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Aegean editorial Core Activities The spirit of progress lies at the heart of human growth. Aegean, starting with a few gas stations, has grown to a global player due to steely fortitude, stubborn Retail determination, and a undying dream for excellence. à AEGEAN OIL has established a gas sta- The energy industry demands persistent vigilance, tion network throughout Greece, and is one of the fastest growing companies rapid decision-making, and constant innovation. in the retail market. AEGEAN’S gasoline It is no surprise then that Aegean pays particular at- market share in Greece is 10%. tention to its human capital and recognizes that the ingredients for success begin with nurturing a desire for learning and sharing knowledge in the workplace. Aegean personnel regularly update their professional credentials with Shipping seminars, special training, and industry-related conferences. Beyond their own à AEGEAN SHIPPING manages a fleet of tankers, ranging from 3,500DWT to needs, however, they recognize the importance of sharing their knowledge, 100,000 DWT, that transfers and delivers and their passion, with the younger generation, and instilling a desire to solve oil to our clients throughout the world. All problems, find new solutions, and create new ways to advance society. ships meet ISM standards. The recent participation of Aegean in a Career Day at a high school in Ath- ens allowed youngsters to learn about the challenges and rewards of working in the energy industry, specifically in shipping, whether aboard a sea-going ves- Bunkering à In Piraeus, New York, Antwerp, Cyprus, sel or as a trader of bunkers. This kind of “live” demonstration of professional Fujairah, Khor-Fakkan, Gibraltar, Jamai- choices can play a strong role in how children evaluate their future. ca, Mexico, Miami, Montreal, Portland-UK, In addition, Aegean recently hosted 30 executives of India’s Oil and Natural Singapore, Tangiers-Morocco, Trinidad & Tobago, Vancouver, West Africa-Ghana, Gas Corporation on an educational visit, to its headquarters and terminal and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, AEGEAN MA- lubricant installations in Aspropyrgos. Creating global bridges of goodwill, RINE PETROLEUM is a leader in providing sharing experiences, and shaping the leaders of tomorrow are win-win part- the best bunkering services available. AE- nerships that benefit all of us. GEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is the market leader in bunkering. Finally, the true spirit of the Aegean family can be seen in the new head- quarters in Piraeus, a workplace that reflects excellence, achievement, and a vision for the future. Agency Services Hanging on the walls of the new headquarters is an installation by the re- à Ships from around the world rely on AEGE- nowned Greek artist Tanimanidis, a visual narrative on the cruel human dis- AN AGENCY services at Piraeus, Gibraltar, placement of the Pontians, overcoming hardship, and creating success. and Jamaica, from loading and discharg- ing, to spare parts and supplies. Lubricants à AEGEAN OIL produces and markets high Raymond Matera performance lubricants for vehicles and Publisher industrial use, under the AEGEAN brand and AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM trades and supplies lubricants for the marine market under the ALFA brand.

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Mr. George Anomeritis speaks to Aegean Aegean has moved to new global headquarters, The reliability of Aegean’s Quality Con- 14 News about the Port of Piraeus, its role 8 at 10 Akti Kondyli, in the heart of Piraeus 24 trol Lab was further reconfirmed with as a transport hub, and its contribution in its certification as per ISO 9001:2008 the development of the Greek economy by Lloyds (LRQA)

CODE: 5169 4 AEGEAN UPDATE 25 RETAIL Spring 2011 The Course of Domestic Fuel Sales During the Past Twenty Years Aegean News is published 12 FLOWS AND CURRENTS quarterly by AEGEAN Trends and News in the Oil Publisher & Managing Editor and Energy Fields 26 STATIONS OF THE MONTH Raymond Matera Grigoris Kageorgis-Dimitris Braimis— DESIGN Building the Future Snack 14 INTERVIEW Vasiliadis Bros—Aegean: A Reliable Value in a Printing and Binding George Anomeritis Korifi Publications SA Period of Crisis Owner President & CEO, Piraeus Port Authority Aegean 10 Akti Konydli 28 CHILDREN AND 185 45, Piraeus, Greece 19 CULTURAL COAST PIRAEUS Tel: +30 210 458 6000 THE ENVIRONMENT Fax: +30 210 458 6241 A Neighborhood of Culture E-Mail: [email protected] Websites: www.aegeanoil.gr, 30 MARITIME TRADITION www.ampni.com 22 AEGEAN POWER The Port of Piraeus— Addressing All your Electricity Needs From the Past to the Present Comments and suggestions are welcome. Aegean News is free of charge and 24 RETAIL 31 AEGEAN IMAGE is available, subject to availability, to Certification of Quality Control Department Lab Products That Say any interested person or organization. Per ISO:9001 “We’re Different” Please Recycle SPRING 2011 AEGEAN NEWS  A e g e a n U p d a t e

New Stations in Aegean’s Retail Network The Aegean network is growing throughout the country. Listed below are the stations that have started displaying the Aegean Logo during the past three months. 25 PERRIKOU STR., ATHENS MIHALEAS TH. & CO. 3RD OF SEPTEMBER & VOSPOROU STRS., IOANNINA BARATSAS, NIKOLAOS Delivery of Newbuildings Continues LIXOURI, KEFALLONIA In continuation of the delivery program of newbuildings from Qingdao-Hyundai and FujianShip- ELEFTHERATOU, GERASIMOULA yards, two more vessels have been delivered to Aegean Bunkering Services Inc. M/T Tilos was 3RD KM N.R. AGRINIO-ANTIRIO delivered on March 28 and has a carrying capacity of 6.200 MT, length of 103 meters and SIDERIS, IOANNIS breadth of 18 meters. The vessel arrived in Singapore on April 10 and joined the local fleet. 17TH KM N.R. ATHENS-KORINTH M/T Anafi (Fujian) was delivered on April 6 and has a carrying capacity of 4.600 MT, length of TRAGOUMANIDIS, DIM. & CO. 86 meters, and breadth of 16 meters. The vessel will also join the local fleet in Singapore.

M/T Dilos In Cape Verde

As of February 25, Aegean commenced physical supply operations in Cape Logging On Verde, upon entering into a strategic cooperation with local energy company Customers and associates of Aegean may visit the company’s website, www. Enacol. Aegean deployed the double-hull bunkering tanker M/T Dilos, with aegeanoil.gr, to learn about the com- carrying capacity of 4.600 MT, length of 86 meters and breadth of 16 meters, to pany’s activities. Bunkering customers provide bunkering services in the port of Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente, may register online to conduct business a strategic commercial hub that lies along major cross-Atlantic shipping routes and maintain contact with the bunker- as well as important trade routes between Europe and the Far East via the Cape ing department at www.ampni.com. of Good Hope.

