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SOLAS II-1 Reg. 3-8 new “safe mooring” requirements (effective date 1-1-2024)
Safe Mooring requirements: New requirements under SOLAS II-I Reg. 3-8
ESG Shipping Awards 2023 – The Conference
We are proud Ambassadors at the ESG Shipping Awards 2023
10th October 2023 – World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. Take a moment for
MARPOL ANNEX VI MEPC.362(79) “Amendments to Bunker Delivery Note” Effective – 1 May 2024
“Amendments to Bunker Delivery Note” Amendments to Appendix V of
Paris MoU guidelines on execution of drills
Paris MoU guidelines on execution of drills Due to the
EU Port State Control and Local Authorities on Waste Disposal
EU Port State Control and Local Authorities on Waste Disposal
Thank you Natalia!
Celebrating a Remarkable Journey with Natalia Kotsiaki! It’s with mixed
Revised IMO – “Guidance on distress alerts” becomes effective on 1 January 2024
“Guidance on distress alerts” becomes effective on 01/01/2024! The Maritime
Updates on A.1155(32) “Procedures for Port State Control” effective from January 2024
In December 2023, the A.1155(32) “Procedures for Port State Control”
USCG updates on Pilot Cards against EEXI/CII requirements
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) releases an update on
LinkedIn page of Margetis Maritime reaches 5K followers!
We are thrilled to announce that our LinkedIn company page
Celebrating International Youth Day: Empowering the Future at Margetis Maritime!
Celebrating International Youth Day: Empowering the Future at Margetis Maritime! At
HSQE department strengthened with a new team member!
Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that Lenia Peratinou has
Panagiotis Christias, our Cyber Security Director, shares his notions on cybersecurity concerns in Athens Voice
Panagiotis Christias, our Cyber Security Director, recently shared some interesting
HEREMA cites interesting developments for the Oil & Gas industry in Greece
The Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management (HEREMA) recently announced
Newsletter June 2023 | Margetis Maritime
Stay Connected with Our Latest Newsletter! Discover our latest news
Maritime Ecosystem Cyber Risk: Insights from ParisMAT 2023
On June 26 and 27, George Margetis, Panagiotis Christias CISA,
In 2023 Sustainability is more than a tick box or an outcome
Sustainability is not a tick box or an outcome In
Case: Major salvage incident of a Bulk Carrier vessel at Taiwan
Margetis Maritime was successfully involved in another salvage case of
Margetis Maritime develops Safety Quality Management Systems & Ship Specific Shipboard Manuals & handbooks
Margetis Maritime develops Safety Quality Management Systems & Ship Specific
Bunker Quantity Surveys from in Fujairah, Dubai, and all other U.A.E Ports
Our Dubai office can now undertake Bunker Quantity Surveys, providing
Offshore division strengthened with a new team member!
Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that Mr. George C.
Women’s Day Event by Margetis Maritime
Women’s Day Event by Margetis Maritime for the wonderful women
IMO is addressing underwater noise from ships – draft revised guidelines agreed
Draft revised Guidelines for reducing underwater noise from commercial shipping
ICS – Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2022/2023
The ICS on 30 January 2023 published the “annual Shipping
New notification dated 31 December 2022 regarding Istanbul Strait South Anchorage Areas
The Directorate General of Maritime of Turkey has issued a
Israel imposes 0.10% fuel sulphur limit in ports (w.e.f. 23 February 2023)
As of 23 February 2023, The State of Israel’s national
IMO bans toxic paint substance “Cybutryne” in antifouling systems from 1-1-2023
The resolution MEPC. 331 (76) adopted on 17 June 2021
New IMO “IP CODE” Adopted – Entry into force on 1 JULY 2024
New IMO “IP CODE” Adopted – Entry into force on
New MSIU safety alert: Lithium-ion batteries fires on board
New safety alert by Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit regarding
Updated clause-by-clause analysis of MARPOL Annex VI
Updated clause-by-clause analysis of MARPOL Annex VI The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050
New SOLAS Amendments – Modernized GMDSS adopted
New SOLAS Amendments – Modernized GMDSS adopted The International Maritime
New “safe mooring” requirements under SOLAS II-I Reg. 3-8 (effective date 1-1-2024)
SOLAS II-I Reg. 3-8 new “safe mooring” requirements (effective date
Biofouling and in-water cleaning in Australian ports. Complying with AMSA requirements!
