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Podcast: In Conversation - Harry Vafias, CEO of Stealthgas

During Posidonia 2022 The Maritime Podcast had the pleasure sitting down with prominent Greek shipowner Harry Vafias to talk about the country’s shipping industry and what lies ahead.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 22, 2022

Harry is perhaps best known as CEO of US-listed gas shipping company Stealthgas, but his shipping interests also include, recently US-listed Imperial Petroleum, tanker company Stealth Maritime, and dry bulk shipping company Brave Maritime.

Speaking with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, and Emma Howell, Director of Media for Seatrade Maritime, the conversation explores how the industry has changed in recent years and the impact of need to decarbonise shipping operations.

Harry explains the viewpoint of Greek owners on near term measures to reduce emissions and his own views on investing in vessels powered by alternative fuels.

The episode then delves into the secrets behind the success of Greek shipowners as a dominant force in the global industry. Want to know more? Listen to the episode now.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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