Piraeus, 6 March, 2025: DNV Maritime was pleased to welcome members of the press to an event held in Piraeus, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Maritime Service Centre, new organization and strategic plans, alongside a raft of new reports dedicated to tackling the latest developments in the industry.
The event, hosted by George Teriakidis (pictured above), Regional Manager, Southeast Europe, DNV Maritime, offered an inside look at DNV’s new regional structure and vision for the future. A highlight of the gathering was the announcement of the 25th anniversary of the Maritime Service Centre in Greece, presented by Dr. Isaias Loizos (pictured below), Head of the Maritime Service Centre, who celebrated a quarter-century of delivering high-quality services to the industry.
Speaking at the event, George Teriakidis emphasized the significance of the gathering: “Our industry is navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and operational environment. To support this transition, it is essential to foster open dialogue that can equip stakeholders with the knowledge that enables informed decision-making. At DNV, we are committed to empowering our partners, including the media, with reliable insights and practical solutions to help them find their bearings and stay ahead as our industry rapidly evolves.”
In addition, DNV experts presented insights from the latest DNV white papers and industry reports:
– Lefteris Koukoulopoulos (pictured above), Regional Decarbonization Expert, presented DNV’s latest white paper on Energy Efficiency Measures & Technologies, which aims to help identify the best technologies for reducing fuel consumption through a comprehensive overview of energy-efficiency measures and technologies.
– Leonidas Karystios (pictured above), Global Fleet Technology Director, Gas Carriers & Regional Business Development Manager – looked at the new Biofuels in Shipping white paper, which provides guidance on biofuel use, trends in the market, and compliance in today’s regulatory environment.
– Dr. Chara Georgopoulou (pictured above), Head of Maritime R&D & Advisory Greece, discussed the insights from the new Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) report, which examines WAPS technologies, the regulations covering their use, their fuel saving potential, and a cost benefit analysis.
The event concluded with a networking session, providing attendees with the opportunity to exchange views and engage with DNV’s experts and management.
Comms Hub Europe, Middle East & Africa Maritime for organising this unique anniversary event in a very special venue – Kava Halaris!
