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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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FEATURED PANELSview agenda in pdf
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - SHIPOWNERS' ROUNDTABLE COMPETITIVENESS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE4:45 - 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 REMARKS9:35 - 9:40 AM

Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO – ABS
KEYNOTE REMARKS11:55 – 12:05 PM

Minister Vasilis Kikilias Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Hellenic Republic
KEYNOTE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION12:10 - 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
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Presented to:

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

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Venue
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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/ |
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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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