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{{Short description|Fleet of merchant vessels that are registered in Greece}}
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{{Infobox company
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[[File:Flag of Greece.svg|thumb|State and Merchant ensign since 1828, with minor changes made throughout the years.]]
[[File:Flag of Greece.svg|thumb|State and Merchant ensign since 1828, with minor changes made throughout the years.]]


The '''Hellenic Merchant Navy''' refers to the [[Merchant Navy]] of [[Hellas (Greece)]], engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the [[merchant vessel]]s owned by [[Greeks|Greek]] civilians, flying either the [[Flag of Greece|Greek flag]] or a [[flag of convenience]]. According to [[Lloyd's List]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Lloyd's List Top 100 Most Influential People in the Shipping Industry. Edition 6, page 61|url=http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/top100/?pg=1|publisher=Lloyd's List|access-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> in 2015, Greece was the first ship owner country in the world in terms of [[tonnage]]; with a total [[deadweight tonnage]] of 334,649,089 tons and 5,226 Greek-owned vessels. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Today it is the second largest contributor to the [[Economy of Greece|national economy]] after [[Tourism in Greece|tourism]]. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags; however, some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.
The '''Hellenic Merchant Navy''' refers to the [[merchant navy]] of [[Greece]], engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the [[merchant vessel]]s owned by [[Greeks|Greek]] civilians, flying either the [[Flag of Greece|Greek flag]] or a [[flag of convenience]]. As of 2020, Greece is the largest ship owner country in the world in terms of [[tonnage]]; with a total [[deadweight tonnage]] of 364 million tons and 4,901 Greek-owned vessels.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Greece Still Leading Global Shipping {{!}} Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide|url=https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/greece-still-leading-global-shipping/|access-date=2022-02-21|website=hellenicshippingnews.com}}</ref> Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Today it is the second largest contributor to the [[Economy of Greece|national economy]] after [[Tourism in Greece|tourism]]. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags; however, some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.


==History==
==History==
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[[Greece]] is a [[maritime industry|maritime]] nation by tradition, as [[shipping]] is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the [[Greeks]] and has been a key element of Hellenic economic activity since [[Ancient Greece|ancient times]].<ref name="shipping">{{cite web |url= http://www.greece.org/poseidon/work/articles/polemis_one.html |title= The History of Greek Shipping |author= Polemis, Spyros M. |publisher= Greece.org |access-date= 9 April 2007}}</ref> The Greeks continued to be involved and play a major role in shipping during the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine period]] as well as during the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman period]], and Greek ships could be found especially in the ports of the eastern Mediterranean.
[[Greece]] is a [[maritime industry|maritime]] nation by tradition, as [[shipping]] is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the [[Greeks]] and has been a key element of Hellenic economic activity since [[Ancient Greece|ancient times]].<ref name="shipping">{{cite web |url= http://www.greece.org/poseidon/work/articles/polemis_one.html |title= The History of Greek Shipping |author= Polemis, Spyros M. |publisher= Greece.org |access-date= 9 April 2007}}</ref> The Greeks continued to be involved and play a major role in shipping during the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine period]] as well as during the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman period]], and Greek ships could be found especially in the ports of the eastern Mediterranean.


In 1860s and after the War of Independence, the financial crisis saw some of these businesses collapse<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Depredations.html?id=xFs0AAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover ''Depredations: Overend, Gurney & Co and the Greek and Oriental Steam Navigation Company''], by Stefanos Xenos (1869)</ref> Nonetheless, the tradition of endowment continued, and it was shipping that funded institutions such as the [[National Library of Greece]].
In 1860s and after the War of Independence, the financial crisis saw some of these businesses collapse<ref>{{cite book | last=Xenos | first=Stefanos T. | title=Depredations: Or, Overend, Gurney & Co., and the Greek and Oriental Steam Navigation Company | publisher=The Author | series=Making of the Modern World, Part IV: 1800–1890 | year=1869 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xFs0AAAAMAAJ}}</ref> Nonetheless, the tradition of endowment continued, and it was shipping that funded institutions such as the [[National Library of Greece]].


