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Identify the challenges ahead as the oil price fluctuates The low oil price has certainly helped the shipping industry move to lower sulphur fuels without much financial consequences, but as the price fluctuates, what does this mean for the supply chain. Can all ensure payment? Trust in the industry has been somewhat lost, and the availability of credit might decline with an increase in the oil price; so how do all parties keep operating?

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More than ever before we rely on business for a wide variety of services. And, sensibly, those services must have a strong social and environmental component. The new, recently completed waste reception facilities put into place in the Port of Piraeus by Aegean’s Hel-lenic Environmental Center (HEC) provide a shining example of how new partnership models operate today.

In recent years, HEC has focused its efforts on becoming a pioneer—and a leader—in providing port reception facilities in Greece, in Europe, indeed any-where in the world. By building unmatched know-how, guided by the strongest principles of environmental stewardship, HEC was able to demonstrate its unequalled expertise during the last year by building a state-of-the-art waste management facility at the Port of Piraeus, launched just last month.

With this facility, Aegean and HEC may proudly demonstrate their global leadership capabilities to the international maritime community. And by mak-ing the highest environmental standards as their benchmark, HEC and Aegean set the performance bar at the correct, elevated level for the future.

The message is clear: our seas matter. Environmental stewardship is not an option or a marketing slogan. That is why Aegean has pursued ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification for decades and will continue to keep its focus clearly on green growth, green management princi-ples, and a green bottom line. It only makes sense.

editorialRetailAEGEAN OIL has established a gas station network throughout Greece, and is one of the fastest growing companies in the retail market. AEGEAN’S gasoline market share in Greece is 8%.

ShippingAEGEAN SHIPPING manages a fleet of tank-ers, ranging from 28.610 to 50,926 DWT, that transfers and delivers oil to our clients throughout the world. All ships meet ISM standards. The Company’s new GreenFleet (http://www.greenfleet.gr) incorporates the latest technologies to ensure reduced operating costs and reduced emissions, while increasing overall performance. All ships are certified by ISM, ISPS and MLC as well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and 50001. AEGEAN SHIPPING is additionally certified with ISO 22301.

BunkeringAEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is a leader in providing the best bunkering services available in Piraeus, Patras, Gibraltar, Amster-dam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujarah, Jamaica, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Portland-Fal-mouth, Vancouver, Montreal, Mexico, Tanger Med (Morocco), Canary Islands, Panama, Barcelona, Algeciras, Baltimore, Philadel-phia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, St. Petersburg, South Africa and Brazil. AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is the market leader in bunkering.

Agency ServicesShips from around the world rely on AEGE-AN AGENCY services at Piraeus, Gibraltar, Fujairah, and Jamaica, from loading and discharging, to spare parts and supplies.

LubricantsAEGEAN OIL produces and markets high performance lubricants for vehicles and industrial use, under the AEGEAN brand. AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM trades and supplies lubricants for the marine market under the ALFA brand.

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10 BUNKERING Aegean Marine Petroleum A Strong Presence in Singapore

14 BUNKERING Aegean Celebrates 10 Years in Singapore

16 HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER HEC —Investing in an Environmental Shield, Creating "Green" Ports

22 HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER HEC Presents to the Press its New State-of-the-Art Waste Management Facility at the Port of Piraeus

24 THE AEGEAN INTERVIEW Thanos Pallis Associate Professor at the University of Aegean Secretary General of MedCruise

26 STATIONS OF THE MONTH • Vasilios Vossos, Agii Theodori • Theodoros Konstantaras, Sarti, Halkidiki

28 MARITIME TRADITION Greek Seas A Photographic Journey in Time

29 TRAVEL WITH ΑEGEAN Missolonghi

28 CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Little Horses of the Sea

22 Hellenic Environmental Center (HEC) launches state-of-the-art waste management facility at the Port of Piraeus

14 Aegean hosted a spectacular event to celebrate its 10 years in Singapore 24 Thanos Pallis, Associate Professor at

the University of Aegean and Secretary General of MedCruise, discusses HEC’s new waste reception facilities at the Port of Piraeus

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Gibraltar National Day Gibraltar celebrated its National

Day on September 10. This year

the government decided to ban the

release of red and white balloons

due to the negative environmental

impact. Instead, a helicopter show-

ered Casemates Square with red and

white flower petals. The celebrations

lasted a whole week and included

events and performances by famous

artists. At the end the National Day

a fireworks display took place on the

Western side of the Rock.

A E G E A N U P D A T E

Aegean Oil Among Fortune’s Most Admired Companies 2016

The Most Admired Companies in Greece 2016

award ceremony took place in Athens on July 14.

Aegean Oil was honored with third place among

the 294 companies that participated. The Most

Admired Companies in Greece 2016 is the largest

corporate reputation survey, conducted by Time's

Fortune magazine in collaboration with KPMG.

The Managing Editor of Time's Fortune magazine,

Greek edition, Anastasia Parentzoglou, presented

the award to Iakovos Melissanidis. Mr. Melis-

sanidis said: "This distinction is very important

to Aegean. It comes as a reward for our upward

trajectory and continuously growing business.

The award also creates a greater commitment to

the continuous effort to deliver high quality and

innovative products and services."

Representatives of the business community

attended the event. Aside from Iakovos Melis-

sanidis, Founder of Aegean Dimitris Melissanidis,

and Deputy CEO of Aegean Oil Antonis Papadakis

represented Aegean.

Following the award ceremony Fortune magazine hosted a dinner at the Astir Palace Hotel.

Antonis Papadakis, Iakovos Melissanidis, Anastasia Parentzoglou and Dimitris Melissanidis

Iakovos Melissanidis receives the award from the Director of Fortune in Greece, Anastasia Parentzoglou

Aerial acrobatics over Gibraltar

Logging OnCustomers and associates may log on at: www.aegeanoil.comCustomers and associates of Aegean Marine Petroleum may log on at: www.ampni.com


New EmployeesThe following employees have joined the

Aegean work force.

