Green Marine International announces the appointment of new European directors

Green Marine International is pleased to announce the appointment of three new European directors from Green Marine Europe to its Board of Directors.

The twelve-member Board of Directors now includes executives from North American and European companies, highlighting the global and multi-sector aspects of the organization. The three senior executives from Green Marine Europe certified participants joining the nine North American directors elected last May are:

• Anne-Sophie Cochelin, Vice President Sustainability, CMA CGM
• Christophe Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer, Brittany Ferries
• Minas Myrtidis, Vice President of Environmental Operations and Compliance, MSC Cruises

“These three appointments reflect the diversity of sectors represented by Green Marine Europe and reinforce our commitment to the pursuit of environmental excellence in the maritime industry,” said David Bolduc, president & CEO of Green Marine International.

Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Managing Director – Maritime at the Port of Seattle, and GMI chair of the Board of Directors, added, "We are thrilled to welcome three new European directors to the GMI Board. Their expertise, commitment, and insights will also help expand the program's reach, driving sustainable practices among European maritime stakeholders while maintaining rigorous standards for environmental performance globally."

The new governance structure marks a turning point in the program's history, extending its original North American presence to formally include Europe and preparing it for possible expansion into other regions.

All Green Marine and Green Marine Europe participants are now Green Marine International members. Their respective certification requirements remain unchanged. Both environmental certification programs maintain the same commitment, rigour and transparency that has established Green Marine’s solid reputation and made Green Marine Europe’s launch five years ago a resounding success.

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"I would like to thank Green Marine International for this appointment, which underlines the CMA CGM Group's daily efforts to limit the carbon footprint of its activities, to help preserve biodiversity, and to promote a circular economy. The CMA CGM Group, a pioneer in the decarbonization of shipping and logistics, is committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2050 across all its activities, the company has already invested $18 billion to acquire 131 low-carbon energy vessels that will be operational by 2028.” - Anne-Sophie Cochelin, Vice President Sustainability, CMA CGM

"The merger of Green Marine and Green Marine Europe represents a pivotal step in the development of the certification program. By joining forces with our North American partners, we are creating a truly global entity capable of making an even greater impact in protecting our oceans and supporting a sustainable maritime industry. Brittany Ferries has had a strong involvement in the creation and blooming of Green Marine Europe, and it is an honour to contribute to this ambitious certification program on a global level. I look forward to working together to strengthen responsible practices across every ocean, for the whole maritime industry.” - Christophe Mathieu, Chief Executive Officer, Brittany Ferries

“I am honoured to be appointed as a director on the Board of Directors of Green Marine International, and to apply my industry knowledge to work, advancing best management practices in environmental performance and sustainability within the marine industry,” Minas Myrtidis, Vice President of Environmental Operations and Compliance, MSC Cruises.