Skaramangas Shipyards becomes Green Award Incentive Provider, strengthening support from a growing European shipyard

Piraeus, 14 November 2025 – The Green Award Foundation is pleased to welcome Skaramangas Shipyards, the largest shipyard in Greece and one of the most significant shipbuilding and repair facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, as the newest Incentive Provider in the Green Award programme. With over seventy years of experience and a facility exceeding 1,000,000 m², the shipyard remains a cornerstone of the region’s maritime industry.

As part of this partnership, Green Award certified vessels will receive a 5% discount on selected services, including dry docking and berthing, hull and steel repairs, machinery and propulsion works, electrical services, surface preparation and coating, and a wide range of additional services. These incentives support ship operators committed to high standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. This collaboration further promotes safer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient vessel operations across the region.

Skaramangas Shipyards applied to become a Green Award Incentive Provider in recognition of the crucial role shipyards must play in accelerating the transition to cleaner and more responsible maritime operations

Said Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, Vice President and CEO. “By supporting certified vessels and encouraging elevated sustainability standards, we aim to contribute to a greener and more resilient future for the industry.”

“We are delighted to welcome Skaramangas Shipyards to the Green Award network,” said Jan Fransen, Executive Director of the Green Award Foundation. “Their technical expertise and longstanding role in the region make them a strong partner in our mission to promote cleaner and safer shipping.”

About Skaramangas Shipyards

Skaramangas Shipyards is the largest shipyard in Greece and one of the biggest in the Eastern Mediterranean. With over seventy years of history, the shipyard specializes in naval and commercial shipbuilding, repair, and advanced marine engineering. Its extensive facilities include one of the region’s largest dry docks, alongside specialized workshops supporting hull, machinery, electrical, coating, and submarine-related works. Learn more at https://skaramangas.gr/

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