More than 22,000 visitors and 1,800 exhibitors from 90 countries have dispersed, some back to their offices, some for a few days rest and recreation on an island or a yacht.

But apart from the unquestionable and continuing success of the shipping exhibition, a week of endless partying has also come to an end.

It was a week that saw three companies bring in headline Greek singers to entertain their guests, other smaller outfits striving for — and achieving — an innovative twist.

Evangelos