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We're honoured to be featured on the cover of the unique edition of Elnavi Magazine for Classifiation Societies – Flag States! Special thanks to Stefanos Papandreou and Theano Kalapotharakou for this great interview!

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You can Find the Elnavi Magazine No. 592 April 2023 - Special Report:
Classification Societies Flag States:
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ELNAVI Απρίλιος 2023
Τεύχος 592 / Περιεχόμενα

Σελ. 6 - Editorial από τον Στέφανο Παπανδρέου, συν-εκδότη του ELNAVI για την πράσινη χρηματοδότηση στη ναυτιλία
Σελ. 10 - Γυναίκες στη ρότα της ναυτιλίας, από τη συν-εκδότρια του ELNAVI Θεανώ Καλαποθαράκου: Αγγελική Χωματά Μαργέτη (Margetis Maritime)
Σελ. 14 - Η LiberoGroup στοχεύει σε υψηλής ποιότητας υπηρεσίες πιστοποίησης, συμμόρφωσης, επιθεώρησης και εκπαίδευσης, ο Στέφανος Παπανδρέου και η Θεανώ Καλαποθαράκου μιλάνε με τον Βασίλειο Λυμπερόπουλο, Phd(c), Technical & Operations Manager LiberoGroup
Σελ. 78 - Στις 100 υποτροφίες ανήλθε ετησίως το πρόγραμμα υποτροφιών της ΕΕΕ & ΣΥΝ-ΕΝΩΣΙΣ
Σελ. 80 - Επίσημη παρουσίαση του ναυπηγείου Zhousan Huafeng από την Mast Maritime Services στο ΚΠΙΣΝ
Σελ. 88 - 8η Απονομή Υποτροφιών της ΕΕΝΜΑ
Σελ. 92 - Βράβευση του Δρ. Νικόλαου Τσάκου ως «Προσωπικότητα της Χρονιάς» από το Ελληνοαμερικανικό Εμπορικό Επιμελητήριο

ELNAVI April 2023
Issue 592 / Contents

Page. 6 - The editorial message from Stefanos Papandreou co-publisher of ELNAVI for the green finance in shipping
Page. 16 - LiberoGroup aims at high quality compliance certification, inspection and training services. Stefanos Papandreou & Theano Kalapotharakoy interview Vasileios Lymperopoulos, Phd(c), Technical & Operations Manager LiberoGroup
Page. 22 - Mission to Panama for OUR OCEAN CONFERENCE 2023
Page. 34 - Special Report 1: Flag States
Page. 54 - Special Report 2: Class Societies
Page. 104 - ABC Maritime marks its 40-year anniversary with the opening of new offices in Athens
Page 108 - ONEGLOBAL & PENCO introduce a strategic business co-operation

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We had the pleasure and the honor to certify the "General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque” located in King Abdul Aziz Rd, Ajyad, Makkah al-Mukarramah 24231, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia!

More specifically, LiberoAssurance carried out inspections and certified that the "General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque" has developed and implements the Asset management system which fully meets the requirements of the ISO 55001 standard.

ISO 55001 focus is on the management of physical assets, but at the same time it expresses the system requirements that can be applied to other types of assets, such as intellectual property.

This ISO Certification is applicable in the following fields: Managing the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Providing Services to its Visitors.

World Health Day 7 April 2023

Every year, World Health Day is commemorated, and it focuses on major public health issues that affect all individuals around the world.
Today the World Health Organization is observing its 75th anniversary.

The theme for is “Health for All”.
Its promoting the slogan “We champion health and a better future for all”. This day is a chance to reflect on achievements in public health that have enhanced quality of life over the previous seven decades. It is also a chance to inspire action to address the current and upcoming health concerns. This day aims to raise awareness about people's general health and well-being around the world.

LiberoAssurance Certification Body stands beside every organization in the private or public sector that provides health services and aims or/and continuously improve the quality of their services by following the and ISO management systems.


- ISO 9001 – QMS Quality Management System:
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- ISO 13485 – QMS for MD - Quality Management System for Medical Devices
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- ISO 14001 – EMS Environmental Management System:
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- ISO 45001 - OHSAS Occupational Health & Safety:
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We are happy to announce that following a successful scope expansion, LiberoAssurance accomplished transition of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by IAS for its Certification Services.

