Press Release | Special Event With the Guest of Honor Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners

Limassol, 10^th October 2022

PRESS RELEASE

CYPRUS MARINE CLUB EVENT ON THE OCCASION OF MARITIME CYPRUS &

THE INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT OF CYPRUS UNION OF SHIPOWNERS Mr. ANDREAS HADJIYIANNIS

On Friday, 7th October 2022, the 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.   

The interview,  followed by a five-course dinner took place at the Gazebo Mare in Limassol Marina.

Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis is a self-made shipowner and the founder of Cyprus Sea Lines Co. Ltd., Cyprus Maritime Co. Ltd., and Hellenic Tankers Co. Ltd.  All three companies are privately owned and they have traded over 400 ships and at present their combined fleet of tankers, bulk carriers and containers consists of over 60 ships, well over 6 m DWT.

Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis is a Director of several major classification societies and international shipping organizations.

President of Cyprus Marine Club, Captain Eberhard Koch, in his opening statement, shared his contentment about the high number of guests considering how socially Maritime days have started. The event was attended by H. E. Deputy Shipping Ministry to the President, Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, H.E. Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Liana Charalambous – Tanou, Executive Committee and Members of CUS as well as CMC.

Capt. Koch has welcomed 5 new Individual Members of the Club which now counts 144 members in total.

For the role of the interview’s Moderator, Cyprus Marine Club nominated for the second consecutive time Mrs. Julia Paczkowska, General Secretary of Cyprus Marine Club.

Mrs. Paczkowska started her interview with a brief introduction of the special guest and shortly after,  challenged him with two dozens of insightful and penetrating questions.  

The interview focused on the importance of the Greek and  European Shipping industry being the geostrategic asset to the European Union in the face of global challenges, CUS's mission and vision and the role it is playing in Cyprus and Europe. The discussion further focused on the Importance of Limassol as an international shipping hub and environmental issues.  Mr. A. Hadjiyiannis had the opportunity to present to the audience his personal views on the regulations affecting the maritime sector, his business philosophy and market prognosis, as well as, and other key topics concerning the shipping industry.

The engaging interview concluded at 20:30 hrs and brought further fascinating conversations among an enthusiastic audience, who explored interesting topics with A. Mr. Hadjiyiannis and continued sharing their thoughts during the dinner, in a beautiful ambient atmosphere with live music.

The CMC Interview at Gazebo Marina Beach Bar attracted 160 people – the highest number ever!

We would like to express our appreciation to PNS Management for the flawless organization of the evening.

The Cyprus Marine Club is a non-profit organization that embraces and encourages a plethora of maritime industry stakeholders for friendly membership. Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Crew Managers, Service Providers & Suppliers, Agents, Terminal Operators, Legal and Financial and more, come together with a focused effort to promote and celebrate the Cyprus maritime industry and share experiences.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cyprus Marine Club, please contact Ms. Julia Paczkowska: Info@cyprumarineclub.org.cy

SPONSORS: Cyprus Marine Club’s Annual Platinum Sponsors are UMAR I WSR, ӦL Shipping Group, Tototheo Maritime, Steamship Insurance Agency Europe Limited; Annual Gold Sponsor is Prestige Group, Iridium Sponsors:   DESMI, DP World, Annual Silver Sponsor is: Deloitte,  FML Shipmanagement’, EPSCO-RA, TMH Limited, Lapwings Ltd.