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Nounou Martinou: From a Monastiraki antique shop to helming a fleet of 300 ships

The fascinating story of one of the grandest ladies of Greek shipping, who passed away at the age of 97. Her quiet philanthropy, simple life, and immense fortune marked the life of a woman from Kefalonia, whose grandfather fought in the 1821 Greek War of Independence, and who despised corporate hierarchies

Athena Martinou: The powerful woman of Greek shipping passed away at the age of 97

Athina (Nounou) Martinou passed away on Friday night - She entered shipping in 1964 and in 1971, she founded the shipping company Thenamaris

Prokopiou: It is a miracle that Greeks remain first in shipping, having to compete with China

"The gradual transition from oil & gas to alternative forms of energy may take more than 50 years," he stressed, speaking at the 5th Athens Triennial Meeting

Athanasios Martinos: “Without Greek tankers transporting Russian oil, prices would have doubled”

"That’s why even in the U.S., they acknowledged that this oil is transported under specific terms and at certain prices," emphasized Greek shipowner Athanasios Martinos, speaking at the 5th Athens Triennial Meeting

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