(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Capital Link is hosting the 9th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Columbia Plaza – Limassol, Cyprus.
The Forum will take place under the Auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President and in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, which is also the Lead Sponsor. The event is also supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the other major stakeholders of the Cyprus maritime cluster.
The event highlights the significant role of Cyprus as a maritime, energy and logistics hub and as an investment and business destination. The Forum features major international speakers and delegates and local leaders offering an exchange of ideas on critical industry topics, such as developments and trends in the major shipping, financial, and capital markets, issues pertaining to geopolitical and regulatory developments, and technical and commercial fleet management.
The Forum presents a unique opportunity to meet and network with a large, high-caliber audience of ship owning and offshore executives, institutional investors, research analysts, industry experts, commercial and investment bankers, risk advisors, private equity and venture capital firms, high-net worth investors, and financial media. The event will be open to the buy and sell side communities as well as the media. By attending, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the shipping and marine services industry, the subsequent effects on their investments, and a clear focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
For the ninth year in a row, the Conference Chairman of the Forum will be Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal of Tsavliris Salvage Group, Past Chairman – INTERMEPA (International Marine Environment Protection Association), Chairman – CYMEPA (Cyprus Marine Environmental Protection Association), Member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners and Honorary Chairman – Tsavliris Cultural Foundation.
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Agenda Topics
WELCOME REMARKS
- Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
- Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group; Conference Chairman
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION FOLLOWED BY A 1X1 DISCUSSION
Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus
With
Mr. Nicolas Montanios, Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC
KEYNOTE REMARKS
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT & MARITIME POLICY AT A TURNING POINT
The Role of Shipping in Europe’s Connectivity, Competitiveness, and Sustainability
Ms. Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Chair, Committee on Transport and Tourism – European Parliament
CAPITAL LINK LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTATION
Honoree: Mr. Acis Montanios, Chairman of the Board & CEO – Montanios & Montanios LLC
NET ZERO – REGULATORY UPDATE
Presented by:
Mr. Theo Kourmpelis, Global Business Director for Tankers – Lloyd’s Register
THE DEBATE FOR NET ZERO - IMPLICATIONS ON FLEET RENEWAL
Navigating Through Commercial & Regulatory Uncertainty
Moderator: Mr. Vassilis Dimoulas, M&O EMA Technology & Innovation Director – Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
Panelists:
- Mr. Antonis Faraklas, Managing Director – Charterwell Maritime S.A. and Chartworld Shipping Corporation
- Dr. George D. Pateras, Deputy Chairman – Contships Management Inc.; Former President – Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (2016-2025)
- Capt. Eberhard Koch, Chairman, CEO & Partner – Österreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group (OL Shipping)
- Loukas Barmparis, President – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB)
SHIPPING IN THE AI ERA - OPTIMIZING THE COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL LANDSCAPE
Moderator:  Mr. Joe Woods, Senior Vice President, Business Development – ABS Consulting
Panelists:
- Mr. Konstantinos Vlachos, COO – CASTOR
- Mr. Dimitris Vastarouchas, Chief Operating Officer & Vice President – Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC)
- Mr. Konstantinos Stampedakis, Co-Founder & Managing Director – ERMA TECH GROUP
- Mr. Vasileios G. Petousis, Energy & Sustainability Manager – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP)
SHIPMANAGEMENT – WHAT’S NEXT?
Safety, People, & Performance in a Changing Maritime Landscape
Moderator:  Nicos Attas, Marine Manager – RINA Cyprus
Panelists:
- Mr. Basil Sakellis, CEO – Alassia NewShips Management
- Capt. Franck Kayser, COO – Asyad Shipping Company
- Mr. Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO – InterMaritime Shipmanagement Ltd.
- Prabhat Kumar Jha, Group Managing Director & CEO – MSC Shipmanagement Ltd., Cyprus
CAPITAL AT SEA: THE STATE OF SHIP FINANCE
Moderator: Mr. George Zambartas, Head of Ship Finance – Limassol – Hill Dickinson LLP
Panelists:
- Alpha Bank Cyprus
- Mr. Nicholas Pavlidis, Head of Shipping – Bank of Cyprus
- Mr. Philipp Wünschmann, Head of Shipping – Berenberg
- Mr. Aris Patounas, Head of Shipping – Eurobank Ltd
- Mr. Jan William Denstad, CEO & Founding Partner – Sole Projects Ltd
ADVANCING ENERGY SECURITY: THE VERTICAL CORRIDOR AND US-CYPRUS COOPERATION IN THE NEW ENERGY LANDSCAPE
Moderator: Ms. Dorothea Ioannou, Chief Executive Officer – American P&I Club
Panelists:
- Minister Michael Damianos Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry – Republic of Cyprus
- Daniel E. Mangis, Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim – U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus
SHIPPING AT THE INTERPLAYÂ OF GLOBALÂ COMMERCE, REGULATIONS, & GEOPOLITICSÂ
Moderator: Mr. Andreas Papachristodoulou, Partner – Stephenson Harwood
Panelists:
- Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Group; President – InterManager (2020-2024)
- Mr. Spyros Vlassopoulos, Managing Director – Ionic
- Mr. Filippo Fabbri, CEO – Lockton P.L. Ferrari
- Ms. Eman Abdalla, Founder & Managing Partner – SeaThrew
CHARTERERS’ INSIGHTS: IS THE COMMODITY RALLY FUELING THE HOT CAPESIZE MARKET FOR THE REST OF 2026?
