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Cyprus Shipping – At the Forefront of Industry Developments
Enhancing Competitiveness In a Fast Changing World

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021

WELCOME REMARKS

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link
Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group – Conference Chairman

OPENING KEYNOTE REMARKS
		A NEW STRATEGIC VISION FOR CYPRUS SHIPPING – Sustainable – Extrovert – Adaptable – Positioning at the Forefront of Industry Developments   Mr. Vassilios Demetriades Shipping Deputy Minister to the President Republic of Cyprus

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CYPRUS AS AN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CENTER 

THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF CYPRUS AS AN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CENTER

Advantages of Setting up Business in Cyprus – Recent Developments in Tonnage Tax Regime
Mr. Pieris Markou, CEO – Deloitte Cyprus
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THE CYPRUS LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Benefits & Advantages for International Companies, Borrowers & Banks

Mrs. Maria Toumazi, Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC
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CYPRUS AS REGIONAL INSURANCE HUB
Mr. Ilias Tsakiris, CEO – American Hellenic Insurance Co.
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EXPANDING THE SHIPOWNING BASE IN CYPRUS & REINFORCING THE CYPRUS REGISTRY & FLAG - Incentives & Advantages

Moderator:
Mr. Neophytos Papadopoulos, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Ministry of Shipping – Republic of Cyprus  

Panelists:

• Mr. Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO – Intership Navigation
• Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers
• Mrs. Nicole Mylona, CEO – Transmed Shipping Co. Ltd

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CYPRUS AS A GLOBAL SHIPMANAGEMENT HUB – WHAT’s NEXT

Moderator:
Mr. Theodosis Stamatellos, Marine & Offshore Regional Manager, South Europe - Lloyd's Register

Panelists:

• Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Shipmanagement
• Mr. Sunil Kapoor, Director – FML Ship Management Limited 
• Mr. Prabhat Kumar Jha, Group Managing Director – MSC Shipmanagement
• Mr. Roine Ahlquist, Managing Director – Tufton Asset Management
• Mr. Alastair Evitt, Managing Director – V. Ships Limited

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FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY – GREEN INITIATIVES

Global – EU & Regional Policy – Regulatory & Market Developments & Taxation Schemes

Moderator:
Mr. Stamatis Fradelos, Regional Bulk Carriers Segment Director – DNV

Panelists:

• Mr. Ioannis Efstratiou, Head of Marine Environment Unit, Shipping Deputy Ministry – Republic of Cyprus
• Mr. Philippos Philis, Chairman & CEO – Lemissoler Navigation; President Elect – European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA)
• Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President – Safe Bulkers
• Mrs. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer – Star Bulk Carriers  

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ADDRESSING THE CREWING CRISIS – THE CYPRUS APPROACH

Focusing on Vaccinations – Crew Welfare – Maritime Training

INTRODUCTORY KEYNOTE REMARKS
Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President – Republic of Cyprus

PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator:
Mr. George Teriakidis, Area Manager, East Mediterranean & Black Sea Maritime - DNV 

Panelists:

• Mr. Demetris Chrysostomou, Group Director Marketing and Business Development – Columbia Shipmanagement. 
• Mr. Jan Meyering, Joint Managing Director – Marlow Navigation Co.
• Mrs. Julia Anastasiou, Deputy Managing Director – OSM Maritime Group
• Mr. Christos Karavos, Director, Hotel Operations – Royal Caribbean

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THE SHIPOWNERS’ PERSPECTIVE - NAVIGATING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION IN A FAST-CHANGING WORLD

Introductory Remarks: 
Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group – Conference Chairman 

Panel Discussion 

Moderator:
Mr. Spyridon Zolotas, Marine Southern Europe & Africa Area, Senior Director - RINA 

Panelists:

• Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO – Eurodry; Chairman & CEO – Euroseas
• Mrs. Ioanna Procopiou, CEO – Prominence Maritime
• Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers; Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
• Dr. Nicholas Hadjiyiannis, Chief Executive Officer - Universal Shipping Alliance Co Ltd 

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A REGIONAL FINANCIAL HUB - Cypriot Banks Stay the Course

Moderator:
Mr. Adam Montanios, Managing Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC

Panelists:

• Mr. Nicholas Pavlidis, Head of Shipping – Bank of Cyprus
• Mr. Constantinos Milios, Head of Shipping Finance – Eurobank Cyprus Ltd
• Mr. Antonios Spanakis, Head of Shipping – Hellenic Bank

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ACCELERATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Connecting Ships – Ports – People – Enhancing Efficiency & Competitiveness

Moderator:
Mr. Erwin Derlagen, COO - Enesel Ltd.

Panelists:

• Mr. Konstantinos Chatzitolios, Project Development Leader for Greece, Cyprus & Malta - Bureau Veritas 
• Mr. Philip Hadjisoteriou, Client Relationship Manager – Lloyd’s Register
• Mr. Peter-Michael Haddad, General Manager - OneNovation 
• Mr. Petros Achtypis, CEO – Prevention at Sea
• Mrs. Michela Schenone, Marine Digital Solutions Manager – RINA 
• Dr. Oleg Kalinin, Managing Director - SCF Management Services (Cyprus) Ltd.

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