AMSA has issued an updated marine notice on the requirements
Entry into enclosed space… Signs are NOT enough!
Entry into enclosed space… Signs are NOT enough! Investigations into
Good Catch Series from the American Club
The American Club has published a series of guidance focusing
Collection of Data from Indian & Foreign Ships visiting Indian Ports for BWM Convention experience building phase.
Indian Administration through Circular No. DGS 15-2022 of 1-8-2022 requires
Joined (Paris & Tokyo) PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign starting on STCW starting on 1 September 2022
It is a standardized practice every year for three months,
Main Engine Damage case in Argentina
Main Engine Damage case for our Associate Surveyor located in
How and Why to promote Stop Work Authority (SWA) onboard Vessels
Stop Work Authority (SWA), far from a new concept, is
Special Program of Panama Flag Inspections for Ships arriving at ports in U.S
A new Merchant Marine Notice (MMN 08/2022) has been recently
List of IMO certificates and documents required to be carried on board ships (2022)
New version of IMO “List of Certificates and Documents required
Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) announcement on strengthening the safety Management of ships with machinery failure – Effected from 1/6/2022 to 1/6/2024.
Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) announcement on strengthening the safety
We are now ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified
Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that has been certified
New Amendments (May 2022) of the Maritime Labour Convention
The New MLC Amendments We have been reading many cases
Comprehensive full scope audit onboard a bulk carrier – with a history of detentions
Our team was assigned by ship owners to perform a
New article : Boarding incidents between 1st of January to 5th of July 2022.
The Information Fusion Centre (IFC) published a new article in
Margetis Maritime Young Marine Underwriter of the Year Award at U35s Marine and Energy Insurance Group
Congratulations to Daisy Thompson on winning this year’s Margetis Maritime Young Marine
DryBMS services by Margetis Maritime
A new addition to our Consulting Services: DryBMS Do you
Day of the Seafarers 2022 : Your voyage – then and now, share your journey
Day of the Seafarers 2022 Your voyage – then and
New Team Member: George Margaronis has joined our team as Technical Director & Senior Consultant in our Consulting Division.
Margetis Maritime is pleased to announce that Mr. George Margaronis has joined
New interview at capital.gr – Margetis Maritime: Global recognition and continuous development
We would like to thank capital.gr for hosting the interview
“ESG in Oil, Logistics and Shipping Industry” Margetis Maritime participates at the 4th Session of MarePort 2022
On June, 3 , Margetis’ Maritime Vice President, Mrs. Angeliki
Posidonia Cup 2022 – Margetis Team
Our #posidoniacup team is ready to sail 🌊 Wishing you all the
OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) published a new study “Mooring Load Analysis During Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations”
Despite the best efforts from the seafarers, mooring lines often
Margetis Maritime supports the 6th Maritime Conference by Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI as a Corporate Participant.
