The Greek-owned fleet is the biggest in the world, with 16 % of global tonnage. DNV’s office in Piraeus is involved in surveys and audits of some 370 ships belonging to 150 different shipowners, and a maritime service centre is to be opened there this autumn. In this 6-page feature written by Christine Calvert, we look into the special culture that characterises Greek shipping.

The Greek-owned fleet is the biggest in the world, with 16 % of global tonnage. DNVs office in Piraeus is involved in surveys and audits of some 370 ships belonging to 150 different shipowners, and a maritime service centre is to be opened there this autumn. In this 6-page feature written by Christine Calvert, we look into the special culture that characterises Greek shipping.