Sandwiched between the world’s great global powers in a time of deepening global tensions, Greek shipowners are still finding a way to thrive.
The nation’s maritime industry will meet, talk and party over the next five days with visitors from around the world at hotels and beach clubs in and around Athens, the Greek capital. They’ll be gathering at a time of a lasting boom — fueled in part by conflicts — and a future that’s clouded by what vessels they should be building.