Athens, Greece | December 22, 2025 – Atlas Maritime Ltd. has reached a significant operational milestone in its ambitious fleet expansion program, marked by the recent naming ceremony of the Geneva Star in Greece and the continued rollout of a high-specification “super eco” tanker series.
The Greek-based shipping company, led by Leon Patitsas, is currently executing a disciplined investment strategy focused on top-tier, best-in-class assets to meet the evolving regulatory and environmental demands of the maritime industry.
The Geneva Star: Commencement of Operations
The naming ceremony for the Geneva Star was recently held in Greece, attended by key stakeholders from the financial, insurance, and maritime sectors. Following the ceremony, the vessel immediately demonstrated its operational utility by completing a maiden voyage to Corinth, where it discharged cargo at the Motor Oil refinery.
The event highlighted Atlas Maritime’s strong institutional backing, with representatives in attendance from European Maritime Finance (EMF), Macquarie Bank, NorthStandard P&I Club, Marshall Islands Registry.
The “Star” Series
A major pillar of Atlas Maritime’s growth strategy, the company has introduced state-of-the-art LR2 115,000 DWT tankers:
- Stavanger Star
- Oslo Star
- Copenhagen Star
- Athenian Star
Technical Specifications & Sustainability
These vessels are designed to be at the forefront of the energy transition. According to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), these units represent some of the most technologically advanced designs currently afloat.
Key Features include:
- Dual-Fuel LNG Ready: Ensuring compliance with future emission trajectories and flexibility in bunkering.
- Super Eco Engines: Integrated to provide maximum fuel efficiency and the lowest possible carbon footprint.
- LR2 Classification: Optimized for the global transportation of refined products and crude oil.
Strategic Outlook
For Atlas Maritime, 2025 represents a transformative period. The company, which manages a diversified fleet including tankers and dry bulk vessels (via Atlas Bulk), is leveraging its two-century legacy to modernize for a decarbonizing world.
“2025 marks a milestone year for Atlas Maritime, the journey continues as we expand and modernize our fleet with exciting new building projects in South Korea and China,” the company stated.
By maintaining a staff where over 50% possess seafaring experience, Atlas continues to bridge the gap between technical heritage and 21st-century innovation. Its client roster remains a “who’s who” of global energy, serving majors like ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP, alongside Tier-1 traders such as Trafigura and Vitol.
Atlas Maritime Ltd
Atlas Maritime is an international shipping powerhouse headquartered in Greece, drawing on a maritime legacy that dates back to the 19th-century age of steamships. Today, it operates as a sophisticated management platform for a modern fleet of tankers and dry bulk carriers, serving as a key link in the global energy and commodities supply chain.
Source: Atlas Maritime