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India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Executives Visit Aegean Installations On March 29, an educa- tional visit of 30 Manage- rial Executives of India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corpora- tion (ONGC) took place at Aegean’s installations. ONGC ranks third world- wide in oil and natural gas extraction and production and chose Aegean in Greece and ΕΝΙ, Italy’s largest ener- gy producer, as destinations for an educational visit of its high-ranking executives to Europe. During the visit, the ONGC executives were updated about Aegean companies’ activities at the headquarters in Piraeus and also visited the terminal and the lubricant production installations in Aspropyrgos. Mr. Subhash Kumar, ONGC Senior Vice President, expressed his thanks for the briefing and hospitality, and extended an invitation to the Founder of Aegean, Mr. Dimitris Melissanidis, to visit India.

Aegean Participates Actively in One Day Conference at Lycee Leonin

From left, Mrs. A. Polydorou, Mrs. R. Galiatsatou (school psychologist), Mr. D. Kostas, Principal, Mr. N.Tokatloglou, Mr. M. Athanasiou, Mr. P. Gounelas. The speakers, together with students of Lycee Leonin On Saturday February 19, 2011, Lycee Leonin las (Commodore– Aegean Bunkering Services ticipation and for its contribution in promoting of Patissia held a one-day to School Profession- Inc.) and Miltiadis Athanasiou (Professor at professions of the shipping sector. al Orientation conference so that professionals Aspropyrgos’ Merchant Marine Academy) dis- The women responsible for the organization from a variety of professions could discuss their cussed the shipping sector, the advantages and of the conference, Mrs. R. Galiatsatou and jobs and sectors. Aegean participated actively, challenges of the nautical profession, and the I. Daoulakou, expressed the desire to have with an Atelier dedicated to shipping. Speakers specific abilities and qualifications people work- Aegean’s impressive presentation on ship- Nikolaos Tokatloglou (Fleet Manager – Aegean ing in the shipping sector must have. School ping shown again exclusively to students of Management Services MC), Panayiotis Goune- Principal D. Kostas thanked Aegean for its par- the last grade of their school.

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Aegean Power’s New Customer Portal

Aegean Power recently I.B.I.A (International Bunkering Industry presented its new website Association) Event www.aegeanpower.com, which func- tions as a Customer Service Portal. On the occasion of International Petroleum Week, which took place this In less than three months since it year in London from February 21-23, I.B.I.A, the International Bunker went on air the website received Industry Association, hosted their annual dinner. The dinner is a long- more than 100,000 visits and had standing tradition, held for 17 years, and took place on February 21 at the more than 1,000,000 page views. Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. This year’s participation reached a These initial positive results reflect record number of 985 and the hotel has one of the largest dining areas in the functional design of the site, London. Aegean Marine Petroleum was, once again, one of the sponsors of with which visitors may very easily the event where guests had the opportunity to meet friends and associates learn about the company’s news, and discuss, in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, developments in the the products and services it offers, shipping industry. updates, and also receive answers to any questions s/he may have through Aegean Power’s “Personal Advisor’ service. Moreover, the visitor may communicate, free of charge, with the Customer Service department of the company, either with messages through the «click- 2chat» service, or by telephone with the «click2call» service. Both Business and Residential clients may become customers of Aegean Power on-line, simply by filling out the electronic application form at the www.aegeanpower.com website and following the simple steps. (More details about Aegean Power services inside)

 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 New Aegean Donation of Mr. Dimitris Melissanidis Personnel to the Families of Policemen The following employees have joined the Killed in the Line of Duty Aegean workforce: AEGEAN OIL Stavrakopoulou, Marika AEGEAN BUNKERING SERVICES Lila, Elvira Myridakis, Matheos Staikos, Theodoros Zografou, Maria AEGEAN REAL ESTATE Lazarou, Anna Mastrakoulis, Stergios Mylonas, Apostolos Damdimopoulos, Panayiotis HEC Pappa, Angelina Papaemmanouel, Thalia Psihakos, Vasilios AEGEAN POWER Beis, Nikolaos Capocci, Αnna On March 10, 2011 Mr. Dimitris Melissanidis handed over to the Chief of Gatsidis, Thomas Georgou, Christos Hellenic Police, Mr. Eleftherios Economou, a check for 200,000 Euros for the Gogouviti, Efthimia support of the families of the two policemen who were killed on March 1, in Kikki, Eleni Agios Ioannis Rendis, and for the two other policemen who were injured dur- Konstantinou, Isidora ing the same incident. Mr. Melissanidis stated that this gesture expresses his Metheniti, Stamatina active support to policemen who struggle everyday for the safety of citizens. Panagopoulos, Nikolaos The Chief of Police thanked Mr. Melissanidis for his donation and said that Romanosoglou, Marianthi Tsioga, Marielena initiatives like this provide moral support to Greek policemen, who offer their services every day for the safety of society and the protection of citizens.

Mr. A. Papadakis Appointed Aegean Administrative & Human Resources Director In the framework of the significant development of the diverse corporate activities in Greece and abroad, at sea and on land, it was deemed necessary to upgrade the position of Administrative & Human Resources Director. Mr. Antonis Papadakis undertook the duty of Administrative & Human Resources Director as of January 1, 2011. Mr. Papadakis was born in Athens in 1960. He has studied corporate manage- ment, in which he has many years of experience, and organization and during the last 10 years he held the position of General Administrative Director at a major shipping company. Mr. Papadakis is married and has two children.

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New Aegean Headquarters in Piraeus

New Address 10 Akti Kondyli 185 45 Piraeus, Greece

 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 On March 8, 2011, Aegean relocated to its new, impressive building, with a layout and decoration that are the result of headquarters at 10 Akti Konydli, across from the train Aegean’s Founder, Mr. D. Melissanidis’ personal choice, has station in Piraeus. In this seaside environment, just a few been shaped in such a way to house the company’s personnel meters from the Port of Piraeus, the building rises 8 floors, with comfort and functionality, and to welcome associates has three underground parking levels with 200 spaces, and and friends in a truly impressive atmosphere, conducive to covers a total area of 14,800 square meters. The interior of the meetings and to the work of Aegean employees.

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On April 7, His Eminence the Metropolitan Bishop of Piraeus, Seraphim, performed the holy water rites for the blessing of the relocation of Aegean to its new building in Piraeus. The ceremony was attended by all staff members of Aegean companies and, following the ceremony His Eminence the Metropolitan Bishop, Seraphim gave a very moving speech, in which he made a special reference to the Pontian Greeks, the work and contribution of the late ‘pa- triarch’ of the Melissanidis family, Zoras Melissanidis, and praised the decision of the Founder of Aegean, Dimitris Melissanidis, to maintain the headquarters of corporate activities in Piraeus.