During the Second World War the Greek shipping companies were seen operating in the Allied areas and placing their fleets under control of the British Merchant Marine.
During the Second World War the Greek shipping companies were seen operating in the Allied areas and placing their fleets under control of the British Merchant Marine.
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*Kourtzis from [[Lesbos]]
*Kourtzis from [[Lesbos]]
*[[Lemos]] from [[Oinousses]]
*[[Lemos]] from [[Oinousses]]
*Lyras family from [[Oinousses]]
*[[Mavroleon]] family from [[Kasos]]
*[[Mavroleon]] family from [[Kasos]]
*Chatzipateras from [[Oinousses]]
*Rethymnis family from [[Kasos]]
*Hadjilias family from [[Kasos]]
*Kulukundis family from [[Kasos]]
*Hadjipateras from [[Oinousses]]
*[[Nikos Pateras|Pateras]] from [[Oinousses]] [[Chios]]
*[[Nikos Pateras|Pateras]] from [[Oinousses]] [[Chios]]
*Fafalios from [[Chios]]
*Fafalios from [[Chios]]
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*[[George Livanos|Livanos]] from [[Chios]]
*[[George Livanos|Livanos]] from [[Chios]]
*[[Miltiadis Marinakis|Marinakis]] from [[Crete]]
*[[Miltiadis Marinakis|Marinakis]] from [[Crete]]
*[[Stavros Niarchos|Niarchos]] from [[Sparti]]
*[[Stavros Niarchos|Niarchos]] from [[Sparti]]
*Peratikos from [[Syros]] & [[Chios]]
*Peratikos from [[Syros]] & [[Chios]]
*[[Adamantios Polemis|Polemis]] from [[Andros]]
*[[Adamantios Polemis|Polemis]] from [[Andros]]
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* [[Aegean Speed Lines]] (ferries)
* [[Aegean Speed Lines]] (ferries)
* Andriaki Shipping
* Andriaki Shipping
* Alpha Lines
* [[ANEK Lines]] (ferries)
* [[ANEK Lines]] (ferries)
* [[Atlas Maritime]]
* [[Atlas Maritime]]
* [[Attica Group]] (ferries)
* [[Attica Group]] (ferries)
* [[Arcadia Shipmanagement|Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd]]
* [[Avin International]]
* [[Blue Star Ferries|Blue star]] (ferries)
* Capital Product Partners L.P.
* Capital Product Partners L.P.
* [[Costamare]]
* [[Costamare]]
* Ceres LNG Services
* Ceres LNG Services
* [[Danaos Corporation]]
* [[Danaos Corporation]]
* Delta Tankers
* [[Delta Tankers]]
* [[DryShips Inc]]
* [[DryShips Inc]]
* [[Excel Maritime|Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd]]
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* [[Euroseas]] Ltd.
* [[European Seaways]]
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* [[Euroseas (company)|Euroseas]] Ltd.
* [[Hellenic Seaways]]
* [[Kefalonian Lines]]
* [[Kefalonian Lines]]
* [[Levante Ferries|Levante ferries]]
* [[Euroseas (company)|Euroseas]] Ltd.
* Maran Tankers
* Maran Tankers
* [[Majestic International Cruises]]
* [[Navios Maritime Holdings]]
* [[Navios Maritime Holdings]]
* [[Maritime Company of Lesvos|NEL Lines]]
* Nereus Shipping S.A. / CM Lemos
* Nereus Shipping S.A. / CM Lemos
* [[NGM Energy/Shipping]]
* [[Ocean Rig]]
* [[Ocean Rig]]
* [[Overseas Shipholding Group]]- Stelmar Ltd
* [[Overseas Shipholding Group]]- Stelmar Ltd
* Polembros Maritime
* Polembros Maritime
* Star Bulk Carriers
* [[Superfast Ferries]] (ferries)
* [[Superfast Ferries]] (ferries)
* [[Tsakos]] Energy Navigation
* [[Tsakos]] Energy Navigation
* [[Variety Cruises]]