AEGEAN OILChristos Tsichlakidis

Evaggelos Tsiagkos

ABSStamatina Kyrmou

AMPSpyridoula Papachristou

Iason Ktenas

Evlampia Gavriilidou

Kyriakos Stratigos

Dimitra Koutoula

OIL ONETheodoros Tsalidis

Nikolaos Pissas

HECAgamemnon Kritsoulis

MELCO PETROLEUM Georgios Spithouris

ASMIlias Giannoulis

Traditional Iftar Dinner in Fujairah

On June 14, His Highness the Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Mem-ber of the UAE Supreme Council (UAE) and ruler of Fujairah (Member of the UAE Supreme Council & Ruler of Fujairah), invited Aegean to the palace to attend the traditional Iftar Dinner during Ramadan.George Moustakas, Aegean Station manager in Fujairah, accompanied by Dr. Salem Abdu Khalil, Technical Advisor of the Government of Fujairah, responded to the call and delivered a personal message by Aegean founder, Dimitris Melissanidis, to His Highness the Sheikh. After the dinner the guests had a private conversation with His Highness in a pleasant climate, during which they talked about the great effort the Government of Fujairah is making to establish Fujairah as the main port for bunkering and combined services in the Middle East and as an international shipping and energy hub as it attracts major oil companies that manufacture oil tanks and installations for the storage and handling of fuel.His Majesty also praised Aegean’s contribution in Fujairah as one of the largest companies with a long-term and stable activity in the fuel supply sector and its contribution to the development of Fujairah due to the company’s major invest-ment in the Fujairah Zone Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), with the construction and operation of proprietary fuel tanks that have increased the overall storage area of the region.

Dr. Salem Abdu Khalil, His Highness the Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi and George Moustakas

His Highness the Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi and George Moustakas

Aegean Supplies the Chinese Navy at the Port of PiraeusIn September Aegean had the opportunity to supply the Chinese ship Zhou Shan 529 at the port of Piraeus. As the leading independent bunker supplier world-wide, Aegean remains faithful to the company’s stra-tegic vision and constantly expands its customer base around the globe.

The Chinese ship Zhou Shan 529 at the port of Piraeus


Port of Port Elizabeth Welcomes Aegean’s M/T Lefkas

The Port of Port Elizabeth recently welcomed the third Aegean ship to be registered on the South African Ships Register. This marks another step toward South Africa becoming a recog-nized Maritime Nation in line with the government’s Operation Phakisa initiative, which aims to unlock the potential of the country’s ocean economy.On July 13 Aegean’s oil tanker M/T Lefkas docked at the port’s berth 100 where a ceremonial plaque exchange ceremony was officiated.M/T Lefkas was previously registered under the flag of Liberia but will be using the Port of Port Elizabeth to provide a new offshore bunkering operation in Algoa Bay. In 2012 the con-cept of attracting vessels to the Algoa Bay region was identified as an opportunity to grow the maritime industry in the region. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and Aegean Bunkering Marine Services worked together to make this come about.Aegean subsequently attained the necessary securing approvals. The company has also obtained bunkering licenses from the Transnet National Ports Authority to conduct bunkering opera-tions in the Ports of Port Elizabeth and Ngqura.Aegean is the first company able to offer bunkers outside port limits (OPL) in South Africa and expects to attract passing ships with bunkers at anchorage in South Africa’s Algoa Bay.Port of Port Elizabeth Manager Rajesh Dana said: “The Port of Port Elizabeth is proud and honored to be the registered home port for Aegean’s M/T Lefkas. We congratulate Aegean for the registration of the vessel under the South African flag and look forward to the opportunities that this will present to Nelson Mandela Bay and South Africa.”

Aegean’s M/T Lefkas at Port Elizabeth

The 9th Russian Association of Marine and River Bunker Suppliers Forum The 9th Forum of the Russian Association of Marine

and River Bunker Suppliers titled “Current State

and Prospects for Development of Russian Bunker

Services Market” took place on June 23-24 in St.

Petersburg. The Russian Association of Marine and

River Bunker Suppliers was established in 2005 and

comprises member-companies specializing in the sup-

ply of marine fuel at sea and on rivers, representing

the entire Russian Federation. The main objective of

the Association is to unite the bunkering industry

participants promoting an ongoing regional dialogue

between industry and relevant government bodies,

while simultaneously seeking to solve the most press-

ing problems of the industry, including those relating

to the image of Russian ports. The Association also

promotes cooperation with representatives of federal

and regional government bodies to regulate active

transportation fuel deliveries and contributes to the

ecological safety of port cities.

Aegean Neva took part in this annual event, which

remains up-to-date with the latest developments in

the industry and provides valuable input and feedback

from the shipowners’ side to the participants. Major

companies of the industry attended, including Gazprom

Marine Bunker, Lukoil Bunker, Transbunker, ERA, and

Scadar, in addition to Aegean.


Sergey Kalinichenko, Aegean; Ivan Lyutkevich, Scadar; Andrew Ananiev, Aegean; and Andrey Mikhalev, Flagman


New DNVGL Customer Advisory Board The DNVGL classification society established a new Advisory Board, which will participate in strategy de-velopment and guide the future development of fleet management software systems (quality management, maintenance, supplies).Prominent shipping companies that have adopted and developed ongoing advanced fleet management systems were invited to participate on this board. Aegean Bunker-ing Services was selected as such a company and Deputy Director General and Technical Director Kostas Polyda-kis was offered a permanent position on the board.The first meeting took place at the DNVGL headquarters in Hamburg on October 5-6. Mr. Polydakis and Fleet Manager Andreas Papapostolou represented Aegean.

IBIA’s Forum in Africa Aegean Marine Petroleum participated in the International Bunker Industry Association (ΙΒΙΑ)

forum held in Cape Town on September 15-16. The forum aimed at exploring bunkering trends

in Africa and the potential of the region. Gratsiella Kladis and J.J. Metey from the Piraeus head-

quarters represented Aegean.

During the forum attendees had the opportunity to receive a thorough review of the Western,

Eastern, and South-African markets. The presentations also covered issues such as the fact that

the bunkering industry in the African continent is growing continuously, offering a better quality

of service, while Africa still remains a difficult place for suppliers. The participants discussed

the challenges they face due to lack of infrastructure, high levels of bureaucracy and applicable

taxes leading to higher cost of fuel products. On the positive side, everyone agreed that many

companies operating in the African continent are taking the appropriate steps to provide inter-

national services to their clients.

