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55 As we celebrate the remarkable milestone of a century in existence, we embark on a voyage of our people’s memories and reflections. The following pages gather the heartfelt memoirs of those who have dedicated their careers to DNV and witnessed first-hand changes and transformations throughout the years. The stories unfold here are not merely accounts of professional journeys; they are sagas of personal growth, resilience, and camaraderie. Women and men who have navigated uncharted waters and steered the organization towards new horizons.
56 Sounds like a plan (approval)! Gregory, John and Elias count 60 years in DNV altogether. Sitting with them to discuss their DNV-related memories can take time – and it did. Demanding projects, travels worldwide, heart-warming stories, jokes and emotions flooded in during our chat about the past. John Anastassiadis Senior Principal Approval Engineer 19 years of service Gregory Kazantzis Technical Resource Manager 22 years of service Elias Zografakis Principal Approval Engineer 19 years of service
57 Gregory: I have been working for DNV for the last 22 years – which makes one-fifth of the 100 years of DNV in Greece! This is something … And now that we are sitting here with John and Elias and look like the Muppet Show’s infamous Statler and Waldorf characters, I count the common experiences we have shared all these years, as we were always working for the plan approval department. And these experiences are hundred-fold … I recall the funny moments we shared, not only with my colleagues of plan approval, but also with the fleet-in-service surveyors: one day, I was invited by a Piraeus-based surveyor to visit a tanker vessel with a demanding double-hull conversion, for which all three of us were involved. When I got on the vessel, I was wearing an all-white uniform and shoes I had while I was in Korea. We were quite busy this day going up and down and around the ship, and obviously at some point, I stepped on a sizzling spot. Suddenly, the sole came off and glued on the hot surface. I still remember the joshing and the laughs we had – I have a photo that proves it! Elias: These double-hull conversions – what a challenge! I remember the workload, the overtime and the weekends in the office, as we had to check both stability and strength. Imagine the pressure we were under – after all, the vessels were waiting for our clearance to start sailing! Our surveyors were on board too, waiting for our signal. Another stone in the shoe was that at that time (2007), online technology was not yet available to be able to communicate on the spot, so we had to call each other back and forth on the mobiles or to use the sluggish email systems to exchange information. In cases like that, we all feel that we live on the edge: it feels a little bit like being part of an adventure movie, where the sequences are fast, and the action must be firm and chain-like. John: Let me jump in here to say that these double-hull conversions were very demanding projects at the time. Even the consultants or the designers lacked knowledge or experience and asked for guidance on complying with the new IMO rules. We can pride ourselves on the support we can offer to our customers – or even to non-customers who changed class to be able to receive these specialized services. Elias: May I change the flow of the storytelling, gentlemen? Because I just remembered a story that always makes me laugh. Well, some years ago I attended a training in London regarding the offshore segment. I am used to having my fixed office, desk, drawers, and photos of my children – my personal refuge in other words. That’s why when I went to the London office, I “marked” my spot to use as an office for the days I would stay there. The next day, I went to the office to see a surveyor sitting at my “desk”, doing his report. What a different mentality! What is common practice at offices around the world, for me was an uncomfortable surprise for me coming from the Piraeus routine. So, we placed bets with my trainer on where I would find a place to sit every day. John: Elias, what you describe is the sense of “belonging” we have here as the prominent feeling, thus the need to have a fixed place to work from. And this feeling was all-pervading in Piraeus offices. I recall the weekly meetings we had with the fleet-in-service colleagues, in the tavern Kapetanios. We met like friends or family, around a table with food, to discuss our projects. We were – and we still are – close together, connected with a very special bond. Gregory: You are right, gentlemen. And this sense of belonging was cemented during the “extra-curriculum” group activities we share in DNV in Greece, like the family weekends and other excursions. We meet there, more carefree than during the working week, and we have a good time! Elias: … or challenging time, Gregory – do you remember the trip to Kalavryta, where we were stuck in the snow? As a matter of fact, I was the one who left the snow chains at home, as the weather bulletin misled me. We had to wait for the snow plough to clear the roads.
