SPONSORS

The Eurobank Group is a dynamic banking group active in seven countries, with total assets of €68.2 billion and 15,935 employees. Established in 1990, the Group expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to become a leading force in recent years’ developments and the shaping of the banking sector. With a total network of 900 branches in Greece and abroad, the Group offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services to its retail and corporate customers.

In Greece, Eurobank is one of the four pillars of the banking system. With two distinct retail branch networks ―the Eurobank Network and the New TT Branch Network―, business specialized centers, a dedicated Shipping Unit providing full range of shipping related services, a local and an international Private Banking network and awarded electronic service channels, the Group’s philosophy focuses on high quality services to its customers.

The Group also holds a strategic position in retail and business banking in Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia and offers distinguished Wealth Management services in Cyprus, Luxembourg and London.

Beyond core business activity, the Group has developed social responsibility actions, responding to the needs of the communities in which it operates. To this end, it has focused in programmes and initiatives in the fields of Education, Society, Culture, Innovation & Youth Entrepreneurship, in cooperation with established institutions and organizations, while placing major emphasis on environmental protection initiatives at a national and international level.

COSMOTE is the unified commercial brand for all OTE Group fixed, mobile, Internet & pay TV products and services. It signals an integrated communications and entertainment world, in which all clients – consumers and businesses alike – enjoy advanced solutions for the entire range of their communication needs with simplicity, with a single point of reference and a unified experience at all contact points: shops, call centers and online.

OTE Group is the leading telecommunications provider in Greece and along with its subsidiaries constitutes one of the top telecom Groups in Southeast Europe. The Group is also the largest investor in Greece in new technologies and infrastructure, with investments exceeding €2 bn. over the past five years and €1.3 bn. in the current four-year period. OTE Group’s size, expertise and experience guarantee the quality of services offered under the unified COSMOTE commercial brand.

OTESAT_MARITEL, a member of the OTE Group of companies is considered among the leading providers of Satellite Telecommunications in the Greek maritime market.  OTESAT_MARITEL is one of the most recognized brands globally in the market of Satellite Telecommunications, and as an Inmarsat Tier-1 Partner, is a vendor for both the Fleet Xpress (5^th generation) and the FleetBroadband (4^th generation) services, as well as satcom services from other key providers.  

The company provides and supports, on a 24/7 basis, Inmarsat, Iridium VSAT and other integrated telecommunications services, combining satellite and terrestrial data networks, voice and specialized computer applications always conforming with the highest quality standards.

OTESAT_MARITEL invests continuously in network infrastructure and in the development of value-added services with the most notable one being [email protected], an integrated solution that optimizes satellite broadband communications, and designated for both operational (ship-office-ship) and crew’s use via delivering a variety of digital services (e-mail, voice, internet, M2M, etc.) covering the ICT needs of any modern shipping company.

OTESAT_MARITEL, through [email protected], provides a range of subscription services compatible with a variety of broadband satellite links (FleetXpress, VSAT, FleetBroadband, Iridium) structured in modules for greater flexibility and centralized management from a single environment platform.

The Company also provides worldwide installation services and technical support to all main shipping centers for the provided satellite and telecommunications terminal equipment, and recently has expanded its activities by providing electronic navigational equipment (ECDIS, etc.) and radio inspection service (GMDSS Radio Survey & APT).

OTESAT_MARITEL is the only Greek maritime telecommunication company in line with the strictest Greek and international standards for telecommunications providers, since it is licensed by EETT, and certified with ISO 9001:2008 by DNV, and implements the Information Security System (Compliance Management System) in accordance with the OTE Group policies (Business Continuity, Incident Management, Risk Management) and protection from malicious attack systems (cyber security).

SetelHellas is an international provider of leading ICT solutions specially designed for the maritime and offshore vertical businesses. Combined with the power of the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the SH-Suite from SetelHellas is able to support the most efficient and secure operation of smart ships. With a broad set of Maritime Apps, Business Insight and Analytics, Automation and Advanced Communication as an integral part of SetelHellas products; the SH-Suite offers remarkable new capabilities and ultimate value in a connected world. Our Award Winning Solutions and SetelHellas’ installed base constitute the ultimate proof of success and excellence in providing holistic and efficient Maritime Solutions.

