Top Ships
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime logistics, Shipping |
| Founded | January 10, 2000 |
| Founder | Evangelos J. Pistiolis |
| Headquarters | Maroussi , Greece |
Key people | Evangelos J. Pistiolis (CEO), Alexandros Tsirikos (CFO) |
| Products | Maritime shipping services, including product tankers, chemical carriers, crude oil tankers, VLCCs |
Top Ships Inc. is a company specializing in maritime logistics, focusing on the management of supply chains for the transport of raw materials via sea routes. Established by Evangelos J. Pistiolis on January 10, 2000, the firm is based in Maroussi, Greece.
The enterprise operates a fleet of medium-range tankers that carry crude oil, petroleum derivatives, and bulk liquid chemicals. Its operations facilitate the transfer of substantial quantities of unprocessed crude from extraction sites to refining facilities, as well as the distribution of refined products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and petrochemical substances. Top Ships oversees a variety of vessels including product tankers, chemical carriers, crude oil tankers, and Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), enabling comprehensive maritime shipping services.
History
Founded in January 1999 by CEO Evangelos J. Pistiolis in Maroussi, Greece, Top Ships Inc. completed its initial public offering in January 2020, raising $3.4 billion.
In November 2008, Alexandros Tsirikos, a former UK Chartered Accountant who had been with the company since July 2007, was appointed Chief Financial Officer and joined the Executive Board.