In an iconic event held in an atmosphere of national pride and solidarity, the Propeller Club of Piraeus celebrated 90 years of continuous contribution to Greek shipping and the strengthening of ties between Greece and the United States. This year’s AMVER Awards 2025, under the symbolic motto “Hope at Sea,” highlighted the courage and exceptional seamanship of Greek and other nations” seafarers.
The event was honored by the presence of the new U.S. Ambassador, Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle, who recognized Greek shipping as a leading strategic partner for the implementation of energy projects in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. In his speech, the President of the Propeller Club, Mr. Costis Frangoulis, emphasized that for a century, the organization has served as a powerful link promoting maritime safety and supporting the U.S. Coast Guard's AMVER rescue system.
The participation of the Greek shipping community this year was impressive, with 193 companies and 1,836 vessels taking part, successfully saving 97 human lives through 12 special rescue operations.
In appreciation to her determination and contribution to deepening bilateral cooperation, the Propeller Club has named Ambassador Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle an Honorary President. For her part, the Ambassador praised the AMVER voluntary program for its 70 years of successful operation, underlining that Greek shipping companies remain its most dedicated and significant partners worldwide. The evening concluded with the presentation of the Fidelity and Special Rescue Awards, while the Ambassador blew out the ceremonial candle for the Club’s 90th anniversary, a gesture that sealed the close cooperation between the two nations. Part of the proceeds were donated to support the charitable work of HOPE Genesis.
AMVER System
Top 10 Participating Companies
Angelicoussis Group of Companies: 130 Ships
TMS Group of Companies: 109 Ships
Capital Ship Management Corporation: 89 Ships
Technomar Shipping Incrorporated: 81 Ships
Starbulk S.A.: 75 Ships
Laskaridis Shipping Company Limited: 70 Ships
Danaos Shipping Company Limited: 64 Ship
V. Ships Greece Limited: 63 Ships
Tsakos Group: 62 Ships
Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (Hellas) Limited: 49 Ships
Special Rescue Awards 2025
M/V "Dublin Eagle" - Starbulk S.A.
For the search and rescue operation of 2 persons near position 03o 17.8’ N, 100o 15.8’ E on 03 February 2025
M/V “Shanghai Eagle” – Starbulk S.A.
For the search and rescue operation of the sailing vessel Aqua Libra near position 29o 28.90’ S, 151o 37.10’ W on 21 February 2025
M/V “Kennadi” – Starbulk S.A.
For the search and rescue operation at position 41o 20’ N/ 009o 56’W on 12 June 2025
M/V “Mercurial Virgo” – Starbulk S.A.
For the search and rescue operation at position 20o 57.47’ S / 149o 43.63’ E on 19 November 2025
M/V “Marimyr A” – Mykonos Shipping
For the search and rescue operation of 2 persons in the Madagascar Channel on 11 March 2025
M/V “Luebeck” – Navilands Container Management Ltd.
For the search and rescue operation of 38 persons at position 34o 31.4’ N / 024o 00.6’ E on 01 May 2025
M/V “Yantian” - Navilands Container Management Ltd.
For the search and rescue operation of 2 persons at position 13o 00.3’ N / 098o 37.8’ W on 18 June 2025
M/V “Cosco Hellas” – V. Ships Greece Limited
For the search and rescue operation of 22 persons in the Pacific Ocean on 04 June 2025
M/V “Androusa” - V. Ships Limited
For the search and rescue operation of 20 persons at position 07o 11.8’ N / 107o 30.3’ E South China Sea on 08 August 2025
M/V “GLBS Hero” – Globus Shipmanagement Corp.
For the search and rescue operation of 2 persons near Cristobal Panama on 17 June 2025
M/V “Theseus” – Costamare Shipping CO S.A.
For the search and rescue operation of 7 persons in the South Atlantic Ocean on 22 June 2025
M/V “Mama Strength” – MPP Carriers S.A.
For the search and rescue operation of 2 persons 100 miles north of Bermuda on 12 November 2025
AMVER System Fidelity Awards 2016-2025
In continuous enrolment among Ship Management Companies based in Greece
Angelicoussis Group of Companies
Ranked First: 1027 Ships
TMS Group of Companies
Ranked Second: 655 Ships
Tsakos Group
Ranked Third: 624 Ships
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