For up-to-date information and latest developments of SetelHellas, please visit: http://www.setel-group.com/

Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Cisco’s network-centric platform is changing the nature of work and the way we live.As an innovator in the communications and information technology industry, Cisco and our valued partners sell Cisco hardware, software, and services to businesses of all sizes, governments, service providers, and consumers. More information about Cisco can be found at www.cisco.gr. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.

Prisma Electronics S.A. is a leading innovator in ICT, Knowledge Management Solutions and Electronics for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense applications. Founded in 1991 Prisma Εlectronics has more than 20 years of experience in research and development of new solutions, collaborating with ESA, AIRBUS DS and CERN. Today international operations are supported through branches in London (UK), New York (USA), and Athens (GR).

Prisma invested in research to understand the maritime challenges and developed an advanced Internet of Ships Platform for a smarter, safer and greener Ship and Fleet Performance Management. LAROS is the only integrated system based on a powerful platform that provides real time data analytics for fleet and vessel efficiency, honored with the prestigious Lloyd’s Award for Technical Excellence.

LAROS system is a proven mature solution, with more than 200 installations on vessels worldwide, enabling data-driven decisions. Results, so far indicate that Reliable Data through LAROS platform contribute in optimization of fuel consumption, emissions and operating costs.

From its inception in 1984 until today, Intermodal Group of Companies, has been strengthened through partnerships and mergers. Today it includes over three companies in the same workplace, and as such has become a hub of information, sharing resources and expertise on the markets of Greece and China, where it has offices. At the same time each business entity maintains its capacity by entering into particular customer relationship with shipowners, ship managers, traders, shippers and financial institutions, which all benefit from the combined expertise of technical, operational and economic knowledge of our people.

Intermodal Group is active in sale and purchase, chartering, ship newbuildings and demolition, repairs and refitting of ships at shipyards that it represents, as well as representation of agencies worldwide. Specialization in offshore and towage through exclusive partnerships with leading companies, as well as the long presence in the highly demanding sector of Passenger and RoRo ships, differentiate Intermodal from the competition.

By providing a large number of highly specialized services Intermodal is becoming a comprehensive one-stop-shop with great expertise, especially in difficult negotiations, and is a preferred maritime business advisor and partner.

Intelligence, Trade & Consultancy Maritime Inc (“ITCM”) is a prime shipbroking firm, proudly serving the world’s leading Greek Maritime Shipping Industry. ITCM’s mission is to provide to its prominent clientele the optimum platform for intelligent sale & purchase trading and profitable investment management of ocean-going commercial vessels.

Maritime shipping’s investments are exposed to macro risks, derived from geopolitical developments and global economic turns, which severely affect the micro performance of the ship-owning companies. In addition, the imbalances of the supply-demand scale for tonnage, the continuous regulatory reforms on seaworthiness, the remodeling of the shipping finance and the highly fluctuating commodities and energy prices are some of the industry-specific challenges requiring thorough observation, analysis and evaluation, while investing, or, managing investments in maritime shipping assets.

In order to serve such an inspiring mission ITCM employs highly educated professionals, continuously invests in cutting edge technology and maintains a global network of distinctive associates, which compose the company’s integrated solution to Greek Maritime Shipping Industry. Since its inception, through a solid track record of transactions, ITCM has managed to build loyal clientele and to provide valuable research and advisory services to the industry practitioners. ITCM executives would be honoured to discuss your investment plans on maritime shipping assets.

Kyvernitis Travel S.A. is one of the largest privately owned travel management companies in Greece, specializing in marine, corporate and luxury travel.

With over 40 years of experience in the travel industry, Kyvernitis Travel S.A. has developed a proactive and strategic partnership with its clients, providing tailored solutions to leading shipping companies, multinational corporations and high net worth individuals from Greece and abroad.

We recognize that our client's travel needs, however complex, should be met with the highest level of customer care. For this reason, we always work closely with our clients to create a travel management program that fits their organizational culture and their business or personal needs.

