The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame is pleased to announce details of its next major event which will take place in Athens on the evening of Monday 6 April 2020 at Megaron \u2013 the Athens Concert Hall.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner 2020<\/strong> will celebrate Greek shipping and pay tribute to historic personalities who have helped to shape the industry.<\/p>\n This prestigious gala dinner event will include an exciting programme of content, including the unveiling of the latest Inductees to the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame. The 2019 Inductees will join 30 \u2018Greats\u2019 already inducted into the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame is pleased to continue its support of Hellenic Hope and a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to this children\u2019s charity, focused on helping children in Greece at risk from the crisis.<\/p>\n We are extremely grateful for the support of a number of leading organisations and companies that are already confirmed as sponsors of the 2020 Induction Ceremony, including ABS, IRI \u2013 The Marshall Islands Registry and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co.<\/strong> as Co-Lead Sponsors of the event.<\/p>\n Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO comments: \u201cABS\u2019s relationship with the Greek shipping community is based on a deep understanding of the need for safety and a drive for innovation. The achievements of its leaders and personalities continue to be rightly recognised by the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame and ABS salutes all the inductees.\u201d<\/p>\n Theo Xenakoudis, Director \u2013 Worldwide Business Operations & Managing Director Greece, International Registries Inc. comments:<\/p>\n “International Registries, Inc. (IRI) and the Marshall Islands Registry are proud to support the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame for a third year.\u00a0 The Induction Ceremony and Dinner provides a perfect occasion to celebrate the world-leading Greek shipping community and to remember great shipping personalities who have inspired today\u2019s modern, quality Greek-controlled fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n Wang Qi, Chairman of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, comments:<\/p>\n \u201cSWS\u00a0enjoys a close relationship with the Greek shipping industry\u00a0through our clients in Greece and we have gained an even better understanding of Greek shipping history and culture through our support for the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame.\u00a0 We believe the Hall of Fame has become a fine showcase for Hellenic culture and shipping\u2019s contribution to the nation\u2019s development.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wish the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame continued success. SWS is honoured to be an indispensable partner to the Greek shipping industry and we would be very pleased to have the opportunity one day to welcome the Hall of Fame event to China.\u201d<\/p>\n The Induction Ceremony & Dinner 2020 at the Athens Concert Hall begins with a Welcome Drinks Reception sponsored by TMS<\/strong> during which leading personalities in the shipping business will have the opportunity to catch up with each other over drinks and canapes.<\/p>\n Sincere thanks to our Dinner Sponsor Navios Group.<\/strong><\/p>\n Premium Sponsors of the event so far are Bureau Veritas, Citi Private Bank and Moore Stephens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sponsors so far include ClassNK, The Ecali Club, KPMG<\/strong> and Kyvernitis Travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sponsorship enquiries: caroline@phoebe-events.com<\/p>\n Table booking & press enquiries: administration@phoebe-events.com<\/p>\n The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame resides at www.greekshippinghalloffame.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 16 October 2019 The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame is pleased to announce details of its next major event which will take place in Athens on the evening of Monday 6 April 2020 at Megaron \u2013 the Athens Concert Hall.\u00a0 The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner 2020 will celebrate Greek shipping… <\/p>\n