58 The photo Panagiotis Antonopoulos, Senior Principal HR & Finance Advisor 40 years of service I went to Istanbul many times. I can’t remember exactly how many. Sometimes it was a one-day trip: the first-morning flight from Athens, the last flight from Istanbul. Sometimes the trips lasted for two or three days. I walked along the Bosphorus waterfront, I saw the lights of Prigkiponnisi in the evenings from the beach of Chalcedon, I visited Hagia Sophia ... I could write pages upon pages about everything I saw, what I felt, what I thought ... Istanbul is a city with a strong historical charge. It’s history! However, what is engraved in my memory more intensely and more than anything else is another experience which took place just before the Bosphorus Bridge. It happened during wintertime. I had arrived in Istanbul a little while ago. A colleague was waiting for me in the company car at the airport, and we were on our way to the office. It was, as usual, very busy. It was raining, and it was cold. Just before the bridge, the traffic slowed down a bit and we were going at a relative speed. And there, just before the bridge, between the cars that were running, spreading muddy water, I saw them ... It was a young couple, around 35 to 40 years old. An emaciated man was holding a picture of a little girl, and the woman was leaning against him, her arm folded on his elbow. I saw the man’s gaze for a moment. Pleading. Bitter. Desperate. He was screaming without even a whisper. He was begging, not knowing who. He was standing there. Standing up. Between indifferent cars and their equally indifferent passengers. With the rain falling on him and yet not touching him. Begging for a look, someone telling him that they saw the little girl in the photo. That: yes, found! But the course of cars was indifferently undisturbed. No one was stopping. Nothing was happening. Only this father with the photo of his child in his hands, the pain in his eyes, who wanted, in vain, to tear the void around him and come out into the light of his daughter’s smile, and a mother with an empty gaze looking at the dirty black asphalt, looking for a nugget of hope, a crack of good news, a window to escape from the unbearable absence … There, just before the Bosphorus Bridge, two desperate parents stood motionless in the rain and cold, begging for news, lost in their unbearable pain, with the photo of their little girl in their hands ... From all the memories I have working for DNV all these many years, this is the one that will never fade out and is worth sharing.
59 Fragments of memory Sofoklis Digenis, former Regional Manager 33 years of service Contemplating, 20 years have passed since my retirement from DNV after 33 years of employment. I was honoured to be the first Greek trainee recruited at DNV in Norway in 1971, ending as the first Greek Station Manager and the first Greek Regional Manager at DNV Piraeus in the years 1983 and 2000 respectively. My career path was long and international: in Spain and Holland as ship surveyor, in India/Sri Lanka, Iran, the Middle East, to name a few – but always Piraeus and Greece was my base and no matter where I was, I always considered myself a DNV Greece employee. My experiences with DNV have been recorded in my head since my retirement – you know what they say: at the end of the day, one is left with his memories and friends, no matter the material achievements. I had a good time with many experiences, challenges and memories attended to, with high responsibility and integrity. After we trained in Oslo in 1971, I found myself deputed from DNV Cadiz, Spain to DNV Piraeus in 1974, as a ship surveyor. I remember proudly being the first Greek employed by DNV and being part of a workforce at DNV Piraeus of only four employees, including the management and administration. At the time, DNV was housed in a small office of about 60 square metres in Filelinon Str. 9 , Piraeus. I have had a strong focus on business development throughout my career. I take pride in being the first Greek national to be employed by DNV in Oslo, Norway, as well as being the first Greek Regional Manager at DNV Piraeus. Additionally, I played a crucial role in expanding DNV India from nine employees to sixty-two, which helped establish DNV’s presence in India. I also successfully initiated offshore activities in Iran and created a Shipowners’ national committee there. Furthermore, I facilitated the transfer of the DNV Regional Office from Bahrain to Dubai, UAE, and played a part in establishing new DNV offices in Kuwait, Fujeirah, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Muscat, among others. I remember the frequent calls received by shipping companies to resolve their ships’ problems, even if competing societies classed them. For example, the unexpected call on a Saturday morning from a reputable shipowner at the time, approaching us with one of his ships detained en route from the Suez Canal. Within hours, DNV Piraeus and Oslo experts were mobilized, calculations were performed successfully in order to assign deeper draft to the vessel, thus reinstating its sailing in the late hours of the same day with the initial overloading. I remember our contribution to re-establishing the shipowners’ National Committee and our pride when experts and executives visited us from the Oslo headquarters. I remember the trust, confidence and appreciation shown to DNV Piraeus by headquarters in handling difficult ship-in-service cases. By all means, our successful performance, commenced in 1971, rightly contributed to DNV Piraeus becoming a European hub and the leading classification society celebrating today its long existence in Greece. All of the above resulted in DNV Piraeus acquiring a relatively sizeable volume of Greek ships classed, making DNV Piraeus go from of a relatively unknown society in 1971 with only four employees then to a European hub today of more than 90 employees, seen today with pride not only by its employees but also amongst its Greek clients who trusted us by awarding us a good share of their newbuildings. Thank you, DNV, for all the opportunities and experiences and for the opportunity today to enjoy these memories.
