Chaired by IMO Secretary-General, Koji Sekimizu, the judging panel will decide the winners of these prestigious annual awards only hours before the Ceremony Dinner, where the results will be revealed.
The Awards shortlist in each of the categories is as follows:
• SAFETY AT SEA Award sponsored by Lloyd's Register
Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP), UK
Support and assistance to seafarers and their families affected by maritime piracy
Steamship Insurance Management Services Limited, UK
Loss Prevention DVD-ROM entitled "GROUNDINGS – Shallow Waters, Deep Trouble"
Walport Maritime Training Films, UK
The Human Element DVD and Facilitator Guide
• CLEAN SHIPPING Award sponsored by ABS
HEMPEL A/S, Denmark
HEMPAGUARD
International Paint Limited, UK
New Intersleek 11500SR slime release fouling control coating
MAN Diesel & Turbo, Denmark
MAN Alpha Propulsion Upgrade
• INNOVATION IN SHIP OPERATIONS Award sponsored by Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard – ASRY
Laser Cladding Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore
Laser-Powder-Cladding Technology
MacGregor Finland Oy, Dry Cargo, Finland
A-class lashing bar
Subsea Industries NV, Belgium
Ecoshield
• INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE
SVITZER A/S, Denmark
Training and Angolanization programme in Soyo, Angola
Telaccount Overseas Ltd, Cyprus
Crew Welfare - crew internet access onboard
Univan Ship Management Ltd, Hong Kong
Univan Maritime Training Academies
The other Seatrade award categories to be announced on the night will be:
• Seatrade Lifetime Achievement – award sponsored by Oman Drydock Company
• Seatrade Personality – award sponsored by ClassNK
• Seatrade Global Performer
• Seatrade Young Person in Shipping
• IMO Themed Award "IMO Conventions: Effective Implementation"
• Seatrade Award for Countering Piracy - sponsored by DP World
The awards are one of the most respected global maritime recognition schemes and this year they will be hosted by International journalist and broadcaster, Justin Webb, in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, together with 400 industry leaders and professionals from around the world.
In keeping with the non-profit making motives of the Seatrade Awards scheme, Seatrade will make a donation from the proceeds to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and The Mission to Seafarers.
Seatrade are currently taking bookings for the Seatrade Awards Ceremony Dinner, with over 250 people already confirmed to attend. For further information, visit seatrade-awards.com.
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Contacts:
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Editors' Notes:
Seatrade Awards: The Seatrade Awards were first launched in 1989 and have developed into one of the most respected and recognised global maritime award schemes, with the logo regarded as a recognised symbol of excellence. The scheme rewards those who have demonstrated innovative solutions for safe, efficient and environmentally friendly shipping and is in keeping with the goals and objectives of the International Maritime Organization.
This year's judging panel:
Chairman:
Mr Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The Judges:
The Rt. Hon. The Lord Clinton-Davis, PC, Former Chairman, Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea (ACOPS)
Mr John Denholm, President, Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO)
Mr Pierfrancesco Vago, Chairman, Cruise Lines International Association Europe (CLIA)
Dr John Coustas, Chairman, Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA)
Mr Roberto Cazzulo, Chairman, International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
Mr Masamichi Morooka, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Mr John Platsidakis, Chairman, International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO)
Capt Graham Westgarth, Chairman, International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO)
Capt David Cotterell, Director, Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
Seatrade: Established over 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, 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.com and seatrade-insider.com.