Early Life
Diamantis Diamantides comes from a family with deep roots in the shipping industry, beginning his career in maritime in 1976-1977 with the acquisition of his first vessel. Diamantides is known for being unconventional and low-profile. Diamantides is also a collector of art works and vintage cars.
Rise to Success
Diamantis Diamantides founded Marmaras Navigation in 1976. In 2006, he established Delta Tankers, which owns and operates a fleet of tankers. Delta Tankers is active in the suezmax and VLCC sectors. Diamantides' son, Paschalis, founded his own firm, Velos, in 2019. Diamantides also owns large land holdings in the Astir peninsula, a wealthy area south of Athens.
Key Business Strategies
Diamantides has built his wealth through strategic fleet management and expansion. His companies, Delta Tankers and Marmaras Navigation, have grown to include a fleet of 56 tankers and bulk carriers. The family's business has focused on acquiring and operating vessels in the tanker and bulk carrier segments of the shipping industry. Diamantides' companies are known for their low-profile approach and methodical fleet management.
Philanthropy
Diamantis Diamantides is known for his discreet philanthropy, and supports education and science through the "Propontis" Foundation.
