Angelakos (Hellas) S.A. took delivery of the fourth in a series of eight Kamsarmax vessels on behalf of its Principals at Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard in Dalian, China. The Cypriot-flagged vessel was delivered on 11 March 2026 and named Africa Graeca II.
During the naming ceremony our CEO Capt. Stephanos E. Angelakos’ address highlighted the significant role of our people: “The true strength of our company lies in safeguarding the long-term well-being of our people - both at sea and ashore. From captain to captain, and from generation to generation, the knowledge of the sea is passed on as both responsibility and trust. Each generation is entrusted not only to preserve what it receives, but to strengthen it for those who will follow.”
Ms. Eirini Viltanioti, Associate Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Crete, who served as Godmother of the vessel, spoke about the profound historical exchange between Greece and Africa. More specifically, she pointed out the establishment of early “global” maritime trade networks linking the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, the development of the first transcontinental lingua franca (the Hellenistic Koine), the great scientific and philosophical institutions of the Museum and Library of Alexandria, the major religious and cultural developments, as well as influential works of art and literature.
Angelakos (Hellas) S.A. was represented by its Honorary Chairman, Mr. Evangelos El. Angelakos, along with company’s executives and its dedicated site team of naval architects, engineers and seafarers led by Project Manager Mr. Panayiotis Makris, as well as the vessel’s Master, officers, and crew.
The shipyard’s leadership was represented by the President Mr. Luo Wenqing and senior executives. Partners of Angelakos (Hellas) S.A. and academics from Beijing were also attending. We thank everyone who joined us on this special occasion.
We warmly welcome Africa Graeca II under our management and wish her and her crew fair winds and clear skies.
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