Carlova Maritime Co. traces its origins back to 1875 when the Inglessis family began trading goods from the island of Samos using a fleet of sailing vessels. Over more than 151 years the company has evolved through generations into a modern shipping organization combining tradition with innovation and operational excellence.
Emerging as the next chapter of a long-standing maritime legacy, Carlova Maritime Co. combines decades of industry experience with a modern operational approach. As the genuine continuation of Samos Steamship Co., we carry forward more than 151 years of heritage, quality, and seamanship — the culture, the standards, and the people that built a name trusted across oceans for generations.
Our strategy is steady and selective, focusing on sustainable fleet growth and long-term value creation while maintaining full control over safety, performance and operational excellence.
Built on Heritage, Driven by Performance
With a strong focus on reliability and compliance, we deliver safe and efficient sea transport across global trading routes. Our operations are supported by five generations of maritime experience, combined with a highly reputable chartering office in London, Alberta Shipbrokers Ltd., enabling strong access to international markets and sustainable commercial performance.
150 years of experience. A new chapter begins.
Carlova Maritime is the latest expression of a maritime legacy that spans five generations and stretches back to the island of Samos.
Chapter 1 – Roots in the Aegean
A trading family from Samos builds its first fleet of sailing ships, establishing the foundations of a maritime dynasty rooted in Greek island commerce.
