october 13 - propeller club

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OCTOBER 13
AMVER AWARDS 2011
Once more the International Propeller Club of the United States, International Port of Piraeus in cooperation with the
United States Embassy to the Hellenic Republic and the United States Coast Guard organized the AMVER Awards
Ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel on October 13th , 2011, among 880
members of the maritime community. One Hundred and thirty six (136) Greek controlled shipping companies received 944 awards on behalf of 944 vessels participating in the AMVER System.
The President of the Propeller Club, Mr. Antonios Stamos Faraklas, the Deputy Chief of Mission, Mrs. Virginia Lynn
Bennett of the United States Embassy of America to the Hellenic Republic, the representative of United States Coast
Guard, Rear Admiral James Watson, director of prevention policy for marine safety, security and stewardship in Washington, welcomed attending guests.
Speech by the President of the Propeller Club, Mr. Antonios Stamos Faraklas:
Dear Guests and fellowmembers,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to 2011 AMVER Awards , organized jointly by the Propeller Club , U.S Embassy
to Greece and the U.S Coast Guard. Having recently been elected President of the Propeller Club International Port
of Piraeus, I want to emphasize that shipping owes a lot to USA and USCG for
their efforts to save lives at sea irrespective of seafarers nationality, religion, or
beliefs. This year Greek controlled ships earn the highest number of awards, 136
companies - 944 ships; a very impressive number for Greek shipping and we
hope this will improve and attract greater participation in AMVER, since by doing
so it will help shipping itself, the crew and the environment .
Once more, I want to emphasize the need to work together owners and seafarers to achieve the common goal of “safety at sea”. During these times of world
crisis, which has not left shipping untouched, by joining the Amver Program you
assist our common target, which is no other but safety for the world seafarer.
This year, the Board of Governors of Propeller Club unanimously decided to honnour Past President Nicky Pappadakis with the Special Achievemnet award, in
recognition of his services to Greek and International shipping.
Congratulations!
Finally I want to thank our sponsors; without them the tonight event could not have
happened and thank you all for your contribution to the success of this event.
Congratulations to the awarded companies.
Enjoy the evening!
Speech by Rear Admiral James Watson, United States Coast Guard: “It’s my
pleasure to join you tonight celebrating excellence in shipping and safety at sea.
The Greeks have a long and proud maritime history and nowhere is that better
demonstrated than the Amver awards tonight. Take pride in knowing your ships
and crews contributed to saving 265 lives last year; that’s approximately one life
every 33 hours. In fact, Greek ships directly saved 11 lives.
Tonight we recognize 943 vessels from 138 companies that have dedicated
themselves to ensuring no call for help goes unanswered. It’s a remarkable statement to the world and demonstrates Greece’s commitment to those who go to
sea. Take pride in your accomplishments, such as those by the M/V CYCLADES,
whose crew observed a flooded motor boat with four people onboard in the Sulu
Sea and quickly rescued the sailors, or the M/V SAMJOHN AMITY who assisted
in the rescue of several sailors after their boat sank near the Dominican Republic.
Your efforts are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast
Guard and I am honored to present your 2010 Amver Awards.”
Secretary General, Mr. Theodoros Kontes, Ceremony coordinator, invited immediate past President of the Propeller Club
and President of Intercargo, Mr. Nicky Pappadakis, who was
presented by the President the Propeller Club Special Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding services to the
Greek and International Shipping. Mr. Pappadakis thanked
the Propeller Club for the award and said ‘Hope dies last, and
many thought they were dead before being rescued by a ship
in the AMVER scheme’, emphasizing the importance of AMVER Program.
Governor Vasileios Mantzavinos, announced the AMVER
Awards which were presented by Rear Admiral James Watson,
DCM, Mrs. Virginia Lynn Bennett, with top in receiving Awards
Company, Tsakos Shipping and Trading with 53
awards.
RADM James Watson and Cpt. Panayiotis Tsakos among
the faculty of Tsakos Group.