60 Car and caring Vassilia Dimitrakou, Deputy Maritime Academies Manager 27 years of service It was one of the evenings in the office when dinner was arranged as a farewell to a colleague returning home after his assignment in the Piraeus office. Loizos and the rest of the team had just left the office to get to the restaurant at Piraiki, while Vicky, Dora and I were left behind to finish some final tasks before the end of the day. I had offered the ladies a seat in my car, assuring them that we would not be late for the dinner. The three of us walked towards the place where I had parked the car in the morning near the office. Surprisingly when we reached the spot, no car was there! I instantly started to think whether I had parked it somewhere else, but no other place came to mind, so I was terrified that my car was gone! The girls tried to calm me down, but I was already in tears, so we returned to the office to set up our plan of action. The late Nikos Boussounis, who was still in the office, got worried when he saw me in this unpleasant situation and tried to comfort me by telling me that all would be fine and there was nothing to worry about. His words were a psychological boost, giving me a sense of safety and protection. I was not alone! After some phone calls, my lovely colleagues Vicky and Dora discovered that my car had received a parking ticket and had been removed by the traffic police. The late Nikos Boussounis volunteered to give us a drive to the police station where I could get my car back. I knew that the Piraeus traffic police were in the city centre, a few kilometres from our office. He gently insisted on waiting until we had our car back, but I was already embarrassed with the whole situation and the inconvenience I had caused, and assured him that we would be fine. But the day had other plans for us. The traffic police station had changed location some months ago. We reached the new address by taxi. Fortunately, I was given a shortperiod clearance to return the car home until I paid for the ticket. I did not want to end the evening on a bitter taste, so together with the girls we headed towards Piraiki. We had a dinner to attend after all!!!! While trying to find a secure place to park the car near the restaurant, we heard a police alarm signalling us to stop. Apparently my car had no plates, attracting the police officer’s attention. I showed him the ticket I had been “awarded” earlier in the day and explained to him that I was looking for a place to park the car, as I was returning home. We arrived at the dinner with a couple of hours delay, but I am sure everyone realized that the delay was well justified. The dinner was splendid and thankfully the day ended in a cheerful spirit. Ready to return home after a long day, I switched on the car’s engine for our last destination: HOME! But alas, my personal desire would not align with my car’s desire; the battery was empty and the engine would not start, so I decided to allow my car to spend the night out, gazing at the calming blue sea until the first daylight the next day. Nearly 25 years have passed since then, and I still remember this story! Apart from the funny side of it, I DARE to SHARE that CARING has the power to stick in one’s heart forever, no matter how many years have passed, no matter if people are still with us. What matters is how some people’s actions make you feel … for life!