10 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 A Lyre in our Heart In the entrance to Aegean’s new headquarters hangs an installation, in the shape of lyre, titled: The Muddy Dream of Refugees.” The work conveys the long and difficult journey of Pontian Greeks. Its creator, Panayiotis Tanimanidis, describes the work in his personal narrative.

A few words on my work to empty kettles... The “sheath” of the work is from a car- “The Lyre” So began the “Calvary” of survival. pet of that period; it was these carpets Using the body of the lyre as our ves- They wanted “refugees” in the shadow that graced the homes of all Pontian sel, we met, hungry and barefoot, one of life, cheap working hands. Greeks. Since ancient times, until ΄22, August dawn in ’22 in the muddy But the “Angels of Pontos” won the all the carpets produced in Asia Minor, streets of Kokkinia and Drapetsona, battle of survival, as with them they Anatolia, and the Black Sea were made poor neighborhoods of Piraeus. This carried the whole of Greek Byzan- by Greek hands, another unexplored is where they threw us... tium, their music, their dialect, their point of Greek culture that Greece has No time to think of what happened— carpet and textile art, their cuisine, not examined—and neighbors present uprooting, seizure of property, rapes, and transformed the culture of “bony” it as their own culture. thousands of killings, all the gold for Greece to a panspermia, a potpourri Inside my lyre hides the Architecture a place on the deck of “allied” ships, of colors, sounds, thought, taste, and of muddy necessity, the slums of a and in three days here in the mud of pluck. And in the place of a heart they refugee neighborhood, children with Piraeus. had their lyre... And the lyre had the their empty plates who carried the A “nightmarish excursion” and then shape of their heart... cart of Greece to the rough and stony shanty towns, tin shacks, mud, babies It is not by chance that in the vessels uphill struggle of ΄22. put to sleep in fruit crates, old, small of “return” men had the lyre hidden I crown with my palettes these chil- barrels cut in half to become infant cra- in their bosom, because they knew dren who carry on them the keys of the dles, and the bottom of the large bar- there would be no return, whereas the Pontos homes left behind, keys hidden rels cut off in which 2-3 siblings could women had sewn in their underskirt for years and years in the families’ icon sleep, close to each other so they would the keys of the houses left behind; they stands, with the dream of return. not freeze or get wet from the rain... held hope of returning “home.” My work is a candle to the memory of Houses made from nothing, houses The lyre was the nexus of all Pontian these children, a bit of water on the soil made with nothing, households put culture, joining memory with struggle, of this “old photograph,” because the up with flimflam, shanties where the mud with the unknown, the sky with uprooting of Pontos is not an ark of dreams of “the refugee angels” nest fire, souls and hearts made of steel, memory, but a javelin that these people with the tin and muddy wings. Mud and that shaped a psychology of life, threw high for victory and the sky... and song were kneaded together to re- toward a “Pyrrhic victory,” life again... The muddy dream of Kokkinia of ΄22 place cement and lime, and this is how This is why my work has the shape continues its Pyrrhic dance... the Architecture of necessity dawned. of the lyre, inside of which shows the From mansions to huts, from carpets passage from “being thrown to the ΤΑΝΙΜΑΝΙDIS to dirt, from sweet smelling kitchens wind” to “flying high.”... March 2011

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Drastic Reduction of Pollution Caused by Ships The adoption of more than 25 main contracts for maritime safety, prevention of pollution and liability resulted in drastically reducing pollution from ships. This is reported in a paper by the Association of GreekShipowners, “Preven- tion of Environmental Pollution by Ships,” which registers the international and community framework of rules and regulations for the protection of the marine environment. The Association points out that marine accidents—which statisti- cally are very few—cannot be eliminated all together, however it is committed to completely eliminate operational pollution by ships. According to the US National Academy of Sciences, 85% of the 29 million gallons of residue that end up in the Ocean of North America every year are the result of human activity from land flows, polluted rivers, airplanes and jet skis, whereas less than 8% comes from tankers or from pipeline leaks. The Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection of the United Nations (GESAMP) estimated that discharges from New European the land (sewage, industrial runoff and urban/river flows) and atmospheric inputs from land industry sources account for approximately 77% of marine Proposals pollution from human activities. On the contrary, shipping transport is re- for Conservation sponsible for only 12% of the total. However, these estimates are old and it is believed that today the percentage of marine pollution attributed to shipping of Energy is lower than 10%. According to UN experts the quantities of oil transported The European Union is preparing by sea have increased from 1,600 million tons in 1992 to more than 2,400 mil- new proposals for better energy lion tons in 2008. More than 34,000 million tons have been transported in a conservation by 2020 and for an period of 16 years. At the same time, the number of major oil spills during the economy with very low coal emis- same period is steadily declining. sions by 2050. This will help save 1000 Euros per household and will create 2 million jobs. The EU efforts to deal with climate change, Oil and Natural Gas Extraction by covering at the same time its energy needs, are part of its strat- in Cyprus egy for economic development It is possible that Cyprus will “Europe 2000.” speed up the extraction of oil and This strategy is based on three natural gas to better respond primary goals set for 2020: to the increasing demand in the global market according to the reduction of emissions by at least country’s energy association 20%, satisfaction of energy needs head, Mr. Solon Kassinis. Drilling with RES by 20%, and reduction by the American company Noble, of energy consumption by20%. off the coast of Cyprus, may start Europe is making progress in meet- earlier than the original plan, ing its targets for reduction of which provided for commence- emissions and covering its energy ment of drilling by October. needs from RES but it is register- Cyprus is planning a second ing delays in reducing energy con- round of licensing for 12 more sumption. regions, Mr. Kassinis added.

