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Welcome to the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame

The home of the greats of Greek shipping

Our Hall of Fame celebrates some of the greatest personalities in the world's most exciting transportation business, responsible for moving more than 90% of global trade.

The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame has announced that this year’s Induction Ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday 22 April 2024 at Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall. Full Story>

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The 2022 Inductees

A portrait of Apostolos Hadjieleftheriadis

Apostolos B.
Hadjieleftheriadis

1932-2001

Portrait of John Karastamatis

John E.
Karastamatis

1925-2012

A portrait of Erric Kertsikoff

Erric B.
Kertsikoff

1928-2003

A portrait of Nikolaos Rethymnis

Nikolaos V.
Rethymnis

1886-1981

A portrait of Minas Rethymnis

Minas V.
Rethymnis

1892-1977

Video Hall

Hear more about the Inductees from those who know best: family, friends, historians...

O Captain! My Captain!

This poem by Walt Whitman belongs in the Hall of Fame. We hope you like it!

The Inductees

Read the detailed biographies of the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame Inductees.

Story of Greek Shipping

How Greeks came to play the leading role in a vital global industry...
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'Heroes of the Sea'

Check out our gallery of the greatest Greek maritime personalities. For kids of all ages....