28 where the vessel
was notified by the Italian Coast guard of some 150 refugees in lifeboats. The crew of our M/T Rizopon managed
to save 133 men, 10 women and 7 children which were fed
supplies and assisted until the Coast Guard could ‘safely’
assist the movement of the refugees to a ‘safe’ port of entry.
Without the assistance from the international merchant
fleet in such difficult circumstances, we are sure the death
toll of such displaced people would be even higher than
current levels.
STATIONS OF THE MONTH
A Long Family Tradition
Georgios Tsourapis, Argos
The service station of Giorgos Tsourapis is located in Neo Ireo, just five kilometers from Argos
and six kilometers from Mykinae, near the main road to Argos. We spoke with Mr. Giorgos’
son, Yiannis, who helps with the family business.
Mr. Tsourapis’ service station
Talk to us please about your business.
How long have you had this job?
This service station has been in operation since 1966. In the beginning
my grandfather managed it and then
my father took over. I try to help him
Our customers are
extremely happy with the
Aegean product line and
their kind words and smile
give us great satisfaction
out as much as I can since he is now
quite old. This is a purely family business with a long tradition of 50 years.
My grandfather is widely known in
the region for selling fuel even when
there wasn’t yet any electricity here. In
1966 he was the one to install the first
pumps in the area.
What kind of services do you offer? Tell
us a few words about your customers
and your work.
We sell Aegean fuel, lubricants and
heating oil. At our service station
our customers are tourists—travelers
heading to Athens or Nafplio—and
many locals, especially during the
agricultural season. We are not facing a particular problem with the
competition.
The local community of Neo Ireo, or Chonika as the area is otherwise known, belongs
to the municipality of Argos - Mycenae in the Regional Unity of Argolida of the
Peloponnese. Mr. Tsourapis explained to Aegean News that many tourists visit the area
to see the ancient sanctuary of Neo Ireo, dedicated to the goddess Hera.
How long have you been part of the Aegean retail network?
We started working with Aegean
when the company was just starting,
in 2001.
What made you select Aegean?
We decided to join the Aegean network
of service stations since we were not
happy with our previous supplier. At
some point I remember there being a
general meeting of service station owners in the region and after this meeting,
which took place in Kefalari, Argos, we
were all in agreement with Mr. Melissanidis and decided to come to Aegean!
How is it to work with Aegean?
We have been working with Aegean
for 15 years already and our work relationship is very good.
What is your relationship like with
your customers? How does that affect
your work?
We make it a point to be friendly
with our customers, whether they
are simply visiting the area or regular customers from our region. Our
customers are extremely happy with
the Aegean product line and their
kind words and smile give us great
satisfaction.
A Fresh Start
Siakavaras Bros ΟΕ, Kozani
The service station of the brothers Dimitris and Yiannis Siakavaras is located in Kozani, in the
region of the General Hospital of Kozani, on the main road to Ptolemais. Aegean News talked
with Dimitris Siakavaras on the business he maintains with his brother and their very recent
decision to join the Aegean retail network.
The service station of Siakavaras Bros
Please talk to us about your service
station and the services you provide.
At our service station we sell everything! Fuel, lubricants, heating oil,
spare parts, you name it. We also
maintain a car wash and lubrication
center. We employ a staff of two.
Since when has this service station
been in operation? How long have you
personally been in the fuel business?
Our father opened this service station
in 1977. At about the same time my
Many of our customers ask
for D-Force, the new fuel for
diesel engines. It has been a
great success.
Built among the mountain ranges of Vermio, Bourinos and Pieria, Kozani is the
capital and largest city of the region of Western Macedonia. Kozani has more than
55,000 inhabitants, the majority of whom work in the local lignite electricity factories. Kozani is located 120 km from Thessaloniki and 470 km from Athens.
brother and I started working here.
Now, we handle the business.
er service station owners that we collaborate with and we decided to make
this change to improve our business.
How did you choose Aegean? Have long
have you been a part of the Aegean
retail network?
We have been working with Aegean
for the past four months. We have
recently had a general renovation at
our service station. We changed everything. We wanted to make a new
beginning. We had been hearing very
goods things about Aegean from oth-
How has your collaboration with Aegean been so far? What has your impression of your new supplier been in this
short while?
Our cooperation with the people of
Aegean is excellent. At the moment I
cannot say anything about the difference in our consumption and profits,
as it is still very early. Yet our initial
data is encouraging. Now heating oil
season will start and work will pick up.
What is the relationship with your customers like? How did they react to the
change in suppliers and what do they
think of the Aegean brand?
Our customers are many passersby and
plenty of locals. The locals trust us and
keep coming after the change in suppliers, while passersby stop because
they recognize the Aegean brand. Many of our customers ask for D-Force,
the new fuel for diesel engines. It has
been a great success.
MARITIME TRADITION
The Adventurous Sponge
Divers of Kalymnos
As tombstones found in Cyprus and Sicily prove, the Kalymnians are famed for their love
of the sea. The occupation of the inhabitants of the island of Kalymnos with the dangerous
profession of sponge diving is lost in the mists of time. The old and new Kalymnian sponge
divers have always had just their boats and boldness as allies.
