The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and the Union of Greek Shipowners will be hosting on the 20th May 2013 20.30 hrs at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, their biennial gala dinner in celebration of the «European Maritime Day & Hellenic Maritime Day»

The proceeds of this event will be used towards the upgrading of the Greek Merchant Marine Academies. The President of the Greek Republic, the Prime Minister as well as the Secretary General of IMO and the Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner of Transport, have been invited to attend.

During the event, the memory of four distinguished Shipping personalities who contributed to shipping industry and the society will be honored.