61 A voyage to remember Ioannis Kourmatzis, former Regional Manager 42 years of service In the early 1980s, only a couple of years after DNV established an exclusive branch office in Piraeus, the society decided to open a service centre in Piraeus to serve Greek shipping – not only in Greece, but worldwide to handle difficult cases and to provide technical support when needed. As the newly appointed head of this department, I was asked to undertake the first cases. After Oran in Algiers and Mangalia in Romania, my third assignment in summer 1982 was in Djibouti, 10 kilometres from the Somalian boarder. A turbine tanker (extinct nowadays) was anchored on the outer roads of Djibouti in the Straits of Aden. She had suffered a melting down of many tubes in her main boiler, and a surveyor was needed for inspection, evaluation and repair acceptance. The working conditions were the biggest obstacle to overcome, apart from being in a completely unknown territory. With very high humidity and an ambient temperature above 45°C, I had to do a detailed survey with the temperature inside the boiler probably around 55°C. An old-timer superintendent at the hotel had advised me to get some salt bills (to avoid dehydration) before going on board, but I thought that he was pulling my leg so I did not. I regretted it later, of course, as my body lost several litres of liquid. After an exhaustive stay in the boiler, which was still very hot from the meltdown, I came out indistinguishable from the local natives. Later that night when I finished the job, with a big relief, I entered the launch to shore. That launch, a floating structure with a small motor was something between a wrecked fishing boat and a Contiki raft and resembled a boat only by euphemism. My fears came true when after 30 minutes of sailing the motor stopped in pitch dark waters, heavy swell, and a high possibility of us ending up on Somalia beaches, which I was told were rather treacherous. I still remember very vividly that the only thing I could see in the darkness were the white teeth of the Djibouti launch man when he was talking to me, and I guess my face would have given the same picture with teeth chattering from agony. A four-hour agony in the dark ended at dawn when we were found by a fishing vessel passing by and were towed safely to the Djibouti harbour. Years later when I watched the movies Castaway and Captain Phillips (both with Tom Hanks), I thought that my adventure in Djibouti roads could have had a completely different outcome. The eagerness to serve the customer, the youth of my age and the absence of those days for formal risk evaluation when undertaking jobs in difficult/risky areas brushed away any concerns, with the whole trip ending up well for the customer and me.
62 Our first (and last) survey! Maria Tsikimi, Financial Department 28 years of service A hopeless terrorist Phaedra Damala, Financial Controller 22 years of service Many years ago, Marina, Phaedra and I asked our surveyors if we could attend a survey so that we could have firsthand experience with DNV’s core activity. When conditions allowed, in 2016, our Chief Surveyor, Mr Vangelis Kalafatis, arranged for us to visit a vessel with him. After he gave us all the necessary instructions for our safety and how to make the most out of this experience, we finally ended up on the dock. The funny thing was that Phaedra is afraid of heights, and when she was going up the stairs, she suddenly froze in place and could neither move forward nor back! That’s when the resilience and patience by Mr Kalafatis came into play. When we were all finally on board, we went to meet the crew – they were all very kind and caring – what I forgot to tell you is that it was the run-up to Christmas, so the dining room was decorated accordingly. The crew talked nostalgically about their families – one of them even told us that he had never celebrated Christmas and New Year’s Eve with his family at home and that he finally “met” his son when he was already 29 years old! It may be too much to our ears, but let’s not forget that this is a reality for some people, especially seafarers. It was before the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, when the arrests of the members of the terrorist organization 17 November had begun. In our office building, the janitor was a gentleman who had recently been discharged from the navy. When he learned that a coast guard service had moved into the same building, he thought it was a great opportunity to get his revenge – regardless of whether the coast guard had anything to do with the navy! So he called the police to report that a bomb has been planted in the coast guard office, making us at the same time the unwitting protagonists in the police investigation. The building was immediately evacuated, and, on the outside, the TV cameras were anchored to record another attempted terrorist act by the notorious terrorist organization – this time in the shipping area. It didn’t take us long to find out that this phone call was a prank by our janitor, who was immediately fired. Maria Tsikimi: Do you remember that my motorcycle starred in all the news bulletins, since I used to park it near the entrance of the building? At least it didn’t have to go to the hairdresser to appear on TV … [laughs] Angeliki Kalagkia: Ah, speaking of hair salons and good-looking ladies, I recall an experience I want to share with you …
63 “Casus Belli” for some donuts! Marina Georgantzi, Regional Credit Manager 31 years of service I am about to recount what happened two months after I started working at DNV and while our offices were in the “legendary” Karagiorgis building. There were 25 of us in all, occupying one floor: half for the administration of the regional office and half for the technical department – surveyors, auditors, etc. One day, the lady who owned the restaurant in the building treated us to a box of donuts – to be precise, she brought a box of delicious donuts and left them in the technical department, prompting them to share the treats with us. Something that never happened! They ate them all, without letting us know! When the Office Manager at the time, Mrs Olympiou, realized what had happened, she stormed into the technical department and started a fight with the assistant to the technical director! I, as an inexperienced newcomer, was shocked by the fact that a box of donuts was the “occasion for war”, and when I met my fiancé later that day, I told him that I would ever touch anything edible in DNV! The funniest (and reassuring at the same time) fact was that the next day, the very two ladies who had declared war over a box of donuts had made a truce and were cheerfully chatting while preparing their morning coffee. DNV is always in … fashion! Angeliki Kalagkia, Senior Assistant Business Development 25 years of service It was the time when the merger with DNV was announced to us (note: Angeliki comes from Germanischer Lloyd). You understand that there was a lot of concern and uncertainty about the new working conditions to which we would have to adapt immediately, without affecting our daily operations. In a discussion during the lunch break, a colleague told us that DNV has reliable systems and is the finest organization, where they respect and care for their employees, but at the same time, they have a strict dress code – every day, all day men and women had to wear suits! I was shocked! And this shock cost me 800 euros – the amount of money I spent to buy three brand-new suits (not my preferred outfit to be honest). So when the day came for my first visit to the new offices, I put on my blue suit and my best smile and walked into the office to see what? That 99% of the colleagues wore blue jeans and T-shirts – a completely different picture from what I had heard. Epilogue: the suits are still in the closet, unused! Lesson: It’s better to trust your eyes more than your ears!
