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The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame has announced that this year’s Induction Ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday 12 May 2025 at Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall.

Greek shipping’s most prestigious annual dinner event is again expected to attract a capacity audience of more than 550 guests. Leading personalities of the Greek shipping world and their international partners can look forward to an exceptional evening celebrating the industry’s leadership, history, and culture.

Caroline Lowry, Director of Phoebe Media & Events Ltd, the exclusive event organiser, comments: “This year’s Induction Ceremony & Dinner reaches a special milestone as it will be the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame’s 10th consecutive annual induction ceremony in Athens! We look forward to welcoming event sponsors and their guests on this very special occasion to honour many of Greek shipping’s most historic personalities and to unveil the latest Inductees to the Hall of Fame – the 2024 Inductees.”

A donation from the event proceeds will again be made to Greek children’s charities.

The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame thanks event sponsors confirmed so far:

ABS, IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. as Co-Lead Sponsors of the Induction Ceremony & Dinner 2025.

Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO comments:

“The characteristics of the Greek shipping industry – resilience, innovation and entrepreneurial genius – are the very same characteristics exhibited by the members of the Hall of Fame. And so, this celebration of their achievements is a celebration of the entire industry and its remarkable story of success in the face of adversity. As a long-standing partner to Greek shipping, ABS is proud to honour these visionaries and by extension the entire industry.”

Theo Xenakoudis, Director Worldwide Business Operations and Managing Director Greece, International Registries Inc. comments:

“International Registries, Inc. (IRI) and the Marshall Islands Registry are proud to continue our support of the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame for an eighth year. We look forward to recognising the profound impact this year’s honourees have left on the world-leading Greek fleet.”

Wang Qi, Chairman of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, comments:

“SWS takes immense pride in its deep-rooted and enduring partnership with the Greek shipping industry. 2024 marked a significant milestone for SWS, as we achieved 100 million dwt of vessels delivered in the past 25 years. Our vessels, built for Greek shipowners, have contributed to the global maritime community, enhancing the fleet’s diversity and integration. As we continue our journey, we are honoured to extend our support to the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame as a Co Lead Sponsor once again. We draw continuous inspiration from the ambition and drive demonstrated by the Inductees, and we eagerly anticipate joining our Hellenic friends in May to celebrate this truly unique event.”

Premium Sponsors confirmed to date are Ascenz Marorka, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, Citi Private Bank, Moore Greece, OceanScore, Optima Shipping Services and PPG.

Standard sponsors so far include, China Classification Society, Columbia Shipmanagement, EDIT Automation, Franman, Isle of Man Ship Registry, KPMG, Kyvernitis Travel, Lloyd’s Register, Marichem Marigases Worldwide, Marine Support, Monjasa, Polygreen and SiriusPoint.