The 26th Seatrade Awards, held this year at London's Guildhall on 14 April, is one of the most respected global maritime award schemes, with the brand becoming an internationally recognised symbol of excellence.
Justin's extensive international experience as a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme and previously as the BBC's North American Editor and European correspondent, positions him perfectly to host this evening of global industry recognition.
With an increased number of entries in this year's awards, it promises to be another illustrious evening, with 400 industry leaders and professionals from around the world.
An independent and influential panel of top industry executives, chaired by IMO Secretary-General, Koji Sekimizu, will decide the winners only hours before the Ceremony Dinner.
The 2014 Award categories will be:
Safety at Sea - Sponsored by Lloyd's Register
Clean Shipping - Sponsored by ABS
Innovation in Ship Operations - Sponsored by ASRY - Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard
Investment in People
Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award 2014* - Sponsored by Oman Drydock Company
Seatrade Personality 2014* - Sponsored by ClassNK
Seatrade Global Performer 2014*
Seatrade Young Person in Shipping 2014*
IMO Themed Award "IMO Conventions: Effective Implementation"
Seatrade Award for Countering Piracy 2014 - Sponsored by DP World
The finalists for the 26th Awards will be announced in the first week of March 2014.
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.
For further details about the categories, previous winners, and to book a dinner places visit seatrade-awards.com.
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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:
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.