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Friday, June 20, 2014
Greece Seeks Role As China’s Gateway to Europe
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Greece Seeks Role As China’s Gateway to Europe

China wants to invest in Greek airports and railways as well as the busiest port, officials said on Friday, as the country where the euro debt crisis began

June 20, 2014
Total Views: 22

Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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News

BIMCO: Greek Owners Invest Most in Newbuildings

Greek ship owners are not only the most active nation when it comes to sales and purchases, they are also investing the most in newbuilding contracts,

June 3, 2014
Total Views: 35

Wednesday, January 29, 2014
WATCH: (Another) Heavy Seas Med Moor in Greece
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WATCH: (Another) Heavy Seas Med Moor in Greece

You may remember a video we showed you last year of a high-risk docking maneuver, called Mediterranean mooring, performed by a Ro/Ro passenger ferry at the

January 29, 2014
Total Views: 232

Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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Greek Shipowner Victor Restis Released Pending Trial On Embezzlement Charges

Greek shipowner Victor Restis has been conditionally released after spending four months in jail pending trial on money laundering and embezzlement charges,

December 3, 2013
Total Views: 83

Monday, November 4, 2013
The Aegean Sea.
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Captain Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Aegean Sea

A search is underway for the missing captain of a general cargo ship which sank over the weekend west of the Greek island of

November 4, 2013
Total Views: 89

Monday, September 2, 2013
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Piraeus-COSCO Investment Deal Eases Privatisation Prospects

By Harry Papachristou ATHENS, Sept 2 (Reuters) – China’s largest bulk shipper COSCO Holdings Co Ltd has agreed a multi-million euros expansion of

September 2, 2013
Total Views: 36

Friday, July 5, 2013
Raw Video: Cargo Ships Locked Together After Colliding in Aegean Sea
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Raw Video: Cargo Ships Locked Together After Colliding in Aegean Sea

Efforts are underway in Greece to separate two cargo ships that collided in the Aegean Sea on July

July 5, 2013
Total Views: 217

Monday, June 3, 2013
WATCH: Greek Island Ferry Flawlessly Executes Heavy Seas Med Moor (AGAIN!)
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WATCH: Greek Island Ferry Flawlessly Executes Heavy Seas Med Moor (AGAIN!)

Back in March, we posted a video showing a rather high risk ferry docking at a Greek island port in less-than-ideal conditions. Here is another video

June 3, 2013
Total Views: 369

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Greeks Bet Ship Rout Ending with Surge in Orders

Greeks Bet Ship Rout Ending with Surge in Orders

Greek shipping companies are ordering the most new iron-ore carriers since 2008, betting the five-year rout in charter rates may be nearing an

April 30, 2013
Total Views: 57

Friday, April 19, 2013
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Greek Shipowners Play Russian Roulette With Dry Bulk Market

(Bloomberg) — Greek ship owners, who control more vessels than those of any other country, are buying the most iron-ore carriers since before the global

April 19, 2013
Total Views: 72

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Bomb Explodes Outside Home of Prominent Greek Ship Owner, Nikos Tsakos
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Bomb Explodes Outside Home of Prominent Greek Ship Owner, Nikos Tsakos

ATHENS, March 27 (Reuters) – A makeshift bomb exploded outside the home of a prominent Greek ship owner in central Athens on Wednesday, shattering

March 27, 2013
Total Views: 166

Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Greek Seamen End Strike After Government Order
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Greek Seamen End Strike After Government Order

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek ships sailed again from the busy ports of Piraeus and Rafina on Wednesday after the government ordered seamen to end a six-day

February 6, 2013
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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Greece to Tax Foreign-Flagged Merchant Ships

Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) — Greece will tax merchant ships managed by companies based in the country and sailing under foreign flags for the first time ever as

January 16, 2013
Total Views: 31

Saturday, December 15, 2012
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20 Iraqi Migrants Drown Off Greece

ATHENS – A small boat carrying migrants hoping to get to Greece sank near the eastern island of Lesvos early on Saturday, drowning 20 people, Greek

December 15, 2012
Total Views: 66

Thursday, October 4, 2012
Greek Shipyard Workers Take The Offensive, Break Into Defense Ministry
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Greek Shipyard Workers Take The Offensive, Break Into Defense Ministry

ATHENS–Greek shipyard workers clashed with riot police Thursday after protesters stormed the country’s defence ministry in a dispute over unpaid

October 4, 2012
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Greece’s Deputy Merchant Marine Minister Resigns
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Greece’s Deputy Merchant Marine Minister Resigns

ATHENS–Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has accepted the resignation of Deputy Merchant Marine Minister Giorgos Vernikos, the prime minister’s

June 26, 2012
Total Views: 41

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Energy Efficiency Focus Fuels New Shipping Strategies on First Day of Posidonia 2012
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Energy Efficiency Focus Fuels New Shipping Strategies on First Day of Posidonia 2012

As persistent high oil prices and the burden of increased regulatory compliance have rendered energy management strategy development crucial for fleet owners

June 5, 2012
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Representing 14% of Worldwide Shipping Fleet, Greece Plots a Gilt-Edged Future
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Representing 14% of Worldwide Shipping Fleet, Greece Plots a Gilt-Edged Future

With its huge axis of interests and expertise, the mainland and island archipelago will play a pivotal role in helping to mould a fuel-efficient and

May 30, 2012
Total Views: 47

Saturday, April 7, 2012
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Iran Halts Greek Oil Shipments After Bills Left Unpaid – UPDATE [REPORT]

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Iran stopped shipping oil to Greece and may halt supplies to Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN, RDSA, RDSB) over unpaid bills, Iran media

April 7, 2012
Total Views: 140

Monday, March 19, 2012
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Dockworker Pensions in Jeopardy While Greek Ferries Remain at Anchor

ATHENS (Dow Jones)–Greece’s ferries remained anchored at the country’s ports Monday as dockworkers launched rolling 48-hour strike action in

March 19, 2012
Total Views: 19