Greek Shipping Heir Maria Angelicoussis Builds Maritime Empire

Maria Angelicoussis is the wealthiest woman in Greece and controls the largest private maritime empire on earth, with a net worth exceeding seven billion dollars.

She commands a fleet of over 150 vessels that transport crude oil, liquefied natural gas, and dry bulk commodities, which power the global economy.

When her father John Angelicoussis passed away in 2021, Maria took charge and expanded the family business's footprint by doubling down on fleet modernization and strategic acquisitions.

The Angelicoussis Group operates through three distinct pillars: Maran Tankers for crude, Maran Gas for liquefied natural gas, and Maran Dry for dry bulk commodities.

The group's strategy of building high-specification ships at elite South Korean shipyards allows them to command premium charter rates from energy majors and oil conglomerates.