en.Wedoany.com Reported - Antipollution (a member of the V Group) has signed a letter of intent with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies (ONEX) to build up to eight eco-friendly vessels in Greece, which will be constructed in accordance with ABS classification society standards, including four firm orders and four optional orders.

This project marks a significant step forward for the Greek shipbuilding industry while also enhancing the country's capabilities in the maritime environmental services sector. These vessels will be built by ONEX, which is revitalizing its shipyards in Elefsina and Syros. The project reflects a growing trend of investment in vessels built locally in Greece to serve the country's specialized fleet.

Vassilios Kroustallis, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Chief Commercial Officer at ABS, stated that ABS is proud of this milestone for Greek shipbuilding and the country's maritime environmental performance. He noted that these vessels not only meet the operational needs of Greek ports but also demonstrate that environmental performance and domestic shipbuilding capabilities can advance in tandem.

These vessels will be used to collect solid waste generated by commercial ships within port areas and transport it to Antipollution's onshore facilities for processing, ultimately converting it into solid fuel, contributing to a more circular maritime waste management model.

Vyron Vasileiadis, Chairman and CEO of V Group, stated that this investment reflects the group's long-term commitment to strengthening the environmental infrastructure supporting Greek shipping. He specifically noted that building these vessels in Greece combines environmental innovation with local shipbuilding expertise, demonstrating how sustainability, industrial growth, and environmental responsibility can advance together.

Panos Xenokostas, President and CEO of ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group and Chairman of the Hellenic Shipyards Association, stated that the agreement with Antipollution highlights the capabilities of modern Greek shipyards. ONEX is expanding its operations, combining world-class maintenance services with the construction of next-generation vessels meeting the highest international standards. These eco-friendly vessels open a new chapter in newbuilding portfolios, clearly proving that Greece possesses the industrial strength, expertise, and vision to lead in specialized shipbuilding.

ABS will support this project through its classification services, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational performance throughout the design and construction phases.

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