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These are the Greek tanker tycoons

Greeks continue to lead the way and lead by far in tanker orders - 12.6% of those ordered in 2024 are scheduled to be delivered in 2028 or later

Collision of a tanker with a cargo ship south of Karystos – No injuries or water ingress reported

The two ships are sailing independently toward the anchorage of Piraeus - The tanker, with 26 crew members, is loaded with 131,941 metric tons of crude oil

Greeks have 417 orders in Chinese shipyards

Corresponding to 66.4% of total Greek book orders

Yannis Xylas: “Greece’s leading position in sustainable shipping for decarbonisation”

Speaking at the "Greener Shipping Summit November 2024," he said: "Greeks also hold the top position in the global order book, with over 500 new ships, a significant portion of which are vessels capable of using alternative fuels."

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