Greek shipping magnate John Angelicoussis died in Athens Saturday morning at the age of 73. The shipowner had been hospitalized since March 20 in a central hospital in Athens after a heart attack.
Ioannis Aggelikoussis suffered a heart attack on March 20 and, despite medical efforts, could not recover. According to information provided by his firm, he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by close family.
His daughter, Maria Angelicoussis, who succeeds her father as CEO of the Angelicoussis Group of Companies, confirmed the news “with great sadness and regret”.
The world navy today lost one of its protagonists and the Greek navy mourns its top captain. Giannis Aggelikoussis honored the maritime tradition and our homeland in every way. In these difficult times, our thoughts are with his family,
…said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his Twitter account.
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John Aggelikoussis, president of Angelicoussis Shipping Group Ltd, had three companies with a fleet of 149 ships: Maran Dry, Maran Tankers, and Maran Gas Maritime. Of the 149 total ships of his group, 126 (89.3%) are under the Greek flag. The Hellenic register numbers 584 ships over 1,000 tons, which means that the ships of the Angelikoussis group constitute 21.5% of the Greek register and 40% based on the tonnage of the fleet.
Today we lost a man of our own, a dear friend, a patriot. John Aggelikoussis has been a worthy follower of the traditions of the Greek shipping family and has grown in an intensely international competitive environment, always holding high the flag of the homeland and embracing the Greek sailors and the Greek navy. He was internationally recognized for his successful business choices and achievements,
…says the President of Union of Greek Shipowners, Mr. Veniamis.
Mr. Angelicoussis started his shipping career in 1973 when he joined his father Anthony Angelicoussis, the founder of the family dry cargo shipping company. He succeeded his father in 1989 and expanded the business in tankers and in LNG carriers, building it in one of the largest private shipowning firms in the world and the largest in Greece.
His business skills, dedication to his family, his love for Greece and the sailors, are a historical legacy and an example for all of us. We will always remember him with deep respect and appreciation for what he offered to shipping and Greece. I express my condolences to his family and associates,
…said Greek Minister of Shipping, John Plakiotakis.
Mr Angelicoussis will be always remembered as a bold visionary that created an iconic group of companies synonymous with quality and operational excellence. Whole industry acknowledges that he devoted a lifetime to the industry that he so passionately embraced, and on which he will leave such an enduring impression, ICS commented
Mr Angelicoussis was without doubt a giant, not only of Greek shipping, but of the global industry as well. Often referred to as a Titan, it is difficult to overstate his endless achievements, and indeed the enormous esteem and respect in which he was held in his beloved homeland, and internationally.
…said Esben Poulsson, Chairman of ICS.
His funeral will take place on Monday and will be attended by a limited number of “close family members”, in line with pandemic restrictions.
