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Minerva attends the DNV

Greek Technical Commitee

DNV welcomed the key stakeholders of the Greek shipping community
to share insights on the latest industry trends, during its latest DNV
Greek Technical Committee.

Sokratis Dimakopoulos, Chief Operating Officer of Minerva participated
in the Committee, where he had the chance to highlight the importance
for an organization to establish, maintain and continually evolve its
safety culture with the aim of effectively managing its safety risks.
He presented the main programs and initiatives being implemented
at Minerva for this purpose. These include exhibiting visible and felt
leadership, personnel training and competence development, the
establishment of a safety learning organization, “care for people” and
wellbeing initiatives, “open reporting” platforms, phycological safety
and behavioral-based safety programs, personnel and vessel safety
awards, and, finally, a regular safety culture assessment.

An award at the 31st

AMVER Awards

Minerva Marine Inc. was presented with an United States, Port of Piraeus, in collabo- actively monitors vessels, swiftly identifies
award at the AMVER Awards, as one of the ration with the United States Embassy in potential issues, and signals nearby ships
top ten shipping companies with more than Greece and the United States Coast Guard, for assistance in times of crisis, significantly
50 ships participating in the AMVER program brought together government officials, contributing to maritime safety.
the preceding year. The award was received diplomats, and representatives from Greek
by HSQ & Marine Manager / DPA of Minerva, shipping companies.
Stefanos Stylianos. the AMVER System, a collaborative initia- “
The AMVER Awards honor shipping com-
The 31st AMVER Awards took place on De- panies and crews for their role in utilizing Minerva was awarded as one
cember 15, 2023, at the Athens’ Athenaeum of the top ten companies
Intercontinental Hotel. The event, organized tive by the United States Coast Guard and
by the International Propeller Club of the maritime leaders since 1958. This system with more than 50 ships
participating in the AMVER
program the preceding year
”

The 2023 ceremony celebrated 192 Greek-
owned entities and their 2,057 vessels for
their dedicated AMVER participation. Costis
Frangoulis, President of the International
Propeller Club, highlighted the heroic ef-
forts of seafarers, stating:

“Each rescue reflects their unwavering com-
mitment to humanity, showcasing not just
technical expertise but also incredible cour-
age, camaraderie, and profound respect for
the sea’s capricious nature.”

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