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66 All together, as ONE Heracles Lekakis, Key Account Manager 27 years of service “In the corridors of professional life, where time weaves its intricate patterns, I found myself entangled with familiar faces. The years blurred, and the past echoed in the present—a symphony of shared memories and intertwined destinies. Costas Siozos, a steadfast companion, I had entrusted with one of the Ancora fleets back in ‘97 when I embarked on my journey with DNV. Little did I know that our paths would converge again in 2013, side by side within the embrace of DNV GL. The symmetry of it all—the way life circles back upon itself—how pleasant. Manos Gkovopoulos, a fellow traveler through technical mazes, had been a companion in various workgroups across previously competing companies. And when we found ourselves under the same roof once more, it felt like reuniting with an old friend. Thanassis Souflis, my batch mate and confidant, shared laughter, and late-night discussions. And then, seated together in the same company, our bond remained unbroken. Nikos Demenopoulos, Panagiotis Michas, and Fotini Hondou—cherished colleagues of the ex-survey team at GL. We navigated the seas of cross-training, cross-utilization, and technical intricacies. No business discontinuity could fracture our unity; we stood as one—a resilient crew. Costas Vassileiadis, my mentor from the ‘90s, reappeared as a colleague. The circle tightened, and our shared history lent depth to our interactions. Dimitris Sariklis, too, a familiar and cherished face in a new context. DNV—the canvas upon which our stories unfolded. Long years of dedication, pride, and camaraderie. If I were to chronicle the bonds forged with DNV colleagues across Greece and distant lands, it would fill volumes. But for now, let me offer glimpses—a mosaic of legacy GL tales, a nod to the past. Life, like a spinning wheel, brings us back to familiar faces. Team spirit, woven into the fabric of our days, makes work both fruitful and pleasant. As we sit together, sharing stories and laughter, we honor the circles that bind us—a testament to resilience and enduring friendships. May our journey continue, and may the circles widen, embracing new chapters and old companions.”
