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THE HELLENIC SHIPPING COMMUNITY 
L to R:Capt. Dimitris Bezantakos, President, Navigator S.A.; Alexandros Goulielmos, Professor of Maritime, University of Piraeus; Vice Admiral Andreas Syrigos, Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard Shipping has been an important part of Greek culture throughout its history, and a way of life for many. Today, Greek owned vessels constitute the largest worldwide trading fleet comprising over 3,400 vessels and approximately 16% of world tonnage. Direct Coverage, Local Coverage - NAVIGATOR S.A. For over 100 years, Moran has had strong ties to the Greek shipping community. To supplement its own direct coverage of these customers Moran enlisted the services of Navigator, S.A. in Athens Greece to act as its local representative in Greece. Navigator, S.A., headed by Captain Dimitris Bezantakos, is one of the top representation houses in the Greek community. Captain Bezantakos holds a Captain A Class diploma from the National Merchant Marine Academy and an Economics degree from the University of Piraeus, Greece. Prior to founding Navigator, S.A. Captain Bezantakos was Fleet Manager of Thenamaris Ships Management for 12 years. Other members of the Navigator S.A. staff include Dimitris Mavroudis and Stamatis Vitzileos in the Accounts Department, Capt. Christos Leivadas, Mrs. Danae Vlachou and Mr. Periklis Vlachos in the Operations Department, and Mrs. Ioanna Bezantakos in the Public Relations Department. Navigator, S.A. represents towing companies and port agents from around the world who wish to have local representation in Greece. Through personal contact with over 500 Greek shipping offices Captain Bezantakos and his staff keep Moran informed of local market developments, assist in quickly resolving customer inquiries and help Moran to obtain new business. Reaching the Market on a Worldwide Level - POSIDONIA and "NAVIGATOR 2001" Navigator S.A. is a consistent participant in Posidonia - The International Shipping Exhibition held in Piraeus, Greece. This annual shipping exhibition, attended by shipping executives from around the world has become one of the largest maritime conferences of its kind, attracting over 30,000 participants. As one of the more than 1600 exhibitors, Navigator S.A. represents Moran's interests at this international shipping gathering. In March, 2001 Navigator organized its own maritime conference. The conference, named Navigator 2001, was supported by the Ministry of Mercantile Marine, and featured speakers from the University of Piraeus Department of Maritime Studies, the Commandant of the Hellenic Coast Guard, the President of the Masters and Mates Union of Greek Merchant Marine as well as representatives from the Embassies of Brazil, India, Canada, South Korea and South Africa. The conference provided a forum for the participants to discuss the role of ship agencies in the new millennium including ways to improve the quality of service for ship owners. The meeting was attended by over 250 executives from large shipping companies, ship owners, as well as operations, quality and technical personnel. Navigator hopes to repeat the success of its conference by hosting Navigator 2002 next spring. Moran is pleased to have a maritime leader such as Navigator, S.A. representing its interest locally in the Greek shipping community. As a respected member of this community, Navigator provides Moran the opportunity to better serve Moran's customers in the Hellenic shipping community and also to help Moran gain additional visibility in this community. |
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