== Ranks and rank insignia ==
== Ranks and rank insignia ==
;Deck Officers
;Deck Officers
<gallery>
<gallery>
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Acting_Sub_Lieutenant.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a deck cadet or novice master of the Greek Merchant Marine (Dokimos Ploiarchos/Δόκιμος Πλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Acting_Sub_Lieutenant.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a deck cadet or apprentice officer of the Greek Merchant Marine (Dokimos Ploiarchos/Δόκιμος Πλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Sub_Lieutenant.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant or 2nd officer or captain 3rd rank of the Greek Merchant Marine (Anthypoploiarchos/Ανθυποπλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Sub_Lieutenant.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant or 2nd officer or captain class C of the Greek Merchant Marine (Anthypoploiarchos/Ανθυποπλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Lieutenant.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant commander or chief officer or captain 2nd rank of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ypoploiarchos/Υποπλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Lieutenant.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant commander or chief officer or captain class B of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ypoploiarchos/Υποπλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Lieutenant_Commander.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a staff captain of the Greek Merchant Marine (Yparchos/Ύπαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Lieutenant_Commander.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a staff captain of the Greek Merchant Marine (Yparchos/Ύπαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Commander.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a master or captain 1st rank of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ploiarchos/Πλοίαρχος)
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Commander.svg|Shoulder rank insignia of a master or captain class A of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ploiarchos/Πλοίαρχος)
</gallery>
</gallery>


;Engineer officers
;Engineer officers
<gallery>
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Engineer officers use exactly the same rank insignia as deck officers. The only difference is that "in between" the golden stripes, the color is not black but dark red. In some cases, dark purple has been used; however, dark purple refers usually to electrician officers. Engineer officers come from the same Merchant Marine academies as bridge officers. After graduation from the Marine Academy, bridge officers undergoing a series of rigorous training in order to specialize for specific types of ships that they are about to serve on board (LNGC, LPG, VLCC, Dry Cargo, Suezmaxes, Ro/Pax, ULCC etc.) and to meet the stringent requirements of various international conventions (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL etc.) and companies' managing systems. Some of the training options include (but are not limited to) the following: advanced oil/gas/chemical tanker training, ECDIS, ISM, ISPS, heavy weather navigation, cargo control systems and procedures, navigation deck simulators, electronic navigation systems, integrated navigation systems (INS), radio communications, dynamic positioning systems (DP), passage planning and procedures etc. All of the above training takes place in private marine education centers approved by the Hellenic Government and internationally by the IMO.
File:GR and CY Merchant Navy Chief Engineer Officer or Engineer Class A(Winter).jpg|Shoulder rank insignia of a Chief Engineer or Engineer class a of the Greek Merchant Marine (Alfa Michanikos/Α Μηχανικός)
</gallery>
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Engineer officers use exactly the same rank insignia as deck officers. The only difference is that "in between" the golden stripes, the color is not black but dark purple. In some cases, dark red has been used; however, dark red refers usually to electrician officers. Engineer officers come from the same Merchant Marine academies as bridge officers. After graduation from the Marine Academy, bridge officers undergoing a series of rigorous training in order to specialize for specific types of ships that they are about to serve on board (LNGC, LPG, VLCC, Dry Cargo, Suezmaxes, Ro/Pax, ULCC etc.) and to meet the stringent requirements of various international conventions (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL etc.) and companies' managing systems. Some of the training options include (but are not limited to) the following: advanced oil/gas/chemical tanker training, ECDIS, ISM, ISPS, heavy weather navigation, cargo control systems and procedures, navigation deck simulators, electronic navigation systems, integrated navigation systems (INS), radio communications, dynamic positioning systems (DP), passage planning and procedures etc. All of the above training takes place in private marine education centers approved by the Hellenic Government and internationally by the IMO.
''All other officers found on board Hellenic Merchant Marine Vessels come from universities and other higher education institutes.''
''All other officers found on board Hellenic Merchant Marine Vessels come from universities and other higher education institutes.''