67 The ship in the bottle George Livanis-Markantas, Finance Officer 26 years of service I remember that it was one wonderful day (springtime) when our area manager walked through the door and asked me to join him. He wanted to show me something. I followed him to the reception area where I looked at 20 or more big packages piled up in front of the reception desk and a desperatelooking receptionist. He asked me if I had any idea what this was about, pointing to the pile of packages with. He didn’t wait for my response, but he reached into one of the opened packages and pulled out something that looked like a ship in a bottle, but ... without the ship! Everything was there – clearly, you could make out the water in the bottle, and there was also a wooden stand beneath the bottle bearing a brass plate indicating “Germanischer Lloyd”, but no model ship! We were looking at each other speechless for half a minute or so when he advised me to investigate and clarify what this was about. Then he left. After this initial shock, we opened all the packages, and finally we came across one package which included the model ships, (more than 200) plus an envelope which included a letter and instructions. Eagerly, I went through the letter, and suddenly the mystery was solved. It appeared that it was the latest promotional gift from the central marketing/sales department for owners/managers located in Greece. The idea was to create a bonding experience between a shipowner and KAM, as (according to the instructions) they had to sit together and try to get the model ship into the bottle. I informed our area manager accordingly. He summoned the KAMs, explained what was requested by the head office, and asked them to try it out and get the model ship into the bottle. Everybody tried, but only one succeeded (after a considerable amount of time) with a rather disappointing result, as the main model ship mast was broken … A meeting was held, and it was decided to bring that “experience” only to selected customers who were known for their sense of humour. There weren’t many …
68 Trust as a loan Zeljko Simic, Deputy Regional Manager 35 years of service I had been working with the Greek office for many years, while I was Area Manager in Italy. Following a very unfortunate event, when we suddenly lost our previous regional manager, Nikos Boussounis, we were all curious to see who his successor would be. As usual, there were a lot of guesses – and when Ioannis was announced as the new regional manager, I was even more curious to know more about him, as the only thing I knew about him was that we spent many years in Asia, especially in China and Korea. Several months later, I had the opportunity to actually meet him in person here in Piraeus, when he invited me over to dinner to share ideas and views. I was intrigued to know him better and hear how he planned to run the office and the whole region! And it proved quite an unusual dinner! Because you don’t expect that on your first meeting, somebody will offer you quite an important position like the one I currently hold! I was utterly surprised! My first reaction was: Do you mind me asking you a question? Why did you decide to offer me this position, without knowing me first-hand? He replied: Because I trust you! (A very typical Ioannis answer – he trusts his instinct and it’s usually right.) Of course, I felt very honoured, but at the same time, it made me wonder how I could be trusted by someone who had never seen me before. And – you know – I had to respond. After a few moments, I said to him: “I will take this trust as a loan.” We shook hands and enjoyed a lovely dinner. Six years later, today, still paying off my loan and enjoying the ride with Ioannis and my colleagues in Piraeus and around the region.
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85 Ioannis Chiotopoulos hosted an event especially for the NTUA graduates to celebrate with them more than one century of operations of DNV in Greece. On Friday 7 October 2022, we welcomed more than 200 members of the Association of Naval Architects and Mechanical Engineers at a very special venue: the Hella Liberty Floating Museum in Piraeus.
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91 DNV’s backbone is its customers. These 100 years of successful operations in Greece would not have been possible without their support and collaboration. For over a century, we have been sailing together, contributing to the intensification of safety and quality standards in the global and local shipping industry. This anniversary was an occasion to pay tribute to the past, to highlight the present achievements and to look forward to an even brighter future for Greek shipping – all these, through the accomplishments of our customers and partners with whom we are joining efforts to take the maritime market a step further. In this part of the book, we get to know some of our valued and oldest customers better, with whom we make maritime a better place. Ioannis Chiotopoulos
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93 Founding date 1953 First name of Company Andriaki Shipping Co. Ltd Name of company in 2021 Same Founder Nicholas J. Goulandris Introduce your management Fotios N. Dalmyras /Chief Executive Officer Name of first vessel Lamyra/(Liberty) Andriaki What does DNV mean to you Det Norske Veritas [DNV] has been a Classification organization operating in high standards promoting Safety, Quality and Environmental efficiency and excellence. Through the years of our co-operation DNV has gained our trust by adopting timely and efficiently to innovative ideas and technologies; aiming to provide solutions for the upcoming challenges of the industry. DNV has introduced fundamental changes in technology and skills and has established a new culture prioritizing engineering, construction and design; engaging our Company as stakeholders in the new era of compliance with Rules and efficient operation. What values you share