“Fair Winds and Following Seas – Saturday Shift”, hosted by Antonis Karagiannakis, welcomes three promising young people preparing for careers in the maritime industry.
The guests are Antonis Manesis from Zakynthos and Orestis Koularis from Andros, both third-year Marin...
Professor of Maritime Studies at the University of the Aegean Katerina Thanopoulou spoke from Posidonia 2026 on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
Reflecting on the enduring relationship between Greece and the sea, she emphasized the central role maritime activity has played thr...
Dr. Matthaios Machairas, Director of Metrostar and President of AMITEC, spoke to “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece.
Discussing the growing impact of digitalization, technology, and artificial intelligence on both business and everyday life, Dr. Machairas emphasized the importance of ...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas,” we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers, recorded and narrated in their own distinctive way, each carrying its own color and meaning. These are remarkable stories from ships, ports and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the pro...
Georgios Teriakidis, Regional Manager for Southeast Europe at the Norwegian classification society DNV, speaks to "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
He discusses the importance of Posidonia 2026 and the various conferences held alongside the exhibition, which provide opportunities...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas,” we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers, recorded and narrated in their own distinctive way, each carrying its own color and meaning. These are remarkable stories from ships, ports and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the pro...
Mr. Thanos Markantonis, Vice President of the Artificial Intelligence Association, and Ms. Sofia Papadimitriou, lawyer and Coordinator of the Association’s Maritime Team, spoke to "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece during Posidonia 2026.
Among other topics, they discussed Greeks’ end...
Mr. Evangelos Kyriazopoulos, the newly appointed Secretary General at the Ministry of Environment and Energy and former Secretary General for Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investments at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, spoke to "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
Speaking...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas,” we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers, recorded and narrated in their own distinctive way, each carrying its own color and meaning. These are remarkable stories from ships, ports and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the pro...
Maritime analyst John Faraclas, a lecturer on shipping and maritime affairs at educational institutions and organizations abroad—particularly in the United Kingdom—a member of the Chios Marine Club and the Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain, author, and co-founder of All About Shipping, spo...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas,” we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers, recorded and narrated in their own distinctive way, each carrying its own color and meaning. These are remarkable stories from ships, ports and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the pro...
On Saturday, 13 June 2026, "Saturday Shift" welcomes Serafeim Kapros, President of the Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport at the University of the Aegean.
Professor Kapros discusses his lifelong connection to the sea, the maritime heritage of Chios and its seafaring community, as well as...
Speaking on Voice of Greece’s program "Take Your Time," Mayra Myroyianni, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed the role of Greek diaspora scientists as ambassadors of Greece abroad.
The discussion was prompted by the symposium “The Rol...
Maria Hadjioannou of Alassia Newships Management and Second Vice President of the Board of Directors of the HELMEPA (Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association) spoke to Voice of Greece and the program “Fair Winds and Following Seas” about HELMEPA’s mission, activities, and contribution to ma...
Semiramis Paliou, CEO of Diana Shipping and President of HELMEPA (the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association), spoke to Voice of Greece and the program “Fair Winds and Following Seas” about HELMEPA’s mission, impact, and contribution to the protection of the marine environment during an ev...
Symeon Palios, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Diana Shipping, spoke to Voice of Greece and the program “Fair Winds and Following Seas” about HELMEPA, its mission, significance, and contribution during an event held at Posidonia 2026.
“HELMEPA was founded by our seafarers and the distinguished benef...
On “Fair Winds and Following Seas,” we highlight and share unique stories from Greek seafarers, recorded and narrated in their own distinctive way, each carrying its own color and meaning. These are remarkable stories from ships, ports and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the pro...
Irene Notia, Founder and Director of Project Connect Greece, speaks on "Fair Winds and Following Seas" on Voice of Greece.
She discusses the importance of the "Adopt a Ship" program and reflects on her initiative, which began 18 years ago when she first approached schools and students, introducing...
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