Running for a cause - XM Limassol Marathon Primetel 5KM Corporate Race
Proud to have been part of “TIDAL FORCE” at the XM Limassol Marathon Primetel 5KM Corporate Race!
Together with WISTA Cyprus , the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, and the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus we helped raise €1,020 in support of the Panos Evripidou Foundation — a cause dedicated to improving the lives of premature children facing lifelong challenges.
A big congratulations to everyone who took part and contributed to this meaningful initiative
Thank you for the collaboration and support — truly making a difference!
YoungShip Cyprus Holds Annual General Meeting and Elects New Board for 2026–2028
YoungShip Cyprus held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 4 March 2026 at the Columbia Plaza Venue Centre in Limassol, which included the organisation’s biennial elections for the new Board.
YoungShip Cyprus Secretary General, Ms. Antria Dionysiou, guided the numerous attendees throughout the evening. The event began with a welcome address from YoungShip Cyprus President, Mr. Andreas Christoforou, who expressed his sincere appreciation to the esteemed guests, representatives of fellow organisations, and YoungShip members for their continued support, guidance, and mentorship. As he noted, such support is “invaluable as we navigate the uncharted waters of our careers and strive to make our mark on the world.”
Ms. Georgia Evripidou then presented the organisation’s activities for 2025 as well as the action plan for 2026, which was unanimously approved by the members present. The members also unanimously approved the financial statements and the proposed annual budget, presented by YoungShip Cyprus Financial Secretary, Ms. Fotini Papachatzaki.
During the evening, appreciation was also expressed to the outgoing members of the Board who will be concluding their terms. President Mr. Andreas Christoforou, Vice President Ms. Eliana Savvidi, Secretary General Ms. Antria Dionysiou, and Financial Secretary Ms. Fotini Papachatzaki are stepping down from their respective roles after their dedicated service and valuable contributions to the organisation.
The evening concluded with the introduction of the candidates for the new Board, sparking an engaging and constructive exchange with the audience. Following the elections and the conclusion of the AGM, the YoungShip Cyprus Board for the 2026–2028 term was formed as follows:
- President: Tobias Kreppel
- Vice President: Lefteris Charalambous
- General Secretary: Marvin Bielek
- Assistant Secretary: Panayiotis Charalambous
- Financial Secretary: Georgia Evripidou
- Program Development Secretary: Daniel Ellinas
- Press and Media Secretary: Naya Georgiou
- Public Relations Secretary: Natalia Gregoriou
The duties of the newly elected Board will officially commence on 4 April 2026.
Young Leader Award 2026
YoungShip Cyprus proudly hosted its highly anticipated Young Leader Award Ceremony during the Melodies Across the Sea event on 6th February 2026 at Limassol New Port. The evening brought together members of the maritime community, industry leaders, and young professionals to celebrate excellence, leadership, and the promising future of our industry.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Young Leader Award — an honor bestowed upon an individual who serves as an inspiration to young professionals in the maritime sector and who has continuously supported the mission and activities of YoungShip Cyprus.
The award was presented by Mr. Andreas Christoforou, Chairman of YoungShip Cyprus, who in his opening remarks emphasized the importance of mentorship, innovation, and professional development. He highlighted the vital role young leaders play in shaping a sustainable and forward-looking maritime industry.
We are proud to announce that this year’s Young Leader Award was presented to Mr. Theodoros Mitsingas.
Theodoros is an outstanding professional whose unwavering commitment to his team and his role at Monjasa reflects intelligence, dedication, and strong leadership qualities. A natural leader and role model for younger professionals, he bridges the gap between experienced industry figures and the new generation, inspiring others through hard work, consistency, and a forward-looking mindset.
Since joining global oil and shipping group Monjasa in 2013, he has played a pivotal role in building the company’s regional footprint bottom-up. His achievements include establishing and expanding Monjasa’ s Mediterranean presence from 2 to around 25 employees, as well as opening the Athens office to strengthen the Group’s presence in a major shipping market. He has driven diversification, managed complex operations, contributed to securing regional and international business and fostered one of the youngest and most dynamic teams in the industry — demonstrating a clear commitment to long-term success and sustainable growth.
Beyond the award presentation, the ceremony provided an engaging platform for networking and collaboration, reinforcing the strong sense of community that defines YoungShip Cyprus.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Theodoros Mitsingas on this well-deserved recognition and thank all our members and guests who joined us in celebrating leadership and excellence within our industry.
Annual General Assembly 2025
Limassol, January 13, 2025
To: YoungShip Cyprus Members
YoungShip Cyprus General Assembly 2025
All members of YoungShip Cyprus are hereby invited to attend the General Assembly of the Association, to be held on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 18:00 at Columbia Plaza, in Limassol. The General Assembly is convened in accordance with the provisions of Chapter III of the Articles of Association of YoungShip Cyprus.
