ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group announced its strategic agreement with Antipollution (a member of the V Group).The agreement concerns the design and construction of four state-of-the-art eco vessels, with an option for an additional four units. The landmark partnership was signed during the international exhibition “Posidonia 2026”, in the presence of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, underscoring the significance of the project for the national economy and global shipping.Designed and constructed entirely in GreeceThe agreement represents a strong vote of confidence in Greek design capabilities and domestic technical expertise, according to the company’s announcement. The new vessels will be fully designed and built in Greece, leveraging the strategic network of the Elefsis Shipyards and the Syros Shipyards (Neorion) of the ONEX Group.The vessels’ superior quality, safety, and environmental performance will be certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). They will incorporate cutting-edge technologies for the collection of ship-generated waste and its transfer to shore-based facilities, in full compliance with the most stringent requirements of the MARPOL Convention. In parallel, their advanced design will enable them to operate in marine pollution incidents and maritime emergency response scenarios, enhancing the protection of the marine environment.ONEX leads the specialized vessels marketONEX demonstrates its capability to execute highly complex and demanding newbuilding programs, the announcement added. Following the successful construction of tugboats for MEGATUGS, the Group is dynamically expanding its newbuild portfolio into the high-end eco vessel segment, positioning Elefsis and Syros as production hubs for green maritime technology.P. Xenokostas: “We are not merely following developments in green shipping—we are shaping them here”The Founder and President of ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group and President of the Hellenic Shipyards Association, Panos Xenokostas, stated: “The agreement with Antipollution sends a clear message: ONEX has the strength, infrastructure, and expertise to design and build in Greece any specialized vessel required by the global market. From tugboats, we are moving to next-generation eco vessels. We are not merely following developments in green shipping—we are shaping them here, in Elefsis and Syros. This is the new major chapter of the Greek shipbuilding industry.”Added value for the Greek economyThe ONEX–Antipollution partnership mobilizes domestic industrial capabilities and leverages the skilled Greek workforce of Attica and the Cyclades. The construction of the new fleet in Greece generates new employment opportunities, retains investment value within national borders, and strategically reinforces Greece’s leading role in the global maritime ecosystem.