We currently employ over 50 talented and highly-trained staff, working in small dedicated teams organized around four specialist areas:

• Global Marine, providing dedicated transportation to officers and crew in the Shipping and Marine industries.
• Travel Management, offering corporate travel management services to large corporations and medium sized companies.
• Unique Destinations, focusing on leisure and luxury travel, worldwide.
• Eclectic Greece, offering luxury Destination Management Services to individuals.

Morgan and Drake is a boutique asset management company located in Lyford Cay, The Bahamas. We are licensed by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas to manage securities on a discretionary or advisory basis and to form companies and other structures.

The mature financial services industry of The Bahamas, its established infrastructure, progressive government, tax neutral environment and luxury lifestyle, all have been cultivated very carefully to satisfy the specific needs of the most exclusive clientele.

As circumstances differ for almost all individuals, Morgan and Drake offer a bespoke service for every client. Our team will advise on the most efficient structure for you based around your country of citizenship or residence, your investment goals, and your taxation position. 

As well as straight forward asset management, we can, using our in house legal team:

• Form Bahamas and other company structures.
• Form trusts, funds and other specialized investment products.
• Advise on Bahamian residency
• Advise on real estate purchases

Since May 2011 our company provides reliable and qualitative services, to companies who want to digitize their everyday business and decrease their costs by using our outsource services. 

Operator’s provides a variety of services that can be adjusted to our customers, according to their needs and the needs of the market. Data Entry, Data Processing and Data Conversion combined with digitization completes the puzzle of our services.

ALBA Graduate Business School was founded in 1992 and operates under the auspices of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), the Hellenic Management Association (HMA) and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), as a not-for-profit educational association. ALBA is a research driven school. ALBA offers 14 post graduate programs, among them the MBA in Shipping, the MSc in Shipping Management and the MSc in International Shipping and Finance in collaboration with the University of Reading. ALBA programs are accredited by International Accreditation Organizations like NEASC, AMBA and EPAS/EFMD, while the three shipping programs are also accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA), and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the MSc in International Shipping and Finance.
For more information visit:www.alba.edu.gr

Golden Cargo, the fastest growing ship spares logistics provider, offering the most responsive and personalized services from anyone else in the industry.

Golden Cargo SA has gained an important global presence offering total solutions with strategic partnerships. Special emphasis has been given to our Marine Solutions product. The company strategically targets and invests on further developing the product that first introduced to the Greek shipping industry. Marine Solutions is a highly customized product designed to meet the time-sensitive needs of the maritime industry ― shipping companies, shipyards, ship handlers and suppliers of marine spare parts require a great degree of logistics precision around the clock.

Our service portfolio includes airfreight, seafreight, logistics, distribution and simplified in-house clearance service as per ISO 9001:2008.

International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries. The RMI Registry is the third largest registry in the world, surpassing 4000 vessels and 140 million gross tons at the end of December 2016. IRI has a network of 27 worldwide offices that have the ability to register a vessel, including those under construction, record a mortgage or financing charter, incorporate a company, issue seafarer documentation and service clientele.

The most important asset to the RMI Registry is its customers and IRI strives to provide them with full service from any office, 24 hours a day.

MacGregor shapes the offshore and marine industries by offering world-leading engineering solutions and services with a strong portfolio of MacGregor, Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex brands. Shipbuilders, owners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor.

MacGregor solutions and services for handling marine cargoes, vessel operations, offshore loads, crude/LNG transfer and offshore mooring are all designed to perform with the sea. www.macgregor.com

MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.7 billion in 2015 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com

NCIS V.I.P. PROTECTION is an innovative personal security company with highly trained bodyguards, extremely modern armored vehicles and structures that are absolutely compatible with the contemporary protection and security needs.

NCIS V.I.P. PROTECTION was founded in 1985 in Washington D.C. by former Vice Admiral Michael Rogers. It operates in Greece since 2014, and is managed by Georgios Zafeiris, former non commissioned officer of the Greek army with a five year experience in special forces, an impressive history of missions in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Cyprus and 13 years of active experience in the field of personal security, focusing in personal security of V.I.P.s. Mr. Zafeiris was trained in Britain and the U.S.A. and continuous to participate in high level training programs abroad. He has also participated in many special operations against terrorism, hostage taking and organized crime.

