UW Group joins Green Award as Incentive Provider, supporting safety and sustainability in maritime operations
UW Group receiving the Green Award plaque (l–r): Capt. Dimitrios Mattheou, Chairman of the Green Award Board; Thrasos Tsangarides, Chief Executive Officer, UW Group; Jan Fransen, Executive Director, Green Award Foundation. © UW Group, 2025
Athens, 6 November 2025 – We are pleased to welcome UW Group, a leading maritime service and representation company, as the newest Incentive Provider in the Green Award programme.
Through its companies UMAR Shipping Services and WSR Ship Repairs, UW Group delivers comprehensive technical, supply, and repair solutions to the global shipping industry. The Group provides tailored, reliable, and cost-effective maritime support through its international network of offices.
Under this partnership, Green Award Certificate Holders will enjoy various benefits on equipment and services branded by the UW Group. The offer applies to selected products, such as marine lighting and instrumentation, and underwater services, including hull cleaning, propeller polishing, inspections, and more.
UW Group receiving the Green Award plaque. © UW Group, 2025
At UW Group, we recognize the importance of environmental stewardship and see the Green Award programme as a valuable platform to actively support shipowners and operators who invest in cleaner, safer, and more efficient operations
Said Mr. Thrasos Tsangarides, Chief Executive Officer of UW Group. “By aligning with this initiative, we aim to contribute to the industry’s decarbonization efforts, encourage higher standards of performance, and strengthen our role as a partner dedicated to long-term environmental and operational excellence.”
“We are delighted to welcome UW Group as a Green Award Incentive Provider,” said Jan Fransen, Executive Director of Green Award Foundation. “Their global reach, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability make them a strong partner in our joint mission to promote cleaner, safer, and higher-quality shipping.”
UW Group’s participation enhances the portfolio of incentives available to certified companies and supports the Green Award’s mission to reward front-runners in safety, quality, and environmental performance across the maritime sector, said Capt. Dimitrios Mattheou chairman of the Green award foundation.
About UW Group
Founded in 2000, UW Group is a global maritime service provider operating through UMAR Shipping Services and WSR Ship Repairs, with offices strategically located around the world. The Group offers high-quality technical support, equipment, and underwater services to ship management companies worldwide. Guided by its vision “to be better than the promise we keep,” UW Group is committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the maritime industry. Learn more at www.uwgroup.com.
About Green Award Foundation
The Green Award Foundation is a non-profit certification programme that has promoted safe and sustainable shipping for over 30 years. It collaborates with ship operators, ports, governments, and maritime service providers worldwide to set standards, conduct audits, and reward best practices. More than 200 organizations offer incentives to Green Award certified vessels. The programme supports ESG policies and aligns with 13 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more at www.greenaward.org