J.J. Metey, Aegean; Gratsiella Kladis, Aegean; and Peter Hall, IBIA CEO Mr. Holloway, ΙΒΙΑ Board Member

Andreas Papapostolou (first row, 4th from left) and Kostas Polydakis (first row, 5th from left) with executives of DNVGL, Maersk Line, Rickmers, and other major companies of the industry


George Moustakas and Tamer Marei


The 6th Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum

The 6th Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum was

held at Novotel Hotel Fujairah, UAE on September

22 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh

Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the

Supreme Council and the Ruler of Fujairah, UAE.

This annual event in the Gulf is an excellent venue

for Trading, Storing, Refining, Marketing and Ship-

ping companies to gather and facilitate knowledge

exchange on current relevant issues influencing

their industry.

George Moustakas, General Manager of Aegean Ma-

rine Petroleum L.L.C. and Tamer Marei, Asst. General

Manager of Aegean Oil Terminal, represented Aege-

an, which was one of the supporting Forum partners.

Mr. Moustakas and Mr. Marei participated in the ses-

sion on “5 Best Ways to Leverage Fujairah’s Position

as a Global Energy Hub.”

It was a successful forum with high-level and di-

verse panel discussions that kept the attention of

all participants.

His Highness the Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi inaugurates the first VLCC type berth at the port of Fujairah

Aegean's Distinction in Jamaica

George Kontogeorgis, Aegean Station Manager in Jamaica, has been a permanent member of the Technical Committee for Maritime Affairs of the Bureau of Stan-dards of Jamaica (BSI) under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, represent-ing Aegean, since 2015. On October 14 a ceremony took place under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, which award-ed the top three technical committees on the basis of performance and adoption of international regulations. Aegean partici-pated in the “Ships and Marine Technolo-gy (Logistics Hub)” Technical Committee, which ranked as first “Technical Commit-tee of The Year 2016.”

UAE's First VLCC Berth Inauguration On September 21, 2016, His

Highness the Sheikh Hamad Bin

Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme

Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah,

UAE held the inaugural ceremony of

UAE's first berth for very large crude

carriers (VLCC) in the Indian Ocean

seaport of Fujairah.

The first VLCC berth of its kind, which

cost roughly 175 million dollars,

was built to enable the loading or

discharging of up to 2mn barrels of

crude oil within 24 hours and can

facilitate oil-carrying supertankers up

to 344m long and up to a dead weight

tonnage of 363,000 tons.

The inauguration of the first berth

(VLCC1) of oil supertankers in the

Emirate will provide integrated sup-

port to the demand for energy in the

state, and also enhance the status of

the UAE as one of the most influen-

tial players in the global oil market,

Sheikh Mohammed said.

The Port of Fujairah is already the

world’s second largest bunkering port

and the new VLCC facility will further

bolster Fujairah port’s position as a

key hub for global oil trade.

Aegean is one of the largest compa-

nies in fuel supply in Fujairah, and

maintains long and stable activity

in the region while contributing to

Fujairah’s progress.George Kontogeorgis


Aegean at SIBCON 2016On October 5, 2016, Singapore hosted the 19th edition of the Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON). More than 1500 participants from all over the world attended this biennial event. Singapore’s Acting Minister for Education (Schools), Senior Minister of State, and Minister of Transport, Ng Chee Meng, was the guest of honor at the opening cere-mony. In his speech, he announced government funding in the amount of 500,000 SGD to look into the use of mass flow meter for distillates delivery. In an effort to further increase productivity of bunker supplies, MPA will be pushing for the use of electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDN) by 2018.The global Sulphur cap that is going to be enforced by either 2020 or 2025 was a hot topic at this SIBCON. Also there were many panel discussions regarding the use of LNG as a bunker fuel. To encourage bunker barges and other harbor craft to switch to LNG fuel, MPA announced that they will waive five years of port dues for these crafts. Twelve million SGD has been set aside for a co-funding program to build LNG-fuelled vessels. Already, eight mil-lion SGD has been awarded to three companies that are building LNG-fuelled tugs and bunker tankers.

Aegean had it’s biggest ever presence at this year’s SIBCON. A total of 18 representatives from Aegean attended the conference, sending a strong message regarding Aegean’s commitment to the port of Singapore.

SIBCON 2016 Conference

front, Christina Raptodimou, back, Gregory Robolakis (R) Lau Bak Chye (center), guest


B U N K E R I N G


AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM

10 Years in SingaporeAegean marks 10 years of successful operation in one of the world’s most important ports

and maritime centers.


World Wide Trading

Aegean Marine Petroleum commenced worldwide bunker trading in 2015.Aegean’s worldwide bunker trading service operates alongside the group’s physical supply network providing customers with a comprehensive worldwide solution to their bunkering needs.Aegean Marine Petroleum’s bunker trading is headquartered in Piraeus and supported by an expanding global office network in-cluding teams in Hamburg, St Petersburg, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Montreal, New York and Rio de Janeiro.The group’s expert bunker trading team of-fers customers a global perspective on the procurement of marine fuels combined with local expertise of all key bunkering hubs.The team is available 24/7 throughout the year to provide operational and com-mercial information to assist customers in achieving “best buy” solutions to their bunker buying.

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Aegean Marine Petroleum

Aegean Marine Petroleum physically sup-plies and markets refined marine fuels and lubricants to ships in port and at sea. As the biggest independent physical supplier, we purchase marine fuel from refineries, major oil producers and other sources, resell and deliver it with punctuality, us-ing our fully owned double-hull fleet, to a broad base of end users.Bunker services are provided to all type of vessels, including container ships, dry bulk carriers, cruise ships, oil tankers and ferries. We boast a long-established relationship with a diverse range of ship operators, marine fuel traders, brokers and other users. As an independent physi-cal supplier we aim to meet all our clients’ needs and conduct supply operations in various jurisdictions.

Aegean in Singapore

Singapore is one of the world's busiest ports in terms of total shipping tonnage. It trans-ships a fifth of the world's shipping con-tainers and half of the world's annual supply of crude oil. Aegean started operating in 2006.Bunkering is conducted by our major approved double-hull barges 24 hours / 7 days a week and grades supplied are High and Low Sulphur Fuel Oil 380cst and 180cst and Marine Gasoil DMA meet-ing latest ISO specifications. Supplies take place at designated anchorage, as well as all termi-nals (except passenger terminal).Agency appointment is compulsory for all bunkering purposes.Over the years, Aegean in Singapore has established itself as a reli-able top class supplier and has consistently been in the Top 20 sup-plier list, compiled by the Singapore Maritime Port Authority (MPA).


