Wanting to celebrate the vibrant maritime community of Oinousses and its lasting effect in the global shipping industry, the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund, in collaboration with Isalos.net is organizing a panel discussion on the 18th of November 2022, between 19:00 and 20:30 (GMT), at The Hellenic Center (16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London W1U 5AS). The event will be communicated by Naftika Chronika.

The discussion will focus both on the maritime tradition of Oinousses island but also the legacy of benevolence and solidarity established decades ago by numerous families hailing from Oinousses. In this respect, a short documentary produced by Isalos.net, on how a tiny island in the corner of Greece become a leading power in world shipping, will be presented.

The event aims to highlight the importance of communOilondity accomplishments through the inspiring story of Oinousses and its maritime diaspora.

One aspect of this is “Oinoussian Maritime Ltd” consortium, a shipping group that showcased the will of Oinoussian maritime family for collective action and common business practices.

Another aspect that will be explored will be the decades-long participation of Oinoussian shipowners in the columns of Naftika Chronika showcasing the outward looking spirit of the island’s shipping community.

Panelists:

Mr. John M. Hadjipateras, President of the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund, Director of John C. Hadjipateras & Sons Ltd, Co-founder of Infinity Maritime
Mr. George T. Lemos, B BA & Psych, President of the Foundation Idryma Georges Katingo Lemos, Vice-President of the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund
Mrs. Maro Limnios, LL. B Hons Lond, Solicitors, Dip I.O.N
Dr. Katerina Papakonstantinou, Maritime Historian
Panagiotis Korakas, Head Of Historical Research, Naftika Chronika
A cocktail reception, offered by the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund, will follow right after the event.