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Shipping Affected by Japan Disaster A new environment for shipping is being shaped following the disastrous earthquake in Japan. The coverage of the country’s energy needs, in combination with the reconstruc- tion that will begin, and also the temporary suspension of its exports are some of the factors shaping the new scene, however no one can be EU Priority— certain of the size and duration of changes. Information from the mar- Security of Energy Supply ket up to now indicates serious dam- The EU should consider the security of its energy supply as a key policy priority, the European age in two shipyards, four refineries Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has suggested in its opinion on energy supply and and four electricity producing units. neighborhood policy. The Committee came out in favor of appointing a high representative for Furthermore, four ports, Hacninohe, energy policy to ensure that Europe speaks with one voice in this area. Sendai, Ishinomaki and Onohama, in The EESC urged the EU to strengthen its strategic partnerships with supplier countries as well as to advance its policy toward neighboring countries, through which most energy sup- Japan’s northeast, have closed down plies transit. The EESC also asked the Commission to explore the feasibility of an EU energy for a period that might exceed the treaty that would put energy on a new institutional footing and complete the provisions of four years. Nevertheless, it is almost the Lisbon treaty. certain that Tokyo, and ports south In addition, the EESC called on the Commission to build a Europe of energy, to protect con- of the Japanese capital, in spite of sumer interests, to guarantee energy supply, and to safeguard social, economic and environ- the damages they have suffered, will mental sustainability. be able to “carry” the weight of ship- ping transport. Increase of Cruise Arrivals in Thessaloniki Regarding overturns that will affect shipping, there are no safe esti- According to estimates, the port of mates but as announced recently Thessaloniki will receive more cruise by the International Association of ships as a result of the events in Af- Shipowners, BIMCO, in the short- rica and Asia. Estimates are for an medium term transport demand will increase of 15-20%, compared with the previous year when the passen- increase as the country will enter a gers from 23 cruisers did not exceed reconstruction phase. Also, estimates 18,000. Furthermore, the reduction of freight forwarders indicated that of port fees for cruisers by 20-25% due to the closure of four refineries, will make the port of Thessaloniki with a daily capacity of 862,000 the least expensive in Greece in this sector, and also one of the most attractive barrels, Japan is likely to need 38.6 globally, said Mr. Stelios Aggeloudis, President and CEO of the Port Authority million tons of crude oil per year, or of Thessaloniki, who met in Miami with representatives of Norwegian Cruise 143 loads for tankers (VLCC). Line, MSC Cruises, Seabourn Cruise, Louis Cruises, Royal Caribbean Interna- tional, Costa Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.

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14 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 George Anomeritis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), talks to Aegean News about the Port of Piraeus, its role as a transportation hub, and the need for a new development model to satisfy the demands of the new decade.

Please provide us with an overview of the Port of Piraeus and its role as a transportation hub both in Greece, Southeast Europe and Europe in general. The Port of Piraeus is a large, multidimensional port, with five main business activities that cover: (a) container handling, (b) car and cargo handling), (c) cruises, (d) coastal shipping and (e) ship repairs. In 2010 it handled 26,000 ship departures/ar- rivals, 18,471,761 domestic passengers, 1,864,657 cruise pas- sengers, 2,988,048 loaded vehicles, 138,000 containers, and 380,346 cargo – vehicles (car terminal). In reality, what we call the Port of Piraeus is a huge land area with 22 kilometers of breakwaters, and occupies space from the central port to Salamina. This Port, with a mod-

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ern IT system, advanced equipment, and a 1 billion-Euro velopment, ship repairs, transport and energy. It provides development program for the 2011-2015 period, is set to thousands of direct and indirect jobs and support to the in- again become a highly competitive and environmentally dustrial and commercial activity of the greater Piraeus area. friendly hub port. Are you confident the Port will evolve in a productive way? How would you assess the impact of the Port and its activities PPA S.A. is a major limited company listed on the Athens on the Greek economy? Stock Exchange that, despite the crisis, had a profitable With the abovementioned activities, the Port contributes year in 2010. At the same time it is, because of its location, decisively to the growth of the Greek economy, especially the most economical Port in the Mediterranean, especially in sectors such as import-export, sea tourism, regional de- for Asia and Oceania transports. As a matter of fact, the

PPA S.A (Piraeus Port Authority) PPA currently employs more than 1,500 persons, serves more than 24,000 vessels annu- ally, contributes to the development of the local and national economy, and continues its growth by upgrading infrastructure and services. Within the contemporary port environment, PPA is evolving into a modern and dynamic enterprise that provides high quality services, value to investors, ensures long-term jobs and will serve the country’s trade transactions in the most efficient way, to the benefit of the national economy, users of the port, and citizens.

16 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 higher fuel prices become the more economical the Port of Piraeus will be for merchant ships and also for cruisers. Piraeus Port— Competitive Advantages What other services does the Port provide to the greater Piraeus/Athens region? As the natural seaport of Athens, at a distance of only 10 ki- PPA is for Piraeus and the greater area the most significant lometers from the capital, Piraeus is the main gateway for the public interest development organization, whose decisions country’s imports and exports. affect thousands of citizens, commercially and socially, and the country’s development regarding the sectors of Piraeus has a key geographical location as the only European port in the East Mediterranean with the infrastructure neces- shipping and sea transport. Piraeus, on the occasion of the sary to serve transit trade. Olympic Games, saw its Port evolve into a modern Port for services and hospitality. Port policies in the sectors of Advantageous geographical location at the crossroads of international sea transport and tourism, within the new Asia-Africa-Europe international and regional framework must, in addition to Adequate infrastructure and natural capacity to serve the the reinforcement of competitiveness, contribute to social largest modern container ships cohesion and to the sustainable and integrated develop- ment of Piraeus and of the country. Operation under “free zone” type Operation of container and car terminals 24/7, 365 days a year

In the wider economic crisis, which has also Scaled pricing according to volume

affected the sector of sea transport, Piraeus Competitive storage fees

needs a new development model to meet the Large number of feeder services with most major Mediter- demands of the new decade ranean ports Integrated information system in the port’s operations

Operating and security conditions based on international standards and regulations In the wider economic crisis, which has also affected the sector of sea transport, Piraeus needs a new development model to meet the demands of the new decade. Its great extent affects not only citizens transported by ships but also the life of five nearby Municipalities (Piraeus, Drapetsona, Keratsini, Perama, Abelakia of Salamina) that belong to the Prefecture of Piraeus of the Attica Region. But it also affects the life of the islands, whose inhabitants and their cargo travel through Piraeus. Port and city must operate together.

What new projects will help redefine the Port in the near future? PPA S.A, with its proposition for the Cultural Coast, proves that it always acts with social responsibility and for the greater interests of the city of Piraeus and its inhabitants. The creation of a park with museums, thematic parks, cul- ture and innovation buildings, green with lakes and open culture spaces, will bring the citizens close to the sea, in the port, something that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. At the same time it will serve tourism, since

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thousands of visitors will have a point of reference for their cultural interests, with direct access with monorail, to the George Anomeritis commercial section of the city for shopping. Mr. George Anomeritis was born, and still resides, in Nea How do you view the role of Aegean in the overall activities of Smyrni, Athens. He is an economist, with a degree from Athens University of Economics. He has significant expe- the Port? rience as CEO and President of major public and private This year the Port of Piraeus was declared an ecoport, one companies. He also has extensive political experience, as of the 19 ecological ports of Europe. The award came from a14-year Member of Parliament with PASOK (Panhellenic the European Seaports Organization and this is of great Socialist Movement), beginning in 1993, and has served as importance. It is at this point, meaning the environment Merchant Marine Minister (2001-2003), Agriculture Minis- friendly policy we are developing, that I see the creative ter (1998-2001), Alternate Minister of National Economy relation with the policies of Aegean. Two business groups (1995-1996), and Deputy Minister of Finance (1996). Mr. Anomeritis is well versed on the structures and activities of that, with specific actions and investments, will create new the European Union; he served as President of the Council of fields of cooperation aiming for an upgraded marine envi- Ministers (Transport and Shipping) in 2003. ronment and the service of ships.