The Island of Sponge Divers
According to historians, the first inhabitants of Kalymnos were the Kares,
who settled on the island in the second
millennium BC. The first mention of
Kalymnos appears in Rhapsody B of
Homer’s Iliad, where the poet lists the
cities that took part in the expedition
against Troy. Since the ancient times
Kalymnos has known many conquerors; Persians, Romans, Venetians,
Knights of St. John, Turks and Italians
have left their mark on the island.
Today Kalymnos, with a total area
of 109 square kilometers, has a lively
commercial life and a vivid island atmosphere. At 183 nautical miles from
Piraeus, Kalymnos is known as the
"Island of Sponge Divers."
A Long Tradition
Sponge diving is a tradition for most
families in Kalymnos. Secrets of free
diving are passed from father to son,
and most of the families on the island
have at least one sponge diver among
them.
According to historical data, each
year the activity of sponge diving
started in early May when a small
group of people with a boat and some
supplies (such as meat, rice, olives,
and cheese) went out in the open sea
in search for sponges. Their only tool
was the strength of their breath and a
15-kilogram skandalopetra, a rounded
stone tied on a rope to the boat, which
helped them get to the bottom quickly.
The sponge divers returned to the island in early September and sold their
sponges to merchants on the island.
In the old days people went after
sponges with no special uniform or
gear. They used no mask or flippers.
The captain, who was on the boat,
used a piece of glass to point to the
diver where the sponge was, often at a
depth of 30 meters.
Nowadays, young people who want
to learn new methods of sponge diving
have the ability to do that at the diving
school of Kalymnos, which is unique
in Greece. However, not many young
people are engaged with the profession of sponge diving any more. First,
climate change has affected sponges
and their quantity. And second, locals
complain about the indifference of the
State to the difficulties they face.
A Dangerous Activity
Sponge diving is not for the faint of
heart, as it poses several risks. Apart
from the risk of being short of breath
and experience a deep-water blackout,
the most fundamental danger that lurks
in every dive is divers' disease, which
describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurization. This dangerous condition
can lead to paralysis or even death.
TRAVEL WITH AEGEAN
Preveza
Must See
Preveza sure has its fanatic admirers, who characterize this small
picturesque town as beautiful in summer, and also as sweet,
melancholic and nostalgic during the other seasons of the year.
A
Πάργα
s the capital of the homonymous prefecture, Preveza is a well-connected port in Epirus. Since 2002, Preveza has been linked with
the mainland via the high-tech underwater Preveza-Aktio tunnel.
The small town of Preveza is therefore easy to reach and just a short distance from Athens through the Aktion-Preveza underwater link, as well as
from Thessaloniki via the Egnatia highway.
As a small country town, Preveza can offer visitors relaxation and, as it is
widely known around Greece, good food. With Amvrakikos Gulf on one
side and the Ionian Sea on the other, guests can feast on a variety of delicious
fish like the Papalina sardine and seafood such as the famous blue-colored
Gabari prawn, which the locals accompany with Pilavas Ouzo.
The Old Town of Preveza A walk around the
old town is a must. In addition to many interesting tavernas, the visitor will see stone
alleys with old houses, such as the famous
Saito Pazar, where the poet Karyotakis lived,
as well as the churches of St. Athanasius and
St. Charalambos.
Nikopolis Octavian Augustus built this Roman
city after his victory over Cleopatra and Mark
Antony at the Battle of Actium. Travellers can
visit the city walls, the conservatory, the monument of August, the baths, some excellent
mosaics and the museum.
The Castle of Pantocrator At a distance of
about three kilometers from the town center
stands the castle of Pantocrator. The castle
faces the town on one side and the sea on
the other, making it the ideal destination for
sunset, when visitors can take a stroll on the
settlement’s walkway along the water.
Acheron River The Acheron river springs
from the villages Serziana and Systrouni in
the region of Lakka, Souli. From the village of
Trikastro begins an incredibly beautiful path
along the river, which runs through the narrowest point, the Gates of Hades, and ends in
the village of Glyki.
Zalogo The monument of Zalogo, located at
the point where the women of Souli committed
suicide to avoid falling into the hands of the
Turks, compensates the visitor with its rich
history and unparalleled views. Nevertheless,
be warned: there are just over 400 stairs to
reach the monument.
Parga Parga is a popular summer destination.
With its alleys reminiscent of an Ionian island,
the small island opposite the harbor and the
castle overviewing the whole town, Parga will
surely impress any traveller. Visitors are encouraged to board a boat at the port and visit
the nearby islands of Paxi.
Aegean service stations
CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT
I Protect the Environment-I Safeguard my Future
By staying informed about what is happening in the world and by passing the information on to
others, we are taking a significant step toward the protection of our planet.
