Entries now open for the 34th edition of the Seatrade Maritime Awards

The Seatrade Maritime Awards will celebrate its 34^th edition in Shanghai, China on 10 November where a select audience of maritime stakeholders will celebrate exceptional industry innovation, progress, and resilience.

A total of 13 categories are now open for entry, providing an opportunity for organisations and individuals from around the global maritime industry to demonstrate how they are contributing towards a safer and more sustainable, efficient, and diverse industry. Entries will close on Tuesday 29 August.

“Throughout its rich history spanning more than 30 years, the Seatrade Maritime Awards have been a steadfast supporter of the individuals whose unwavering determination, dedication, and perseverance have enabled the maritime industry to consistently facilitate global trade and address the evolving demands of our growing population,” remarked Chris Morley, Group Director of Maritime Events, Informa Markets.

“It is with immense pleasure that we unveil the 34th edition of the Seatrade Maritime Awards, and, with our Co-hosts, The Shanghai International Port Group, we are honoured to bring the celebration to one of the world’s leading Maritime Centres once again,” continued Morley.

An SIPG representative said: “We are thrilled to co-host the upcoming edition of the Seatrade Maritime Awards, an event of utmost significance that sheds a spotlight on the innovations and achievements in the global maritime industry. This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to driving growth and innovation in the maritime sector. Through this collaboration, we aim to celebrate excellence and connect with top industry leaders to foster fruitful collaborations.”

The Seatrade Maritime Awards presents a diverse range of 13 categories, carefully curated to highlight noteworthy contributions from both the industry as a whole and individuals' personal achievements. To ensure transparency and uphold the esteemed reputation of the awards, eight industry experts will be assessing the entries via an independent panel of judges.

The Seatrade Editorial Board will undertake the responsibility of selecting the winners for the five Editorial Choice Awards. This process guarantees the credibility and integrity that define the Seatrade Maritime Awards.

The categories include:

Innovation Award Categories:

Industry Performance Award Categories

Sustainability Award Categories

Logistics Excellence Award Categories

Editorial Choice Award Categories

Chris Hayman, Chairman Emeritus of Seatrade, said, “Since its inception in 1989, the core ethos behind Seatrade Maritime Awards has always been to ensure that the global maritime community has access to a transparent recognition scheme that produces a showcase truly reflective of industry progress, achievement and innovation.

“Year after year, we are privileged to consistently welcome a high quantity of nominations where the quality is truly reflective of the resilience, agility and adaptability of not just those teams who share their stories with us, but the wider industry too.

"I look forward to welcoming our industry to celebrate these achievements in Shanghai later this year."

Entries will close on Tuesday 29 August. For more information on how to enter, category criteria and the judging process, visit the Seatrade Maritime Awards website.