Since confidential data exist in all types of businesses and cyber-attacks are becoming more prevalent every day, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 has shown to be highly advantageous for all kinds of businesses regardless of their type or size.

The stability of organizations may be seriously threatened if their information is made public. The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard lays the foundation for the security of such information and is therefore very helpful for an organization's security.

Aiming at a broad recognition over the globe, fulfilling at the same time its goals of sustaining business through a robust frame of certification and compliance audit services based on high quality, specialization, independency, reliability and trust, LiberoAssurance expands its competence being accredited by the International Accreditation Services.
IAS is full member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF). IAF is the world association of Conformity Assessment Accreditation Bodies around the globe.

Read the whole article here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/liberoassurance-isoiec-270012022-scope-expansion-liberogroup

Get Certified to ISO 27001:2022 with LiberoAssurance:
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New Marine e-Course!
Crisis Management
By LiberoAssurance CPD Training Centre.

Discover our marine courses to gain specialized knowledge and increase your professional competence within the Maritime Industry.

LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development Accredited Training Center has developed the “Crisis Management” e-course. Crisis management is a situation-based management system that includes clear roles, responsibilities and process related to organizational requirements company-wide.

Read the Articile and learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-marine-e-course-liberogroup

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LiberoAssurance audit and ASI Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certifies ASAŞ Alüminyum San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. against Performance Standard

LiberoAssurance conducted the independent, third-party audit of ASAŞ Alüminyum San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. (ASAŞ Alüminyum).

ASAŞ Alüminyum produces finished and semi-finished rolled and extruded aluminum products for a variety of downstream industries, including building and construction, commercial vehicles, rail transport, aerospace, automotive, solar panel, electronics, machinery, consumer goods, lighting, and furniture. ASAŞ Alüminyum production facilities are located at Akyaz and Karapürçek in Turkey and its headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey,

We congratulate
ASAŞ Alüminyum San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. (ASAŞ Alüminyum)
on achieving ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017).

LiberoAssurance Training Updates – December 2022

Explore now our new Maritime & ISO e-courses and training videos.

LiberoAssurance CPD Training Centre offers a broad variety of accredited Maritime and ISO e-courses. Through our new courses and ongoing updates our key goal is to offer you a comprehensive training experience up to the latest industry standards.
Training content updates - December 2022

Explore our e-Shop https://eshop.liberoservices.org/
for new ecourses:
New Maritime e-Courses | Obtain in-depth knowledge of the maritime regulations:
• ISM-ISPS Internal Auditor
• ISM-ISPS Lead Auditor
• REG Yacht Code | Part A - Below 500 GT Exam

New ISO Courses | Stay up to date to the latest ISO standards:
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Awareness
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Internal Auditor
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor

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New Free Training Videos | Boost your knowledge now:
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems | Introduction
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• ISO 22000 Food Safety Auditors | Online Examination
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoZb9UkgzAw

LiberoAssurance has now published a new educational video, an Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems ISO 45001.

Learn more about the basics of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBZCzFK6YpU

Recognized internationally, LiberoAssurance Training & Certification is a key step towards compliance and a necessity to improve safety, ensure quality and add value to your business.

LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Centre develops and provides online and in-house professional seminars and corporate training solutions.

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New Educational Video | ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems LiberoAssurance has now published a new educational video, an Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems ISO 45001. Learn more about the basics of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems at: https://www.

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LiberoAssurance offers a Special Discount of 40% on all e-courses from 21st to 27th of November.

LiberoAssurance Courses are unlimited!

Take advantage of our special prices and expand your knowledge through our accredited eCourses covering a range of Maritime, ISO, GDPR, Cyber Security and Business skills topics.

Maritime Courses: Comply with Maritime Standards
https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/Marine
Developed by experts in the field, our maritime courses cover a range of Maritime Conventions and Codes. Gain the skills to detect marine risks, audit and improve your existing operations according to international regulations and best practices.



ISO Management System: Ensure Business Compliance.
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LiberoAssurance ISO courses have been developed by experienced auditors with a broad experience in a range of management systems of standards. Through our ISO courses you will gain tools to improve, maintain and audit your management system to meet the requirements of international standards.

GDPR & Cyber Security Courses: Stay Safe in the Digital World.
https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/GDPR-Cyber-Security
By attending our data protection & cyber security courses you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge in order to be GDPR compliant and avoid cyber security threats.



