by Anny Zade, The Environment and in particular the maritime one, is of paramount importance all over Planet Ocean given the current situation with emissions, pollution et al emanating from…
Visit of the Deputy Minister of Shipping of Cyprus at HELMEPA: Strengthening Cooperation The visit of the Shipping Deputy Minister of Cyprus, Marina Hadjimanolis, to HELMEPA’s offices on September 19th,…
ADVANCING SHIPPING RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE HELMEPA’s impactful presence at Posidonia 2024 was a resounding success, resonating both on shore and at sea. Centered around the theme “Shipping Resilience to…
Featuring one of Greece’s most prominent actors and activists, Evelina Papoulia with music specially composed for the cause by Stefanos Korkolis one of our well-esteemed music composers. Spread the message to…
“Exploring the Digital Frontier: Bridging Theory and Practicality in Maritime Technology” ” Date: 22 November 2023Time: 09:00-15:00Venue: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre – Lighthouse, Athens The second CSN Greece Shipping…
INTERMEPA, the International Marine Environment Protection Association, representing national MEPAs worldwide, has reached a momentous milestone by electing Ms. Semiramis Paliou as its first woman Chairperson, building on the outstanding…
Εxtensive was the participation of members of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association – HELMEPA in the 40th annual General Assembly (Tuesday, 29 November 2022), during which the actions and…
HELMEPA celebrated its 40th anniversary during a marvelous event together with individuals whose lives and memories run in parallel to the evolution of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association. On…
Deree students together with shipowners and maritime leaders (all HELMEPA members) work together to identify best practices that foster smooth decarbonization, protection of marine environment and sustainable development. In the…
ESG mindset, funding, collaboration and “filotimo” HELMEPA’s game changer event on Sustainable Shipping brought together over 420 shipping stakeholders who attended a lively debate between top leading shipowners and cross-industry…
FINANCING DECARBONISATION FOR SHIPPING INDUSTRY NEEDS CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND OWNERS WANT TO BE HEARD POSIDONIA ATTENDANCE RECORD SOARS Shipping is required to face the complex challenges placed by the progressively…
HELMEPA’s new awareness raising campaign New campaign by the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association – HELMEPA to enhance safety awareness among seafarers, sailors, fishermen, captains and crew of pleasure boats…
2022 is a milestone year for marine environmental protection with HELMEPA celebrating its 40th anniversary since the Association’s founding. It was in 1982 that Greek shipowners and seafarers joined forces…
by HELMEPA and Elefsis Port Authority The need for strict compliance with safety rules while working on board ships, boats and in ports, the continuous training of employees and port…
5,360 HELMEPA volunteers cleaned 130 km of coastline Record of cleanups for HELMEPA, which in just two and a half months coordinated 196 cleanups all over Greece, covering 130 km…
Soft Skills, Environmental and Safety Leadership among the highest maritime training needs Leadership on safety and environmental issues, soft skills, as well as compliance with environmental regulations during PSC inspections…
CMC Cleaning Anavisos beach Please see the information above, for the voluntary cleaning that will be carried out by our member company CROSSWORLD on Friday 05/11/2021 at 13:00 at the…
HELMEPA at the forefront of shipping decarbonization The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association – HELMEPA has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition to further support the maritime industry with decarbonization…
INTERMEPA Meets to Identify Collaborations New impetus for the international marine environment coalition The Steering Committee of the International umbrella organization of Marine Environment Protection Associations (INTERMEPA), convened recently to…
Claire N. Tsavliris reaffirms strong commitment to the role of salvage, towage, and wreck removal, in safety and in safeguarding the environment One of the most important sectors of the…
Hellenic Initiatives for Clean Seas Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 16.00-18.00 Within the framework of actively embracing the principles of corporate responsibility for viable economic growth and social welfare, WISTA…
Mrs. Olga Stavropoulou, the new HELMEPA Director General HELMEPA is pleased to announce the arrival of Mrs. Olga Stavropoulou, who is taking over the duties of the Director General of…
Dr. Marina Papaioannou Dr. Marina Papaioannou graduated from the department of Geology of the University of Patras, Greece, in 1989 and later on continued with her PhD on Geophysics and…
Flisvos Marina announced as HELMEPA’s “Safety Ambassador” LAMDA Flisvos Marina S.A., HELMEPA’s Corporate Member since 2008, is the first mega-yacht marina in Greece to receive the title of “Safety Ambassador”.…
Christiana Prekezes turned over a new leaf It feels like only recently when I first met the late George P. Livanos, founder and at the time Chairman of HELMEPA, presenting…