Government and shipowners pledge closer ties at new office opening
The Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS) inaugurated its new offices during a consecration ceremony attended by Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, marking a new chapter for one of the island’s most established maritime organisations.
The blessing was performed by Protopresbyter Michael Michael, while the presence of the deputy minister reflected the long-standing cooperation between the state and the shipping community.
Among those attending were CUS president Polys Hajioannou, executive committee members George Mouskas and Zacharias Zachariou, and board members Kyriacos Mouskas and Mark Klerides, alongside association members and officials from the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.
During the gathering, participants exchanged wishes and held discussions on the sector’s outlook, reiterating a shared objective to further strengthen Cypriot shipping.
The new premises are intended to function as a modern hub for coordination and cooperation, in line with the role Cyprus shipping maintains at European and international level.
Against a backdrop of geopolitical and economic pressures affecting global maritime transport, participants pointed to the importance of continued cooperation between the state and shipowners to safeguard the competitiveness of the Cyprus registry and reinforce the wider maritime cluster.
The event concluded in a warm atmosphere, with attendees reaffirming their commitment to continued collaboration for the benefit of the shipping sector and the broader economy.