{
  "id": 8963666,
  "title": "AIGAION PELAGOS at IMO Headquarters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/aigaion-pelagos-at-imo-headquarters",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T17:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/aigaion-pelagos-at-imo-headquarters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, September 9, at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London, a model of the Greek salvage tug AIGAION PELAGOS was unveiled. The ceremony drew the attention of IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, Greek Embassy representatives, MEGATUGS Salvage & Towage officials, and maritime community members.\n\nThe unveiling ceremony followed the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) recognition of the AIGAION PELAGOS master and crew in November 2025. This accolade honored their outstanding courage, professionalism, and dedication during the challenging salvage operation of the tanker MT SOUNION in August 2024, following an attack by Houthi forces in the Red Sea.\n\nAnastasios Michalaros, Managing Partner of MEGATUGS Salvage & Towage, expressed his pride in the honor bestowed upon the company and the entire team involved in the MT SOUNION operation. He emphasized that the AIGAION PELAGOS model at IMO headquarters serves as a lasting tribute to the Master and crew, highlighting the readiness, courage, and professional excellence of Greek seafarers in safeguarding lives, salvaging vessels, and preserving the marine environment.\n\nMEGATUGS Salvage & Towage, with over four decades of experience and a global presence in hundreds of salvage operations, is recognized as a leading force in the international maritime industry. The company specializes in marine emergency response, salvage, towage, and marine environmental protection services worldwide. The AIGAION PELAGOS model now stands at the IMO headquarters, symbolizing Greek shipping's unwavering commitment to maritime safety and a tribute to all seafarers and salvage professionals who face extreme dangers at sea with bravery, selflessness, and a deep sense of responsibility towards human life and the maritime community.",
  "summary": "At a special ceremony held on Wednesday, September 9, at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, a model of the Greek salvage tug AIGAION PELAGOS was placed on display at IMO headquarters. The ceremony was attended by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, representatives of the Embassy of Greece in London, including the ...",
  "key_points": [
    "AIGAION PELAGOS model unveiled at IMO headquarters on September 9",
    "Recognized master and crew for bravery in 2024 salvage operation",
    "MEGATUGS Salvage & Towage celebrates Greek seafarers' excellence"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}