Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos Honored for His Contribution to the Maritime Industry and Philanthropy

Company Overview - Tsakos Energy Navigation ("TEN") is a well-established public shipping company, founded in 1993, celebrating 32 years as a public entity [7] - The company operates a diversified energy fleet consisting of 82 vessels, including various types of tankers and carriers, totaling approximately 11 million deadweight tonnage (dwt) [7] Philanthropic Contributions - Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, the Founder & CEO of TEN, was honored for his contributions to the maritime industry and philanthropy at the "Chrysanthemum Ball" Gala in New York [2][3] - The Tsakos family established the Maria Tsakos Public Benefit Foundation in 2010, which focuses on maritime research and education [4] - The Foundation has financed the education of over 500 students across Greece, South America, and West Africa, and opened the Tsakos Merchant Marine Academy in September 2024, the first non-state, non-profit merchant marine academy in Greece [5]