Margetis Maritime supports the 6th Maritime Conference by Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ |
Happy International Day for Women in Maritime
On 18 May 2022, the International Maritime Organization established for
We are keeping you one step ahead •Marpol Violations Worldwide •Environmental Compliance & Loss Prevention •Bunkers’ Update (“Singapore Bunkers”) •Personal Injury Handling & Services
Margetis Maritime’s CEO, GEORGE MARGETIS, heads & executives of Environmental, Surveying/Auditing
Anchored catamaran drifted and smashed on the rocks
Another catamaran assignment to our yachting division, acting on behalf
New Environmental Compliance , Vetting & HSSQE Assurance Services – Keeping you one step ahead
New Environmental Compliance, Vetting & HSSQE Assurance Services – Keeping
Major fire incident onboard a container vessel
Major fire incident onboard a container vessel Investigation and evaluation
A new version of IMO “Procedures for port State control, 2021” has been issued
A new version of IMO “Procedures for port State control,
Panama Maritime Authority FSI Campaign
Panama Maritime Authority initiates a temporary campaign aiming to prevent
IMO Calls Extraordinary Counsil Session
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session
Major collision incident between two bulk carriers
Margetis Maritime was involved, on behalf of the P&I club,
Four (4) new services: Vetting, HSSQE Assurance, Environmental, and ESG & Sustainability solutions.
At Margetis Maritime, we are always closely following the developments
Μαργέτης: Θα μείνουν πλοία μεσοπέλαγα λόγω του νέου καυσίμου
Επί ποδός βρίσκονται εφοπλιστές, ασφαλιστικές εταιρείας και P&I clubs εν
Γιώργος Μαργέτης: Ο Έλληνας ναυπηγός που κατακτά την παγκόσμια ναυτιλία
Είναι διευθύνων σύμβουλος σε μία από τις κορυφαίες εταιρείες Τεχνικών
New team member in Margetis Maritime HQ in Piraeus, Greece
Jason Dariotis has been trained as a Lawyer, having graduated from Lancaster University and City University of London (LLM). He has past experience with Legal Firm and EY, before joining a key P&I Club Correspondence in Piraeus, spending 5 years in handling all sorts of claims.
We are now offering Full Remote Navigation Audits, by analysis of VDR Data
One of the biggest risks facing the owner or operator of a ship is having a major navigational incident. More than 50% of marine casualties are due to navigational error.
Focus on Houston Office
Our office in Houston is headed by our valuable colleague and friend, Mr. Antonis Panagiotareas.
Happy women’s day
Created with different abilities.
Creating a difference in the world.
Creating our world an inspirational place to live.
Achieving the impossible in every sphere with a different view.
HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY
Release of four (4) New Services in our Consulting Division
Focusing on our clients’ needs we are pleased to announce the release of four (4) New Services in our Consulting Division.
We thank the seafarers worldwide for their daily efforts and support.
The Day of the Seafarer 2021
We offer our services worldwide, operating offices in 9 countries and cooperating with 27 international Associates.
More than ever, we are able to offer our services worldwide, operating offices in 9 countries and cooperating with 27 international Associates.
Restoration. Land. Recovery.
he 2021 Desertification and Drought Day focuses on turning degraded land into healthy land. Restoring degraded land brings economic resilience, creates jobs, raises incomes and increases food security.
Margetis Maritime – Moving Forward!
Margetis Maritime is a leading services provider, offering optimal solutions to the marine community.
Thank you Ioanna Kafka
We would like to thank Mrs. Ioanna Kafka for her important contribution to the achievements and evolution of our Firm during the last few years
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Our number one priority is the health and safety of our people.
Collision incident at Neapolis Greece
How do you safely defuse a potentially explosive situation at sea?
“SAFETY 4 SEA Virtual Talk”
We would like to thank the SAFETY4SEA and Apostolos Belokas for inviting Mr. George Margetis on the “SAFETY 4 SEA Virtual Talk”.
Helmepa Workshop “Safety at Sea”
We would like to thank the Maritime Training Center of HELMEPA
IMO 2020 – one year in
We would like to thank the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) for inviting Mr. George Margetis to be a panelist on the “IMO 2020 – one year in”.
Casualty of “MAERSK LAUNCHESTON” and “KALLISTO” in Piraeus.
