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Our Seas, Shipping, and the Marine Ecosystem Aegean News THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF AEGEAN WINTER 2016-17 Aegean Supplies TAP HEC Distinction at the European Business Awards and Greek Awards for the Environment Interview Dr. George A. Gratsos Chairman of HELMEPA Our Seas, Plus Shipping, and the Flows and Currents Travel with Aegean Marine Ecosystem Επιστροφή σε ευρώ με κάθε σας συναλλαγή Ενημερωθείτε αναλυτικά για το πρόγραμμα Επιστροφή στο www.epistrofi-eurobank.gr. Aegean editorial Core Activities Regulation, industry and the common good. Regulations within our industries have become part Retail and parcel of doing business in today’s connected and AEGEAN OIL has established a gas station global marketplace. Well-designed measures should network throughout Greece, and is one of the fastest growing companies in the retail strike a judicious balance between encouraging private market. AEGEAN’S gasoline market share in enterprise to flourish and protecting the interests of the Greece is 8%. greater public. Often, it appears that new regulations place a financial or other burden on Shipping AEGEAN SHIPPING manages a fleet of tank- companies that is onerous. Yet done well, they often carry a short-term cost for ers, ranging from 28.610 to 50,926 DWT, a long-term gain. that transfers and delivers oil to our clients throughout the world. All ships meet ISM In shipping, organizations such as the IMO (International Maritime Orga- standards. The Company’s new GreenFleet nization) play a pivotal role—acting as a liaison between the public and indus- (http://www.greenfleet.gr) incorporates the latest technologies to ensure reduced try—in ensuring the interests of moving the world’s cargo is done in the most operating costs and reduced emissions, efficient way and, at the same time, protects our environmental commons, while increasing overall performance. All especially our seas and waterways. ships are certified by ISM, ISPS and MLC as well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and The regulatory framework is also challenging for companies since it may 50001. AEGEAN SHIPPING is additionally operate at a local, regional, state, intrastate, country, continental and inter- certified with ISO 22301. national level. Nevertheless, we recognize the need to engage in discussion, dialogue, debate, consultation and, ultimately, compromise, to create win-win Bunkering AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is a leader in results for all stakeholders. providing the best bunkering services avail- In addition, beyond the legal framework, we are bound by natural laws, of- able in Piraeus, Patras, Gibraltar, Amster- dam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujairah, Jamaica, ten self-imposed, based on our deep values and long-held commitments. Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Vancouver, This is where Aegean shines. From day one, Aegean has set its own stan- Montreal, Mexico, Tanger Med (Morocco), dards based on its historic roots. And those roots delve deep into the history Canary Islands, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles and of Pontian Greeks, a people who have overcome hardship to become among Long Beach, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, the most successful business and community leaders in Greece—and beyond. St. Petersburg, South Africa and Brazil. AE- GEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is the market Aegean is proud that it has instituted measures—voluntarily–that ensure leader in bunkering. it reduces its carbon footprint, as for instance in its long-standing efforts to operate a paperless office. Beyond that, its Green Fleet of ships was built to Agency Services specifications that exceeded environmental regulations—knowing that our Ships from around the world rely on AEGE- AN AGENCY services at Piraeus, Gibraltar, sustainable future depends on conscientious and rigorous classifications. Fujairah, and Jamaica, from loading and The regulatory framework works best when public bodies and private indus- discharging, to spare parts and supplies. try, including companies such as Aegean, work hand in hand for a bright future. Lubricants AEGEAN OIL produces and markets high performance lubricants for vehicles and industrial use, under the AEGEAN brand. AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM trades and RAYMOND MATERA supplies lubricants for the marine market Publisher under the ALFA brand. WINTER 2016-2017 AEGEAN NEWS 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K You're on the move. So are we. Get Aegean News wherever you are. Aegean News iPad version is now available at the app store. Enhanced with video, more photos, and interactive content! TIME ANYWHERE AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM contents C M Y CM th MY HEC was awarded the first prize at Aegean had a strong presence at the Platts 5 Dr. George A. Gratsos, Chairman of the European Business Awards and Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference HELMEPA, speaks about their pioneering CY 14 6 22 the Greek Awards for the Environment in Athens initiative that focuses on our common CMY heritage—our seas and oceans. K You're on the move. So are we. CODE: 5169 Get Aegean News wherever you are. Winter 2016-2017 4 AEGEAN UPDATE 22 THE AEGEAN INTERVIEW Dr. George A. Gratsos, Chairman of HELMEPA Aegean News is published quarterly by AEGEAN 10 CHRISTMAS WITH AEGEAN PUBLISHER & MANAGING EDITOR Aegean Celebrates the Holidays 24 STATIONS OF THE MONTH Raymond Matera • John Maris, Heraklion, Crete CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Alexandra Loli 12 HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL • Vassilis Papaemmanouil, Alexandria, Imathia DESIGN CENTER Aegean News iPad version White Design • Distinction of HEC at the European PRINTING AND BINDING Business Awards and the Greek Awards 26 MARITIME TRADITION is now available at the app store. Korifi Publications SA for the Environment Greek Shipbuilding and Seafaring from Enhanced with video, more photos, OWNER • The 7th Greek National Conference Antiquity to Modern Times Aegean for Port Works 10 Akti Konydli and interactive content! 