15th August 2019, Dubai – The shortlist for 2019’s Seatrade Maritime Awards have been announced, with the winners to be unveiled on Sunday, 22nd September 2019 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
Judged by an expert panel of industry thought-leaders and CEOs, participating in these Awards gives entrants, regardless of size, the chance to tell their success stories through maritime and shipping’s most prestigious honours programme to an international audience covering the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa.
All finalists demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their respective categories. The shortlist for 2019’s Seatrade Maritime Awards are as follows:
Safety and Quality Award
- ABS
- Abu Dhabi Ports
- Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY)
- Bahri
- DNV GL – Maritime
- Drydocks World Dubai
- Dubai Police
- IL&FS Prime Terminals FZC
- Oman Ship Management Company S.A.O.C.
Education and Training Award
- Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
- International Maritime College of Oman
- Kuwait Oil Tanker Company S.A.K.
- Oman Ship Management Company S.A.O.C.
- Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Ltd
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- Abu Dhabi Ports – SAFEEN
- DP World UAE Region
- Essar Ports Ltd
- Red Sea Gateway Terminal
- The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
- Tristar Group
Green Shipping Award
- ABS
- DNV GL – Maritime
- GMS
- HullWiper Ltd
- Seacor Offshore Dubai LLC
Technical Innovation Award
- ABS
- Atom Alloys FZE
- Coltraco Ultrasonics
- DNV GL – Maritime
- HullWiper Ltd
- IEC Telecom
- Seacor Offshore Dubai LLC
- SteelCorr DMCC
Shipyard of the Year
- Albwardy Damen
- Drydocks World Dubai
- Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Ltd
Ship Agent Award
- GAC Group
- Inchcape Shipping Services
- Kanoo Shipping
- Sharaf Shipping Agency LLC
Port & Terminal Operator Award
- Abu Dhabi Ports
- DP World UAE Region
- Essar Ports Ltd
- SOHAR Port and Freezone
Contribution to the Development of the Regional Maritime Cluster Award
- DP World UAE Region
- Emirates Classification Society (Tasneef)
- Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
- Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Ltd
Shipping Company of the Year
- Bahri
- Maersk Kanoo
- Oman Ship Management Company S.A.O.C
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Tomini Shipping
- Tristar Group
Maritime Supply Chain & Logistics Award
- LogiPoint
- SOHAR Port and Freezone
Maritime Services Award
- Abu Dhabi Ports– SAFEEN
- Aries Group of Companies
- eGenie Forum Ltd
- Emirates Classification Society (Tasneef)
- Indian Ports Association
Africa Maritime Award
- Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA)
- LADOL
- Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Ltd
Indian Subcontinent Award
- Essar Ports Ltd
- Inchcape Shipping Services
- Indian Ports Association
- ISWOT
Deal of the Year
- HFW
- Ince
- Tomini Shipping
On the night there will also be honoury awards presented for:
- Integration of Women in the Maritime Sector
- Personality of the Year 2019
- Newcomer of the Year 2019
- Outstanding Achievement Award 2019
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
Chris Morley, Seatrade Maritime Event Director, said: “The quality and scale of entries this year has been outstanding and it is truly encouraging that so many organisations have positive examples to share with our panel of judges despite continued market pressures. With over 120 entries from across 20 countries, the judges have once again taken much time and great care in assessing the examples presented against the criteria of each category. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our panel for the commitment they have given and their passion for shining a light on regional success. We hope that, through the Seatrade Maritime Awards, we can continue to provide companies with a competitive differentiator.”
The Seatrade Maritime Awards will take place during the evening of Sunday 22nd September at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, with winning companies being announced on the night. For more information and to book your place click here (Dress code: National Dress/ Black Tie/ Long Evening Dress).
A special thank you goes to this year’s sponsors that include: ADNOC, AkzoNobel, DP World (UAE Region), Drydocks World, Dubai Maritime City Authority, Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. K.S.C, Inchcape Shipping Services, LUKOIL Marine Lubricants DMCC, Oman Drydock Company, Red Sea Gateway and Tristar, our supporting partner the UAE Shipping Association and our official charity, The Mission to Seafarers.
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For more information on the Seatrade Maritime Awards, contact:
Daniel Cole
Marketing Manager – Seatrade Maritime
Email: daniel.cole@informa.com
Further details about the Seatrade Maritime Awards can be found at: www.seatrade-middleeastawards.com
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About UAE Maritime Week
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, and organised by the Dubai Maritime Cluster Office, the UAE Maritime Week is an annual event held to help promote the UAE's global status as a first-class maritime destination and highlight the country's position as a maritime gateway for global trade. It also sheds light on the local maritime sector’s achievements across the international stage and serves as a strategic platform to tackle the maritime industry’s future backed by innovation, knowledge and smart transformation.
