Venergy Maritime, the Greek shipping company owned by Vyron Vasileiadis, has recently expanded its tanker order portfolio and extended its business scope into the container ship sector.
According to a social media post by Andreas Giakoumelos, Director of Venergy Maritime, the company currently operates three second-hand MR2 product tankers built between 2018 and 2020.
Regarding tanker orders, Venergy Maritime has placed orders for six MR2 product tankers and two LR2 product tankers. The MR2 product tankers are being constructed by Korea’s K Shipbuilding, with two option vessels included; the LR2 product tankers are being built by China’s New Times Shipbuilding. All newbuildings are equipped with scrubbers, with delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
As early as November 2025, industry sources indicated that Venergy Maritime was in discussions with New Times Shipbuilding to construct two 115,000 DWT LR2 product tankers. The latest updates confirm that this order has now been formally finalized, with both parties also reaching a preliminary agreement to add two additional vessels to the order.
Regarding this batch of oil tanker orders, Andreas Giakoumelos stated: “The company’s investment philosophy is clear: to build a modern, high-specification fleet that ensures energy efficiency, low fuel consumption, and operational resilience throughout market cycles.”
In addition to expanding its oil tanker order portfolio, Venergy Maritime has entered the container ship market by establishing OceanV Maritime, a specialized container ship management platform.
Through this platform, Venergy Maritime has placed an order with China State Shipbuilding Corporation Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for 2+2 1,900 TEU feeder container ships. Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding announced this order in December 2025. According to shipping industry analyst Alphaliner, the first two vessels are expected to be delivered in late 2028 and early 2029, with each vessel typically costing around $30 million.
As one of the Greek shipowners entering the container shipping sector in 2025, OceanV Maritime is focusing primarily on the feeder container ship market. Andreas Giakoumelos added: “Moving into 2026, the company will continue to prioritize steady growth, efficient execution, and building a team and asset portfolio that stand the test of time.”
It is understood that both Venergy Maritime and OceanV Maritime are subsidiaries of the Greek Vyron Vasileiadis Group (V Group). The group maintains a diversified portfolio spanning port reception facilities in Greece and globally, waste management, alternative fuel production, renewable energy, and technology sectors.