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Milestones & Accomplishments during his tenure as Deputy Minister of Shipping to the President of the Republic of Cyprus

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• Formulation of the strategic vision for Cyprus Shipping “SEA change 2030”, promoting a new extroverted approach and philosophy in shipping and a new working structure within the Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM). Introduction of 35 sustainable actions with a timeframe of implementation (23 out of the 35 actions are already delivered).

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• Effectively responding to crises – demonstrating global leadership by proposing a global vaccination program for seafarers adopted in the form of an ILO Resolution, facilitating crew changes and repatriation of thousands of seafarers, formulation and implementation of a national vaccination plan to cover 40000 seafarers, facilitating a fast-track process for seafarers affected by the war in Ukraine to open bank accounts, access their salaries and pay bills, which were hindered after Russia’s invasion triggered sanctions on banks.

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• Reinstating a maritime passenger link between Cyprus and Greece, after a 21-year hiatus providing alternative connectivity to Cypriot citizens through an effective framework of public subsidy.

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• Promoting the decarbonization of shipping through (a) the introduction of EU approved Green Tax Incentives incentivizing the shipping industry to proactively reduce the greenhouse gas emissions; (b) the establishment of a “Research Innovation Shipping Environment” (RISE) to formulate funding programs to encourage research and innovation for cleaner shipping; (c) encouraging and facilitating shipowners flying the Cyprus flag to take proactive action by conducting trials using alternative fuels such as Biofuels and Hydrogen; (d) active involvement to the EU and IMO deliberations in order to formulate a broad and diverse set of actions required to achieve emissions reduction targets whilst communicating the specificities and the international character of shipping.

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• Creating the framework conditions for one-stop-shipping-shop through (a) an EU funded project for the digital transformation of all SDM services already under implementation; and (b) the adoption of the legal and administrative framework for the incorporation of Shipping Company.

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• Creating a culture for seafaring, maritime and blue studies and professions through innovative and interactive campaigns to secondary schools (“SEA…your Horizon”, “Let’s DISCO”), new initiatives promoting blue economy to the civil society (“THALASSA” festival), establishment of a Mentoring Team of Young Shipping Professionals and a Committee under his chairmanship to evaluate all undergraduate and postgraduate university maritime courses and submit recommendations to ensure that are fit-for-purpose, bridging the gap between academia and business.

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• Re-election of Cyprus to the IMO Council (Dec.2021) receiving support from 133 countries out of a total of 160 countries that voted.

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• Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cyprus and UK to strengthen shipping cooperation and to further enhance maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability.

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• Received the SAFETY4SEA 2021Leadership Award in recognition of demonstrating industry leadership and contribution towards safer shipping and for taking charge of key actions to enable safe crew changes and gain momentum with seafarers’ vaccinations.

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• Developing Cyprus’ Blue Economy and Integrated Maritime Policy through the formulation of Cyprus’ Maritime Spatial Plan – a key cross-cutting tool towards promoting a holistic approach aiming to maximizing the growth potential of Cyprus’ sea areas in a sustainable way.

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• Followed a submission of Cyprus’ candidacy and its successful evaluation by the European Commission, the European Maritime Day 2026 (EMD2026) has been entrusted to Cyprus.

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• Proposing through specific initiatives an Agenda for Sustainable use of Oceans by Commonwealth in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 and the Commonwealth Blue Charter.

• Enhancing maritime safety, security and marine environment protection in the Mediterranean Sea through an initiative to expand the Member states of the Med MoU on Port State Control to ensure a harmonised regime and coordinated approach on port state control inspections by all Mediterranean countries.

• Promoting gender equality and working towards breaking the gender stereotypes in maritime industry by introducing a new term to the international shipping terminology – “WOMANNING” shipping.

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