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17th NAVIGATOR 2017. The Shipping decision makers forum

Having established an open dialogue regarding key issues concerning Shipping since 2001,NAVIGATOR Forum, one of the most widely – recognized shipping events, is being held annually and every year attracts more than 400 prominent personalities of the Greek and International Shipping Community.

Aiming at contributing to thecontinuation of the Greek Shipping History & tradition, this annual meeting couldonly take place in Piraeusand specifically atHELLAS LIBERTY, the only surviving Liberty ship appearing in its commercial form that isstrongly linked to the post-war reconstruction and evolution of Greek Shipping.Therefore, part of the sponsorships revenue will be allocated for its maintenance.

With the support of the internationally recognized Maritime Organizations, BIMCO, FEPROT, & ESPO, our sponsors’ contribution, the support of the entire Maritime Press and the experience of accredited speakers,the “17th NAVIGATOR 2017 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum”this year aims to stress the importance of ports & supply chain in the shipping industry, focusing on theSustainable Innovationand how it is challengingtraditionin order to createnewopportunities.Ashort presentation regarding Lesvos will also take place, as it is the honored island for this year’s Forum.

George Xiradakis, Managing Director of XRTC BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LTD.& President of The Propeller (the Port of Piraeus) andHelena Athoussaki, Head of Maritime Sustainability Centre –PwC, will be the moderators of the Forum for one more year.

The Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Panagiotis Kouroumplis, has been invited to address the welcoming remarks.

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Confirmed Speakers
H.E. Geoffrey Pyatt, Ambassador of the United States of America to Greece 
Vassilis Korkidis, President – PIRAEUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (PCCI) & President – HELLENIC CONFEDERATION OF COMMERCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ESEE) 
Prof. Fani Sakellariadou, Head of Department of Maritime Studies – Universityof Piraeus 
Athena Kanellatou, Managing Director – MACGREGORGREECE
Kostis Achladitis, Managing Director – Golden Cargo
Mary Pothitos, Marine Insurance & Claims Handling Consultant 
PARALEGAL MARITIME SERVICES
Sotiris Raptis, Senior Policy Advisor for Environment and Safety, EcoPorts Coordinator – ESPO
Capt. Gabriel Haldezos, Master Mariner, Shipping Expert
Dr. Kostas A. Damianidis, Architect 
Michael Mantzafos, President – HELLENIC INSTITUTE OF MARINE
Jeff Horst, Commercial Director – FOSS MARITIME
Yoong Hui Chia,CEO – ASCENZ SOLUTIONS
Michael Lund, Deputy Secretary General – BIMCO
Dimitrios Mattheou, Managing Director – ARCADIA SHIPMANAGEMENT & Chairman – Green Award Foundation
Hugo Du Mez, Advisor Business Intelligence – Dry Bulk – Port of Rotterdam

 NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS will host the17th NAVIGATOR 2017 – The Shipping Decision Makers Forum at HELLAS LIBERTY,(Floating Museum, Gate E2), Piraeus Port, from 09:30hrs to 16:00hrs.

 

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