The Port of Singapore

At the crossroads of seaborne trade, Singapore’s in-terconnectivity makes it the preferred port of call for more than 130,000 vessels totaling some 1.5 billion gross tons.Singapore’s hub port is a complex stream of activity, han-dling a variety of cargoes at different terminals. About 30 million containers and 500 million tons of cargo are handled every year and more than 30 million tons of bun-kers lifted annually. In addition, about a million visitors cruise into Singapore every year.Technology is at the heart of Singapore’s intelligent port. Advanced technology enables MPA to oversee port and

marine service providers round-the-clock, making sure that services are safe and reliable.As Singapore’s national port planner, MPA is also re-sponsible for the safe and optimal use of sea space and waterfront land. While our port can accommodate today’s largest ships, MPA is preparing for tomorrow’s increased cargo and mega ships by deepening channels and fair-ways, and developing the next generation of terminals.With guidelines, procedures and systems in place, MPA ensures that the port of Singapore remains safe, secure and clean while maintaining a high level of reliability, speed and efficiency in its operations.


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Aegean Celebrates

10 Years in SingaporeOn October 5, Aegean Singapore held a party/reception to commemorate the company’s

10th year operating at the world’s busiest bunkering port.

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The party was held at New Asia Bar, located on the 71th floor of the Swissotel Stamford, offer-

ing a fantastic view of Singapore night scenery. The party was well attended by Aegean’s customers, vendors and local port authorities, all of whom have supported Aegean Singapore in this in-teresting journey. Many colleagues from

Piraeus, Los Angeles, Hamburg, Ant-werp, Korea and Shanghai also attended the event. Dennis Ho, General Manager of Aegean Singapore, gave an opening speech thanking the guests for their unwavering support. Aegean founder, Dimitris Melissanidis, also expressed his thanks to everybody in his speech. Mr. Melissanidis said that Singapore is

an important shipping hub, and there-fore a strategic location in the Aegean’s organization. Singapore will be in Ae-gean’s growth plans, he added.

The use of a mass flow meter in supplies becomes mandatory in Sin-gapore as of January 1, 2017. Aegean is well positioned to serve all its cus-tomers in this new regime.

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HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

In its long history, the Hellenic Environmental Center (HEC) has made it its mission to effectively

shield the environment, constantly develop its expertise and broaden its scope.

HEC —Investing in an Environmental Shield, Creating

"Green" Ports


At the core of the company’s mission lies an innovative bridge between shipping,

energy, and ecology toward pollution prevention and the protection of the marine environment, taking into ac-count national, European, and inter-national laws and relevant regulations.

Environmentally ConsciousSince HEC was founded in 1993 the company has proven its environmen-tal sensitivity, effectively introducing the concept of "green” ports and at the same time eliminating the risk of Greek marine pollution. According to the International Convention MAR-POL 73/78 adopted by the Interna-tional Maritime Organization (IMO), the special organization of the United

Nations for the protection of the ma-rine environment, all ships calling at European ports are obliged to deliver their liquid residues for proper dispos-al. The ports are required to have ad-equate infrastructure to receive waste produced by ships. Through the safe collection, direct transfer and state-of-the-art processing of oil residues in most Greek ports, HEC is rightfully considered the environmental shield of the domestic marine environment, contributing decisively to the creation of "green” ports in Greece and beyond.

A Natural LeaderThe company has inherited the dy-namic and outward-looking charac-ter of the Aegean group to which it belongs. HEC, a purely Greek com-

pany, has not stopped at merely the conquest of the leading position in waste management in Greece. HEC has also envisioned and committed

to being at the top of environmental management in Europe. To achieve its goals, the company constantly invests in technology, human resources, and infrastructure in order to precede the increasingly stringent requirements of


HEC has proven its environmental sensitivity, effectively introducing the concept of "green” ports


international environmental law.Today HEC is the largest company

in Europe with the most innovative expertise, serving not only the largest ports of Greece, but also ports includ-ing Gibraltar and Hamburg, through its subsidiaries, after its acquisition of the environmental company of the German Eckelmann Group. HEC is spreading rapidly in international markets and is one step away from entering the ports of Spain and is well advanced for similar investments in important international ports in South Africa, Egypt (Suez Canal), Panama, and Jamaica, among others.

HEC’s customers are the larg-est shipping companies worldwide. The company also holds certifica-tions from the leading institutions

worldwide (Lloyds, LRQA ISO 9001 Quality Management System, LRQA OHSAS 18001 System Health and Safety at Work and LRQA ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and the requirements of the ISPS Code in terms of safety).

Scientific Know-How and ExpertiseThe specialized scientific department of the company consists of engineers and chemists and is in constant con-tact with the National Technical Uni-versity of Athens (NTUA) and leading foreign universities, such as Imperial College London, to exchange know-how and ideas to fine-tune waste-col-lecting and recycling procedures.

A major achievement and proof of

HEC’s expertise is the company’s ac-quisition of an international patent© for a new processing model of waste management. The company has invest-

ed millions of Euros to develop a well-equipped fleet and provide integrated services for collecting, transporting, and processing waste generated by ships. The result is an innovative, state-of-the-art operation that has won inter-national awards and is a role-model in the field of waste management.

HEC constantly invests in technology, human resources, and infrastructure



HEC's New Investment in Piraeus

HEC’s latest investment and a milestone for the

European market, is the creation of the new land

installation in Piraeus, after the acquisition of the BP

unit in 2013, which used to supply fuel to the entire

region of Southeast Europe.

HEC has transformed this new-ly acquired unit, an area of approximately 35,000 square

meters, and has developed the most modern environmental installation in the world aimed at processing of oil and water mixtures resulting from the operation of ships entering the port of Piraeus in the most efficient and envi-ronmentally sound manner. Applying a new innovative processing model, HEC is capitalizing on its leading position and is entering a new era.

On September 22, 2016 HEC pre-sented to the press the new integrat-ed environmental infrastructure in Drapetsona, Piraeus. During the press event journalists had the opportunity to get to know the new facility’s poten-tial and to understand why the estab-lishment is characterized as the most advanced worldwide, one that exceeds the most stringent environmental re-quirements and the most demanding safety standards of Greek legislation and international regulations.

