The latest regulatory, environmental and technical developments were discussed recently at the meeting of MARTECMA. The meeting was held in the Yacht Club of Greece and it was followed by the New Year’s pitta cutting and annual dinner.
The president of MARTECMA Mr. Panos Kourkountis opened the agenda of the meeting and referred to the changes of the association’s articles. The upgrade of MARTECMA website was presented by Takis Koutris of Ronaxa Shipping and ex-president of MARTECMA.
Mr. Fotis Belexis from Starbulk Shipmanagement referred to EEXI compliance and Stavros Hatzigrigoris from Zodiac presented the communication between MARTECMA and IACS.
A panel of prominent shipping senior executives, George Saroglou from Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement, Bill Stamatopoulos from Verifuel and Angeliki Kalini from Richards Hogg Lindley discussed the issue of poor quality bunkers and engines damage.
Regarding the various bunker claims it was mentioned the importance of sampling and testing. It was also pointed out that the shipowners must act proactively including the appropriate clauses in the charter party and Hull & Machinery contract as well as the proper notifications and communication with the charterers.
In the final session Mr. Kostis Antonopoulos from Rightship presented the new Rightship GHG (Greenhouse Gas) rating. He informed the members of the changes in light of EEXI and CII requirements comparing similar ships and providing an industry benchmark.
Finally, during the dinner the Board of MARTECMA honored Mr. Dean Tseretopoulos who was one of the founders of MARTECMA.
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