Mr. George Anomeritis, President of OLP and CEO, Vice Admiral
of the Hellenic Coast Guard, Mr. Constantinos Soulis, Secretary
General of Safety of Navigation Mr. Athanasios Christopoulos,
Secretary General of Shipping, Mr. Nikolaos Litinas, Secretary
General of PORT AND Port Policy Mr. Athanassios Pallis, Mr.
John Plakiotakis, New Democracy Political Party responsible
for Shipping Domain, 2nd VP of International Propeller Club
Mr. Markos Foros, Dr. John Coustas, Chairman of HELMEPA.
Following Mr. Dimitrios J. Fafalios, Propeller Club, Maritime
Committee Coordinator, referred to the heavy artillery of
Greece namely Merchant Shipping and its contribution to Libyan evacuation and announced the ‘Special Propeller Club Rescue Awards’.
Honored by their presence, Cpt. Panayiotis Tsakos, Founder of
Tsakos Group, H.E. Balzan Walter, Embassy of Malta, Mr. Rolle
Davy, Bahamas Maritime Authority, Mr. Dalakas Aristidis, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), Mr. Houliarakis from ABS.
Mr.Nicky Pappadakis receiving the Special Achievement Award
by the President of the Propeller Club Mr.Antonios S. Faraklas
Also present were the Assistant U.S Navy Attache CDR, Jonathan Schawartz, Deputy Counselor for Economic Affairs, Daniel Ross, U.S Embassy.
Attended by Messrs: Mr. Elias Tsakos Entrust Maritime, Mr.
Apostolos Doukas - Regional Vice President of the Propeller
Club for Northern Europe and Africa, Mrs. Despina Foros Tsirozidis, 2nd VP of the Propeller Club, Mrs. Katerina Kalafatides,
Mr. Greory Timagenis 1st VP of the Propeller Club, Mr. V. Katratzos, Mr. Zorbalas, Mr. Vasileios Koutentakis, Mr. K. Rokkos ,
Mr. I. Perantinos Atlantic Bulk Carriers, Mr. D. Patrikios General
Manager of Springfield Shipping, Mr. S. Bertilone a RINA Regional Manager for Greece and Mr. S. Zolotas Head of RINA- Piraeus, Mr. K. Koutsoubelis Excel Maritime, Mr. D. Constantinou
and C. Constantinou, Managing Director Moore Stephens Greece
and Board member of Propeller Club, Mr. F. Teissier Managing
Director of Bureau Veritas, Mr. Alek Tomazos Wartsila Group,
Mr. Poulovassilis Lloyds Register, representatives of DNV, Danaos Shipping Co.Ltd, Kassian Maritime, Cayman Registry, Mrs.
Lemou, members and friends of the Propeller Club.
RADM J.Watson, Mr.Faraklas, Mr.A.Doucas, Regional VP
of Southern Europe & Africa Region, Propeller Club
AMVER AWARDS 2011
Propeller Club Special Rescue Awards
The ‘Propeller Club Special Rescue Awards’ were awarded by the Maritime Committee Coordinator Mr. Dimitrios J.
Fafalios one more year with great success during the 2011 AMVER Award Ceremony.
Specifically, the fist award went to the Captain KARAKOS
PANAYIOTIS and the Crew of the fishing boat “CAPTAIN
GIORGOS” for the rescue of two castaways of the fishing
vessel “DELFINI” and one passenger of the rowing boat
“PANDORA” which were both in distress on March 14,
2011 under bad weather conditions in the “SKOUTARI”
Bay in Gythion.
Thirdly, Captain GEORGE VATSAS and the Crew of M/V
DELTA KANARIS of DELTA TANKERS Ltd. were awarded
for rescuing and collecting four castaways of the sailing
boat “RECIDIVE” which due to bad weather conditions
was left not under command in the sea area off Norfolk
Virginia, on February 27, 2011.
Secondly, Captain GEORGE GALARIS and the Crew of M/V
TRIATHLON of TSAKOS COLUMBIA SHIP MANAGEMENT
SA. were awarded for rescue and collection of two castaways of the sailing boat “EMMA GOLDMAN” which was
not under command for 12 days, in very bad weather in
the sea area off the Bermuda Islands, on November 21,
2010.