Social Responsibility PPA S.A, in the framework of Corporate policy within the framework of PERS (Port staff as well as of the port’s users, while Social Responsibility, contributes in Environmental Review System), that it it implements a relevant program for the many sectors and supports humanitar- implements. environmental handling of ship waste. It ian and cultural actions and non-profit PPA monitors the quality of the marine, reinforces the green environment of its organizations dealing with health issues sound and atmospheric environment installations by planting trees and other and the reinforcement of sensitive social though special programs in cooperation flora compatible with existing ones and groups. An integral part of PPA’s social with university bodies and specialized the local climate conditions, aiming to im- responsibility is the protection of the en- external associates. It provides for the prove the micro climate, and to aestheti- vironment. PPA takes on environmental alternative management of waste pro- cally upgrade and improve the quality of initiatives, according to its environmental duced in its installations, on the part of life in the greater area.

18 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 C u l t u r a l C o a s t p I r a e u s A Neighborhood of Culture

The Ministry of Culture, together with the Port Authority of Piraeus, are moving ahead with a very ambitious project, Cultural Coast Piraeus, which aims to upgrade Piraeus, change its cultural map and turn it into a neighborhood of culture for Greeks and foreign visitors.

he basic idea originated with Main Objectives of the Project ❚ The area occupied by the fire ser- the President and CEO of ❚ The creation of a "neighbourhood" vice the Port Authority of Piraeus complex of museums, theme parks, ❚ The area north of and along Kekro- T(PPA), Mr. George Anomeritis, from exhibition spaces and art produc- pos Avenue the time he served as Minister of tion, a park and free public spaces ❚ The area formerly used by PPA and Merchant Marine (2002), who in his ❚ The creation of a “lung” of culture, the railways up to Agios Dionysios speech during the presentation of the art, and entertainment in the heart and the existing park of Drapetsona Project’s Master Plan, explained the of the Port ❚ Vassiliadis coast at phase B reasons for the decision to promote the implementation of the project and Basic Design Concepts Uses of Building Installations its basic principles. The idea of developing the Cultural The areas for the uses of cultural "The main objective is the coupling Coast originates from the life and building sites have been designated of Tourism with Culture, and the link- operation of the port itself, where and the following operational build- ing of the city with the port. Piraeus, there is constant traffic throughout ing modules are planned: the largest port in the Southeastern the day, many visits from different Mediterranean, is an important hub people and also a mix of functions Archaeological Museum of the City of development of maritime trans- with continuous visual exposure to of Piraeus port, coastal shipping and tour cruis- a large number of people (travellers, Placed on the premises of the PPA ing. Piraeus is a port through which workers, visitors). building at Kastraki. millions of people pass. With social It is suggested that all interior responsibility to the residents, passen- Project Area spaces form a single space, with views gers and tourists, PPA is creating new The greater area of the Cultural Coast and access to the nearby archaeologi- areas of attraction, based on the provi- Piraeus includes: cal site and the Port. sion of services for tourism, shipping ❚ The main part of the Ietionia coast The intention is to create a prom- and Culture." Mr. Anomeritis said this which surrounds the warehouses, enade which, passing through the Ietio- is a project "of urban regeneration the grain depot (Silo) building and nies Gates, will unify the outdoor area unprecedented in Greek standards,” the two tanks in phase A, and the of the museum with the archaeological which will improve the "quality of entire Ietionia coast, including the site. The cafe-restaurant of the museum life for 1,000,000 residents, provid- port area southeast, at the final may be placed on the green roof. ing access to the waterfront, not only phase to residents of Piraeus, but also to ❚ Today's outdoor parking lot, west of National Maritime Museum and residents of the wider city complex of the entrance to the port’s facilities Museum of Underwater Antiquities West Athens.“ and south of Cecropos Avenue Located in facilities previously used The project, in its full development, ❚ The surrounding area around the for the grain depots (Silo). will cover a total area of 180 acres, of Stone Warehouse (Petrini Apothiki) The Museum may house: which 50 acres is green space—in a ❚ The whole area of the installations ❚ The permanent collections of today's densely built area. at Kastraki small Naval Museum at Zea Marina

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❚ New collections A remarkable example of a stone- nies and mythology ❚ Files of nautical charts built warehouse of the late 19th cen- It may also house photo files, music ❚ Ship models tury. documentaries, and other cultural ❚ Underwater Antiquities The Museum may include material archives. ❚ Administration, cafe and restaurant related to: Outdoors there may be a cafe. on the terrace with spectacular views ❚ The early 20th century migration of ❚ Temporary exhibitions and events, laborers Theme Park for example the annual Ports of the ❚ The migration of intellectuals dur- To be developed in the area known as World tribute ing the two World Wars Small Warehouse. ❚ The migration of refugees from Asia Potenatial themes: Museum of Immigration Minor and Constantinople ❚ The naval history of the country and Located at the Stone Warehouse. ❚ The history of first immigrant colo- its ports, especially of Piraeus in all

20 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 Building for Exhibition and other parking places beneath A. Papandreou Cultural Functions Avenue up to Vassiliadis coast. Located at the building now known as the Bid Warehouse. Storage Tanks Possible Functions: Stone structures of significant size ❚ Showroom for temporary exhibi- used for ship repairs. tions and Piraeus Biennial They are protected as listed build- ❚ Showroom for permanent exhibi- ings since it is known that many of tions (collections of donors, film the stones used come from the nearby archives) Wall of Conon. ❚ Small conference center for up to Their particular characteristics 300 people and their height may be used to cre- ❚ Innovation development areas ate spaces of special interest to host ❚ Rooms for dance school, recordings various cultural activities, including or other similar activities, artist’s temporary ship exhibitions, concerts, studio theatrical performances, exhibitions ❚ Administration, restaurant, cafe of marine objects and others.

Small Business and Uses of shared surroundings Entertainment Zone ❚ Park Today operating as a passenger wait- ❚ Green spaces ing station. ❚ Plazas The station will be demolished ❚ Pedestrian walks, sidewalks, bike and the area rebuilt. Areas for small paths ground floor or two-storey shops. ❚ Small installations Such stores might be: bookstore, sou- ❚ Water surfaces, Channels venir shops, Greek food, drinks, crafts, ❚ Outdoor Parking cafe, restaurant, bakery, pharmacy. ❚ Monorail

Car Parking Time Horizon Underground two-storey parking in a According to current estimates, the part of existing facilities at Kastraki. completion of the project, which is May have a capacity of about 500 cars, divided into three phases, will exceed in addition to the thousands of outdoor five years.

