ICS Greek Branch Holds Annual Vassilopita Cutting Event & Lecture on Geopolitics

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Greek Branch successfully hosted its annual Vassilopita Cutting Event on Monday, 9 February 2026, at the premises of V.Ships, welcoming Members, shipping professionals and distinguished guests for an evening combining timely insight with tradition and networking. The event was also live streamed, attracting more than 500 members and professionals from around the world, underlining its strong international reach.

Prior to the traditional Vassilopita cutting, the ICS Greek Branch organized a seminar focusing on geopolitical developments and their impact on global shipping and trade. The seminar featured an esteemed panel of speakers who provided in-depth perspectives on the evolving geopolitical landscape and its direct implications for maritime transport, global supply chains and commercial decision-making within the shipping industry.

The panel included:
• Professor Athanasios Platias, Professor of Strategy, University of Piraeus
• Mr. Vasilis Mouyis, Co-founder & Director, Doric Shipbrokers S.A.
• Mr. Punit Oza, FICS, President, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

The speakers shared valuable insights into how geopolitical uncertainty continues to reshape global commerce, emphasizing the importance of strategic awareness, adaptability and informed leadership for shipping professionals operating in today’s complex international environment.

The event is available on demand here.

Following the seminar, members and guests enjoyed a warm cocktail reception, offering the opportunity for meaningful networking and exchange of views among industry peers.

The evening concluded with the much-anticipated Vassilopita Cutting, during which the lucky winners of the traditional coins received special gifts.

The ICS Greek Branch would like to warmly thank the companies and members who generously contributed these wonderful gifts:
AEGEAN Airlines, ELIES RESORTS (Sifnos), Euphoria Retreat (Mystras), Hellenic Management Centre,
B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation, Guerlain Spa – One & Only Athens (Glyfada), and Seaorama: World of Shipping.

Heartfelt thanks are also extended to V.Ships and our Fellow Member, Mr. Dimitris Patrikios, Managing Director of V.Ships Greece, for their generous hospitality in hosting the event at their auditorium and facilities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the speakers, attendees and supporters for contributing to an engaging and successful evening. The Branch remains committed to promoting knowledge-sharing, professional development and constructive dialogue within the shipping community and looks forward to welcoming its members to future events.