As the long-term financial institution of the EU, the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) approach to shipping closely follows EU policy placing emphasis on growth and employment, protection of the environment, energy efficiency, safety and research and development. Projects supported by the EIB are benefiting a wide range of European stakeholders, including suppliers, shipyards, owners, operators and users.
Sotiris Basiakos currently serves as Shipping Advisor in EIB’s Projects Directorate in Luxembourg. In his role, he has been supporting the financing of sustainable shipping projects, through investments in newbuild and retrofitting projects and research & development.