Remarkable events

2024

09.07.2024 At the First Board Of Directors of the C.M.C.L following the establishment of C.M.C.L, the internal appointments within the BOD are made:- Capt. Eberhard Koch- President / Mr. Thrasos Tsangarides – Vice President/ Mr. Michael Filippou – Vice President/ Mrs. Anna Vourgos – Vice President/ Mr. Loucas Hamatsos – Vice President/ Andres Chrysostomou – Vice President / Mrs. Julia Paczkowska- General Manager/ Athos Kleanthous – Treasurer/ Jan Meyering – Board Member/ Lazaros Charalambous- Board Member / Sunil Kapoor - Board Member/ Elpida Kalathia - Board Member.

27.05.2024 Following the decision of the restructuring of the CMC and the Members’ decision for the dissolution taken on 24.05 at the Regular General Meeting, the new C.M.C.L. Cyprus Marine Club - a non-profit company by guarantee is registered.

24.05.2024 Cyprus Marine Club proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary at Amara Hotel at a stunning Gala Dinner at Amara Hotel. Over the years, the CMC has grown from 20 founding members and through unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence, the Club has successfully embraced almost 500 people. The President, Capt. Eberhard Koch thanked and congratulated Ms. Anna Vourgos, Director, Aphentrica Maritime Insurance Brokers for the 25 years of loyalty and contributions to the development of the Club. Key shipping personalities of the Cyprus shipping industry also attended the dinner, including Dr. Stelios Himonas, the Permanent Secretary of Cyprus Marine Club; Propeller Club President – Mr. Polys Hajioannou; Vice President of Cyprus Union of Shipowners – Mr. George Mouskas, and Mr. Christos Chrysanthou as well as Mr. Eric Montanios- the Senior Partner and Honorary President of Montanios & Montanios LLC.

2023

25.04.2023 CMC is an official Supporter of the 5th Annual Marine Money Cyprus. On 25th April 2023, the Cyprus Marine Club participated as an official Supporter of the 5th Annual Marine Money Cyprus that was held in Limassol in the Four Season Hotel.

20-21.05.2023 CMC participates for the very first time in the 3rd Thalassa Festival, with several exciting events planned to help promote the island’s marine culture. The festival was inaugurated by President Nikos Christodoulides.

14-15.06.2023 CMC participated in the two-day Mediterranean Maritime Forum held at Grand Resort Limassol and organized by IGGS Group. The CMC was one of the Forum’s Official supporters and the Club was invited by the Organizers to present the Club’s mission and vision.

27.06.2023. On 27th June 2023 Cyprus Marine Club had the honor to host the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis who was sharing with us her first impressions of over 100 days in the Shipping Deputy Ministry Office. Mrs. Marina Hadjimanolis was officially appointed a Shipping Deputy Minister on March 1st, 2023.

2022

01.07.2022 Capt. Koch was re-elected as President of the Cyprus Marine Club for 2022 -2024 and new BOD members were welcomed.

07.10.2022 Cyprus Marine Club (CMC) marked its participation in Maritime Cyprus for the first time by hosting an interview with the President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS), Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis.

12.10.2022 Cyprus Marine Club has participated in the Maritime Cyprus Exhibition with its own stand for the first time since its establishment in 1999. The "Maritime Cyprus" Conference is organised every two years by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners.

2021

13.07.2021 Official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cyprus Marine Club and the Cyprus Marine Environmental Protection Association (CYMEPA).

19.10.2021 H. E. Deputy Shipping Minister to the President, Mr. V. Demetriades, who had accepted our invitation and award of Cyprus Marine Club Honorary Membership.

19.10.2021 3rd Cyprus Marine Club Interview with Key Shipping Personality in Cyprus when we had the honour to host Mr. Hajioannou, CEO of Safe Bulkers, Inc.

2020

09.07.2020 Capt. Koch was re-elected as President of the Cyprus Marine Club for 2020 -2022 and new BOD members were welcomed.

2018

18.05.2018 AGM and Election to the BOD. Capt. E. Koch elected President of Cyprus Marine Club for the Board Years 2018 -2020.

2017

26.01.2017 H. E. Minister of Transport, Communications & Works welcomes the Cyprus Marine Club’s New Year by cutting the Vassilopitta.

16.05.2017 Cyprus Marine Club’s Presidency was handed over to Capt. Eberhard Koch during the AGM Closed Session by the Club’s Founder, Mr. Michael G. Ioannides.

16.05.2017 H. E. Minister of Transport, Communications & Works, Marios Demetriades validates his support to the Cyprus Marine Club 16.06. Epsilon was announced “Home of Cyprus Marine Club”.

2016
Minister of Transport, Communications & Works at the Opening of Limassol hosting venue recognising the Cyprus Marine Club as a shipping entity forming part of the Cyprus Maritime Cluster.
2008
The Cyprus Marine Club was the main sponsor of the historical ship "Kyrenia" (now on public display at Limassol Marina) during its maiden voyage from Limassol to Piraeus for the Mayor of Athens, "xalkina Gia ta metallia ton athliton / Bronze Medal for the Athletes" for the Athens Olympic games.
2003
The Cyprus Marine Club published the first shipping magazine of Cyprus - "Euroship".
2000
The Cyprus Marine Club assisted FREDERICK University and the first shipping department was established and the BSc in maritime studies became a reality.
1999
The Cyprus pound story and the official opening of the Cyprus Marine Club at its registered offices, Nicosia, Parou 4,1082 Agioi Omologites, Nicosia. Ceremony in June 1999 by the late President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Glafkos Clerides as an Honorary member.