International Maritime Organization (IMO) honours Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime in Hellenic Shipping News 21/05/2026 Recognition under the IMO Gender Equality Award framework highlights Eleni Polychronopoulou’s contribution to strengthening female participation in maritime engineering and technology through her institutional roles at HEMEXPO – Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters, SEA Europe, and her longstanding commitment to fostering inclusion and opportunity at the ERMA TECH GROUP, a global leader in efficiency-driven maritime technologies. The ERMA TECH GROUP proudly announces that its President, Ms Eleni Polychronopoulou, has been recognised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for her contribution to advancing gender equality in the global maritime sector, receiving a Letter of Commendation as part of the prestigious IMO Gender Equality Award framework. Ms Eleni Polychronopoulou serves as President of HEMEXPO – Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters and Vice Chair of SEA Europe – the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe, while leading a group of companies uniting ERMA FIRST, EPE Systems Division, RWO, Ecochlor, HASYTEC, Metis, STEELMAXenergy, as well as affiliated companies and strategic partnerships, redefining maritime energy efficiency through integrated technologies designed to deliver measurable performance results for vessels worldwide. Through her roles across the maritime technology sector, she has consistently advocated for greater diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities within shipping and marine engineering. Press Release _ IMO honours Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime Greece submitted the nomination of Eleni Polychronopoulou to IMO for the IMO Gender Equality Award 2026, in recognition of her long-standing contribution to advancing gender equality in the maritime industry. In particular, the Assessment Panel highlighted her succ