Aegean News THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF AEGEAN AUTUMN 2017 Aegean Oil Αmong Fortune's Most Admired Companies 2017 Aegean Shipping Management Further Develops its GreenShip Standards AMPNI New Cooperation Agreement with Freepoint Commodities Plus Women Flows and Currents Travel with Aegean of Aegean Aegean editorial Core Activities Women Forward In recent years, women have made incredible gains in Retail professional and public life. With more female repre- AEGEAN OIL has established a gas station network throughout Greece, and is one of sentation in key positions in government and business the fastest growing companies in the retail and more women participating in the workforce than market. AEGEAN’S gasoline market share in ever before, there is no room for doubt about the tide of Greece is 8%. change that is transforming older, outdated prejudices and opening up an increasing number of opportunities for women around the Shipping AEGEAN SHIPPING manages a fleet of tank- world. Stereotypes of women as housewives dedicating their lives to running ers, ranging from 28.610 to 50,926 DWT, the household are giving way to the modern, the contemporary woman: driv- that transfers and delivers oil to our clients throughout the world. All ships meet ISM en, ambitious, ready to take on the professional world while balancing career standards. The Company’s new GreenFleet and family. After decades of struggle by women’s right activists and millions (http://www.greenfleet.gr) incorporates the latest technologies to ensure reduced of working women unequivocally proving their talent, ability and potential, operating costs and reduced emissions, women today are closer than ever to achieving occupational and income equal- while increasing overall performance. All ity. But there is still a long way to go. ships are certified by ISM, ISPS and MLC as well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and Aegean fully recognizes the fundamental role of women as the cornerstone of 50001. AEGEAN SHIPPING is additionally a healthy society as well as the value of women’s participation in the workforce. certified with ISO 22301. Since its establishment, Aegean has welcomed talented women among its staff, working to ensure a dynamic workplace that operates on the core values of fair- Bunkering AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is a leader in ness, respect and equality and rewards driven and hard-working individuals. providing the best bunkering services avail- Operating in a fast-paced, complex industry, Aegean has time and time able in Piraeus, Patras, Gibraltar, Amster- dam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujairah, Jamaica, again proven its strength, resilience and perseverance. With its astute under- Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Vancouver, standing of the rules of the market, and building on good strategy, foresight Montreal, Mexico, Tanger Med (Morocco), Canary Islands, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New and its strong propensity for innovation, Aegean has gone from small local York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles and business to being one of the top players in its field, with a leading role in global Long Beach, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, commerce. This extraordinary feat was made possible thanks to Aegean’s peo- St. Petersburg, South Africa and Brazil. AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is the market ple, the team of highly-skilled women and men who are the company’s vital leader in bunkering. force. Fully trusting in women’s capacity to excel in the workplace, Aegean employs women in key positions across departments from Environmental Ser- Agency Services vices to Shipping, LNG, Lubricants, and Sales. Ships from around the world rely on AEGEAN AGENCY services at Piraeus, Gibraltar, Aegean’s impressive growth has been made possible thanks to its ability to Fujairah, and Jamaica, from loading and dis- look at both the details and the big picture. And a strong, empowered female charging, to spare parts and supplies. workforce is fundamental to a stronger economy and a stronger society. For us, it’s simple: Investing in women is investing in the future. Lubricants AEGEAN OIL produces and markets high performance lubricants for vehicles and industrial use, under the AEGEAN brand. AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM trades and ALEXANDRA LOLI supplies lubricants for the marine market Publisher under the ALFA brand. AUTUMN 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! 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Further Develops its GreenShip Standards 32 ΑEGEAN in Light of New Environmental Challenges Energy for the Future Please Recycle TIME AUTUMN 2017 AEGEAN NEWS 3 ANYWHERE AEGEAN UPDATE The Naval Vessel Admiral Didiez Aegean at the CARILEC Burgos Visits Engineering Conference the Aegean Pier Aegean had a strong presence at the 2017 CARILEC Engineering Conference held in Jamai- ca's Montego Bay with more than 250 participants. Aegean Bunkering (Jam) Ltd. CARILEC (Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation) is the association of electricity welcomed the Dominican Republic’s production and distribution companies, suppliers, manufacturers and carriers active in the Admiral Didiez Burgos ARD Naval Caribbean, in Central and South America and around the world. Headquartered in St. Lucia, Patrol Vessel at Aegean’s Pier in Kingston Jamaica. The Embassy of CARILEC organizes events to keep its members informed on various industry-related topics. the Dominican Republic invited the Such events include meetings where CARILEC member companies are present, as well as vessel’s crew for a three-day stay seminars on the future of alternative energy sources. CARILEC is also the main organizer of (July 10-12, 2017), which was filled exhibitions in the Caribbean region for manufacturers wishing to present their products to with various activities including a electricity providers. rousing welcome by a marching band Titled “Re-Engineering our Energy Future: Utility in a Disruptive Age,” the conference focused and an evening cocktail party with on the potential of the technologies and business models currently affecting global electricity distinguished guests. production worldwide and particularly in the Caribbean. Some of the main issues of interest to utilities were the launch of Smart Grids networks, LNG electricity, and new energy storage technologies, as well as the presentation of technological leaders who affect the global elec- tricity production and distribution market with their technological breakthroughs in the field of renewable energy, battery optimization, and electrification. In line with the theme of the conference, Aegean was part of the "Utility in a Disruptive Age" program, presenting an innovative business model that showcases the advantage of collabo- rating with Aegean as the main supplier of lubricants, thus improving the services and value of the lubricants it offers in the area. Aegean's main customer for over a year, Barbados Light and Power Company, who had a presence at the event, spoke favorably of the cooperation with Aegean as a major lubricant supplier. With its participation in this conference, Aegean gained a strong presence in the Caribbean electricity production community and strengthened its ties with key electricity customers, with the direct result of participating in new lubricant supply competitions. These are impor- tant steps in the introduction of Aegean lubricants in the Caribbean region. Colonel Juan B. Crisostomo Martinez, Head of Mission Major manufacturers such as Wärtsilä and MAN, who have certified Aegean's lubricants, with the Dominican Republic Naval Ship; were also present at CARILEC 2017. In addition, electricity companies from Anguilla, Dr. Jose Ares, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps; Patricia Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, Bermuda, Sint Maarten, and the Cayman Islands, among