The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame has announced that this year\u2019s Induction Ceremony<\/a> will take place on the evening of Monday 27 April 2026<\/strong> at Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall.<\/p>\n Leading personalities of the Greek shipping world and their international partners are expected on the occasion of Greek shipping\u2019s most prestigious annual dinner event.<\/p>\n Celebrating the industry\u2019s leadership, history, and culture, the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner is expected to attract a capacity audience of close to 600 guests.\u00a0 A truly unique occasion, the event honours many of Greek shipping\u2019s most historic personalities and highlights include the unveiling of the Hall of Fame\u2019s latest Inductees – the Inductees for 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n Caroline Lowry, Director of Phoebe Media & Events Ltd, the exclusive event organiser, comments: \u201cEvery year, we are very grateful to the many leading organisations that choose to partner with the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame as event sponsors, and we look forward to greeting our supporters and their guests on this very special occasion\u201d.<\/p>\n A donation from the event proceeds will again be made to Greek children\u2019s charities.<\/p>\n The Greek Shipping Hall of Fame thanks event sponsors confirmed to date:<\/p>\n ABS, IRI\/The Marshall Islands Registry<\/strong> and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co.<\/strong> as Co-Lead Sponsors of the Induction Ceremony & Dinner 2026.<\/p>\n John McDonald<\/strong>, ABS Chairman & CEO comments:<\/p>\n \u201cABS is honored to support the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame and celebrate the visionary leaders of Greek shipping; trailblazers whose entrepreneurial drive, commercial savvy and resilience have shaped the global maritime industry. Our relationship with Greek shipping spans generations. It\u2019s built on trust, shared values and a deep respect for the legacy and future of this remarkable community.\u201d<\/p>\n Theo K. Xenakoudis<\/strong>, Chief Commercial Officer, Managing Director – Piraeus, Greece, IRI \/ The Marshall Islands Registry comments:<\/p>\n \u201cThe Greek Shipping Hall of Fame honours the long-term spirit of leadership, vision, and advancement within the Greek shipping community.\u00a0 International Registries, Inc. (IRI) and the Marshall Islands Registry are privileged to continue our support for this event and proudly recognise this year\u2019s honorees as pioneers and visionaries in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n Chen Gang<\/strong>, Chairman of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, comments:<\/p>\n \u201cSWS is honoured to continue its support for the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame in 2026 as a Lead Sponsor of the Induction Ceremony & Dinner to celebrate visionary leaders of Greek shipping.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring 2025 SWS delivered its 600th vessel, a milestone in its 26-year history of building ships. We are currently constructing China\u2019s second domestically-built large cruise ship for delivery during 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cOur journey at SWS is powered by our commitment to intelligent shipbuilding, contributing to a modern, digitalised global shipping industry.\u00a0 We continue to be inspired by Greece\u2019s legacy of maritime excellence, and we look forward to further deepening our partnership and together charting a course to a sustainable maritime future.\u201d<\/p>\n We extend our appreciation and thanks to leading shipping companies TMS Group<\/strong> as Welcome Drinks Sponsor, Navios Maritime Partners<\/strong> as Dinner Sponsor, and The Tsakos Group<\/strong> as After-Dinner Digestifs Sponsor.<\/p>\n Premium Sponsors so far confirmed are Ascenz Marorka, Citi Private Bank, Kpler, Moore Greece, OceanScore, Optima Shipping Services <\/strong>and PPG<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bank Julius Baer<\/strong> is once again enhancing our support to Greek children\u2019s charities.<\/p>\n Standard Sponsors to date are Allied Shipbroking, Anglo-Eastern, Antipollution, Chevron Marine Lubricants, China Classification Society, ClassNK, Columbia Group, CMB Financial Leasing, Hempel, Korean Register, Kyvernitis Travel Group, Marichem Marigases Worldwide, Marine Tours, Monjasa, San Marino Ship Register, UK Defence Club, UK P&I Club <\/strong>and Veson Nautical.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sponsorship enquiries: caroline@phoebe-events.com<\/a><\/p>\n