A Gigantic
Underwater Microcosmos
Thanks to the enthusiasm of divers and ocean researchers, the fascinating microcosm
of the seabed is no longer a vast mystery. Today, with the help of technology, we can
all study and admire the enchanting world of the ocean just like divers experience
it and immortalize it through their camera lens. With the magnifying power of an
underwater camera and the laboratory microscope, the human eye has the ability to
discover, up close, amazing images of even the most microscopic aquatic organisms.
So, the infinitely small marine microorganisms are transformed into "giants" with
awesome features.
Source: Nikon Small World Photography Competition
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The microscopic marine organism
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Cyanobasteria
Starfish
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A microscopic organism of the
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seaweed and kelp
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Live marine red algae
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Coral of the Goniastrea species
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Coral dust
Seaweed Acetabularia calyculus
800χ
An organism of the Sonderia species
that preys upon various algae and
cyanobacteria
Microscopic algae of the
Arachnoidiscus species
AEGEAN
COLLECTION
Step out in style
with the Aegean Collection
Aegean and renowned designer Robbi di Kappa have
teamed up to design a brand new look for today! The
Aegean sport line, with its nautical influence, is perfect
for stepping out in style, in the city, by the sea, or on
country walks—for him and for her.
Bundle up or travel light in polos and t-shirts.
At home, relax in luxurious bathrobes.
And stash your gear in versatile and stylish Aegean bags.
Discover the new Aegean look at the Aegean Shop or
online at www.aegeaneshop.com
Aegean Shop
at the Aegean Headquarters—
10 Akti Kondyli, 18545, Piraeus, Greece
Aegean
Energy for the Future
Aegean is Greece's most dynamic energy, petroleum, and shipping group. The company has a network of retail gas
stations throughout Greece, is active in marine fuels and lubricants, and operates a fleet of tankers and barges internationally and domestically to transport petroleum and bunkers for its global base of clients.
RETAIL MARKET
Through its fast-growing network of gas stations, Aegean supplies drivers in Greece with gasoline and automotive
lubricants. Aegean’s modern, well-maintained gas station network has won the trust of drivers due to the high quality
products and services it offers at competitive prices. In addition, Aegean directly supplies large industrial clients with
petroleum products of all grades, owing to the consistency and service of its transactions.
BUNKER FLEET
NYSE listed Aegean Marine Petroleum Inc., with an exclusively double hull fleet—of which nine ships are newbuildings—is the natural supplier of marine fuels at 12 of the most significant ports in the world. Furthermore, with its
22 newbuildings program in progress and the continuous opening of new stations, it is one of
the most dynamically developing divisions Of the Aegean Group.
BUNKERING
Aegean provides one of the most efficient and responsive bunkering services to
clients worldwide. Its ships never stop sailing and its services are available 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. Aegean operates bunkering stations in Piraeus and Patras, and in Gibraltar, Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujairah,
Jamaica, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Portland UK, Vancouver and Montreal, Mexico, Tangiers, Las Palmas and Tenerife, Panama, Barcelona, Algeciras,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, and St. Petersburg. All its products are ISO 8217
certified. The Company, which is a member of IBIA and is ISO 9001 certified,
is well positioned on the FOBAS White List.
SHIPPING
Aegean's fleet of ships is at the heart of its superior service worldwide. Its vessels
operate in full compliance with EU and international standards, are all certified by
ISM, ISPS and MLC as well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and 50001 and are in
complete compliance with SOLAS and MARPOL regulations. Aegean continually adds to its
fleet of ships, which transports oil cargoes worldwide on behalf of major oil companies,
commercial clients, and Aegean customers. Its new GreenFleet (http://www.greenfleet.gr) incorporates the latest technologies to ensure reduced operating costs
and reduced emissions, while increasing overall performance.
LUBRICANTS
Aegean produces and markets high performance lubricants for vehicles and
industrial use under the Aegean brand and, for the marine market, under the
ALFA brand. ALFA marine lubricants are certified and approved by the largest
marine engine manufacturers in the world.
The resources of our company and our follow–up service create our successful relationships and allow Aegean to supply lubricants in more than 550
ports worldwide.
ENVIRONMENT-HEC
The Hellenic Environmental Center collects, transports and processes oil residues
from ships and land units (industrial, shipyards), while it also manages all liquid residues produced by ships.
In order to carry out its work HEC has the most state-of-the-art equipment, consisting of floating
separators, a fleet of pollutant-collecting tankers, and well-equipped tank trucks.
HEC acts to protect the marine environment and at the same time contributes significantly to the saving of energy
with the recycling procedures it uses to transform the reclaimed pollutants into energy resources.
TRADING
Aegean is dynamically active in the trading of crude oil and petroleum products worldwide. The Trading Department
is comprised of dedicated and professional individuals who combine high level expertise and a great many years of
experience in the oil industry. Petroleum products are supplied to a broad spectrum of customers who comprise the
company's portfolio. Aegean has acquired its credibility from the high quality of the services it provides to suppliers
and ship owners, a fact that supports the company’s ambitions for the achievement of long-range goals in the energy
sector worldwide.
Aegean’s websites
www.aegeanoil.com
www.ampni.com

Aegean Enters LNG Market

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