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MINERVA IN FOCUS Our people

Strengthening industry operational and strategic challenges.
Following the presentations, students em-
connections: University barked on a guided tour of the Training
Center, where they had the opportunity to
of Piraeus students visit explore our state-of-the-art training facil-
ities. This hands-on experience allowed
Athina Training Center them to see firsthand how Minerva invests
in continuous learning and professional de-
velopment to uphold the highest standards
in maritime training.
On Friday, 14 February, the Athina Mar- Athina Training Center, gaining insights Minerva Marine values its collaboration with
itime Learning and Development Center into our approach to safety, training, and academic institutions, and we are always
and Minerva Marine, Gas & Dry had the professional development within the mar- delighted to engage with young profes-
pleasure of welcoming a group of postgrad- itime industry. Throughout the visit, they sionals who aspire to join the shipping in-
uate students from the University of Piraeus' attended insightful presentations on key dustry. Our partnership with the University
Maritime Department. This visit was part of industry topics, including ship and company of Piraeus continues to provide valuable
our ongoing partnership with the university, inspections, human resource management opportunities for students to bridge the
reinforcing our commitment to engaging in shipping, and freight, defence, and de- gap between theoretical knowledge and
with the next generation of shipping pro- murrage. Experts from Minerva and the real-world maritime practices.
fessionals. Athina Training Center shared their knowl- We look forward to future visits and contin-
The students were introduced to the core edge and experiences, offering students ued collaboration, fostering the next gen-
values and operations of Minerva and the valuable perspectives on the industry's eration of maritime leaders.

Enhancing our As Minerva Marine continues to evolve • LNG as fuel – Physicochemical
and embrace new technologies, we are
properties
LNG expertise preparing for the integration of Dual Fuel • LNG storage in type C tanks/Fuel
Gas Transfer & Supply - BOG System
LNG tankers into our fleet. To ensure our
teams are equipped with the necessary • An overview of the main engine (MAN
knowledge and skills, we held two training ME GI)
sessions on “LNG as Fuel & Dual Fuel Oil • The IGF Code – Operational Safety -
Tankers Awareness” on 10 February and STCW Requirements
7 March 2025.
This specialised training was delivered Commitment to internal training
by Mr Nikos Grivas, Technical Manager & development
of Minerva Gas, in collaboration with the At Minerva Marine, we strongly believe in the
Athina Training Center. The seminar pro- value of internal training programmes. These
vided a thorough understanding of LNG initiatives are essential in fostering continuous
as fuel, its unique properties, and the key learning, developing expertise, and ensuring
operational aspects of dual fuel oil tank- operational excellence. By leveraging internal
ers. The session focused on the following knowledge, we tailor our training to meet the
critical topics: specific needs of our fleet.

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