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;Promotions
;Promotions
Hellenic Merchant Marine officers get their promotions after a 2-year service period from 2nd officer rank to chief officer rank and after 6 months of studies and exams at the KESEN center. KESEN stands for Center of Further Education and Training of Masters and Officers. To become captain requires a 3-year sea service period and 6 months of studies and exams at the KESEN center. All other officers are promoted after evaluations from the ship owning company.
Hellenic Merchant Marine officers get their promotions after a 2-year service period from 2nd officer rank to chief officer rank and after 6 months of studies and exams at the KESEN center. KESEN stands for Center of Further Education and Training of Masters and Officers. To become captain requires a 2-year sea service period and 15 days of studies and exams at the KESEN center. All other officers are promoted after evaluations from the ship owning company.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.yen.gr Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine]
*[http://www.yen.gr Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030806020059/http://www.yen.gr/ |date=6 August 2003 }}
*[http://www.ship.gr Shipping directory]
*[http://www.ship.gr Shipping directory]
*[http://www.greekshippingpublications.gr Greek Shipping Publications]
*[http://www.greekshippingpublications.gr Greek Shipping Publications]

Latest revision as of 15:31, 16 October 2024

Greek merchant marine
Company typeShipping industry
IndustryShipping
ProductsLNG and LPG ships, Cargo Ships, Tankers, Container ships, Bulk carriers etc.
Greek Merchant Navy flag used between 1822 and 1828
State and Merchant ensign since 1828, with minor changes made throughout the years.

The Hellenic Merchant Navy refers to the merchant navy of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. As of 2020, Greece is the largest ship owner country in the world in terms of tonnage; with a total deadweight tonnage of 364 million tons and 4,901 Greek-owned vessels.[1] Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Today it is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags; however, some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

History

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Main article: Greek shipping

Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and has been a key element of Hellenic economic activity since ancient times.[2] The Greeks continued to be involved and play a major role in shipping during the Byzantine period as well as during the Ottoman period, and Greek ships could be found especially in the ports of the eastern Mediterranean.

In 1860s and after the War of Independence, the financial crisis saw some of these businesses collapse[3] Nonetheless, the tradition of endowment continued, and it was shipping that funded institutions such as the National Library of Greece.

During the Second World War the Greek shipping companies were seen operating in the Allied areas and placing their fleets under control of the British Merchant Marine.

After the end of World War II the Greek-run fleets were able to re-establish themselves under their national flag. The changing dynamics saw them more closely aligned to their own national state, and the establishment of the Greek Merchant Marine service.

Development in Asia

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Greek firms have managed to capture the expansion of Asia, particularly China. It is mostly the dry bulk shipping firms that have benefited from the development, since iron ore and coal are the two major resources that are required for a country's infrastructure to be taken to the next level.

Economy of Greece
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Since 2000, China has provided lucrative contracts both on the spot, and time charter market for dry bulk shipowners. As a result, many new shipping tycoons were created.

Shipowners

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Traditionally Greek shipping has been run as a family business, with family members located in key ports or in key positions, and in the past with marriages cementing relationships between commercial dynasties. These close-knit families have allowed financially sensitive information to be kept within the local community, with many transactions kept within trusted family networks. Some historic shipping families include:

From the 18th century:

19th century:

The twentieth century saw more Greek shipping magnates established, including:

Contemporary (21st century) shipowners include also:

Greek shipping companies

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Some notable Greek shipping companies include:

