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Maritime Leaders Advance Education And Sustainability At Cyprus Marine Club Event

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 19, 2025

Networking And Strategic Announcements

The Cyprus Marine Club recently convened over 100 maritime professionals at its premier event, “From Sea To Sushi – Celebrating Seafaring And Flavour,” hosted at Gazebo Mare. The evening seamlessly combined critical industry updates with an engaging culinary demonstration, setting the stage for both formal announcements and informal exchanges among peers.

Expanding Membership And Industry Partnerships

In the absence of the Club President due to travel obligations, Loucas Hamatsos assumed the role of chairing the event. Hamatsos welcomed members and announced several strategic updates, including the induction of new corporate members such as the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and SHOHAM, along with the addition of individual members Mar Pagador and Ilya Aristov. With these enhancements, the Club’s membership roster now exceeds 162, reflecting a growing commitment to industry excellence.

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Commitment To Sustainability And Future Engagements

Attendees were informed of an upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, which will feature discussions on pivotal topics such as onboard carbon capture. The evening will culminate with a presentation and dinner featuring Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO of Intership Navigation, who will explore sustainable practices under the theme “Carbon Capture On Board.” Furthermore, members were encouraged to mark their calendars for the New Year’s Gala Dinner on January 31, 2026, with registration opening in December.

Advancing Maritime Education In Cyprus

The event also spotlighted the Cyprus Maritime Academy (CYMA), where representatives Kyriakos Patsalides and Nicholas Kythreotis shared the Academy’s recent accreditation by the Shipping Deputy Ministry. This milestone authorizes CYMA to deliver advanced training courses for deck and engine officers, thereby equipping maritime professionals with the credentials required to ascend to senior roles onboard—a significant leap forward for maritime education in the region. Although Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis was unable to attend due to personal reasons, the presence of several ministry representatives underscored continued governmental support.

Culinary Networking Experience

The evening concluded with an interactive sushi-making session that fostered an informal atmosphere conducive to networking and collaboration. This innovative approach underscored the Club’s dedication to blending professional development with creative and engaging experiences, a formula that continues to unite a diverse array of maritime experts.

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