Agenda of the Assembly:
- A review of the Association's activities for 2024.
- Discussion and approval of the financial statements of the Association for 2024.
- Discussion and approval of the Association Action Plan for 2025.
- Discussion and approval of the Association Annual Budget for 2025.
- Appointment of external Auditors
- Discussion and adoption of statutory changes
- Discussion.
- Various.
Members who have renewed their membership and settled their financial obligations to the Association for 2025, may attend the Assembly. Full Members may participate in the vote for statute changes.
Statutory changes:
We call all our members to submit their suggestions or proposals for statutory changes. The proposals should be submitted to the Executive Secretariat of YSCy (via current Statute (2021) which is attached. All the suggestions for changes must be submitted by email at cyprus@youngship.com the latest on Thursday, 30 January 2025. The proposals will be sent to all the members on February 3rd, 2025 and will be submitted to the General Assembly for voting. Should be noticed that the final say for approval or rejection belongs to the members of YSCy.
For any further information, please contact us at cyprus@youngship.com and we would be happy to assist you.
#YouthTalks2024
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
18:30-22:00
The Warehouse by ITQuarter, Limassol
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YoungShip Cyprus Awards 2024
Dear Members and Friends,
Do you know someone who’s making waves in the shipping industry? Someone whose innovation, leadership, or passion is propelling the maritime world forward? Now’s your chance to let them shine!
We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the YoungShip Cyprus Awards 2024 are officially OPEN!
This is your opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent within our community and recognize the game-changers who are setting new standards in the industry.
Award Categories
- Innovations and Entrepreneurship Award by Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute
- Company Award by Ancoria Insurance
- Leader Award by WISTA Cyprus
- Honorary Award by Youth Board of Cyprus
Nominate Someone Exceptional
Nominating is quick and easy! Follow these simple steps to make sure your industry hero gets the recognition they deserve:
- Click HERE to submit your nomination.
- Tell us why your nominee is amazing and what impact they’ve made in the industry.
- Submit your entry before the deadline on 30th September 2024.
Who Can Be Nominated?
- YoungShip Cyprus Members who are making a difference.
- Individuals or companies who are pushing boundaries and delivering outstanding results in their field.
- Those who have a passion for driving innovation and sustainability in shipping.
Remember: Whether they’ve introduced new technology, led an impactful project, or championed green initiatives, we want to hear their story!
The winners will be celebrated at our Annual Gala Dinner Event on Friday 8th November 2024, where they’ll receive well-deserved recognition in front of peers and industry leaders. It’s your chance to elevate those who inspire us all!
If you have any questions or need more details, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at cyprus@youngship.com. We can’t wait to see who you nominate!
Thank you for being an invaluable part of the YoungShip Cyprus community. Let’s celebrate excellence together!
Smooth sailing ahead,
YoungShip Cyprus Board
CBN Young Dragon Awards
YSCy New Board
YoungShip Cyprus held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 29th of February 2024 at the Columbia Plaza Venue Centre, Limassol, including the biennial elections for the board of the organisation.
YoungShip Cyprus Secretary General, Ms. Antria Dionysiou, guided the numerous attendants through the evening, starting off with a welcome address of the YoungShip Cyprus President, Mr. Andreas Christoforou, who thanked the esteemed guests, representatives of fellow organisations and YoungShip members for their support, guidance, and mentorship while stating that such support is ‘invaluable as we navigate the uncharted waters of our careers and strive to make our mark on the world’.
H.E, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis, the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, expressed her gratitude for the support of YoungShip Cyprus in reaching the island’s youth to promote shipping as a viable career path and the Director General of Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Mr. Thomas A. Kazakos, praised the continuous excellent cooperation between the organisations.
Ms. Antria Dionysiou continued to present the organisations 2023 activities and the action plan for 2024, which was accepted unanimously by the present members, who also fully agreed to the financial statements and upcoming annual budget reported by YoungShip Cyprus Financial Secretary, Ms. Fotini Papachatzaki.
The evening culminated with an introduction of the new candidates for election to the board, which stimulated an excellent exchange between them and the audience. Following the election and the AGM the new board of YoungShip Cyprus for 2024 – 2026 is assembled as follows:
President: Andreas Christoforou
Vice President : Eliana Charalambous Savvidi
Secretary General: Antria Dionysiou
Assistant Secretary: Tobias Kreppel
Financial Secretary: Fotini Papachatzaki
Press and Media Secretary: Marvin Bielek
Program Development Secretary: Lefteris Charalampous
Public Relations Secretary: Georgia Evripidou
SEA Your Horizon
YoungShip Cyprus in collaboration with Youngship Belgium organized a Study Visit with the title “SEA Your Horizon”, an Erasmus+ project hosted in Limassol, Cyprus from 28 September to 2 October 2023. 30 participants from Youngship Cyprus and Belgium including the president of Youngship International, Mrs Keshia Janssens participated in the project.