Ranks and rank insignia

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Deck Officers
  • Shoulder rank insignia of a deck cadet or apprentice officer of the Greek Merchant Marine (Dokimos Ploiarchos/Δόκιμος Πλοίαρχος)
    Shoulder rank insignia of a deck cadet or apprentice officer of the Greek Merchant Marine (Dokimos Ploiarchos/Δόκιμος Πλοίαρχος)
  • Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant or 2nd officer or captain class C of the Greek Merchant Marine (Anthypoploiarchos/Ανθυποπλοίαρχος)
    Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant or 2nd officer or captain class C of the Greek Merchant Marine (Anthypoploiarchos/Ανθυποπλοίαρχος)
  • Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant commander or chief officer or captain class B of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ypoploiarchos/Υποπλοίαρχος)
    Shoulder rank insignia of a lieutenant commander or chief officer or captain class B of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ypoploiarchos/Υποπλοίαρχος)
  • Shoulder rank insignia of a staff captain of the Greek Merchant Marine (Yparchos/Ύπαρχος)
    Shoulder rank insignia of a staff captain of the Greek Merchant Marine (Yparchos/Ύπαρχος)
  • Shoulder rank insignia of a master or captain class A of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ploiarchos/Πλοίαρχος)
    Shoulder rank insignia of a master or captain class A of the Greek Merchant Marine (Ploiarchos/Πλοίαρχος)
Engineer officers
  • Shoulder rank insignia of a Chief Engineer or Engineer class a of the Greek Merchant Marine (Alfa Michanikos/Α Μηχανικός)
    Shoulder rank insignia of a Chief Engineer or Engineer class a of the Greek Merchant Marine (Alfa Michanikos/Α Μηχανικός)

Engineer officers use exactly the same rank insignia as deck officers. The only difference is that "in between" the golden stripes, the color is not black but dark purple. In some cases, dark red has been used; however, dark red refers usually to electrician officers. Engineer officers come from the same Merchant Marine academies as bridge officers. After graduation from the Marine Academy, bridge officers undergoing a series of rigorous training in order to specialize for specific types of ships that they are about to serve on board (LNGC, LPG, VLCC, Dry Cargo, Suezmaxes, Ro/Pax, ULCC etc.) and to meet the stringent requirements of various international conventions (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL etc.) and companies' managing systems. Some of the training options include (but are not limited to) the following: advanced oil/gas/chemical tanker training, ECDIS, ISM, ISPS, heavy weather navigation, cargo control systems and procedures, navigation deck simulators, electronic navigation systems, integrated navigation systems (INS), radio communications, dynamic positioning systems (DP), passage planning and procedures etc. All of the above training takes place in private marine education centers approved by the Hellenic Government and internationally by the IMO. All other officers found on board Hellenic Merchant Marine Vessels come from universities and other higher education institutes.

Rank exceptions

There are two more ranks that can be found on Hellenic Merchant Marine vessels, namely staff captain and staff chief engineer. Both these ranks can be found only on passenger and cruiser-pleasure yachts. These officers assist the captain and the chief engineer in turn while both have acquired the diploma of captain and chief engineer. However, they have a smaller service record and wait for their turn for the top of the line rank. Note that the highest ranks that can be obtained in the Hellenic Merchant Marine are the captain and the chief engineer, and both officers come from the Merchant Marine Academy. No other type of officer can reach these ranks.

Other officers

Other officers that serve on board Hellenic Merchant Marine vessels are economic officers, electricians, doctors and radio officers.

Promotions

Hellenic Merchant Marine officers get their promotions after a 2-year service period from 2nd officer rank to chief officer rank and after 6 months of studies and exams at the KESEN center. KESEN stands for Center of Further Education and Training of Masters and Officers. To become captain requires a 2-year sea service period and 15 days of studies and exams at the KESEN center. All other officers are promoted after evaluations from the ship owning company.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Greece Still Leading Global Shipping | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide". hellenicshippingnews.com. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. ^ Polemis, Spyros M. "The History of Greek Shipping". Greece.org. Retrieved 9 April 2007.
  3. ^ Xenos, Stefanos T. (1869). Depredations: Or, Overend, Gurney & Co., and the Greek and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. Making of the Modern World, Part IV: 1800–1890. The Author.
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