Prize was also awarded to Captain Charles Brown and the
Crew of M/V OVERSEAS MAREMAR of OSG SHIP MANAGEMENT (GR) Ltd. for rescuing and collecting the two
passengers of the sailing boat “SECRET O LIFE” which was
left not under command east of Bahamas Islands, due to
very bad weather conditions on December 19, 2010.
Mr. Dimitrios J. Fafalios and Mr. Karakos Panagiotis
Mr. Fafalios and Mr. George Kostalas from Tsakos Columbia
Shipmanagement SA
Cpt. Yevgen Sotnichenko from Fairsky Shipping and Trading SA receiving
the Special Rescue Award from Mr.D.Fafalios
Mrs. Elena Kapatou receiving on behalf of Samos Steamship Company
the Special Rescue Award
Captain DANILO U. LAGAZO and the Crew of M/V OVERSEAS MYKONOS of OSG SHIP MANAGEMENT (GR) Ltd.
were awarded for assisting and transferring at a port of
refuge Roseau (Dominican) a fisherman who was left exhausted for five days in his fishing boat which had sustained damage, 80 nautical miles west of Guadalupe, on
September 2, 2011
Captain EDUARD MYLNIKOV and the Crew of M/V PETALOUDA of SAMOS STEAMSHIP COMPANY were awarded
for rescuing and collecting two crewmembers of a sailing boat which sustained damage and remained without
command in the sea area off the Gulf of Mexico, on July
6, 2011
Captain YEVGEN SOTNICHENKO and the Crew of M/V
NENA C of FAIRSKY SHIPPING & TRADING SA. were
awarded for rescuing and collecting six Indonesian castaways of a sunken speedboat in the sea area of Buru Island (Indonesia), under bad weather conditions on June
17, 2011
Finally, Captain EMMANOUIL VARYPATIS and the Crew
of M/V NEW GLORY of TRANSMAR SHIPPING COMPANY
were awarded for rescuing and collecting eight Indonesian castaways found in a lifeboat of the fishing vessel
“AQUA PACIFIC” which sank during navigating from Bitung to Bali in the sea area Halmanera on December 19,
2011
Cpt.I.Doulgerakis of Transmar Shipping Company receiving
the Special Rescue Award
Mr.D. Kontes receiving the Special Rescue Award on behalf
of OSG Shipmanagement
Mr.Dimitrios Fafalios and Cpt.G.Vatsas from Delta Tankers Ltd
Mr.Ch.Tzoras receiving the Special Rescue Award on behalf
of OSG Shipmanagement Ltd
AMVER AWARDS 2011
Tsakos Shipping & Trading SA
Cardiff Marine Inc
Enterprises Shipping & Trading SA
Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd
Minerva Marine Inc
Maran Tankers Management Inc
Thenamaris (Ships Management)
Eletson Corporation
Anangel Maritime Services Inc
Maryville Marytime Inc
Costamare Shipping Co. SA
Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Ltd
Marmaras Navigation Ltd
Alpha Tankers & Freighters International Ltd
Diana Shipping Services SA
Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd
AMVER AWARDS 2011
OSG Ship Management Ltd
Euronav Ship Management( Hellas) Ltd
Delta Tankers Ltd
Springfield Shipping Co.(Panama) SA
Chandris (Hellas) Inc
Chartworld Shipping Corp
Fairsky Shipping & Trading SA
Samos Steamship Co
Andriaki Shipping Co. Ltd
Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd
Ceres LNG Services Ltd
Newlead Bulkers SA
A M Nomikos Transworld Maritime Agencies SA
Allseas Marine SA
Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd
Eurobulk Ltd
AMVER AWARDS 2011
Mr. A.Patrinos, Cpt.Panayiotis Tsakos Founder of Tsakos Group