HEC’s new unit has been complete-ly rebuilt in order to be transformed radically and is in full operation in Piraeus, aiming at zero emissions and minimizing pollution. The result is a state-of-the-art infrastructure, an asset for Piraeus, and a crucial tool for the protection of land and marine envi-ronment in Greece.


Hellenic Environmental Center

HEC started operating in 1993, when it was assigned the project of “ship-generated waste reception facilities” at the port of Piraeus, following a public tender performed by Piraeus Port Authority SA.Expanding the company’s activities and continuously obtaining experience in our field of operation, combined with our constantly renewed equipment, our company has taken important steps to establish its presence in the industry and hold a prominent position.In 2000 it underwent radical restructuring, making significant investments both in know-how and in material-technical infrastructure, thus achieving not only to meet, but also to exceed the increasingly stricter requirements of the International Environmental Law. This rapid growth enables it to become an internationally established and recognized company.Since its establishment, the Company’s basic operating principles have focused on the completeness, sufficiency and quality of provided services, consistency, a safe working environment, the application of procedures anticipated by the applicable national and international laws and the company’s proper operating structure.Strict adherence to these fundamental principles has resulted in projects, following the assignment of relevant tender procedures, at most of the largest Greek ports, while it has also laid the foundation for international prospects, since demand for the Company's services now also comes from abroad.Executing its work on the "safety for people and respect for the environment" principle, the Company has been certified by one of the most reputed Recognized Organizations Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, operates according to the standards of: BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, BS EN ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Meanwhile the company has been registered in the EMAS register of the Greek Ministry of Environment Energy and Climate Change.Both our company and its managed vessels are subject to International Safety Management Code (ISM) and hold respectively official certification by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.Also, the Company is member to the Industrial-Commercial Chamber of Piraeus, the Mediterranean Cargo Vessels Shipowners Union, as well as to the acknowledged organizations of the industry, IAPH, HELMEPA and EUROSHORE.


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HEC Presents to the Press its New State-of-the-Art Waste Management Facility at the Port of Piraeus

On September 22, 2016 the Hellenic Environmental Center (HEC) launched its new

state-of-the-art waste management facility at the port of Piraeus, demonstrating the company’s

global leadership capabilities.

During the event the company presented for the first time the new integrated environmental

infrastructure in Drapetsona, Piraeus to the press. The creation of this land installation was made possible follow-ing the acquisition of the BP unit (an area of about 35,000 square meters) in 2013, which HEC transformed to de-velop the most modern environmental installation in the world for the man-agement (separation) of non-exploit-able oil and water mixtures generated by ships entering the port of Piraeus.

The journalists had the opportunity to be informed by Kostas Floudopoulos, the Director of the facility.

During the press event Aegean founder, Dimitris Melissanidis, an-nounced the expansion of HEC in South Africa, Egypt (Suez), Panama, and Jamaica. HEC is a purely Greek company that sets the standard in waste management at a national and international level. HEC has, fur-thermore, introduced an innovative method to link shipping, energy and environmental protection, said Mr.

Melissanidis. He said that the compa-ny has grown and fostered innovation in times of crisis due to its expertly trained workforce.

Mr. Melissanidis said: "In a time of global and national crisis, the com-pany manages to grow based on its highly qualified human resources, which is the driving force of HEC.” He added that this is proof of the fact that "we Greeks are capable of great things when we are in a suitable work-ing environment that also encourages collaboration."


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HEC’s Director of Research and De-velopment, Michalis Psaromichalakis, said that HEC’s latest investment is a milestone for the European market. The new onshore facilities, as Mr. Psar-omichalakis said, exceed the most stringent environmental requirements and the most demanding safety stan-

dards of Greek legislation and interna-tional regulations, and are crucial to the protection of land and marine environ-ment in Greece. The port of Piraeus, said Mr. Psaromichalakis, can now boast about being the ultimate "Green” port. NTUA Professor Maria Loizidou also praised HEC's contribution to en-

vironmental protection. Mrs. Loizidou even pointed out that the water leaving the plant for Psyttalia after the treat-ment of ships’ residues is cleaner than the EYDAP water in the Saronic Gulf. Mrs. Loizidou said: "This water could return to the sea as it is instead of bur-dening EYDAP.”

1 George Melissanidis and John Agiostratitis 2 Michalis Psaromichalakis, HEC Director of Research and Development 3 Maria Loizidou, NTUA Professor 4 Journalists and HEC executives, at the factory Control Center with Kostas Floudopoulos, the Director of the facility 5 Kostas Floudopoulos, the Director of the facility, with the press at the factory separator section 6 Rania Atmatzidou, Director of HEC’s Commercial Department, coordinating the informational part of the event 7 George Melissanidis with journalists and Mr. Nikos Eleftheroglou 8 Maria Loizidou, President of the Regulatory Ports Authority, NTUA Professor, and NTUA Laboratory of Environmental Science and Technology Director; Prof. Kostas Mountzouris, the former rector of NTUA; Dimitris and George Melissanidis


Please tell us about the Port of Piraeus in general.Piraeus is emerging as one of the most dynamic ports in Europe. Rapid growth in recent years means that Piraeus is already a top-10 port in Europe and among the 40 biggest container ports in the world. It is listed as a “core” Europe-an port.

With the majority stake of Piraeus Port Authority SA sold to China’s COSCO Shipping Corporation, 2016 is a milestone year. All stakeholders foresee more effective management, and more efficient operations. This major reorganization has justifiably generated international in-terest and the attention of the world shipping community.

Looking forward, with Piraeus serving all types of cargoes, the traffic at the port is expected to increase in coming years. The container terminal is now expanding, with the new Pier III projected to host the biggest vessels. Cargo throughput, and ship calls, at Pier II terminal have grown impressively since its operation by an international terminal operator. It is safe to foresee a modernization of Pier I terminal that will allow more cargo as well. Mean-while, a modern car terminal is important for Europe, and prospects are more than positive.

Regarding passenger movement and related ship calls, Piraeus will remain the backbone of coastal shipping. An-other sector, also expected to be among the most dynamic, is cruises. Piraeus cruise terminals keep expanding, in line with the demands of modern cruise shipping, and for the new owners the expansion of cruising is explicitly among the top priorities.

Considering the potential of the port, and its contri-bution to the economy, we all need to work to make this growth sustainable.

