"As our company grows in size, our responsibility towards society and the planet increases.” With these words, our Chief Strategy Officer, Charis Plakantonaki, accepted the Sustainable Development in the Maritime Industry Efkrantis Award on behalf of the Star Bulk team. The Awards, organized by Ναυτικά Χρονικά - Naftika Chronika, were presented during a beautiful ceremony held at The Hellenic Naval Academy (HNA) in Piraeus. “We draw inspiration from this award to continue our efforts towards a sustainable and prosperous future for our industry,” Charis concluded. #StarBulk #Sustainability #NaftikaChronika
About us
Star Bulk is a leading global shipping company that provides worldwide seaborne transportation of major bulks such as iron ore, mineral and grain, as well as minor bulks such as bauxite, fertilizers and steel products. We own and manage a diverse and modern fleet of high-specification bulk carriers ranging from Supramax to Newcastlemax vessels. The Star Bulk fleet transports cargoes efficiently and in a way that protects human health, the environment and the vessels in operation, and that meets or exceeds the safety and quality standards of the industry and of our customers. Our vessels are manned by competent and well-trained seafarers and are operated by experienced and highly skilled onshore professionals who work together every day guided by the core values that shape our culture: Entrepreneurship, Openness, Meritocracy, Initiative, and Teamwork. Our vision is to be the global leader in dry bulk shipping. To achieve this, we are always looking for talented and driven professionals to team up with us to pioneer the future of dry bulk shipping.
- Website
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http://www.starbulk.com/en/home
External link for Star Bulk
- Industry
- Maritime
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Maroussi , Athens
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2006
Locations
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Primary
40, Agiou Konstantinou Str.
Maroussi , Athens 15124, GR
Employees at Star Bulk
Updates
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During Posidonia 2024, Star Bulk received the LISCR | The Liberian Registry “Award of Distinction” at the 75th Anniversary of Liberia’s Maritime Program in Athens. This Award recognizes our company’s long-standing partnership and collaboration with the Liberian Flag. While accepting the Award on behalf of Star Bulk, Nicos Rescos, our company’s COO, commented: “As geopolitics, technology, and climate change are increasingly impacting our operating landscape, flag registries play a crucial role in our industry, providing not only regulatory oversight but also fostering a collaborative environment that helps ship-owners navigate the complex global landscape. The Liberian Registry’s commitment to excellence and innovation has been a cornerstone of our quality performance, enabling us to deliver goods safely and reliably across the world“. #StarBulk #LiberianRegistry
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Congratulations to the Star Bulk team members who participated in the Posidonia Events 2024 sports activities! We were proud to see our colleagues taking part in the 5km Running event, the 3x3 Basketball Tournament, and the IG CYCLING – THERMO2024 race. #StarBulk #Wellbeing #Posidonia2024 #Athens
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Join us today, Wednesday, 5 June, 2024, at the HELMEPA - Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association Conference where our CEO, Petros Pappas, will be speaking at the “Climate Change: The Maritime Effect” panel discussion at 12:45 – 13:45 at the Posidonia Conference Hall Metropolitan Expo Athens. Follow the link to register: https://lnkd.in/drTu3D2x #StarBulk #Helmepa #Posidonia2024 #Athens
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Join us today, June 4, 2024, at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia Events 2024 at the Metropolitan Expo Athens, where our Chief Strategy Officer, Charis Plakantonaki will be participating in the “Shipping’s New Age of Accountability” panel at 11:10 am - 11:50 am. For more info follow the link: https://lnkd.in/dkbDCS64 #StarBulk #TradewindsShipownerForum #Posidonia2024 #Athens
TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Athens 2024
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Join us today Monday, June 3, 2024, at the 9th Capital Link Maritime Leaders’ Summit where Milena Pappas, our Commercial Director, will be speaking at the “Taking Greek Shipping into the Next Chapter” panel discussion at 12:45 – 1:25 pm at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Astir Palace Hotel, Vouliagmeni Greece. Follow the link for more information: https://lnkd.in/dABXr_kP #StarBulk #CapitalLink #Posidonia2024 #Athens
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As part of Star Bulk’s program to promote female crews on board our vessels, we are excited to announce the recent embarkation of our first two female cadets Cathlyn Malimban and Christine Roscain, on our MV Gargantua in Caofeidian, China. Captain Eric Aspa and the rest of the crew on board have welcomed their new colleagues with enthusiasm. We wish our new seafarers success in their new roles and responsibilities! #StarBulk #seafarers #diversity
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Star Bulk is pleased to announce that our Bunker Director, Constantinos Capetanakis, has been elected Chair of IBIA, the International Bunker Industry Association, of which Star Bulk is an active corporate member. We wish Constantinos the best of success in his new role, following a successful two-year term as IBIA’s Vice Chair, as he works to tackle the significant challenges in marine energy. #StarBulk #IBIA #Shipping
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Star Bulk is proud to join our long-standing partner, Rio Tinto, in signing the Designated Owners and Operators (DOO) program, further enhancing our commitment to safety and seafarers’ well-being. The DOO program, which has celebrated its first anniversary, aims to improve three key areas of dry bulk ship management: Fatality prevention standards. Crew welfare standards. Health, safety, and environment standards. You can find more details about the program by following the link: https://lnkd.in/djP_tewS #StarBulk #RioTinto #CrewWelfare #Safety #Seafarers
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We are pleased to announce the closing of our merger with Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., creating a global leader in dry bulk shipping. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dcitVh5k