Mr. Th. Afthonidis, Cpt.G. Kostalas, Cpt. C. Gripeos and Mrs. Gripeou
Among others at the table of Marfin Egnatia Bank, Mr.S.Yagos,
Mr.S.Merikas, Mr.I.Kouroglou, Mr.D.Gialouris, Mr. M.Chaelis
Representatives from A.P & A Group of Companies
Representatives of Bahamas Maritime Authority, Mr.A.Poulovassilis
from Lloyd’s Register, Mr.S.Zolotas from RINA Registry
Mr.A.Stathakis, Mrs. A. Zografou, Mr.L.Maistralis, Mr.D.Heliotis,
Mr.C.Nomikos, Mr.L.Noulas
Mrs. Marigo Lemou from Atlas Maritime Ltd
Mr. D.Rolle, Mrs. M.C.Teissier, RADM Watson, Mr.A. Faraklas
DCM Mrs.V. Bennett, Mr. N.Pappadakis, Mr.G.Anomeritis, Mr.J.Halas
Mr.T.Pallis, Mr. N.Litinas, Mr.Ath.Christopoulos
Mr.Houliarakis from ABS, Mr.Faraklas, Mr.E.Gialopsos and
Mr.A.Tomazos from Wartsila Greece SA
During the AMVER Awards Dinner
The table of Excel Maritime, Mr. K. Koutsoumpelis, Mr. J. Ioannidis
Mrs. Chr. Zitouni, Mr. A. Tsitsonis, Mr. M. Koutsouridis and Mr. T Howse
Governor Vassilios Mantzavinos presenting the AMVER
awarded companies
The President Mr.A.S.Faraklas, the Secretary General Mr.Th.Kontes
and Governor Gr.Timagenis
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
CHARTWORLD SHIPPING CORP.
CHARTERWELL MARITIME S.A.
MAJESTIC INTERNATIONAL
CRUISES
BRONZE SPONSORS
RECEPTION-OPEN BAR SPONSORS
VIP COCKTAIL SPONSORS
REGISTRATION SPONSOR
HOSPITALITY SPONSOR
Companies
Company
Tsakos Shipping & Trading S.A.
Cardiff Marine Inc.
Enterprises Shipping & Trading S.A.
Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd.
Minerva Marine Inc.
Maran Tankers Management Inc.
Thenamaris (Ships Management) Inc.
Eletson Corporation
Anangel Maritime Services Inc.
Maryville Maritime Inc.
Costamare Shipping Co. S.A.
Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Ltd.
Marmaras Navigation Ltd.
Alpha Tankers & Freighters International Ltd.
Diana Shipping Services S.A.
Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd.
OSG Ship Management (GR) Ltd.
Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd.
Delta Tankers Ltd.
Golden Energy Management S.A.
Springfield Shipping Co. (Panama).S.A.
Chandris (Hellas) Inc.
Chartworld Shipping Corp.
Fairsky Shipping & Trading S.A.
Samos Steamship Co.
Andriaki Shipping Co. Ltd.
Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd.
Newfront Shipping S.A.
A M Nomikos Transworld Maritime Agencies S.A.
Allseas Marine S.A.
Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd.
Ceres LNG Services Ltd.
Eurobulk Ltd.
Iolcos Hellenic Maritime Enterprises Co. Ltd.
Ciel Shipmanagement S.A.
Kassian Maritime Navigation Agency Ltd.
Kristen Marine S.A.
Maran Gas Maritime Inc.
Roxana Shipping S.A.
Unisea Shipping Ltd.
Fafalios Shipping S.A.
Teo Shipping Corp.
Victoria Oceanway Ltd.
Aegean Bulk Co. Inc.
Avin International S.A.
European Product Carriers Ltd.
Metrostar Management Corp.
Omega Management Inc.
Pleiades Shipping Agents S.A.
Adelfia Shipping Enterprises S.A.
Cyprus Sea Lines Co. Ltd.
DND Management Inc.
Enesel S.A.
Entrust Maritime Co. Ltd.
Golden Flame Shipping S.A.
Kyklades Maritime Corp.
Kyla Shipping Enterprises Corp.
Niovis Shipping Co. S.A.
Ranger Marine S.A.
Sea Traders S.A.
Vrontados S.A.
Chronos Shipping Co. Ltd.
Cyprus Maritime Co. Ltd.
Dorian (Hellas) S.A.
Dynagas Ltd.
