The Board of Directors of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), has proceeded with the pre-qualification of six investment schemes that meet the criteria for participation in Phase B’ (submission of Binding Offers) of the international tender for the acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of the Lavrio Port Authority (LPA S.A.).

The pre-qualified investment schemes are the following:

• Consortium Gph Cruise Port Finance Ltd – Promarine S.A.
• Consortium Jet Plan Shipping Co Ltd – Aktor Concessions S.A.
• Consortium Olympic Marine S.A. – Msc Cruises S.A.
• Gek Terna S.A.
• Interkat S.A.
• Israel Shipyards Industries Ltd

The company "Lavrio Port Authority S.A." (LPA S.A.) currently has the exclusive right to use and develop the land, buildings, and facilities of the Port of Lavrio, through a Concession Agreement with the Greek State for 60 years; running from 2002 until the year 2062. The port of Lavrio is the third largest port of Attica and, due to its proximity to popular tourist destinations, Athens International Airport, and the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, it is suitable for tourism development with the operation of a cruise terminal and a marina for yachts.