Seatrade Honours Patrick Phoon of the Singapore Shipping Association at the Seatrade Asia Awards 2014

Giving a heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving the award, Mr. Patrick Phoon said, "I am very honoured to receive this award. I could not have accomplished what I did without the support of so many people out there who shared their passion, their thoughts and their experiences with me unselfishly. More than that, they gave me their friendship to which I am most grateful."

"Seatrade is delighted to recognise the achievements and dedication of Patrick Phoon, to the shipping community, "said Chris Hayman, Chairman of Seatrade. "In 40 years' service in shipping, Patrick has been a major contributor to the development to the maritime community here in Singapore and across Asia."

The Seatrade Personality of the Year award, recognising exceptional personal contribution to the industry in the region over the previous 12 months went to Mr. Xu Lirong, Chairman of China Shipping (Group) Company. Mr. Xu is an outstanding leader in China's shipping industry, with extensive experience in container shipping and corporate management and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Also honoured at the Awards was Mr. Sean Lee, Group CEO of Marco Polo Marine Limited. Mr. Lee spearheaded the Singapore public listing of Marco Polo Marine which is today very active in vessel owning and chartering, shipyard operations and recently made its foray into owning drilling rigs.

The 7th Seatrade Asia Awards was certainly a night of celebrations and recognition of positive contributions and efforts of many individuals and corporates. The mood in the ballroom was buoyant and upbeat, and suitably lifted when Editor of Seatrade Global and Seatrade Asia Week Marcus Hand shared his keen analysis and observations, noting the overall picture of the shipping industry was getting more positive.

As in previous years, the Awards were adjudicated by an independent panel of judges who are all experienced senior executives in Asian shipping. Launched in 2008, the Seatrade Asia Awards is organised by Seatrade, the pioneer of shipping award schemes since 1988. The Awards serve to recognise and reward achievements and meritorious activities in the Asian shipping industry.

Seatrade congratulates all winners of the Seatrade Asia Awards 2014:

The Education & Training Award
Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic

The Environment Protection Award
DNV GL

The Technical Innovation Award
Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Magsaysay Maritime Corporation

The Safety Award
Berge Bulk Maritime Pte. Ltd.

The Ship Manager Award
Wallem Group

The Ship Owner/Operator Award
Swire Shipping

The Emerging Terminal Operator Award
Pusan Newport International Terminal

The Ship Finance Award
Standard Chartered Bank

The Maritime Law Award
Ince & Co

The Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Award
Keppel Shipyard Limited

Deal of the Year
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd

Special Commendation presented by Seatrade
Leadership in Offshore Technology and Training
China Classification Society

The following recipients were chosen by the Seatrade Editorial Board:
Seatrade Young Person of the Year
Sean Lee, Group CEO, Marco Polo Marine Limited

Seatrade Personality of the Year
Xu Lirong, Chairman, China Shipping (Group) Company

The Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award
Patrick Phoon, President, Singapore Shipping Association and Deputy MD, Evergreen Shipping Agency (Singapore) Pte Ltd

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Photo:
Patrick Phoon receives his Lifetime Achievement Award

Contact:
Joyce Teng
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www.seatradeasiaawards.com

About Seatrade
Established 40 years ago, Seatrade is a leader in maritime and cruise publications, conferences and exhibitions, training, awards and other special projects. Regular events include international trade exhibitions and conferences across all maritime sectors such as the Sea Asia exhibition and conference held biennially in Singapore, management training courses for shipping professionals, training seminars for travel agents and maritime award schemes, including the prestigious Seatrade Awards held at the Guildhall in London. Seatrade publications include magazines, supplements and yearbooks, whilst daily maritime news is provided online by Seatrade Global.