with DNV? Andriaki Shipping Co. Ltd shares many corporate values with DNV. Andriaki team cares. We care for each other and respect each team member, by accepting and valuing individual differences. We care for our partners and strive to be their preferred partners by contributing to safe, reliable, no-risk transport worldwide and the finest experiences for all. We care for the planet and are committed to safety and protection of the environment. Andriaki team dares. We dare to go the extra mile. We are results focused and work effectively utilizing the capabilities of our team to the maximum. Andriaki team shares. We work in good spirit and do our best to maintain harmony among departments. We believe that cooperation is essential to achieving and maintaining optimum performance. Write a wish for DNV’s 100 years celebration Congratulations on this unique day for your business and many wishes for more great things ahead. May the coming years be filled with success, while you continue to be a leading quality assurance and risk management organization, aiming to meet the upcoming challenges of the Shipping Industry. 100 Years of DNV Hellas
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97 Founding date 1953 First name of Company Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd Name of company in 2021 Same Founder Constantine P. Angelopoulos Panayotis C. Angelopoulos George C. Angelopoulos Name of first vessel Alphatank Name of first DNV vessel Aegean PRIDE Name of latest DNV vessel Aegean Blue Arcadia What does DNV mean to you A proven and ethical partner, providing valuable services, with whom a long standing and efficient relationship and cooperation has led ARCADIA onto continuous compliance with local (Hellenic) and international statutory requirements and standards What values you share with DNV? On February 2017, fleet vessel AEGEAN POWER won the award of “BEST PSC PERFORMANCE” by DNV, for achieving best PSC performance with ZERO detentions and ZERO deficiencies, over the entire life of the vessel and for a period of ten (10) years. On January 2020, ARCADIA was awarded by DNV for achieving “Outstanding Port State Control performance in 2019” globally, for a ship-management Company operating a fleet of 14 tankers or more, which resulted in ZERO detentions and a deficiency ratio 0.10 observations per inspection. Do you recall a milestone related to DNV? Something associated with your cooperation with the company. On February 2017, fleet vessel AEGEAN POWER won the award of “BEST PSC PERFORMANCE” by DNV, for achieving best PSC performance with ZERO detentions and ZERO deficiencies, over the entire life of the vessel and for a period of ten (10) years. On January 2020, ARCADIA was awarded by DNV for achieving “Outstanding Port State Control performance in 2019” globally, for a ship-management Company operating a fleet of 14 tankers or more, which resulted in ZERO detentions and a deficiency ratio 0.10 observations per inspection. Write a wish for DNV’s 100 years celebration Keep-up the good work. Stay true and loyal to your defined purpose and values. Continue to deliver the high quality services for which you are globally recognized for. 100 Years of DNV Hellas
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100 Founding date 2000 First name of Company Primal Tankers Inc. Name of company in 2021 Same Founder Evangelos J. Pistiolis Current owner Evangelos J. Pistiolis Key people that played a vital role to company and you would like us to mention Demetrios Souroullas Cpt Stavros Emmanouil Vangelis Ikonomou Konstantinos Patis Andreas Louka Alexandros Tsirikos Introduce your management team Evangelos Ikonomou Kostandinos Patis Varvara Karayianni Dimitris Parakatis Name of first vessel M/T Med Prologue Name of latest DNV vessel M/T Legio X Equestris Central Mare What does DNV mean to you DNV stands as one of the most reputable and strongly recognized IACS member. A classification society leader available and willing to support new technologies. DNV is working continuously on the maritime industry rules development, providing the required support for the environmental and energy challenges the maritime industry is facing over the last decade. DNV is certifying the safe and highly demanding working environment of the tanker industry. DNV well trained surveyors, engineering departments and plan approval centers are occupied with the implementation and the verification of the maritime industry IACS rules. What values you share with DNV? Over the last ten years that we are working together with the DNV on Newbuilding projects as well as the on the technical management of existing vessels we have established a valuable teamwork cooperation spirit with mutual continuous support. The full transparency working model that we have adopted is assisting not only the day to day work but also to overcome engineering challenges and issues. Do you recall a milestone related to DNV? Something associated with your cooperation with the company. Yes we are able to recall several milestone events that are bonding Central Mare with the DNV classification society. Our first BWTS equipment installation was certified by DNV back in 2014. As the market and the environmental requirements changed we can recall back in 2018 the first SOx scrubber installation verification/certification onboard the first vessel of our managed fleet verified and certified by DNV. Going forward in the near past our first newbuilding Tier III tanker vessel on 2020 was classed and certified under DNV society. Write a wish for DNV’s 100 years celebration We would like to wish another 100 years of strong leadership presence and leading edge support to the maritime industry maintaining the tireless and high profile of a classification society safeguarding the high operating standards of the tanker industry adopting the forthcoming energy and environmental requirements transforming these challenges to the future of the maritime industry.