ERMA FIRST joins MIT Maritime Consortium as an innovation member to advance energy efficiency in shipping
ERMA FIRST is proud to announce its participation in the MIT Maritime Consortium as an Innovation Member, strengthening its commitment to advancing practical energy-efficiency solutions for the maritime industry. The collaboration brings together ERMA FIRST’s experience in maritime technologies with the Consortium’s focus on research, innovation and real-world vessel performance. At the centre of this […]
Ballast Water IQ unlocks the full value of your BWTS data with smarter reporting and greater visibility
Ballast water operations generate valuable data. Ballast Water IQ turns that data into clear, standardized and actionable information. As ballast water treatment systems become an increasingly important part of vessel operations and regulatory compliance, having access to reliable operational data is essential. Yet collecting, organizing and reporting that information manually can add unnecessary workload for […]
Konstantinos Stampedakis elected to the Board of Governors of the International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus
The ERMA TECH GROUP is pleased to announce that its Vice President, Mr Konstantinos Stampedakis, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus. This appointment marks an important milestone in Mr Stampedakis’ longstanding contribution and commitment to the maritime industry, advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth across […]
How ERMA TECH GROUP helps operators stay ahead of evolving BWMS requirements
Recent findings from the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM), conducted jointly by the Tokyo MoU and Paris MoU between September and November 2025, have brought renewed attention to ballast water management system (BWMS) compliance. The campaign identified several cases where vessel piping and valve arrangements could potentially allow ballast […]
International Maritime Organization (IMO) honours Eleni Polychronopoulou for empowering women in maritime
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 […]
ETG President Eleni Polychronopoulou Featured Among 100 Women Shaping Europe’s Blue Economy
Women Ocean Champions, a WIN-BIG project initiative dedicated to showcasing 100 women shaping Europe’s blue economy, has recognized Eleni Polychronopoulou, President of ERMA TECH GROUP, among its selected leaders. In her words, Ms. Polychronopoulou reflects on the founding of ERMA FIRST in 2009, driven by a deep sense of responsibility toward ocean protection and sustainable […]
Showcasing ERMA TECH GROUP’s solutions in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
ERMA TECH GROUP recently had the opportunity to connect with the next generation of maritime engineers and researchers during a visit to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, at its MIT Center for Ocean Engineering. Representing the Group, Mr. Konstantinos Stampedakis delivered a presentation introducing students to ERMA TECH GROUP’s innovative technologies designed to enhance sustainability […]
International Propeller Club Honors ERMA FIRST for Strengthening Greece – U.S. Maritime Relations
ERMA FIRST, part of ERMA TECH GROUP, was recognised by the International Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Piraeus for its contribution to strengthening maritime relations between Greece and the United States. The distinction highlights ERMA FIRST’s longstanding commitment to advancing standards across the maritime industry, while continuously supporting international collaboration among […]
ERMA TECH GROUP Acquires HASYTEC’s Ultrasonic Antifouling Technology
ERMA TECH GROUP, a future-forward leader in sustainable maritime technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ultrasonic Antifouling Technology and associated Intellectual Property developed by HASYTEC. This strategic acquisition further strengthens ERMA TECH GROUP’s commitment to driving maritime decarbonisation and environmental protection, while reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of advanced, eco-friendly solutions […]