Free Bulkers S.A.
Horizon Tankers Ltd S.A.
J P Samartzis Maritime Enterprises Co. S.A.
No. Awards
53
52
47
39
35
32
31
25
24
23
21
21
21
20
20
18
18
17
16
16
16
15
15
14
13
10
9
9
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6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Company
Lydia Mar Shipping Co. S.A.
Navios Shipmanagement Inc.
Aeolos Management S.A.
Athenian Sea Carriers Ltd.
Dioryx Maritime Corp.
Empros Shipping Management S.A.
Globus Shipmanagement Corp.
Good Faith Shipping Co. S.A.
Grecomar Shipping Agency Ltd.
Hellas Marine Services Ltd.
Ikaros Shipping & Brokerage Co. Ltd.
Konkar Shipping Agencies S.A.
Kouros Maritime Enterprises Inc.
Phoenix Energy Navigation S.A.
Prime Marine Management Inc.
Primera Maritime (Hellas) Ltd.
Sicuro S.A.
Stamford Navigation Inc.
Stealth Maritime Corp. S.A.
Transmar Shipping Co. S.A.
Union Marine Enterprises S.A.
A E Nomikos Shipping Investments Ltd.
Alert Shipmanagement Ltd.
Alkon Holding Inc.
Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp.
Amalthia Marine Inc.
Atlas Maritime Ltd.
Centrocom Ltd.
Combine Marine Inc.
Commercial Trading & Discount Co. Ltd.
Consolidated Marine Management Inc. (CMM)
Diamlemos Shipping Corp.
Efshipping Co. S.A. Panama
Elmira Tankers Management S.A.
Empire Navigation Inc.
Equity Shareholdings Ltd.
European Navigation Inc.
Evalend Shipping Tankers Co. S.A.
Everlast Shipping S.A.
GasLog Ltd.
Gleamray Maritime Ltd.
Halkidon Shipping Corp.
Hellenic Shipmanagement Corp.
J G Goumas (Shipping) Co. S.A.
Kyla Shipping Co.
LL Energy S.A.
Mykonos Shipping Co. Ltd.
N J Goulandris Maritime Inc.
Naviera Ulises Ltd.
New Shipping Ltd.
Newlead Shipping S.A.
NGM Energy S.A.
OceanGold Tankers Inc.
Odysea Carriers S.A.
Primebulk Shipmanagement Ltd.
Prosperity Bay Shipping Co. Ltd.
Pyrsos Shipping Co. Ltd.
Regal Agencies Corp.
Safety Management Overseas S.A.
Sea Justice S.A.
Shelton Navigation S.A.
Technomar Shipping Inc.
TMS Bulkers Ltd.
Tomasos Brothers Inc.
Top Tanker Management Inc.
Trojan Maritime Inc.
Union Commercial Inc.
Varship Shipping Co. Ltd.
No. Awards
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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AMVER AWARDS 2011
Iolcos Hellenic Maritime Enterprises Co. Ltd
Kassian Maritime Navigation Agency Ltd
Kristen Marine SA
Maran Gas Maritime Inc
Roxana Shipping SA
Fafalios Shipping SA
Teo Shipping Corp
Victoria Oceanway Ltd
Aegean Bulk Co. Inc
European Product Carriers Ltd
Sea Traders SA
DND Management Inc
Entrust Maritime Co. Ltd
Kyklades Maritime Corp
Kyla Shipping Enterprises Corp
Chronos Shipping Co. Ltd
AMVER AWARDS 2011
Dorian (Hellas) SA
Dynagas Ltd
Free Bulkers SA
Horizon Tankers Ltd. SA
J P Samartzis Maritime Enterprises Co. SA
Navios Shipmanagement Inc
Empros Shipping Management SA
Globus Shipmanagement Corp
Grecomar Shipping Agency Ltd
Konkar Shipping Agency Ltd
Kouros Maritime Enterprises Inc
Phoenix Energy Navigation SA
Prime Marine Manegement Inc
Sicuro SA
Stealth Maritime Corporation SA
Transmar Shipping Corp
AMVER AWARDS 2011
Union Marine Enterprises SA
Alkon Holding Inc
Alpha Sigma Shipping Corp
Amalthia Marine Inc
Atlas Maritime Ltd
Combine Marine Inc
Consolidated Marine Management Inc
Efshipping Co. SA. Panama
Elmira Tankers Management SA
Empire Navigation Inc
European Navigation Inc
Gleamray Maritime Ltd
Halkidon Shipping Corp
J G Goumas (Shipping) Co.SA
Kyla Shipping Co
Mykonos Shipping Co
AMVER AWARDS 2011
New Shipping Ltd
Newlead Shipping Ltd
OceanGold Tankers Inc
Pyrsos Shipping Co. Ltd
Sea Justice SA
Shelton Navigation SA
TMS Bulkers Ltd
Transmar Shipping Corp
Trojan Maritime Inc
Varship Shipping Co. Ltd
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OCTOBER 13
RINA
150 YEARS
RINA, founded in Genova in 1861, is one of the oldest classification societies in the world. This year RINA celebrates
150 years of history during which it has progressively diversified its activities, transferring its skills acquired and