What are the benefits of the new waste reception facilities for Piraeus?Piraeus, like all international ports, needs first class waste reception facilities. The scale of operations is such that in the absence of proper infrastructure and processes the externalities might be significant. There is a need to ensure that growth goes hand-in-hand with all measurements and practices that enable environmentally friendly operations.

For ports such as Piraeus, being a ‘green port’ is part of social responsibility; this is the licence to operate. For ex-ample, Piraeus Port has implemented voluntarily initiatives recognizing this importance and is now EcoPort certified for its Port Environmental Management System (PERS), in line with the requirements of major environmental man-agement standards. It implements environmental policy principles, environmental quality monitoring programs, pollution preventive and action plans.

What is key in environmental protection for ports? Prevention is key for all measures to minimize externali-ties. Relevant international regulations direct ports in this direction. Like all major ports, Piraeus Port implements an integrated ship-generated waste management plan, in line with European Directive 2000/59/EC and MARPOL 73/78. In this context it has to provide port reception fa-cilities for all ships and types of waste and cargo residues (liquid, solid and sewage).

Notably, oil waste handling is very important for all ports. For instance, in Piraeus seven out of 10 waste deliv-eries (m3) are oil waste (MARPOL Annex I type of waste). With the handling of such waste being the responsibility of third parties, the presence of reliable partners is very

Thanos Pallis, Associate Professor at the University of Aegean and Secretary General of MedCruise,

discusses the new waste reception facilities at the Port of Piraeus that HEC has put into place—and their

importance in responsible port infrastructure services.

Responsible Growth, State-of-the-Art Facilities

T H E A E G E A N I N T E R V I E W


important to reach the goals. Offering integrated procedures for the collection, treat-

ment and final disposal or re-use of ship-generated waste and cargo residues is a much-needed precondition for en-vironmentally friendly operations.

How is HEC contributing to this development?Many ports would ‘envy’ Piraeus for being the port that today is adjacent to the most advanced infrastructure that allows these procedures to take place. Admittedly, and certified by an international patent, HEC today offers a facility that is the most modern in Europe regarding waste handling, in line with all latest international requirements.

The presence of a business model that is sound, and al-lowing the best communication regarding available equip-ment and processes, as well as the existence of procedures for ongoing consultations with port users, waste contrac-tors, terminal operators and other interested parties, only adds to the importance of the presence of a leading compa-ny in Greece, and Piraeus in particular.

How do the new facilities of HEC rate with others in Europe?The comparison of the handling of wastes in Piraeus with the overall picture in European is illustrative of the contri-bution of HEC.

Regarding regulatory requirements, more than 90% of ports outsource their ship waste handling to private external waste operators, fully or partly: all ports for the collection of “oily waste” and most of them for garbage. Today, it is evident that in many ports, where ship waste handling has not been a priority issue, new procedures and systems have been developed to comply with the EU Directive, trying to adapt the existing systems, without any “state of the art” as-sessment. This is the case irrespective of whether they have chosen one or various operators, or even simply leave it to agents to identify waste operators in the “free market.” Lack of specific competence in some ports has lead to systems that are not always logical. Ports express today the wish for further guidance on how to interpret the European Directive and ask for ‘how to do’ and ‘what to do.”

Is there an important social responsibility concept involved?At a time when many ports lack the experience and ca-pacity to develop a logical and simple system for handling ship waste, Piraeus enjoys the presence of modern facilities and of an internationally active company like HEC. Being the provider of ship-generated waste reception facilities at the Port of Piraeus, HEC serves in the best way its "safety for people and respect for the environment” principle. All

stakeholders appreciate that it fulfils its mission in the most efficient and effective way.

At the same time, the overall picture hints at an oppor-tunity and challenge for a leading company in the sector such as HEC. Many European ports need to be linked with procedures and infrastructures that will allow fulfilling the necessity of modern and adequate procedures. An interna-tional presence of innovative state-of-the-art companies, as that which emerged with the presence of HEC in another major port, that of Hamburg, should not be seen just as a commercial act, but one that facilitates the opportunity of ports to fulfil their corporate responsibility obligations. And let me conclude with something that is also import-ant, but we tend to forget: the reception and handling of wastes needs always to take place through operations re-sulting in the minimum carbon footprint possible.

Thanos Pallis

HEC today offers a facility that is the most modern in Europe


S T A T I O N S O F T H E M O N T H

Have you been in the fuel business for a long time?I have been in the fuel business since 2003. I’ve had my own service station since 2008.

Talk to us a bit about your business.Our service station s located on the old Athens-Corinth National Road, in the town of Agii Theodori. It is very centrally located, near the beach.

We sell fuel and also operate a car wash and lubricants station on the side. In the winter we also distribute heating oil. Our main goal is to do right by the product and Aegean.

Tell us a few words about your costum-er base.During the winter our customer base consists mainly of locals. During the summer months we have many visi-tors who are vacationing in the wider area. This is our busiest time of the year when it comes to car fuel.

When did your collaboration with Ae-gean start?I have been with Aegean since day one.

How did you decide to join the Aegean network?I decided to join the Aegean retail network after I met with Mr. Iakovos Melissanidis personally. We had a great first meeting. I knew of him and I was aware of his efforts for Aegean

and that they were serious people do-ing serious work. This is how I made up my mind.

How is your collaboration with Aegean?We have been in business together for eight years already and we have a great collaboration. Of course small problems arise here and there but they are resolved very fast.

How does your clientele respond to the Aegean brand?Our customers are loyal to us and satis-fied with Aegean products. We have a steady clientele because of the quality of products and services we provide and the Aegean brand. People who vis-it our service station will most likely come again, although there are other service stations in the area.

Mr. Vossos’ service station is located on the 63rd kilometer on the Athens-Corinth National

Road in the town of Agii Theodori. Mr. Vossos spoke to Aegean News about his business

and his experience working in the field of fuel.

Consistent Quality, Steady Customers Vasilios Vossos, Agii Theodori

I have been with Aegean since day one

Agii Theodori is a town in the prefecture of Corinth with about 6,000 inhabitants. The town is located in the eastern part of the county along the Saronic coast, 65 kilometers west of Athens. Till the 1960s the area was mostly rural. Since then industrial facilities have been established in the west of the settlement. Today the largest industrial plants in the region are the Corinth refineries. Northwest of the town lie the ruins of ancient Krommyonas with important discoveries such as the statue of Apollo.

