These are the Greek tanker tycoons
Greeks continue to lead the way and lead by far in tanker orders - 12.6% of those ordered in 2024 are scheduled to be delivered in 2028 or later
Greeks placed the most orders for tankers and LNG carriers
China holds the lead in total orders for shipbuilding with 240, followed by the Greeks with 197, the Singapore with 183, Japan with 110 and the Germans with 99
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