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A PODCAST ON THE STORIES OF THE SEAS, SHIPPING & SEAMANSHIP


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NO15 EPISODE




KOSTAS KONTES

Mr. Kontes narrates to us in this episode, his family’s initial foray into
shipping, crediting his father’s profound impact on his decision to pursue the
same path.

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NO14 EPISODE


ALEX HADJIPATERAS

Alex Hadjipateras shares with us the origins of his family's successful shipping
career, dating back approximately 100 years, driven by the aspiration to enhance
their quality of life. 

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With deep pride and reverence for his heritage, he openly acknowledges the
weighty legacy and personal responsibility he carries, drawing wisdom from the
past while keeping an eye on the future. He recounts the establishment of
Greece's first tanker company, Dorian Hellas, in 1973, spearheaded by his
visionary grandmother, who astutely invested in Gas Tankers. He also reflects on
his father's pivotal role in the transformation of Dorian's fleet from Tankers
to LPG, as well as the company's expansion by skillfully seizing opportunities
in the global market.
In a nostalgic tone, he shares his own poignant memories of embarking on his
first day in the shipping industry, in faraway Japan. This pivotal moment
provided him with an exceptional foundation, as he acquired comprehensive
knowledge spanning all facets of shipping, from ship construction to chartering
negotiations. He eloquently elucidates how his father's wealth of experience has
profoundly influenced his own trading strategy, while fervently highlighting the
admirable qualities he admires in him. Mr. Hadjipateras passionately reflects on
the future landscape of the shipping industry, offering his unique perspective.
He discusses the momentous challenges on the horizon and emphasizes the
increasing importance of sustainability in ship fuel, which continuously fuels
the industry's dynamism. Furthermore, he delves into the transformative
potential of upcoming energy sources, poised to reshape the shipping industry
and create an entirely novel environment. Towards the end of the interview, he
candidly reveals the secret to the Greek shipowners' success, unveiling their
competitive advantages. He concludes by advising aspiring young professionals
seeking to venture into the shipping industry to actively cultivate their own
network of connections within the field, as abundant opportunities continually
arise for rewarding positions.

NO13 EPISODE


IRENE DAIFAS

In this episode of the Greek Shipping podcast, Mrs. Daifa shares the remarkable
journey of her father, Stavros Daifas, a self-made shipowner who achieved great
success at a young age. She vividly recounts her own pivotal experience with the
acquisition of the company's first ship, Silver Cloud, which not only shaped her
life but also left an indelible mark on her subsequent successful endeavors.

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Mrs. Daifa also delves into the profound bond between Stavros Daifas and Antonis
Chandris, the longstanding president of the shipowners' union, emphasizing the
important legacy that was passed down.

Furthermore, she reveals her father's deep involvement in sports, including the
acquisition of the Olympiacos team, as well as his unwavering moral compass in
navigating significant life changes.The conversation shifts to Mrs. Daifa's own
remarkable trajectory as the first female president of the Piraeus Maritime
Club. She discusses her extensive engagement in the social sciences, which
formed the basis of her studies, and her active participation in political
events as the appointed cultural advisor of the Piraeus municipality.Lastly, she
humbly alludes to her significant charitable work, inspired by her beloved
father and most influential mentor, expressing her innate desire to give back to
society.

NO12 EPISODE


DANAE BEZANTAKOU

Mrs. Bezantakou narrates the story of her family's involvement in shipping,
starting from her father, a captain in Thenamaris, with references to Mrs.
Nounou Martinou and the power of collaboration, which is a fundamental principle
of the family.

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She mentioned her, visiting as a child her parents' workplace, the rich stimuli,
and her engagement in small jobs as a game, which made her love shipping deeply
and become close, from a very young age, to the values and importance of the
industry.

She talked about the executives of Thenamaris as part of a large shipping
family, which laid the foundation for their initiation in evolving and becoming
big names in the shipping industry, by establishing their own respectable
companies.

She also elaborated on the Navigator Forum platform through which she was able
to invite young people to the Young Executives Day at Poseidonia Events,
initiating an open dialogue, in order to evaluate and assist young people who
want to engage in shipping.

In conclusion, Mrs. Bezantakou referred to the Open Days creation as being able
to break the stereotype that most people tended to believe, which wanted the
shipping industry to be a tightly closed lobby, where one can only enter if they
have the right connections.

Listeners who are interested in the world of shipping and want to learn about
the inspiring journey of this successful shipping entrepreneur, should tune in
to the Shipping Podcast.. Don't miss out on this insightful and motivating
interview!

Ms. Danae Bezantakou holds the positions of CEO of Navigator Shipping
Consultants and she is also the Concept Founder of Young Executives Shipping
(YES) FORUM – the platform of open dialogue between Principals and
Executives holding managerial positions in the Ship owning companies and
companies generally involved in shipping on one side, and the young executives,
university graduates and university students in the Shipping and Sea Tourism
sectors on the other. 

NO11 EPISODE


CHARALAMBOS SIMANTONIS

Mr. Charalambos Simantonis starts this, quite interesting conversation, with
references to his family shipping company in Piraeus (ships which were built at
Hellenic Shipyards) and continues with his path in Merchant Shipping.

