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Almi Tankers is proud to announce that it has gained Platinum level in the IIP ‘We Invest in People’ Accreditation, as well as Gold level for the ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ accreditation following an assessment conducted in June 2026 by Investors in People International (IIP).  

Almi Tankers is the only shipping company operating tankers in Greece to hold these prestigious recognitions, having maintained the ‘We Invest in People’ accreditation since 2011. Platinum is the highest level possible regarding the ‘We Invest in People’ accreditation. The Investors in People (IIP) standard is a UK framework for improving business performance through the training, development and management of people that has achieved international recognition over its 35-year history helping over 50,000 organisations in 101 countries and 12 million people worldwide.  

Our CEO, Captain Stylianos Dimouleas, commented: ‘At Almi Tankers, supporting every member of the team isn’t just a policy, it’s the foundation of success. From the top management to our seafarers on board the vessels, everyone understands their vital role in navigating challenges and driving the company forward, always striving to improve and work safely together. This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork, and care that keeps the vessels safe and our people feeling valued, proving that investing in people steers the entire organisation to reach its highest potential.’

HR Manager, Elpiniki Stylogianni shared: ‘I’ve had the privilege of working closely with our incredible team, and I truly believe our people are the heart of everything we do. Earning the ‘We invest in People’ Platinum Accreditation and the Gold Accreditation for our wellbeing culture is such a proud moment—it shows we care deeply not only about performance but also about the safety and wellbeing of every single person on board and ashore. This achievement is a celebration of our collective spirit, dedication, and the family we’ve built here at Almi Tankers.’

Congratulations to the team!

In June 2026, Almi Tankers hosted a Summer Camp for Athens College Shipping Club students aged 14-16, a ten-day internship programme at its Head Office for first year high school and third-year junior high school students. Seventeen student members of Athens College’s Shipping Club had the opportunity to engage with the company’s executives and gain first-hand insight into how a shipping company manages its personnel, vessels, cargo operations, and the overall logistics and supply chain as well as the Economics and Strategy behind shipping investment decisions. Each Department delivered a presentation to the students explaining what their role and contribution is to the company. The programme was curated and delivered by Mr. Michael Fostiropoulos.

It concluded with a series of final presentations, during which the participants, divided into four teams, presented their own shipping industry investment proposal. All four presentations received highly positive feedback. The proposals were evaluated by a panel of Almi Tankers executives, and the team receiving the highest score was awarded the “Markos Kynigos Award – 1st Business Investment Exploration Workshop”, established in memory of Markos Kynigos, Founding Director of Psychico College. Parents of the participating students were invited to attend the final presentations, alongside Almi Tankers executives and representatives of Athens College.

https://www.athenscollege.edu.gr/news/details/2026/07/02/omada-naytilias-kollegiou-pogramma-mathiteias-stin-almi-tankers

During Posidonia 2026, a small ceremony was held at the DNV stand for the presentation of the award given by DNV to Almi Tankers S.A.

According to DNV, this award celebrates Almi’s:

• Consistently superior quality and safety performance;
• Zero Port State Control (PSC) detentions over a 41-year life span of two VLCCs and two Suezmax tankers;
• Achievement and maintenance of six ISO certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001.

DNV went on to acknowledge that: “In an increasingly complex and highly regulated maritime landscape, consistent operational performance is a defining indicator of robust technical management and a strong safety culture. By maintaining exceptional standards across its fleet, Almi Tankers demonstrates a disciplined and forward-looking approach to vessel operations – where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are embedded in everyday practice.”

The award was received by Mr. Michael Fostiropoulos, Principal, and Captain Stylianos Dimouleas, CEO of Almi Tankers. Captain Stylianos commented: “While we greatly appreciate this acknowledgment from DNV, the true credit belongs to our seafarers and shore-based teams whose professionalism, dedication, and unwavering focus on operational integrity make such achievements possible every day. I would like to sincerely thank and congratulate every member of the Almi Tankers family for their contribution to this achievement. Together, we will continue moving forward with the same passion, responsibility, and commitment that brought us here.”

Letter of Recognition pdf

Almi Tankers S.A. has officially earned the “Best Workplaces 2026” certification in the category of 251-1000 employees. The Best Workplaces™ Hellas 2026 list, recognising companies with exceptional work environments in Greece, was featured in a special edition by Greek newspaper Kathimerini ‘Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ’ on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Almi Tankers ‘Head Office’ and Almi Tankers ‘On Board’ are officially ‘Great Place to Work Certified’ since 2025. Almi Tankers remains the first shipping company in Greece and the only one in 2026 as well as 2025 to have obtained this certification for its seafarers ‘On Board’.

This isn’t just a badge; it represents our commitment to maintaining a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment at our Head Office but also on every vessel of our fleet operating worldwide. It represents our invitation to all of our team members, ashore and aboard, to participate in the survey and share their feedback.

Our CEO, Captain Stylianos Dimouleas commented: “This certification is a direct reflection of your dedication, your daily hard work, your personal commitment to operational integrity and the incredible culture we are building together. Thank you for making Almi Tankers a wonderful place to work on board and ashore!”

Congratulations to the team!

Once again, for the second year in a row, Almi Tankers ‘Head Office’ and Almi Tankers ‘On Board’ are officially ‘Great Place to Work Certified’. Almi Tankers remains the first shipping company in Greece and the only one in 2026 as well as 2025 to have obtained this certification for its seafarers ‘On Board’.

The Great Place to Work Certification is an official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. 

‘We are proud to have nurtured a culture of transparent communication where people both at the Head Office and On Board feel safe and encouraged to share, receive and act on constructive feedback. We value what our people share, and their insights contribute to fostering our Company’s culture of trusting, caring and investing in people. We cultivate a feedback culture on board and at the Head Office as we believe that people feel more engaged and connected, amplifying agility, innovation and high performance.

Congratulations to our people, every team member on board our vessels and at the Head Office, for this achievement!’ shared the CEO, Captain Stylianos Dimouleas.