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Thu 19 Nov 2009, 13:12 GMT

Tsakos Energy Navigation joins SEAaT


Shipping firm becomes official member of association dedicated to emissions abatement and trading,

SEAaT, the industry association dedicated to shipping emissions abatement and trading, has today announced that Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), one of the world’s leading ship owners and transportation companies, has become an official member of the association.

John Aitken, Secretary General, SEAaT, said: “I am delighted that Tsakos Energy Navigation has joined SEAaT, showing its commitment to helping drive the environmental change that is necessary within shipping.

"Their knowledge and understanding of the industry and their understanding of the Greek shipping community will be invaluable in helping to promote the clear benefits of emissions trading, and highlighting the opportunities that exist in the development of abatement technologies as a means of driving both environmental and operational efficiencies.”

Nikolas Tsakos, President, Tsakos Energy Navigation, commented: “We are delighted to be joining forces with SEAaT at such a pivotal time for the shipping industry.”

About SEAaT: Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading

SEAaT is a cross-industry, self-funding group, whose mission is to encourage and facilitate efficient reduction of harmful emissions to air from shipping.

SEAaT was formed in 2002 to raise awareness and acceptance of solutions for emissions reductions that are sustainable, cost effective and achievable.

Its founding sponsors are shipping and oil companies committed to exploring and implementing cost effective methods of reducing emissions.

To participate in SEAaT or for more information, please visit www.seaat.org.

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