AGII THEODORI63RD KM ATHENS-CORINTH NATIONAL ROAD | 37.939139,23.152437

Mr. Vossos’ service station


Please talk to us about your area and your business.Our service station is located in Sarti, on the main street in the middle of the village. The place is very busy, es-pecially during the summer months, when we get a lot of visitors from the entire Balkan region. In the winter our clientele consists of locals and some visitors during the weekends. Our service station is a point of reference in the region, as many costumers have known it for years. We sell Aegean fuel and lubricants. We also operate a car wash and a lubricants station, and we repair tires, bikes, and motorcycles. We strive to serve our customers in every way. During the winter we also deliver heating oil. Finally we deliver fuel to vessels in the nearby harbor.

How long have you been operating this service station? And how long have you been in the fuel business? ΠI have had this service station for 32 years. It is a family business. During the winter I employ one or two peo-ple, whereas during the busy summer months I often have a staff of four or even five, depending on the workload.

How long have you been collaborating with Aegean? How did you come to the decision to join the Aegean retail network? I have been collaborating with Aegean for the past three years. Before that I was in business with another supplier for a long time but we had communi-

cation problems. I decided to look for a better supplier. I found everything I was looking for at Aegean. What I was mostly interested in was to find a supplier who is able to make prompt deliveries. Now, I have no problems.

What is your impression of your col-laboration with Aegean so far? Our relationship is very good. My only regret is that I did not join the Aegean network earlier. Unfortunate-

ly, although we could have been one of the first Aegean service stations a while back, we hesitated.

What do your customers think of Ae-gean products?Aegean fuel is very good. Our cus-tomers, who have known us for more than 30 years, prefer us because of the Aegean brand but also because of the personal relationships we have developed.

Point of Reference Theodoros Konstantaras, Sarti, Halkidiki

Theodoros Konstantaras’ service station is located in the village of Sarti in the region of Halkidiki.

We spoke with Mr. Theodoros about his business and his collaboration with Aegean.

I decided to look for a better supplier and I found everything I was looking for at Aegean

The service station of Mr. Konstantaras

Sarti is a settlement on the peninsula of Sithonia in Halkidiki. The area is located 150 kilometers from Thessaloniki and is a popular tourist location, as the village offers many options for dining, shopping and accommodation. Guests can find reasonable and quiet accommodation near the famous beach of Sarti.

SARTI, HALKIDIKI40.088200,23.976169


M A R I T I M E T R A D I T I O N

The Benaki Museum, after intensive research through archives and private collec-

tions in Greece and abroad, created the exhibition "Greek Seas—A Pho-tographic Journey Through Time," which brings together photographs divided into five chronological sec-tions according to how Greek and foreign photographers, who visited or lived in the country for long periods of time, have approached and inter-preted the Greek seas from the 19th century until today.

The Sections1. The Sea in 19th Century Photography: An Accidental PresenceThe anthology of photographic sea-scapes in Greece of the 19th century is mostly limited to the recording of scenes from the major trading ports.2. The Sea as a Reflection of Human Activity at the Beginning of the 20th Century: The Magic of the Snapshot

In Greece in the early 20th century photographers, enchanted by the new possibilities of their art, illustrated ports as places full of life, with numer-ous boats and visitors or workers on the port docks.3. The Photographic Depiction of the Sea in the Interwar Years. Attempts at Artistic ExpressionGreek photography was dynamical-ly developing during the interwar years. The idyllic compositions and the quaintness and romance over-whelmed photographic exhibitions, which proliferated. The contribution of photography to the promotion tourism is an important factor during this period in time.4. The Turn to Seascapes in the Post-War Years. The Aegean as Re-Enactment and FeelingSeascapes prevailed in the postwar

years, especially since the islands had suffered limited damage during the war compared with the mainland.5. The Distant View of the Sea in Contemporary PhotographyIn the 1970s and 1980s a certain skep-ticism in dealing with seascapes can be observed. The photographers tried to avoid stereotypes and so the sea appears frequently as a background to daily events and ceremonies.

The PublicationA bilingual publication entitled "Greek Seas - A photographic journey through time / Ελληνικές Θάλασσες - Ένα φω-τογραφικό ταξίδι μέσα στο χρόνο," which includes about 300 photos from the exhibition is available. The photo-graphs have been selected for their aesthetic interest and are divided in the aforementioned sections.

Historically the Greek sea has been inextricably tied to the history of the country and

the life of its residents. Apart from painting representations of the Greek seascape, there

are countless photographic images of ports and islands, as well as scenes from the life

of sailors and fishermen.

Greek Seas A Photographic Journey in Time

We thank the Benaki Museum, and especially Aliki Tsirgialou, Head of the Photographic Archive of the Benaki Museum, for kindly providing the material for this article. For more information please visit the museum website at www.benaki.gr


MissolonghiAn area known since ancient times, Missolonghi, or otherwise

known as the "Sacred City," has been identified more than any

other Greek town with the 1821 Greek War of Independence.

Must SeeThe Wall Entering the city through the main Gate, visitors can admire a remnant of the Missolonghi wall. The current wall was built at Otto's mandate in 1838.

The Missolonghi History and Art Museum The History and Art Museum of the Municipality of Missolonghi is housed in a 1931 two-story neoclassical building. Its collection includes originals and copies of paintings that depict scenes of the battle of Missolonghi, as well as objects and manuscripts of Lord Byron.

The Byron Residence Lord Byron lived and died in one of the traditional Missolonghi houses (Kapsaleika). Visitors can visit his house, where a marble column and Byron’s bust stands; art-work by Professor A. Sohos.

The Missolonghi Lagoon The lagoon is divided into three parts: the Klisova, Missolonghi, and Aitolikos lagoons. The marine area, and the shores that surround it, is an important wetland famous for its rich bird and fish fauna. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the wildlife, as well as the traditional houses of the local fishermen that are built in the water, the so-called "Pelades."

Monastery of St. Simeon On the picturesque slope of Zygos, eight kilometers from Misso-longhi, lies the monastery of St. Simeon, or St. Symios as the locals call it, which was built in 1740 during the Ottoman era. The monastery served as refuge for the warriors of Arakynthos during the war and played an important role in the battle of Missolonghi during the struggle for independence.