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He talks about the role models and the great personalities of Greek Shipping, as
well as the influence his father had on him and on the way he perceives the
industry, advising the younger generation to work in a plethora of different
shipping companies, in order to gain a range of experiences.

He also points out the necessity for maritime executives to be learning
continuously to keep up with the innovative developments in the field, as well
as the need for young candidates entering the industry, to concentrate on
matters related to shipping, concerning the environment.

In closing, Mr. Simantonis refers to the highly important contribution of
shipowners to society and the basic elements that a newcomer in shipping must
possess: perseverance, eagerness for hard work, the ability to take calculated
risks, and continuous learning!

NO10 EPISODE


DR. GEORGE D. PATERAS

A journey through time and homage to all the significant points that contributed
to the success of Greek Shipping

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The interview for this podcast was taken in “Aplotaria”, the main comercial
street of Chios island, in a very casual conversation amongst the bustling local
market. This interview is a journey through time and homage to all the
significant points that contributed to the success of Greek Shipping. 

An interview worth listening because it signifies the acknowledgment of Greek
sailors by Mr. Pateras, the important role of women who supported Greek Shipping
as wives and mothers, the need to impart the knowledge and the advantages of the
maritime profession to the new generations and of course, the very simple
assumption: The Greek Miracle is the result of the immense love for shipping and
the ability of Greek shipowners to know the full range of a ship's operations,
enabling them to make impromptu decisions.

The Pateras family has been involved in the ownership, chartering and management
of ships since 1870.

George D. Pateras, born in London, UK, is the Deputy Chairman of Contships
Management Inc. and since 2016, he is also Chairman to the Hellenic Chamber of
Shipping. 

With studies in Engineering and Economics, holds a BSc in Marine Engineering
from Newcastle University, MS in Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture from
MIT, as well as a PhD from Plymouth University. He is a Board member of the
Hellenic War Risks Association & the Bahamas Shipowners Association, Chairman of
the Hellenic Shipping War Risks Insurance S.A., and permanent advisor (AMSCC) of
the Hellenic Ministry of Defence.

NO9 EPISODE


STAMATIS N. TSANTANIS

The recipe for succeeding in shipping 

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In this Interview, Mr. Tsantanis opens up to us in regards to the beginning of
his banking career, up to his current position as the Chairman and CEO of
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.; a company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange. 

He describes his involvement with Shipping, as something he particularly likes
and also discusses the current needs of the shipping sector, such as
Sustainability, Performance and Regulation; departments, which should definitely
be at the focus of the newcomers, interested in working in the Maritime
Industry.

In closing, Mr. Tsantanis reveals the recipe for success, to an excellent team.
The executives’ connection, the selection of the right people for the job, their
character’s integrity, their managerial depth and the freedom to make decisions
based on the team’s strategy, are just a few key elements, guaranteeing the best
results.

Stamatis Tsantanis (Bio):

Stamatis Tsantanis, with more than 23 years of experience in shipping and
capital markets, is the Chairman and CEO of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
(NASDAQ: SHIP). In 2012, when he first joined Seanergy, led its significant
growth to a world renowned Capesize drybulk company, of more than 3.0 million
dwt. 

Prior to joining Seanergy, he served as group CFO and director in prominent
private and public shipping companies. And before that, served as an investment
banker, at Alpha Finance, having a key role in major shipping corporate
financial transactions, in the U.S. capital markets. 

Stamatis is also a board member of Breakwave Associates (NYSE: BDRY & BSEA) and
a fellow at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. He holds a Master’s degree
in Shipping Trade and Finance from Bayes (formerly Cass) Business School in
London and a Bachelor’s degree in Shipping Economics, from the University of
Piraeus.

NO8 EPISODE


JOHN PLATSIDAKIS

Meet the most important personalities of the ship industry.

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In this interview Mr. Platsidakis describes us his personal story starting as a
student of Mathematics and ‘leading his way’ through a series of ‘coincidences’
to be today one of the most influential people in the Shipping industry
according to Lloyd’s List 100 Most Influential People.

John Platsidakis started his career in 1978 at Bank of America in Athens,
Piraeus and London. He resigned the Bank in 1987 with the title of Vice
President and joined Marmaras Shipping Group in Piraeus as Finance Director
until 1988. In 1989, Mr. Platsidakis joined the Angelicoussis Shipping Group and
assumed the position of the Managing Director of Anangel Shipping Enterprises.
Mr. Platsidakis also served as Vice President and Director of Angelicoussis
Shipping Group Ltd., President and Chairman of Maran Dry Shipholding Ltd, Vice
President of Maran Tankers Shipholding Ltd and of Maran Ventures Inc. He
resigned the Angelicoussis Group in 09/2020 and joined Costamare Shipping Group.
Mr. Platsidakis was included in the Lloyd’s List 100 Most Influential People in
the Shipping Industry in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 and has received the Lloyd’s
List Greek Shipping Personality of the Year 2018 Award as well as the Seatrade
Personality of the Year 2019 Award. Mr. Platsidakis studied Mathematics (B.Sc.)
at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Operational Research (M.Sc.) at the
London School of Economics, UK and Economics and Econometrics (M.Sc.) at
Southampton University, U.K.