Moderator: Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB); President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
Panelists:
- Tim Barrett, Capesize Global Trading Manager – Cargill Ocean Transportation
- Carl Andrew Dacombe, Head of Capesize Trading – Mercuria Shipping Pte Ltd.
SHIPOWNERS IN ACTION
INVESTING, OPERATING, & COMPETING IN A CHANGING MARKET
Moderator: Mr. Leonidas Karystios, Regional Business Development Director & Global Fleet Technology Director – Gas Carriers – DNV Maritime
Panelists:
- Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, CEO – Cyprus Sea Lines / Hellenic Tankers;
Former President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners - Mr. Filippos Efstathiou, Founding Principal – Efnav Company Ltd.
- Mr. Aristides J. Pittas, Chairman & CEO – Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA) ; EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY); Euroholdings Ltd.
- Mr. George Mouskas, President – Olympia Ocean Carriers; Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
- Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB); President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group ; Conference Chairman
For the full agenda in pdf, click HERE
THE FORUM IS ORGANIZED:
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF:Â The Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President
LEAD SPONSOR: Cyprus Union of Shipowners
GLOBAL GOLD SPONSORS: Columbia Group • DNV
GLOBAL SPONSORS: ABS • Bureau Veritas • Hill Dickinson • Stephenson Harwood
SPONSORS: Alpha Bank • The American P&I Club • Bank of Cyprus • Berenberg • ERMATECH Group • Lloyd’s Register • Eurobank Ltd. • Lockton P.L.Ferrari • Montanios & Montanios LLC • RINA • Safe Bulkers • Sole Shipping
SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Danaos • EuroDry Ltd. • Euroseas Ltd.• Flott & Co. PC • Seanergy • Singhai Marine Services • Tsavliris Salvage Group • United Maritime
SPEAKERS DINNER SPONSOR: Safe Bulkers
COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR: Columbia Group
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS: BCA • CIFA - Cyprus Investment Funds Association • CYMEPA • Cyprus Master Mariners Association • Cyprus Marine Club • Cyprus Maritime Academy • Cyprus Shipping Association • CSC - Cyprus Shipping Chamber • Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Cyprus Branch • Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency – Invest Cyprus • Young Ship Cyprus • SEA- LNG
MEDIA PARTNERS: All About Shipping Co. UK • Athens – Macedonian News Agency • Cyprus News Agency – ΚΥΠΕ – CNA • efoplistisnews.gr • Elnavi • The Japan Maritime Daily • Kaiji Press • MaritimeCyprus.com • maritimes.gr • Marine Circle • The Maritime Executive • MC Digital media • Naftika Chronika • Nafs  • OMEGA TV • Robban Assafina • Shipping International Monthly Review • WorldOils • Xinde Marine News
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please visit: https://capitallink.com/forums/9th-annual-capital-link-cyprus-shipping-forum/
Or contact:
Mrs. Olga Bornozi & Mrs. Eleni Bej & Mrs. Athena Kosmadaki
email: obornozi@capitallink.com ; ebej@capitallink.com ; athensoffice@capitallink.com
or tel.: New York: + 1 212 661 7566 & Athens: +30 210 6109800
For sponsorship opportunities please contact: Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozi or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.
Capital link websites:
http://www.capitallink.com/
ORGANIZERS
Founded in 1995, Capital Link is a New York based investor relations, financial communications and advisory firm with a strategic focus on the maritime, commodities and energy sectors, MLPs, as well as Closed-End Funds and ETFs. In addition, Capital Link organizes 18 high quality Investment Forums, webinars and podcasts, focusing on maritime transportation and U.S. investment products in 11 countries in the United States, Europe and Asia, in key industry centers, such as New York, London, Oslo, Hamburg, Athens, Limassol, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Dubai, all of which are known for combining rich educational and informational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities. Capital Link is a member of the Baltic Exchange. Based in New York City, Capital Link has presence in London, Athens & Oslo.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Â
