In view of the annual New Year’s Cake event the president of the Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters HEMEXPO Mrs Helen Polychronopoulou described the association’s achievements and the goals for the New Year.
The event was honored by the presence of distinguished shipping personalities the well-known shipowners Capt Panagiotis Tsakos & Mr. Simos Palios, ex IMO general secretary Mr. Efthimios Mitropoulos, Shipping businessman Mr. John Polychronopoulos, S. Korean Ambassador Mr. Jung-il Lee and the members and friends of Hemexpo.
Mrs. Polychronopoulou told that in the last 10 years Hemexpo has become more extrovert and recognizable around the world. In this framework has participated in the major shipping exhibitions worldwide SeaAsia Posidonia SMM etc. and has expanded its presence in Far East region Singapore, Shanghai and other shipping centers with the support of Enterprise Greece.
In particular S. Korea has been a big target for Hemexpo building strong bonds with the country’s shipbuilding with the support of Greek ship owning companies which show their continuous confidence in the association’s member’s marine equipment.
In this framework the association has also signed a lot of projects with SEVE KOSHIPA& KOSIC exploring even more possibilities in the shipbuilding industry.
Hemexpo has also signed business agreements with Italian shipyards Ficantieri and Portuguese Navy.
A great effort has been undertaken in the development of environmental friendly equipment helping the shipping companies to meet CII EEXI requirements.
Mrs. Polychronopoulou referred to the goals of Hemexpo in 2024 which include the following activities: Enhancing the branch, R&D, focusing more as Energy saving provider, further participating in exhibitions and business missions, exploring funding opportunities, organizing workshops with Martecma in the development of innovative products, intensifying collaboration with Defense Industries and aiming to establish the Hemexpo’s Academy which will provide incentives to young professionals to work in Hemexpo’s companies.
Addressing the event Cpt Panagiotis Tsakos and Mr. Simos Palios congratulated the members of Hemexpo for their achievements, fantastic job and the right partnerships that reflect the innovative spirit and the excellent capabilities of the Hellenic marine equipment manufacturers.
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