NO7 EPISODE


GEORGE A. TSAVLIRIS

The elements of succeeding in the shipping industry

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Mr. George A. Tsavliris was born in London. He graduated from Athens College in
1968 and having acquired professional qualifications in Shipping (F.I.C.S.,
ACI.Arb), he concluded his graduate and post graduate studies in Shipping Law at
University College London in 1973. He familiarized himself with the shipping and
salvage sectors from a very early age by being engaged in the family business.
Mr. George Tsavliris is a Principal at “Tsavliris Salvage Group” and represents
the business on both a commercial and environmental basis internationally. Mr
George Tsavliris was awarded the 2016 Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership
Award, in recognition of his unique and extensive contribution to Shipping and
Greece and for his overall outstanding service to the shipping industry made by
him individually, as a family and by his company as a Group. In Jan 2019, Mr
Tsavliris received the Cyprus Environmental Award on behalf of CYMEPA by the
President of the Cypriot Republic Mr Nikos Anastasiades and on March 12th, 2019,
Mr Tsavliris was recognized with the Safety4Sea Leadership Award 2019 for his
work with CYMEPA and other national & international organizations, toward the
protection of 1st, the marine environment.
Mr. Tsavliris, in this interview he gave us last November, talks about the
complexity of the Ship Salvage Industry, the project Adopt a Ship, the courage
and strength one needs, in order to deal with shipping and most importantly he
shares with us life philosophies through personal experiences in shipping
industry. Enjoy listening!

NO6 EPISODE


THEODOROS VOKOS

Business prospects and opportunities in the shipping sector 

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In this interview, Mr. Vokos describes how the Posidonia exhibition has evolved
to what it is today, from the 1960s, and also gives us an overview of this
year's Posidonia which is set to reach the maximum number of participations,
since the beginning of the exhibition. 

We discuss the perspective of the Shipping Industry development in Greece, the
unchanged love of the Greek shipowners for everything Greek, their admission to
wanting Greece to be the most advanced shipowner country, while keeping the
Greek character of the Shipping Management and offering jobs to as many Greeks
as possible. 

As he tells us in his interview, “Timing” remains a key feature for the
shipowners, which one would dare to say is passed on from generation to
generation, making Greeks open new successful paths in the global Shipping
Industry. 

In regards to the future of Posidonia, Mr. Vokos predicts that in the coming
years, the uniqueness of Posidonia will become the Totem of the shipping
exhibitions

NO5 EPISODE


GIANNIS P. DRAGNIS

The simplicity in becoming a part of the shipping industry 

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Mr. Dragnis, in the interview he gave us last September, talks about the
Yachting industry and the leading position of Greece on the world map, the
important advantages of working in the industry, as well as the ever-increasing
presence of women in it.

In addition, we discussed the boat construction in Perama, the staffing of crews
by Greeks, as well as the great development opportunities that Greek companies,
offering yacht services, have.

Concluding, he pointed out the challenges of the industry and the importance of
minimizing carbon dioxide limits in shipping, as well as the way in which the
Greeks will provide the -next day- solution.

NO4 EPISODE


GEORGE M. FOUSTANOS

Shipping made easy for the younger generation 

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In this podcast, recorded in December, Mr. Foustanos talks about the motivation
behind the creation of the online Greek Shipping Miracle and the impressive
development of the Shipping Industry following World War II. In this Podcast, we
look back at the history of shipping and the creation of the Greek Miracle and
discuss about how the explosive growth of Greek shipowners has benefited several
countries, especially Japan, which has since become a leading shipbuilding
country.

NO3 EPISODE


COSTIS J. FRANGOULIS

The Greek shipowners as the biggest power in shipping

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In the third episode of the Podcast we have the pleasure to host Costis J.
Frangoulis, the Founder and CEO of Franman. He is discussing with us on the
podcast about how the Frangoulis family’s course in Shipping started. The
experience he gathered and his memories from his family’s connections with the
late Stavros Niarchos. He also tell us about the characteristics of the Greek
shipowners, which make them the most successful in the world and he finally
talks about his work with the Propeller Club, Piraeus.

NO2 EPISODE


HARRY N. VAFIAS

The incredible success story

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In the second episode of the Podcast we have the pleasure to host Harry Vafias,
who at the age of 27, led StealthGas at the stock market and thus, becoming the
youngest CEO of any shipping company, listed in any stock market worldwide.

NO1 EPISODE


MANOLIS VORDONIS

The Greek voice of the maritime world 

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On the first edition of this engrossing podcast on Greek Shipping, we are proud
to invite Mr. Manolis Vordonis a leading executive for many decades on the Greek
and global shipping.


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The Greek Shipping Podcast was created out of our love for Τravel and Greek
Shipping. During this monthly podcast we will be hearing stories and insights
from key Greek shipping personalities as well as passing on essential messages
to the audience.

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Managing Partner



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