We would like to thank Mr. Antonis Tsimplakis and mononews.gr, for giving Mr. George Margetis, CEO the opportunity to comment about the recent casualty
Mr. George Margetis on Greek National Television about the incident between the “MAERSK LAUNCHESTON” and “KALLISTO” in Piraeus
Mr. George Margetis on Greek National Television
Mrs. Angeliki Chomata – Margetis participated in the discussion “Operating in the COVID 19 era”, Wista Hellas
We would like to thank WISTA Hellas for inviting our Vice Chairman, Mrs. Angeliki Chomata
Debate on scrubber economics ‘all but gone now’
er an owner will ever achieve full payback for a scrubber is now debatable with the price gap between high and low sulphur fuel staying stubbornly narrow all year, coupled with higher maintenance costs for these exhaust gas cleaning systems than originally estimated.
Γ. Μαργέτης: Θα μείνουν πλοία μεσοπέλαγα λόγω του νέου καυσίμου
Γ. Μαργέτης: Θα μείνουν πλοία μεσοπέλαγα λόγω του νέου καυσίμου
Μεταφορά τεχνογνωσίας Χιούστον στην εξόρυξη πετρελαίου και φυσικού αερίου στην Ελλάδα : Margetis Maritime Consulting
Μεταφορά τεχνογνωσίας Χιούστον στην εξόρυξη πετρελαίου και φυσικού αερίου στην Ελλάδα : Margetis Maritime Consulting
George D. Margetis at Marine Claims Conference in Malahide, Dublin
George D. Margetis at International Marine Claims Conference in Malahide, Dublin, presenting the development on the upcoming IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Cap regulations and the implications and consequences to the Marine Insurance Market and Claims.
Margetis Maritime Consulting is pleased to announce that six (6) members of the team are now qualified as Associates of the Association of Average Adjusters
Margetis Maritime Consulting is proud to announce that six (6) members of our team, Surveyors and Executives from our Piraeus Head Office, have been qualified as Associate Members of the Association of Average Adjusters (AAA).
Margetis Maritime Consulting presentation on the IMO 2020
Presentation on the IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Emission Regulations for “Lloyd’s Asia Development Group” in the Lloyd’s Asia building in Singapore, by George Margetis.
Margetis Maritime Consulting is pleased to have successfully completed a Luncheon Presentation
Margetis Maritime Consulting is pleased to have successfully completed a Luncheon Presentation on 20th November 2018, in London, addressed to key members of Lloyd’s Hull & Machinery Underwriters and Claims executives.
International Marine Claims Conference, Dublin 2018
Our George Margetis, Angeliki Chomata and Joanna Kafka attended the IMCC 2018 in Dublin and delivered a presentation on the 2020 Sulphur Emissions Control Regulations and their Impact to the Marine Insurance Market.
MARGETIS MARITIME CONSULTING is delighted to announce the establishing of our office in INDIA
Based in Mumbai (West part of India), the office will be headed by Capt. Vishwanath Mayekar and Capt. Mandar Sherlekar, both
Master Mariners, with extensive experience and expertise in Oil Tankers, as well as all remaining types of Ships.
POSIDONIA CUP 1st time was the charm for Margetis Maritime Consulting
POSIDONIA CUP
1st time was the charm for Margetis Maritime Consulting, who participated for the first time, since its foundation in 2006, in the Posidonia Cup 2018 and started the Posidonia Week in the best way, ending 2nd runner-up, among 24 teams and received respective trophy during the Posidonia Cup Awards Ceremony at Island Club Restaurant.
Margetis Maritime Consulting is delighted to welcome to our Corporation Mr. SEOW Yee Chen, establishing our office in SINGAPORE
Seow, a Singaporean national, is an ex. Chief Engineer, with an overall thirty (30) year carrier at sea and at shore assignments, with extensive experience in the entire Far East maritime business. In the past, Seow has acted as Marine Superintendent in various Shipping Companies, Classification surveyor in A.B.S., whilst the last ten (10) years as an independent Technical Consultant and Surveyor.