"We are working, keeping in mind the need to have historical periods ❚ The naval history of the countries commissioned the first phase of the project within 2011. Our of the Mediterranean, Black Sea and ally and our biggest advantage is that there are no matters of their relationship with Greek ship- ping expropriation, we have a technical department with significant ❚ The history of the city of Piraeus, experience, social consensus, the will of the municipal from antiquity until today ❚ Representations, with modern in- government to change the current image of the city, and also the stallations and virtual reality, of the strong will of the central government to have the change of the cultures of maritime countries, the country’s development model translated into specific projects” underwater animal and plant world, and the Battle of Salamis —George Anomeritis

SPRING 2011 AEGEAN NEWS 21 a e g e a n p o w e r Addresses All Your Electricity Needs

Aegean Power, a member of Aegean, is the first Greek private company in the trade of retail and wholesale electricity. Its leading position in the Greek market results from the combination of the power and prestige of Aegean with the Aegean Power personnel’s expertise and know-how. This allows us to offer our customers, whether Businesses or Households, integrated energy solutions, always at competitive prices and of the highest quality.

For Businesses At Aegean Power we know how to reduce the electricity costs of a company, thus contributing to the reduction of its operating costs. Today, our business customers cover the full spectrum of the market, including major Commercial Groups, large Retail Chains, Super Markets, Hospitals, Medical Groups, Pharmaceutical companies, Construction companies, companies from the Entertainment and Catering seg- ments, and others. With theAegean Power Business Energy Value proposi- tion, Business customers: ❚ Ensure a constant discount on their electricity bill, up to 18.5% compared to the main market competitor, depend- ing on the type of the Business Energy Value product ❚ Forget fixed fees ❚ Ensure straight-forward pricing which allows compari- sons versus competition ❚ Ensure the most competitive market rates ❚ Can consume as much electricity as they need, without facing the risk to become ‘punished’ for their business consumption

22 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 For Households Aegean Power’s primary objective is to cover Households’ different electricity consumption needs. Aegean Power The Aegean PowerEnergy HomePack product range has been created to bring a new era in the retail electricity Advanced Services market. Aegean Power Energy HomePacks offer a certain bundle of kWh, at a fixed monthly charge, providing con- Prompt, Friendly and Effective sumers with economy and control. Customer Service By selecting Aegean PowerEnergy HomePack 1000, Aegean Power has created a well-trained and Energy HomePack 1700, Energy HomePack 2400, En- effective Customer Service department, where ergy HomePack 3500, or Energy HomePack Unlimited, every customer or interested party may call, consumers by simply dialing 18211, for any question or ❚ Buy the electricity they really need cheaper clarification she/he needs. ❚ Ensure a stable discount on their electricity bill Additionally, Aegean Power has opened its first Retail Store, ❚ Learn what they should really pay for electricity only at Kolonaki Square, 5, Koubari str., initiating practically ❚ Have control of their electricity consumption a new era in the Greek retail energy market. In the Store, ❚ May ask to switch Energy HomePack, if their needs visitors can enjoy personalized service as well as directly change request any information they need about Aegean Power’s ❚ Do not receive, any more, ‘in advance’ electricity bills proposition for Businesses and Households. Moreover, Aegean Power has formulated the Energy Last but not least, Aegean Power has recently launched its HomeBasic product, which offers a low monthly fee and web-site, www.aegeanpower.com, which is also the first a competitive charge per kWh, to address consumers who e-Customer Portal in the energy market. The site’s visi- use their home occasionally (i.e. country house). tors can easily access any type of information related to Aegean Power’s products and services, contact directly the company, free of charge, through the on-line services click- 2call and click-2-chat and place any question they need to the ‘Personal Advisor’ service. In addition, Aegean Power customers can select the service they need from the on-line ‘Customer Center’, to get their bill electronically, pay their bill on-line, see their previous Aegean Power bills, and count every month the electricity consumption of their business. ‘Get your Bill Electronically’ Service Customers may ask to get their bills electronically, to their e-mail account or through Aegean Power’s web-site, saving time while contributing to environmental protection. ‘Pay your Bill’ Service Aegean Power offers alternative payment methods to fa- cilitate customers when paying their electricity bill. More specifically, customers may choose to pay by cash, check, ELTA, bank deposit, web or phone banking or, even, on-line via www.aegeanpower.com using their credit card.

Aegean Power’s objective is to be always next to the Greek Consumer, with advanced services and energy products at the most competitive market rates

SPRING 2011 AEGEAN NEWS 23 r e t AI L Aspropyrgos Quality Control Department Certification as Per ISO:9001 Bυ Pavlos Zervoyiannis | Manager Aspropyrgos Terminal

Since the beginning of 2010, the Quality Control Department at Aegean’s Aspropyrgos Terminal has proceeded with an advanced technology equipment investment to perform bunkering fuel analysis according to the ISO:8217 international standard.

his investment was followed by its laboratory into the ASTM (Ameri- training of the Department’s can Society of Testing and Materials) personnel, and the detailed docu- international network of ring tests, Tmentation of the specific analyses pro- where hundreds of participating labo- cedures, as well as the registration of ratories throughout the world analyze the performance of the quality control identical samples of fuel and exchange processes, according to specifications de- their results to confirm the accuracy of scribed in the International Standard. their measurements. In this practice, In order to examine the reliability of Aegean’s laboratory proved its reli- equipment, and of the people who per- ability and reconfirmed the systematic form these analyses, Aegean integrated implementation of procedures based Lloyd’s inspector reviewing Quality Control files during the inspection of Aegean’s laboratory Quality Control Processes on international standards, both in the Lubricants Tests Fuels Testing ISO 8217 sectors of Fuel Quality Control and Appearance Test Method Specific Gravity 15 Deg C Density @ 15°C (Digital Method) ISO 12185 Lubricants. Flash Point COC Deg C Flash Point °C ISO 2719 The reliability of the methodology ap- K.V. at 40 Deg C cst Kinematic Viscosity @ 50°C ISO 3104 plied by Aegean’s Quality Control Labo- K.V. at 100 Deg C cst Upper Pour Point °C ISO 3016 ratory was further reconfirmed with its Viscosity Index Carbon Residue % by Mass ISO 10370 Apparent Viscosity c P Ash % by Mass ISO 6245 certification by Lloyds (LRQA—Lloyd's Sulphated Ash % wt Water % by Volume ISO 3733 Register Quality Assurance) Interna- Pour Point Deg C Sulphur % by Mass ISO 8754 tional Certification Agency according to Foam (seq) Vanadium ISO 10478 the international quality standard ISO Colour Sodium ISO 10478 9001:2008. Lloyds’ inspection of the T.B.N./T.A.N. Aluminium ISO 10478 Phosphorus % wt. Silicon ISO 10478 Aspropyrgos Quality Control Laboratory Calcium % wt. Total Sediment Potential % by Mass ISO 10307-2 took place on March 22, 2011 and cov- Zinc % wt. Net Calorific Value ISO 8217 ered the quality control of lubricants, as CCAI (Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Index) ISO 8217 well as, of marine fuel, according to ISO Compatibility 8217. Aegean, already awarded a quality Iron ISO 10478 (MOD) Nickel ISO 10478 (MOD) assurance certification for lubricant pro- Calcium ISO 10478 (MOD) duction as per ISO 9001, is proactively Magnesium ISO 10478 (MOD) proceeding in certifying its services in Lead ISO 10478 (MOD) marine fuel quality control, a sector lying Zinc ISO 10478 (MOD) at the core of Aegean’s activities.