NCIS V.I.P. PROTECTION is certified with ISO 9001.2000 and 9001.2013 and offers the highest level of personal security as well as the maximum luxury to its clientele which includes very important people worldwide.

We offer excellent security services, covering even the most specialized needs. Our bodyguards are trained according to the American and British standards, certified by the I.K.M.F school of Great Britain and the JAMES J.ROWLEY School of the U.S.A.

We are capable of undertaking with absolute adequacy even the most sensitive and demanding security responsibilities and missions, protecting physical integrity, human life and safe escorting important people that are under threat.

Founded in New York in 1917, celebrating 100 years of service, the American Club is the only P&I mutual domiciled in the Americas. Part of the International Group, it offers full cover for Protection and Indemnity and Freight, Demurrage and Defense risks and has in recent years grown and globalized its tonnage. In addition to its headquarters in New York, the Club's Managers, Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., have operations in Houston, London, Piraeus, Shanghai and Hong Kong. With dedicated specialized staff, available 24 hours a day, including qualified lawyers, licensed mariners and maritime experts, the Club is proud of the ability to communicate in 11 languages, boasts an active safety and loss prevention program with proven track record and has the know-how and capability to accommodate the needs of members both large and small.

Vancouver has become one of the most attractive locations for international shipping companies and Canada is ranked the best country in the G-20 to do business. Non-resident companies conducting international shipping activities in Vancouver are not subject to Canadian income tax.

Canada is known for its strong modern economy, universal health care system, stable political environment, world leading banks, high-caliber business support services, high-tech capacity as well as easy access to capital markets in North America.

VIMC markets Vancouver as a prime location for international shipowners wanting a competitive edge, with a presence on the west coast of North America and promotes its global reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities. VIMC assists interested companies in developing their operations for new or expanded opportunities on the Pacific Corridor.

For more information on the VIMC, please visit vancouverimc.org.

Email contact: [email protected]

Interpretit – A whole new integrated approach to interpreting and translation services

Nowadays communication is more than a right; it is a need and needs know no compromise. Interpretit has arrived to provide interpreting and translation services that meet the needs and requirements of modern companies, businessmen and individuals.

Professionalism, experience, expertise, confidentiality, flexibility and love for what we are the key words describing our company’s ethos and lay the foundations for a long-lasting and robust relationship with our clients.

Language is not a barrier but a communication path. Interpretit is here to assist you in this journey and make sure that your message will be heard loud and clear in any form, written and oral.

Are you ready? Find out more about us on our website www.interpretit.eu.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

ACCESS SA is a modern communication agency, having an extensive experience and a dynamic presence in graphic arts.

We specialize in printing on demand. We offer smart and flexible solutions that can boost your sales as well as save your company money by printing the quantity of documents you really need. Now you can have a constantly fresh and updated printed material. You are no longer obliged to purchase large amounts of documents at high prices that you do not need and will not use, taking up valuable of your office or warehouse space.

These days, when almost all companies are redefining goals, needs, roles and responsibilities, we are standing by you, we are your partners and collaborators in success. Through our certified services by ISO 9001:2008 Quality System and ELOT 1435:2009, you surely get access to high quality printing productions and effective customer service. When we say that your satisfaction is guaranteed with ACCESS, we really mean it!

[email protected] | t. 210 38 04 460 | f. 210 38 47 447

SOUND AND VISUAL – KONSTANTINOS A. PAPATHANASIOU SA is one of the biggest companies in Greece operating in the sector of audiovisual equipment rental for conferences and related events. Beginning in 1978, we have been providing services for recording and proceedings publishing and we offer integrated technical solutions that cover the whole spectrum of technical needs for conferences, corporate events, seminars or any other event.

The departments operating in our company are the following:

A. Conference Proceedings

1. Digital Recording
2. Transcription of proceedings and computer layout
3. Printing and Binding

B. Planning & Technical Support for Conferences and Events

Study, planning, rental, installation and technical support using audiovisual equipment for conferences, seminars, press conferences, corporate events and exhibition stands.

1. Projection equipment
2. Audio equipment
3. Lighting equipment
4. Interpretation systems
5. Voting systems
6. Conference sets – printing work
7. IT systems

Permanent installations – Study, Planning and Implementation