185 45, Piraeus, Greece Tel: +30 210 458 6000 27 TRAVEL WITH ΑEGEAN Fax: +30 210 458 6241 14 FLOWS AND CURRENTS Ioannina E-Mail: [email protected] Trends and News in the Oil and Energy Fields Websites: www.aegeanoil.gr, www.ampni.com 16 SHIPPING 28 CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Comments and suggestions The Vikos–Aoös National Park are welcome. Shipping and the Marine Environment Aegean News is free of charge and is available, subject to availability, to any interested person or organization. 20 THE ENVIRONMENT 30 AEGEAN COLLECTION The Marine Ecosystem Step Out in Style Please Recycle TIME WINTER 2016-2017 AEGEAN NEWS 3 ANYWHERE AEGEAN UPDATE The children offer Mr. Melissanidis a handcrafted ship Aegean Supports Upper left to right: Justin Fobian, Oldendorff; Sima Arefi, Oldendorff; Raquel Hernan Sanz, Repsol; Christian Klock, Oldendorff; and Stephen Pike, Oldendorff Lower left to right: Daniel Coughlin, ST Shipping and Christine Malmross, Stena Bulk Shipping SOS Children's Villages Eisbeinessen Dinner For yet another year, continuing his On November 4 Aegean Hamburg held a party for the annual Eisbeinessen. The party was charity work, George Melissanidis held at the club "The Room" and was well attended by the many customers, vendors and responded to meet the needs of food business partners supporting the Hamburg office since opening in January 2015. and personal hygiene items of the The Hamburg Shipbrokers’ Association’s annual Eisbeinessen is already featured in the SOS Children's Village in Vari for the Guinness Book of Records for the thousands of shipbrokers, shipping agents, shipowners, year 2016. The SOS Children's Village bankers, forwarding agents, terminal operators and bunker companies that travel to the city in Vari (http://www.sos-villages.gr/) every November to feast on ham, hock, and sauerkraut and wash it down with beer. was the first to be created in Greece, This year more than 5,000 people from all parts of the maritime industry took part in one of in 1982. It consists of 10 SOS family the biggest shipping events. This year’s partner country was the United Arab Emirates repre- houses for 52 children 4-17 years old. sented by the Dubai Shipping Agents’ Association (DSSA). During this past September the chil- Hamburg lives and breathes shipping as one of Europe’s largest ports with major terminal dren welcomed Irene Panagopoulou of Aegean Shipping to their home operators, two world-class container lines, numerous shipowners, shipbrokers, shipmanagers and Mrs. Panagopoulou presented and shipfinance banks. It is also home to our Aegean office providing worldwide marketing the donation on Mr. Melissanidis’ and physical bunker supplies in all German ports. behalf. The children shared with Mrs. Panagopoulou their experiences of their life in the village, their school performance and memories of their summer vacation. On October 26 the children of the SOS Children's Village of Vari, accom- panied by the Chief Executive of the SOS Children's Villages, George Protopappas, and the Director of the SOS village in Vari and the youth program “Stegi Neon,” Epaminondas Lorandos, visited Mr. Melissanidis at the Aegean Shipping headquarters in Piraeus. During their visit the chil- dren gave Mr. Melissanidis a special gift to thank him for his support: a little ship that they made themselves! Tony Sanderson, NSI; Anna Maria Karakasi, Aegean; and Johan Hammarberg, Stena Oil 4 AEGEAN NEWS WINTER 2016-2017 Congratulations! AMP bunker trader Gratsiella Kladis Orsalia Xenikaki, Jean-Paul Chauvin, Nazzareno Merlonetti, Ward Chris, Semina Galazoula, Antonis Papadakis, and Ioannis Pistolas successfully completed her M.Sc. studies in Shipping Management at Aegean Supplies TAP Alba Graduate Business School on November 29, 2016. Aegean Oil has signed a contract with the Spiecapag-Aktor consortium of companies for the supply of fuel related to the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) construction project. Based on this contract, Aegean will supply fuel on a daily basis to all construc- New Employees tion sites and vehicles involved in the construction of the portion of the pipe- The following employees have joined the line undertaken by Spiecapag-Aktor. Aegean work force. The contract was signed at the offices of Aegean in Alexandroupolis.
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    I o a n n i n a HOW TO GET TO: Ioannina is daily connected by air itineraries with Athens and Corfu. Also there are regular itineraries to Athens, Thessaloniki and to almost all cities of Greece from the Intercity Coach Station (K.T.E.L.). Hydroplane ( ERSY LINE): +30 26510-28751-34774-29667 PERAMA OFFICE: +30 26510 81555 CENTRAL OFFICE N.W. GREECE CORFU: +30 26610 49800 Kilometric distance from Athens: 435 km Kilometric distance from Thessaloniki 350 km Kilometric distance from Igoumenitsa: 79 km Prefectural Self- Administration Office of Ioannina (Tourist Promotion Office): +30 26510 - 71052, 87419 Å.Ï.Ô.: +30 26510 - 41142 Tourist Police: +30 26510 - 65922 Introduction The Prefecture of Ioannina is one of the most popular Greek destinations for thousands of Greek and foreign visitors. The exceptional, natural environment and the important, religious and cultural monuments offer unfor- gettable memories as well as useful knowledge to the visitor. During the last years, with the continuous interven- tions that have occurred, the infrastructures have been improved, giving emphasis to the distinction of the warm “Epirotiki” hospitality and the local, qualitative products. Modern hotel units of high standards, traditional lodg- ings, renovated mansions and rooms for rent are found in each corner of the Prefecture, offering the opportunity for a pleasant and comfortable stay. The Prefectoral Self-Administration Office of Ioannina, wishing to publish a tourist guide of the hotels, the tradi- tional lodgings and the rooms for rent in the Prefecture, seeks the briefing and the facilitation for those who wish to visit some of the regions in the area.
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