Oiniades Ancient Oeniadai, or Oiniades, was a port town and fortress on the west bank of the river Achelous and one of the most important towns of ancient Acarnania. The town of Oeniades was first mentioned in the 5th century BC. Remnants of the city can be found in Trikardokastro. Every summer the local community organizes the annual “Oiniades Festival,” which includes many theatrical performances and concerts.

T R A V E L W I T H A E G E A N

Missolonghi is a small town on the northern coast of the Gulf of Patras. Scenically situated between steep mountains and the largest lagoon in Europe, Missolonghi takes pride on its thriving

fishing industry, olive and citrus groves, a distinguished artistic communi-ty and its sacred place in Greek history.

The birthplace five Greek Prime Ministers, Missolonghi was the western center of the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. Here the famous English poet and philhellene Lord Byron came to devote himself to the Greek revolutionary cause. Lord Byron died in Missolonghi on April 19, 1824. According to some sources, his heart remains buried in Missolonghi.

Πρατήρια της Aegean

I Protect the Environment-I Safeguard my FutureBy staying informed about what is happening in the world and by passing information on to others, we are taking a significant step toward the protection of our planet.

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Little Horses of the Sea


Seahorse is the name given to small marine creatures in the

genus Hippocampus. "Hippocampus" comes from the Ancient

Greek word hippos meaning "horse" and kampos meaning "sea

monster." Seahorses are mainly found in shallow tropical and

temperate waters throughout the world and live in sheltered areas

such as seagrass beds, estuaries, coral reefs, or mangroves.

Although small in size they are pretty amazing creatures.

How much do you know about seahorses?

I BECOME INFORMED - I INFORM OTHERS - I ACT


Did you know...

... there are more than 40 known species of seahorse?

... seahorses are monogamous and mate for life?

... seahorses engage in an eight hour courtship dance which includes

spinning around, swimming side by side and changing colors?

... the male seahorse bears the unborn young?

... male pregnancy frees the female seahorse to make more eggs straight

away and so they reproduce faster?

... fewer than 1% of all young seahorses survive to the age of maturity?

... they don’t have scales even though they look like they do?

... seahorses prefer to swim in pairs with their tails linked together?

... seahorses swim upright?

... the average life span in the wild for a seahorse ranges from 4 to 6

years?

... seahorses avoid predators by mimicking the color of marine plants?

... seahorses propel themselves by using a small fin on their back that

flutters up to 35 times per second?

... seahorses use even smaller pectoral fins located near the back of the

head for steering?

... seahorses anchor themselves to sea grasses and corals using their

tails?

... a seahorse feeds constantly on plankton and tiny fish and can suck up

food from as far as 3cm away?

... a seahorse moves each of its eyes independently, so it can follow the

activity of passing sea life without giving its presence away?

... seahorses have no teeth and no stomach?

... a seahorse can consume 3,000 or more brine shrimp per day?


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Aegean Energy for the FutureAegean is Greece's most dynamic energy, petroleum, and shipping group. The company has a network of retail gas stations throughout Greece, is active in marine fuels and lubricants, and operates a fleet of tankers and barges inter-nationally and domestically to transport petroleum and bunkers for its global base of clients.

RETAIL MARKETThrough its fast-growing network of gas stations, Aegean supplies drivers in Greece with gasoline and automotive lubricants. Aegean’s modern, well-maintained gas station network has won the trust of drivers due to the high quality products and services it offers at competitive prices. In addition, Aegean directly supplies large industrial clients with petroleum products of all grades, owing to the consistency and service of its transactions.

BUNKER FLEET NYSE listed Aegean Marine Petroleum Inc., with an exclusively double hull fleet—of which nine ships are newbuild-ings—is the natural supplier of marine fuels at 12 of the most significant ports in the world. Furthermore, with its 22 newbuildings program in progress and the continuous opening of new stations, it is one of the most dynamically developing divisions Of the Aegean Group.

BUNKERING Aegean provides one of the most efficient and responsive bunkering services to clients worldwide. Its ships never stop sailing and its services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Aegean operates bunkering stations in Piraeus and Patras, and in Gibraltar, Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujairah, Jamaica, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Portland UK, Vancouver and Montreal, Mexico, Tangiers, Las Palmas and Tenerife, Panama, Barcelona, Algeciras, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles and Long Beach, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, St. Petersburg, South Africa and Brazil. All its products are ISO 8217 certified. The Company, which is a member of IBIA and is ISO 9001 certified, is well positioned on the FOBAS White List.

SHIPPINGAegean's fleet of ships is at the heart of its superior service worldwide. Its vessels operate in full compliance with EU and international standards, are all certified by ISM, ISPS and MLC as well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and 50001 and are in complete compliance with SOLAS and MARPOL regulations. Aegean continually adds to its fleet of ships, which transports oil cargoes worldwide on behalf of major oil companies, commercial clients, and Aegean customers. Its new GreenFleet (http://www.green-fleet.gr) incorporates the latest technologies to ensure reduced operating costs and reduced emissions, while increasing overall performance.

LUBRICANTSAegean produces and markets high performance lubricants for vehicles and industrial use under the Aegean brand and, for the marine market, under the ALFA brand. ALFA marine lubricants are certified and approved by the largest marine engine manufacturers in the world.The resources of our company and our follow–up service create our success-ful relationships and allow Aegean to supply lubricants in more than 550 ports worldwide.

ENVIRONMENT-HECThe Hellenic Environmental Center collects, transports and processes oil residues from ships and land units (industrial, shipyards), while it also manages all liquid resi-dues produced by ships. In order to carry out its work HEC has the most state-of-the-art equipment, consisting of floating separators, a fleet of pollutant-collecting tankers, and well-equipped tank trucks.HEC acts to protect the marine environment and at the same time contributes significantly to the saving of energy with the recycling procedures it uses to transform the reclaimed pollutants into energy resources.

TRADINGAegean is dynamically active in the trading of crude oil and petroleum products worldwide. The Trading Department is comprised of dedicated and professional individuals who combine high level expertise and a great many years of experience in the oil industry. Petroleum products are supplied to a broad spectrum of customers who comprise the company's portfolio. Aegean has acquired its credibility from the high quality of the services it provides to suppliers and ship owners, a fact that supports the company’s ambitions for the achievement of long-range goals in the energy sector worldwide.

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