“Climate change is a reality that we are experiencing with ever-increasing intensity. The growing frequency of extreme weather events makes the substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions an urgent matter…
The President of the UGS, Melina Travlos, addressed a wide range of questions of national, European and global interest. The highly anticipated Press Conference of the Union of Greek Shipowners…
The Union of Greek Shipowners has released its 2025–2026 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest data on the Greek-owned fleet and its indispensable contribution to the global,…
In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises, shipping remains a force of stability, continuity and connection. Shipping moves the world, keeping economies functioning, societies supplied and people…
With the global shipping industry turning its attention to the upcoming session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, the Union of Greek Shipowners calls upon all Member…
Once again, merchant shipping, our vessels and above all our seafarers find themselves at the centre of military and hybrid attacks, as well as asymmetric threats, that are a grave…
Today’s decision to delay the process at the IMO presents a new opportunity to shape a sustainable and effective international framework that will guide global shipping safely and realistically through…
Further to our last on Melina Eleni Bell, we continue with another UGS scholarship recipient, Ms Natalia Papadantonaki. Natalia Lydia Papadantonaki, a young engineer with a strong passion for advanced…
The Union of Greek Shipowners published today its 2024-2025 Annual Report, which presents detailed statistics and insights into the main features of the Greek fleet and its vital role for…
by John Faraclas, Melina was awarded a First Class Honours Degree in Biomedical Science specialising in Anatomy and Developmental Biology from King’s College London. Melina Eleni Bell, a young scientist…
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of on-duty seafarers and by recent attacks on vessels crucial to global trade and supply chains. The weaponizing of shipping economically, politically…
“We need to collectively defend freedom of navigation, as a shared global responsibility and a cornerstone of peace and humanity. The seas must be open, free, safe, and secure”. On…
a 7 May 2025, London – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS)…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) succeeded today to approve the medium-term measures aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ships, following months of intense negotiations. There are serious concerns about…
Ms. Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, “Shipping is the cornerstone of the European Union’s economic and geopolitical stability.” The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) played a…
‘Shipping anchors the EU’s Future’: Union of Greek Shipowners to Highlight Industry’s Strategic Role at European Shipping Summit 2025 Mr. Charles Michel, President Emeritus of the European Council (2019-2024), former…
In the context of the Delphi Economic Forum VIII, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), through its President Ms. Melina Travlos at the opening ceremony and through other members of…
The UGS welcomes the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan (GDIP) and the relevant legislative proposals, which were discussed at the recent European Summit. The Greek shipping community stands ready to…
Ms. Melina Travlos, President of UGS, stated: “We have always firmly supported the Public Healthcare System in Greece and we will continue to do so with all our powers”. The…
The Union of Greek Shipowners(UGS) acknowledges the positive elements of the outcome of the negotiations between the European institutions regarding the inclusion of shipping in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The agreement reflects…
Piraeus, 22.6.2022 – The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomes the proposed revisions of the EU ETS Directive regarding the shipping sector. The introduced improvements in the text of the…
Piraeus, 18.5.2022 – The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomes the adopted position of the Committee of the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament, on…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Ms Melina Travlos The well-established international shipping exhibition, “Posidonia”, returns this year, after a 4-year absence due to the pandemic,…
The UGS welcomes and supports the decision of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Extraordinary Council Session about the urgent establishment of a safe maritime corridor The IMO at the Extraordinary…
Statement of Ms Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners The new President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Ms Melina Travlos, immediately following her unanimous election, made…