consolidated in the marine sector to other sectors, covering quality, environmental and product management system
certification, social accountability certification and advanced services for industry.
RINA Hellas Ltd, the Society established in Piraeus by RINA Group, offers classification services, training and ISO certification, and cooperates with the most reputable Shipping companies in Greece.
The Plan Approval Centre in Piraeus established in 2008 is keeping its position as a point of technical reference for
the local market supporting ship owners, designers, technical consultants and shipyards.
RINA’s worldwide experience in yacht building and classification is offered to the local market through the newly established Piraeus Yachting Team. Classification and statutory certification on behalf of all major flag Administrations
(including Greece, UK (MCA), etc) is offered to yacht owners, brokers and managers for yachts of all sizes (from mega
charter yachts to small pleasure ones).
RINA’s activities in Greece have also recently been reinforced by the opening of a Piraeus training centre, and by
strengthening collaboration with first-class local firms to better serve the needs of our Greek clients.
www.rina.org
RINA is one of the oldest classification societies and certification companies in the world. Established in Genoa in
1861 to serve the marine industry, today it spans the globe as a multinational and multi-faceted company, sharing
its knowledge and experience through a wide range of services which help industries and the community to improve
their businesses and quality of life. RINA’s services cover the environment, energy, transportation, logistics, safety,
quality and social responsibility.
RINA granted US Coast Guard US flag approval
GENOA-based classification society RINA has been authorised by the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct plan review and approval and initial and subsequent surveys for U.S.-flagged cargo and passenger vessels. Under the agreement signed
yesterday, RINA has received delegation for Load Line, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, and Tonnage survey and certification
services.
The MOA delegating authority and establishing guidelines for co-operation between the USCG and RINA was signed at
Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington yesterday, by Rear Admiral Paul F. Zukunft (Assistant Commandant
for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship) USCG and Ugo Salerno, CEO, RINA.
Ugo Salerno, CEO, RINA, says, “We appreciate the trust the USCG is putting in RINA, and we salute the good relations
and mutual respect we have developed over twenty years. We have focused relentlessly on quality and that has paid
off as we have topped the quality table for classification societies as measured by Port State Control performance.”
Rear Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, USCG, says, “The signing of this agreement is indicative of the trust and value the U.S.
Coast Guard places in our partnerships that promote the safe and secure movement of shipping, people, and cargo
across the vast maritime domain.”
RINA was the first international classification society to sign a co-operation agreement with the USCG for foreign-flag
passenger ships using US ports, and since then has worked hard with the Coast Guard to ensure that US passengers
sail on safe ships. Today this new agreement recognizes the success of that agreement and makes RINA’s services
available to the wider US shipping industry.
Massimo Volta, General Manager, America, RINA, says, “Operators of US tonnage will now be able to benefit from the
high levels of service on which RINA prides itself. We bring the full range of international classification services to the
US market, we also bring a lot of expertise and experience, especially with specialized vessels.
And we bring something extra, we bring a special attention to personal service.”