Human Resources-Industrial-Media: Expand your Business Skills.
https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/Human-Resources-Industrial-Media

Increase the performance of your company’s employees, learn to manage change in a business environment, enhance your public relations and improve your business performance.

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LiberoAssurance Training Centre | New Course Released!
LiberoAssurance Training Centre has now published a new series of e-courses for ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information security Management System Standard (ISMS) Awareness, Internal & Lead Auditor!
On October 25th the internationally recognized standard on Information security Management System (ISMS) has been updated to its latest ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version. The release of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 has been much needed and highly anticipated, as the last revision of the ISO 27001 standard was nine years ago.
LiberoAssurance training team has designed this series to equip participants with the necessary information on the requirements of the new standard, and assist them in effective ISMS auditing, in accordance with the internationally recognized best practice techniques.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information security Management System has proven to be highly beneficial for all types of organizations regardless of their type or size, since confidential data exist in all kinds of businesses and cyber-attacks become more common every day. Leaving this information exposed can be a serious threat to organizations’ stability. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard sets the grounds for the security of such information and is thus highly beneficial for the protection of an organization.

Get trained and expand your knowledge through our eLearning Platform on ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Your ISMS may no longer comply with current standards. That's why LiberoAssurance’s new ISO/IEC 27001 e-courses enable organizations and management system professionals to detect changes and successfully transition into the new version of the ISMS standard.

Stay up to date, select the course that best suits your needs now!
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Awareness:
Learn the key principles to manage potential threats, reduce your business security risks and gain trust by demonstrating to partners your commitment to information security with our ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Awareness course.
https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/iso-management-systems/product/iso-iec-27001-2022-isms-awareness

Internal Auditor ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS
Expand your ability to effectively conduct internal audits within your company or train your audit team according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 “Information security Management System with our Internal Auditor ISO/IEC 27001 training course.
https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/iso-management-systems/product/internal-auditor-iso-iec-27001-2022-isms

Lead Auditor ISO 27001:2022 ISMS
Gain the knowledge and skills to conduct audits on Information security management systems with our Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS course.
https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/iso-management-systems/product/lead-auditor-iso-iec-27001-2022-isms

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Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS The internationally recognized Information security Management System Standard (ISMS) has now been updated to its latest ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information security Management System has proven to be highly beneficial for all types of organizations regardless of their type or...

LiberoAssurance Celebrates World Quality Day !
Use our 15% special discount for all ISO 9001 series e-Courses until 13/11/2022

World Quality Day is observed every year on the second Thursday in November worldwide. In 2022, World Quality Day will be held on 10th of November. World Quality Day was introduced in 1990 by the United Nations to increase awareness of the contribution that quality makes towards organisational and national growth, and prosperity.

World Quality Day 2022 Theme is: “Quality conscience: Doing the right thing”

The implementation and certification of a quality management system is vital for every type of business which strive to enhance their performance, improve customer focus and ensure continual improvement and business continuity.

Quality must be an integral part of Business strategy.

In today's world, businesses must not only survive, but also prosper. Quality has to be the first priority in order to achieve this. Managing quality helps a firm avoid risks, build its reputation, and preserve its brand.

Businesses can ensure and enhance quality by implementing ISO 9001 the International management System for Quality. ISO 9001 QMS sets out the requirements for a quality management system applicable to all types of businesses, regardless of size or sector. Certification against ISO 9001 verifies compliance to the standard’s requirements, demonstrates the company’s commitment to quality and protects the sustainability of the business.

Being part of the quality business within a broad spectrum of industries, with a wide range of accredited services and a robust global network of experts LiberoAssurance is standing beside each business who needs to get certification as per international standards and stays up to date to the industry’s needs and global developments.

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ISO 22301:2019 - Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems

We are happy to announce you that following a successful scope expansion, LiberoAssurance accomplished accreditation by IAS for its Certification Services of ISO 22301:2019 Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems

ISO 22301:2019 is documented procedures that guide organizations to respond, recover, resume, and restore to a pre-defined level of operation following disruption.



END OF ISO 22301:2019 TRANSITION PERIOD UNTILL 30/04/2023



The transition period for ISO 22301:2012 to ISO 22301:2019 was extended due to the COVID-19 situation and it is being announced that the final date of the transition is on 30/04/2023.

