Following the opening remarks by Mia Jensen, Director Greece & Events Organiser, Marine Money International and James Lawrence, Chairman, Marine Money International as well as the Partner’s Welcome by Xu Bin, Chairman, BOCOM Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., the 25th Marine Money Greek Ship Finance Forum kick started with the first panel under the theme: “Where best to invest your capital today?” Given the current circumstances, it couldn’t be a better theme and start!
Indeed the Shipping markets remain strong, but economic and regulatory challenges are brewing. Strategic decisions about capital investment need a long runway to profitability. How to grow your business and renew your fleet, assess and mitigate the risks, and come out a winner.” under the …order of hte very eloquent Harry Vafias, CEO StealthGAs Inc.,- wearing his moderator cup, with discussants, John Coustas, President & CEO, Danaos Corporation Petros Pappas, Chief Executive Officer, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO & Director at Capital Product Partners L.P. Leon Patitsas, Founder & CEO, Atlas Maritime Ltd. Elias Sakellis, Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Borealis Maritime (see main picture above).
One thing of interest which we understood at these early morning session, is that Interest Rates being high, making everyone opting in reducing debt levels and being cautious!!!
Will revert with a full account. Watch this space!
