Joint effort between Oceanic and V.Ships in Cyprus will encourage recycling in the local community and help eliminate waste from single-use plastics

Oceanic and V.Ships, an integral part of V.Group (V.), have donated a recycling structure to the Limassol Municipality. The donation will enable more sustainable practices amongst the local community by recycling waste and minimising the impact on the environment of single-use plastics.

The donation is part of Oceanic and V.Ships’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy to encourage sustainability not just across fleets, but also in the communities in which they operate.

The recycling structure was developed in close partnership with Studio 8, School of Art & Design and Scenography, based in Limassol, Cyprus. Its design is inspired by both the sea and marine life to serve as a reminder of the impact our actions can have on the wider ecosystem.

The donation ceremony was attended by Mr. Yiannis Armeftis, Mayor of Limassol and Mr. Kyriakos Aliouris, Senior Marine Surveyor of the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry. It was also attended by representatives of the Limassol Municipality Council, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, WISTA Cyprus and the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association.

Glyn Thompson, Managing Director, V.Ships in Cyprus, said: “As a responsible business partner, we are committed to protecting the environment both at sea and on land. At V., we embrace initiatives that will prevent pollution and ensure environmentally sound practices. We look forward to building on this ambition and furthering our ESG initiatives.”

Kyriakos Hadjikyriakou, Managing Director, Oceanic, added: “The idea of donating a recycling structure was driven by our ongoing efforts towards reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices, including the elimination of single-use plastics both at sea and onshore. Seeing the significant impact of plastic waste on our world, we identified a prime opportunity to further our environmental initiatives.

“As the location of our headquarters and an important maritime hub, Limassol was a clear choice for advancing our ESG strategy. This donation to the Limassol Municipality is our way of giving back to the community that helps us power global trade.”