24 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 R e t ai l

The Course of Domestic Fuel Sales During the Past 20 Years βy KONSTANTINOS POURSANIDIS | AEGEAN OIL GENERAL MANAGER

Analyzing the sales data recently published by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, regarding total fuel sales in the domestic market for year 2010, we realize how dramatically the economic crisis has affected the oil products sector.

eviewing the data of the past followed by a stabilization trend for a the field of liquid fuels, with results that twenty years we see that the fuel relatively long period, almost five years. are by now visible and in most cases needs of the domestic market (Diagram I). highly negative. Rhave increased over the years by more But in 2010 an unprecedented down- In such a hostile environment, Aege- than 50 percent. Specifically, there is turn was registered, with a reduction of an is trying to turn the crisis into an a constant and extremely significant 11.81% (Diagram ΙΙ). opportunity to further strengthen its increase in domestic fuel demand dur- The economic crisis clearly has influ- market position and consolidate its gas ing the ten year period 1994 – 2003 enced the energy market and especially station network.

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Building the Future Grigoris Kageorgis - Dimitris Braimis, Voula

What happens when two young people, one of them a lawyer and the other an economist, who are friends, and relatives, decide to create something together? What happens when they give up their professions to build something from the beginning?

model gas station is what hap- seen to be even worse. We had some experience from the previous manage- pens, the one located at 185 money set aside and we thought this is ment. We started with a disadvantage, Alkyonidon Street in Voula. not a time to keep money in the bank. but we have managed to convince AAnd what also happens when talk- In other words we wanted to make an most of the old customers to return ing with them is to believe again that investment. This is how it all started. and, most important, to built a new young people can, when they want, customer base. We renovated the place create hope even during times of crisis. And how did you proceed without the thoroughly and gave it a very youthful Grigoris Kageorgis and Dimitris slightest idea of how such a business profile, which has had a strong appeal Braimis are cousins, in their early thir- is run? in this area. Right now, although there ties, and have been very close since For six months we prepared. A lot of are many gas stations around, we have they were children. Grigoris is an research, talks with anyone and every- the highest consumption. economist and Dimitris is a lawyer. one involved in this profession. Are you actively involved with the busi- How long have you been in the fuel busi- And you ended up with Aegean. Why? ness or just supervising? ness? Well, this building belonged to us and We are exclusively dedicated to this Just for the past year, since the time we was leased as an Aegean gas station business together with a staff of nine opened up this gas station.Never before before. But the way it was operated people. had we dealt with anything similar. was catastrophic. We knew a lot about Aegean, we talked with Mr. Kontaxakis After a year do you consider your deci- How did you decide to go ahead with and he was one of the reasons we went sion to give everything else up and start something like this? ahead with this cooperation. The other a new business correct? At this same spot we owned the build- reason was that we wanted to work with We are very happy with what we do ing, which was leased to someone else a company that was dynamic and mod- and we are thinking of expanding our as an Aegean gas station. Things were ern and had left behind old practices activities. not working out and when the previ- of this profession. Aegean “caught the ous station owner left we thought of heartbeat’ of the consumers and offered Has your cooperation with Aegean been creating a similar business.We had a very competitive prices from the begin- up to your expectations? number of reasons. Our houses are ning, as well as many other benefits. Absolutely. Whatever happens, one nearby. Transportation back and forth phone call and the problem is dealt to downtown Athens was time con- How was it in the beginning? Did you with. What everybody says about Ae- suming. At the same time, things were face any problems? gean is not an exaggeration, it is the getting difficult and the future was fore- We did because people had a negative truth.

26 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 Aegean: Reliable Value in a Period of Crisis Vasiliadis Bros.—3rd Kilometer Exaplatanos-Aridaia

The gas station of the Vasiliadis brothers has been in the same location since 1990. However, back then their father operated a car wash, a lubrication station, a vulcanizer and car trading business.

he gas station was introduced we discussed things. I weighed all the Have you ever considered pursuing an- in 1997. The father retired one information I had obtained up to that other cooperation? year ago and one of the broth- point and I finally made my decision. I have been approached by many Ters takes care of the car trading busi- other companies. But I do not think ness. The other brother, Mr. Dimitris So you did not meet with Iakovos Melis- its is even worth my time to stop and Vasiliadis, looks after the gas station sanidis? think about something like that when with the help of one employee. No, I did not meet him then and I I have no problem whatsoever with have never met him since. I have to my present cooperation. Mr. Vasiliadis when did you start your tell you that this is one my regrets cooperation with Aegean? since I am an AEK* fan too!! The country is going through a very dif- If I am not mistaken my cooperation ficult period. Has your operation been with Aegean started in 2004. Up until How did things go when you turned your affected? then, and since the beginning of the business into an Aegean gas station? Of course it has. Our profession has gas station’s operation, we were coop- Everything went well and I am happy been affected significantly. However, erating with one well known compa- with my decision. Our clientele grew it is very comforting that during such ny, and I cannot say that we had faced and consumption increased. a difficult period I do not have to any serious problems. During the last worry about my relation with the years of that cooperation, however, Is there something that in your opinion company with which I work. I feel we could see that prices had increased requires an improvement in your relation trust and security and this, more too much and that we would have to with the company? than ever before, is very important! do something about it. At the end we I am sincere when I tell you that I have Aegean, even in the midst of a crisis, did not have to do anything because not faced any problems that were not represents reliable value! the company withdrew from Greece. dealt with. If something comes up where I need the company’s involvement all I *AEKF.C is a popular football team with its roots in How did you decide to go ahead with Constantinople. The Melissanidis family are supporters of have to do is make a phone call and Ae- the club and Dimitris Melissanidis has in the past served as Aegean? gean’s people will come here right away. AEK president. I gave it a lot of thought and did a lot of inquiring.A lot of companies con- tacted me and I approached a lot more. I wanted to find a company from which I could buy at low prices and sell at competitive prices as well. At the same time I wanted a company with prestige. I had seen Aegean gas stations in Thes- saloniki and I liked them a lot.I also talked with many gas station owners and they had only positive things to say about Aegean. Since I was talking to many companies I decided to call Mr. Sekeslides of Aegean. He came over and

SPRING 2011 AEGEAN NEWS 27 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.

