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Minerva values

its people and crew

Honoring seafarers
from Chios

Once again, Minerva demonstrated its com-
mitment and dedication to the maritime
community of Chios by hosting its annual
reception on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the
"Chandris" Hotel. The event was attended
by numerous seafarers from Chios, Minerva
Marine Inc. executives, and their families.
“ Capt. Aristeidis Paidousis, Marine Personnel A poignant moment occurred with the

Mr. Andreas Martinos
highlighted the invaluable Manager of Minerva Marine & Minerva Dry, presentation of a touching video featuring
highlighted the strong bonds between the
greetings and statements from numerous
contribution of Chios’s island and Minerva, noting the employment Minerva seafarers currently at sea, empha-
Merchant Navy Officers to the of over 200 Chian Merchant Officers and 50 sizing the company's unwavering support
for its officers navigating the world's seas.
cadets. Mr. George Moutafis, Marine Person-
company's growth and success nel Manager of Minerva Gas, also expressed The event concluded with the recognition of
” their presence, and acknowledged those in the training and development of the com-
the pivotal role of the Athina Training Center
gratitude to the families of the seafarers for
pany's maritime professionals.
absent due to their maritime duties.
During the event, Mr. Andreas Martinos
welcomed the company's maritime profes-
sionals and their families, emphasizing the
invaluable contribution of Chios’s Merchant
Navy Officers to the company's growth and
success. He expressed his belief that "Chios
remains first in shipping", highlighting the
passion for shipping that drives Minerva's
endeavors. Mr. Sokratis Dimakopoulos, COO
of Minerva Marine Inc., presented the plans
for fleet expansion and underlined the com-
pany's focus on its human capital, praising
the contribution of Greek seafarers.

Seafarer Forum in Manila

Minerva’s seafarers participated in the “Minerva had the privilege and the pleas-
autumn forum that took place in Manila, ure to hear the voices and concerns of
on November 23-24, 2023, with 170 partic- “ the company’s seamen and share useful
ipants. The company’s Filipino and Greek Minerva had the pleasure to thoughts about current issues in the ship-
office personnel informed the crew about hear the voices and concerns ping industry. This forum was a reminder
the company's development and the in- that despite the miles that separate us,
”
dustry's new challenges. of the company’s seamen bonds remain strong between us and with
a common vision we can be even more ef-
Mr. Vasilis Klis, Head of Marine Personnel Fleet fective and productive under the umbrella
at Minerva, shared his thoughts on the forum: of the Minerva Family.”

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