DNV was established back in 1864, but in 2021 they celebrated 100 years of operations in Greece. And with Posidonia being back again, DNV has a couple of good reasons to celebrate.
“For us, the milestone of 100 years in Greece is more than a celebration. It’s an opportunity to pay tribute to the glorious past, emphasizing the strong present and looking forward to an even brighter future for Greek shipping. All these years, we assist ship-owners in Greece, by making the vessels’ operation easier, safer at the lowest cost possible.” says Mr. Ioannis Chiotopoulos, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager South East Europe, Middle East and Africa, DNV Maritime. One century sailing together with its people - customers, employees and other partners, DNV has been continuously helping to build the maritime landscape from Greece, both local and internationally. “Our Piraeus office has been continuously expanding, reaching almost 100 people. The importance of Piraeus within DNV is given having been announced as the “third home country” after Norway and Germany, as well as having the control for a large geographical region: Black Sea, Balkans, East Med, Africa and Middle. For all these years, we have worked to build trust between maritime and industry stakeholders, suppliers and customers, systems, and technologies.” comments Mr. George Teriakidis, Area Manager South Mediterranean & Black Sea.
DNV back to Posidonia 2022
DNV is very happy to be associated once again with this top-tier maritime event as an exhibitor and have the opportunity to meet with customers and other stakeholders face to face and discuss upcoming transformations in the maritime industry. DNV looks forward to collaborating with its customers to help them turn uncertainty into confidence during these times where upcoming transformations in the maritime industry demand informed decisions. DNV’s people from Piraeus as well from all around the world are going to get involved in various exhibition’s side activities -from conferences and seminars to Posidonia’s sport events- as a great opportunity to connect with the industry’s stakeholders - both socially and professionally. As a meeting point of influential personalities, DNV will again capitalise on the benefits of Posidonia and will contribute to its success! Visit DNV at Hall 4, booth 4.115.
Decarbonization equals collaboration
Decarbonization issue is expected to monopolize discussions and presentations during Posidonia - and this is justified as getting to carbon-zero is the greatest challenge of our time. Decarbonization is a shared responsibility that will require collaboration across and beyond the maritime industry. The industry requires support in terms of the development of production, storage and bunkering infrastructure for green fuels, as well as zero carbon electricity generation, to reach this goal. With between 1,000 and 2,000 ships expected to be ordered annually through 2030, there’s a real need for informed decisions that consider a diverse array of factors; from cost, to fuel storage and propulsion, through to flexibility in design, strategic approach, and fuel ready solutions. And of course, all of this is underpinned by the need for safety. Joined-up infrastructure, energy, technology, understanding, regulations, and financial support are needed, and all the involved stakeholders striving towards the same goal.