May 23 World Turtle Day

May 23 is designated as World Turtle Day. This started in 2000 in the United States and, year by year, is gaining worldwide interest as turtles are facing great difficulties and are threatened by extinction. This ancient species, which in eastern philosophies symbolizes longevity, inhabited the earth long before human beings. It has survived since the age of dinosaurs, and has come to face extinction during the recent centuries. In Greece alone, in 2008, 292 sea turtles were found dead and 42 injured. Greece is host to the largest Mediterranean population of Careta-Careta turtles, and their protection has been undertaken for the past 25 years by the non-governmental organization “Arhelon.

June 5 World Environment Day

On June 5 the whole planet celebrates World Environment Day. The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), for 35 years, has established this day as a day of celebration and care for the environment, aiming to sensitize the world on the issue of the protection of the planet. Environment WE DID NOT INHERIT IT FROM OUR PARENTS WE BORROWED IT FROM OUR CHILDREN

This is the motto of UNICEF that points out that it is imperative we understand that environmental issues are issues affecting the rights of children. Whatever we do on this planet has a deep impact on future generations. UNICEF’s efforts focus on the environmental education of children and on their awareness that a healthy environment is directly and intimately connected to their own welfare.

28 AEGEAN NEWS SPRING 2011 I BECOME INFORMED - I INFORM OTHERS - I ACT

Children Advise Parents

It is very possible that you children are more informed emit any toxic vapors as some commercial cleaners do, and the than your parents and it is your turn now to give them some odor goes away after a while. very useful and important advice for the protection of the Glass surfaces will sparkle if we rub them with a cloth soaked environment. in white vinegar. We can achieve the same effect if we use cold tea without sugar of course. Wooden surfaces will also look ✿ Mom, don’t throw oil into the sink new is we put some olive oil with salt in a bowl, stir well until Unfortunately this is something most people do, although the salt dissolves and then soak a cloth in the mixture and rub it is one of the gravest mistakes we make. Just one liter of oil the wood. pollutes one million liters of water, a quantity enough to cover For cleaning our carpets we can use 3 parts lukewarm wa- a person’s water needs for 14 years. What can we do to pro- ter with 1 part white vinegar. With a soft brush and a bit of this tect the environment and ourselves? We put the used oil in a mixture (not to get the carpet too wet) we brush the carpet in container and take it to the nearest restaurant or super market, the direction of its nap. We dry the carpet in a shady and cool which nowadays have special used oil collections tanks. place and not directly under the sun, not to affect its colors. We can do the same from time to time to revive the colors of ✿ Chemical free cleaning our carpers by just passing over them with a cloth with this We have been ‘trained’ to believe that in order to clean our mixture. house we have to use more and more powerful chemical sub- stances, but this is not true. ✿ Natural insecticides Simple, everyday ingredients we have in our homes may To get rid of cockroaches we put baking soda and a bit of prove just as effective as cleaners we buy at the super market. sugar in a small plate and place it in cupboards, behind the re- One of the best is vinegar. frigerator and anywhere they might appear. Another way to get White vinegar can kill germs, mold, and freshen up any room rid of ants and disturbing insects is to put ethereal lavender oil in our house. While vinegar has a very strong odor it does not or pure vinegar in similar places.

SPRINGSPRING 20112011 AEGEAN NEWS 29 M a r i t im e T r a d i t i o n The Port of Piraeus— From the Past to the Present

Piraeus, or Kantharos in antiquity, and “Porto Leone” in the middle ages, due to the huge stone lion guarding its entrance, has enjoyed a very long historical course, tightly linked with the sea, to which it owes its economic and cultural development.

transformed into a place full of life, “the commercial heart of the Greeks” where, according to Thucydides, “ vis- itors from all countries were coming.” During its long historical develop- ment Piraeus followed the course of Athenian Democracy. It experienced the “Golden Age” (5th century B.C), suffered during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.), bounced back after the overthrow of the Thirty Tyrants of Athens and the return of Democracy and followed the down- fall of Democracy until it was finally destroyed by the Romans in 85 B.C. During The Middle Ages it was noth- The port of Piraeus is the rom ancient times until today ing more than a fishing village. With Piraeus has served Athens as its the founding of the Independent biggest port of Greece port and has played a signifi- Greek State (1830) Piraeus once again and one of the biggest Fcant role in the city’s defence. entered a period of regeneration. During the Persian wars it was Today, the port of Piraeus is the big- in the Mediterranean, a the port where the Athenian general gest port of Greece and one of the big- lever of international trade Themistoklis’ warships were kept. Fol- gest in the Mediterranean, a lever of in- lowing the victory over the Persians ternational trade development and of development and of the local in the sea fight of Salamina (480 B.C.) the local and national economies. Pi- and national economies the walls surrounding Piraeus started raeus is a hub for the coastal connec- to be constructed, parts of which can tion of Greece’s islands with the main- still be seen today. Pericles completed land, an international cruise center, a the construction by building the Long transhipment trade center for the Walls, that started from Piraeus from greater Mediterranean, serving ships of both sides of the street and reached all types and sizes. Due to its strategic Athens, so that Athens and Piraeus location at the crossroads of Asia-Afri- together constituted a huge fortress. ca-Europe and its infrastructure, the The city of Piraeus, built by the ar- port of Piraeus has unique advantages chitect Ippodamus of Miletos, was and provides high quality services.

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Products that say “We‘re different” Aegean is proud of the contemporary image of its petrol stations. Station personnel enhance the “Aegean Look” through clothing and products that reflect a commitment to quality and customer service.

SPRING 2011 AEGEAN NEWS 31 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 inter- nationally 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 newbuild- ings—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 in Gibraltar, Singapore, Jamaica, the United Arab Emirates, Antwerp, Portland UK, Tema in Ghana, Montreal and Vancouver. All its products are ISO 8217 certified. The Com- pany, 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 with the code of safe management ISM and SOLAS and are in complete compliance with MARPOL regulations. Aegean continually adds to its fleet of ships, which includes large vessels as well as smaller capacity vessels. Its fleet transports oil cargoes worldwide on behalf of major oil companies, commercial clients, and Aegean customers. 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 suc- cessful relationships and allow Aegean to supply lubricants in 500 ports worldwide. Environment-HEC The Hellenic Environmental Center collects, transports and processes oil resi- dues 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, consist- ing 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.

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