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November 28,2013
IHS obtains certification to ISO 50001:2011 and ISO 14001:2004

On November 25, 2013 Iason Hellenic Shipping Co Ltd (IHS) has become the first Greek ship management company exclusively engaged in dry bulk shipping to certify its Energy Management System to ISO 50001:2011 and its Environmental Management System to ISO 14001:2004 following thorough demonstration of  compliance with the said standards.

As a result of rising energy prices, improving energy efficiency has climbed to the top of the strategic agenda for many leading players across several industries including shipping, over the last few years. The ISO 50001 standard, introduced in 2011, represents an important step change in generating principles with the goal of achieving continuous improvement in energy efficiency, energy use and consumption by setting specific targets for such improvements.

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February 15,2013
Acquisition of newly built M/V Caravos Liberty

Iason Hellenic Shipping Co. Ltd (IHS) announces its expansion into the Ultramax segment with the acquisition of a Crown 63 Super-eco type bulk carrier, M/V "Caravos Liberty".

In late 2012, we entered into a prompt resale agreement to acquire a 63,301 dwt Ultramax bulk carrier under construction at Dayang Shipbuilding of Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group in China. The vessel has been built under the close supervision of STCO-Paris, a division of Setaf-Saget of France.

IHS has successfully completed a debt capital raising for this acquisition through a syndicated loan facility, working closely with a major European ship finance originator and lender. On 7 February 2013, M/V Caravos Liberty was delivered to its new owners at a ceremony held at Dayang shipyard, attended by the Newbuildings team of IHS and led by Mr. Themistocles Al. Petrakis, Commercial Director of IHS.

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January 10,2013
Delivery of newly built M/V Caravos Harmony

On January 7, 2013 Iason Hellenic Shipping Co. Ltd (IHS) took delivery of M/V Caravos Harmony, an 81,631 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier which has been added to the fleet under management. The vessel was built at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding's Zhoushan Shipyard in Zhejiang province of the P.R of China.

The vessel flies the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and is classed under the Registro Italiano Navale (RINA).

The delivery of Caravos Harmony marks the completion of the first phase of an ambitious newbuilding programme, booked in 2010 and supervised by IHS. This latest addition raises our total annual cargo carrying capacity to circa 2 million tones whilst rendering our fleet one of the most modern and economical within the segment they operate.

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