The topics that were explored during the study visit was Entrepreneurship, Networking, Development of Soft Skills, Environmental Protection, New Technologies, Culture & Creativity, and Sports Activities. The study visit provides an opportunity for young professionals employed in the maritime sector from Cyprus and Belgium to connect with other young workers and industry leaders with the aim of getting to know the Cypriot maritime industry. Empowering young individuals and developing skills that align with the 21st century was the forefront of this study visit. The aim of this study visit was to provide participants with a platform for networking, gaining further knowledge and insight from industry leaders and meet fellow YoungShippers from all over the Europe. SEA Your Horizon aimed to provide a closer look at the maritime cluster beyond regional borders, providing international perspectives and trends that influence the global maritime industry.
The daily program included a meeting with the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus, visits at the Limassol port organized by shipping companies, presentation of innovative projects, visit of a Maritime Training center, attendance at Networking events and sport activities that were organized during the European Week of Sports. At the same time participants had the opportunity to explore the city of Limassol, the culture and the traditional Cypriot cuisine.
Gina Panayiotou
Dear YoungShippers, (if you are not yet a YoungShipper, by the end of this you’ll definitely want to be)
When Nicholas reached out to me to share my journey with YoungShip Cyprus, the answer was without doubt a big Yes! YoungShip – as has WISTA - have been such an important part of who I am today, professionally and personally and at every given opportunity I want to share the message.
By means of introduction, I am Gina Panayiotou a maritime lawyer and ESG strategist with an MBA focused on change management and ethical leadership, have held senior roles mainly within shipowning organisations and founded my consultancy firm Oceans Arena in the UK, aimed at supporting industry stakeholders with practical ESG strategies, covering the whole scope of formulation to brand positioning.
Currently, based in London I am the ESG Manager at West of England P&I Club, responsible for leading its’ Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy, representing the Club at the International Group (IG) Sustainability Committee and heading the its’ global ESG working group. I have also acted as a Communications Consultant of the IMO-UNEP-Norway Innovation Forum and I am the UK Chair of the G100 Network Sustainable Brand Creation & Marketing; the Secretary of WISTA UK and Co-Chair the WISTA International Environmental Committee; UK Ambassador of the Seatrade Maritime Club, support the World Ocean Council as an associate on Law & Ocean Sustainable Development and an Associate Tutor at the University of Plymouth’s MLA College.
So what does this have to do with YoungShip? When I joined the industry in 2014 it was a taunting experience; for one I was a female in a male-dominated industry and secondly I was “too young” to be a Manager and in all honesty, as much as shipping was “love at first sight,” I was not sure if there was a place for me in it. Up until I was introduced to an association called WISTA (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) and a few weeks later coming out a Cyprus Shipping Chamber meeting Sotiris and Philippos (at the time President and Vice-President of YoungShip Cyprus) who convinced me that joining YoungShip was a must.
Turns out they were right. YoungShip Cyprus has gifted me with so many beautiful moments. A supporter to my radio show “It’s ALL about Shipping” (now Oceans Arena Stage) showcasing young shining stars as well as key industry role models, a part-sponsored MBA at the Cyprus Institute of Marketing, a fantastic experience to act as Project Manager of “ShipCon 2018” and being the recipient of the first Young Leader Award by WISTA and YoungShip Cyprus. All of which have played such an important part in setting the foundations to where I stand today. Beyond that, YoungShip Cyprus and YoungShip UAE, the later of which I had the pleasure of being a Board member and Advisor to, have gifted me with invaluable friendships, inspiration from like-minder individuals and some very few special mentors who left me with no other option than to pursue whole-heartedly what sets my soul on fire and never settle for less. Additionally, YoungShip has allowed me to also be a mentor and empower the youth of maritime, a matter close to my heart.
Having been featured among other things as a “Top Maritime Influencers you should follow” by Marine Traffic, shortlisted for the Inspirational Influencer Awards in the Global Impact category for my work on youth and female empowerment and been featured in the Top 100 Women in Shipping list for 4 consecutive years, I am so grateful to YoungShip for “fuelling” me with the only guaranteed fuel of the future, youth empowerment.
Thank you YoungShip, you will always hold a special place in my heart.