On May 16th, 2024, the Inaugural Reception of the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol, was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol.

The event was attended by 200 Members and guests, including government officials, military personnel and many distinguished members of the Cyprus maritime community.

The Honorable, Mrs. Julie D. Fisher, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus and Honorary President of the Club, was the evening’s keynote speaker.

In his welcome address, Mr. Polys V. Hajioannou, President of the Club, stated: “I am very proud that after so many years the Propeller Club is up and active following its mission to promote the relationship between Cyprus and the United States in the Maritime Sector and offer networking to all its members internationally”, and concluded his speech by inviting “the entire Cyprus shipping community to participate in our Club and be part of this international network with close ties with the United States and the United States Coast Guard.”

The event was honored by the presence, among others, of the Attorney-General of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. George L. Savvides, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Alexis Vafeades, the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, the Cyprus Navy Commander and representative of the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas, Commodore Minas Solomonides, the Executive Vice-President of the International Propeller Club, Rear Admiral Joel Whitehead, the Vice-President of the International Propeller Club and President of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, Mr. Costis Frangoulis, and the Regional Vice-President of the International Propeller Club for Southern Europe and Africa, Mr. Akis Tsirigakis.

About the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol

The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Limassol, is part of the International Propeller Club of the United States, the largest network of individuals dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis. The objectives of the Club include the encouragement of cooperation between the United States and Cyprus in the maritime sector, the promotion of the entrepreneurial, cultural, and social interest of members, the exchange of views between the two countries and the liaison with the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Coast Guard on maritime matters.