15th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum
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Best Industry Practices - Building Long Term Value Through Sustainability

The 15th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum is held in partnership with ABS & in cooperation with HELMEPA on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens, Greece.

With a 15-year track record, this Forum stands as the premier event dedicated to showcasing operational excellence in the maritime industry. It explores best practices across all critical areas, including fleet management, technological innovation, crewing, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, as well as safety and security.
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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - SHIPOWNERS' ROUNDTABLE COMPETITIVENESS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
4:45 - 5:25 PM

Moderator: Ms. Paillette Palaiologou, Senior Vice President M&O East Europe, Mediterranean Sea, Middle East, Africa & India (EMA) – Bureau Veritas

Panelists:

  • Mr. Antonis Kanellakis, Executive Director – Alpha Bulkers, Pantheon Tankers, & Alpha Gas; Member of the Board – Union of Greek Shipowners
  • Ms. Semiramis Paliou, Chief Executive Officer – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX); Chairperson – HELMEPA & INTERMEPA; Member of the Board – Union of Greek Shipowners
  • Mr. Paolo Enoizi, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – GasLog
  • Mr. Thomas Lister, Chief Executive Officer – Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL)




OPENING KEYNOTE REMARKS
9:35 - 9:40 AM



Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO – ABS



KEYNOTE REMARKS
11:55 – 12:05 PM



Minister Vasilis Kikilias
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy
Hellenic Republic



KEYNOTE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
12:10 - 12:45 PM

Moderator: Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO – ABS

Panelists:

  • Mr. Paolo d'Amico, Chairman – INTERTANKO (2018-2024); Chairman – d'Amico International Shipping S.A. (BIT:DIS; OTCQX: DMCOF)
  • Mr. Dimitrios Fafalios, Chairman – INTERCARGO (2019-2024); President / Director – Fafalios Shipping S.A.; Secretary of the Board of Directors – Union of Greek Shipowners
  • Ms. Karrie Trauth, Executive Vice President Shipping and Maritime – Shell plc; Vice President – UK Chamber of Shipping




THE "2025 MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY AWARD"
12:45 - 1:05 PM

Presented to:



Mr. Paolo d'Amico
Chairman
INTERTANKO (2018-2024)
Chairman
d'Amico International Shipping S.A.
(BIT:DIS; OTCQX: DMCOF)

Presented to:



Mr. Dimitrios Fafalios
Chairman
INTERCARGO (2019-2024)
President / Director
Fafalios Shipping S.A.
Secretary of the Board of Directors
Union of Greek Shipowners

Introduced by: 

Introduced by: 



Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos
Founder & CEO
TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TEN)
Chairman
INTERTANKO (2014-2018)



Mr. John Xylas
Chairman
INTERCARGO;
President and CEO
Ariston Navigation Corp.
 Member of the Board
Union of Greek Shipowners

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Venue

Divani Caravel Hotel – Athens, Greece
Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 2, Athina 161 21, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0720 7000

For more information, please contact Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com

For more information about the venue site, visit:
https://divanicaravelhotel.com/
Contacts

For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please contact: Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozi or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call 212.661.7566.

For more information, please contact: Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com or call 212.661.7566.
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