SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce that GasLog LNG Services Ltd has received the 2020 GREEN4SEA Tanker Operator Award, sponsored by Wärtsilä, at a prestigious award ceremony which successfully concluded on March 3rd at Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, the evening ahead of the 2020 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum.
GASLOG LNG Services LTD has been nominated for embracing environmentally sound and energy efficient practices, putting sustainability at the core of its activities. The company is committed to conduct its activities, both ashore and at sea, in an environmentally responsible manner. Other short-listed nominees for this category were: Anglo Eastern, Dorian LPG, Maersk Tankers and Wallem.
Presenting the award Mr. Yiannis Christopoulos, Managing Director, Wärtsilä said “Shipping is the most sustainable way of transporting goods; however we should always strive to improve energy efficiency through its operations and minimize environmental footprint. Gaslog LNG Services gives the example; the company implements an effective environmental policy setting sustainability at the core of its activities. ‘’
Accepting the award on behalf of GasLog LNG Services Ltd, Mr. Loukas Kavouras, Fleet Manager stated “With the extensive knowledge that we have accumulated over the years we have adopted practices and procedures to protect the environment managing our operations, our ships their voyages and cargo extremely efficient. We are committed to conduct our activities, both ashore and at sea, in a responsible manner, ensuring the safety of people, and continuously looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment.”
GASLOG LNG Services LTD is a leading global provider of LNG shipping services, delivering natural gas towards a lower carbon future. It was established in 2001 by Ceres Hellenic, the long-established and well-respected shipping arm of the Livanos family. The company is committed to making LNG shipping safer, cleaner and more efficient. GASLOG LNG innovates and improves the efficiency of its fleet with the aim to limit the impact of its operations on the marine environment and minimize the cost of a charter. Namely, the company combines deep understanding of market dynamics with unparalleled technical know-how on LNG shipping. In 2016, GASLOG LNG invested in Gastrade S.A. to develop an independent natural gas system (INGS) offshore at Alexandroupolis in Northern Greece using an FSRU with other fixed infrastructure. The FSRU receives LNG from an LNG carrier, vaporises the gas and delivers it into a distribution system. GASLOG LNG continues to exploring additional FSRU opportunities and focusing on partnerships and performance towards environmental excellence.
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GasLog LNG Services Ltd attracted the most votes by the end of the voting period which held online during a two-month period. GREEN4SEA Awards are held annually within the scope of awarding industry’s outstanding practices for green shipping excellence, technology, initiative, clean shipping practices, green ports and personalities that are leading the path toward a more sustainable future. Other winners of the 2020 GREEN4SEA Awards are: Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd for the Dry Bulk Operator Award, Dynagas Ltd for the Technology Award, World LPG Association (WLPGA) for the Initiative Award, Lloyd’s Register FOBAS for the Clean Shipping Award, Dr. John Kokarakis, Bureau Veritas for the Personality Award and Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou, Tototheo Maritime for the Leadership Award.
Find photos from the awards ceremony at Flickr and explore more about the nomination & voting procedure and the winners of 2020 GREEEN4SEA Awards at https://events.safety4sea.com/2020-green4sea-awards/
