On September 2, 2011, the “Maria Tsakos” Foundation hosted the book launch “The Mavrokordatos family in the Russian Empire”, written by Doctor of History, Valery Tomazov. This publication was an initiative of the Hellenic-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and among the sponsors were Mr. Ioannis Polychronopoulos, the President of the Chamber, Captain Panagiotis N. Tsakos and […]
Read MoreThe “Maria Tsakos” Foundation was a sponsor of the official celebration of the Greek Merchant Marine Day and European Maritime Day, that took place in the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel.The proceeds from the celebration will be disbursed towards the upgrading of maritime education.
The celebration of Greek Merchant Marine Day was established in 2008 by the Hellenic […]
The “Maria Tsakos” Foundation organized the visit of the Russian training sailing ship “STS Mir” to Chios. With a length of 110 m and sail area 2.771 m2, the vessel belongs to the Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy. More than 100 crew members of 23 nationalities including Russian, British, Scottish, Irish, Spanish, Swedish, Lithuanian, Indian […]
Read MoreOn August 2011, the “Maria Tsakos” Foundation hosted at its outdoor amphitheatre a presentation of the book “Calm Seas and Storms”, written by Captain George M. Frangos.
The book is a nostalgic reflection on the habits, customs and traditions of nautical Aignoussa (an alternative name for Oinousses).