Accredited certificates according to ISO 22301:2012 are not valid after the end of transition period.

Certified companies should be aware to make all the necessary adjustments in time and note that certificate renewals should be made before the expiry date. Organizations certified to the 2012 version must transition to the 2019 revision by 31/10/2022 after this date the certificates will cease to be valid.



The Main differences between ISO 22301:2012 & ISO 22301:2019 are meant to introduce greater flexibility, pragmatism in order to achieve better results. The Requirements have been clarified for better understanding.



Aiming at a broad recognition over the globe, fulfilling at the same time its goals of sustaining business through a robust frame of certification and compliance audit services based on high quality, specialization, independency, reliability and trust, LiberoAssurance expands its competence being accredited by the International Accreditation Services.

IAS is full member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF). IAF is the world association of Conformity Assessment Accreditation Bodies around the globe.



Get Certified to ISO 22301:2019 with LiberoAssurance:

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Stay informed on industry’s latest requirements with LiberoAssurance ISO 45001 e-courses:

Lead Auditors:

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Internal Auditors:

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Awareness:

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World Development Information Day | 24 October 2022

24 of October is being marked annually as the World day of Development Information Day by the United Nations. This day is observed to create awareness towards the problems surrounding development in different nations and how to overcome them. The day is marked on the same day as United Nations Day, which was formed on October 24, 1945.

World Development Information Day: Theme

Last year, in 2021, the theme of World Development Information Day was “Action for Sustainable Development Goals", and a year before, in 2020, it was “Information and Communication Technology - New Solutions to Development Challenges."

Information and communication technology, in the opinion of the General Assembly, are essential for addressing development issues. This is particularly valid in the face of globalization.

New approaches to development problems have the ability to promote economic expansion, broaden knowledge and information access, improve social inclusion, and eradicate poverty.

LiberoAssurance with a wide range of accredited training services and a robust global network of experts is standing beside each business and individual who wish to expand their knowledge and meet the highest standards of professionalism with our eCourses.

For viewing our courses you can visit LiberoAssurance eshop: https://eshop.liberoservices.org/

LiberoAssurance has now published a new training video, an Introduction to the Designated Person Ashore as per ISM Code.

Learn more about the DPA at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRmYFwQCL9k

Recognized internationally, LiberoAssurance Training & Certification is a key step towards compliance and a necessity to improve safety, ensure quality and add value to your business.

LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Centre develops and provides online and in-house professional seminars and corporate training solutions.

View our eCourse "International Safety Management Code and Designated Person Ashore": https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/marine/product/ism-dpa-training

Full list of our courses available at: https://eshop.liberoservices.org/index.php/list-of-seminar/Marine

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ISM Code | Designated Person Ashore This video produced by LiberoAssurance is an introduction to the Designated Person Ashore as per ISM CodeRecognised internationally, LiberoAssurance Training...

Use our 15% special discount for any ISO e-course until 16/10/2022

World Standards Day will be celebrated on 14 October 2022.
The members of the Word Standards Cooperation WSC, IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ISO - International Organization for Standardization and International Technological University (ITU) honor thousands of experts who create International Standards and emphasize the significance of standardization in building a better, safer and more sustainable world for current and future generations.

The theme for World Standard Day 2022 is: Shared Vision for a Better World

The Sustainable Development Goals ( ) multi-year campaign, which IEC, ISO, and ITU are continuing in 2022, aims to increase public awareness on how international standards help achieve the SDGs. The ISO standards directly address the economic, environmental, and social aspects. International Standards offer effective strategies that can empower organizations and businesses rise to the challenge.

Sustainable business for Sustainable world:
Investors are placing more importance on SDGs and sustainable businesses perform better.

The three pillars of sustainability (social, economic and environmental) must work together; if any one of them is weak, the sustainability "roof" could collapse.

ISO standards provide effective tools to help contribute to the UN’s sustainable development goals and the three pillars of sustainable development, and certification is a powerful demonstr
ation of your organization’s commitment to improving sustainability
LiberoAssurance with a wide range of accredited services and a robust global network of experts is standing beside each customer who needs to get certification as per international standards and stays up to date to the industry’s needs and global developments.
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Enrol now, take advantage of 15% discount on Internationally recognized ISO Management Systems e-Courses and meet the highest standards of professionalism with our Audit training Courses for internal audits, second-party or third-party audits.
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