H.E. Dr Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of UAE Infrastructure and Chairman of the UAE Federal Transport Authority, was announced as winner of the Global Maritime Community Award during the 15th anniversary Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa on Sunday night (28 October 2018).
Also amongst the Personality winners were: Personality of the Year 2018 - Mrs Jasamin Fichte, Managing Partner, Fichte & Co; Integration of Women in the Maritime Sector Award - Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer, Maqta Gateway; Outstanding Achievement Award 2018 - Mr Saeed Al Malik, Chairman, International Shipsupplier & Services Association (ISSA) and President & Chief Executive Officer, Middle East Fuji LLC and Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 - H.E. Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, Chairman, Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Co. (ASRY).
Now in its 15th edition, Seatrade Maritime Awards continue to honour individuals, organisations and companies from across the regional shipping industry. This year’s event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulaymen, Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and Chairman of Dubai Maritime City Authority and Chairman of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and was hosted b international broadcaster, Tom Urquhart.
According to Chris Hayman, Chairman of Seatrade: “The Seatrade Maritime Awards were established to offer a platform to promote significant contribution and pioneering advancements across the maritime and shipping world and along with the Seatrade Awards in London and the Seatrade Maritime Awards in Asia, are now widely regarded as the maritime premier awards globally.”
The awards, in time-old tradition, remain a secret until the presentation ceremony and the winners are unveiled to great fanfare and celebration, this year at Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai, UAE.
The full list of winners can be found below:
Global Maritime Community Award
Winner: H.E. Dr Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of UAE Infrastructure and Chairman of the UAE Federal Transport Authority
Investment in People
Winner: Kuwait Oil Tanker Company
15th Anniversary Award
Winner: Mr Amer Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Maritime City Authority
Investment in People
Winner: Kuwait Oil Tanker Company
Safety and Quality Award
Winner: Monjasa
Education and Training Award
Sponsored by: Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS)
Winner: STS Lawhill Maritime Centre
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Sponsored by: Abu Dhabi Ports
Winner: DP World (Subcontinent)
Highly Commended: The Shipping Corporation of India
Green Shipping Award
Sponsored by: Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. K.S.C.
Winner: GMS
Technical Innovation Award
Sponsored by: AkzoNobel
Winner: Abu Dhabi Ports
Highly Commended: Reach and Rescue Ltd
Africa Maritime Award
Sponsored by: Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Winner: Smit Lamnalco
Highly Commended: DSM Corridor Group
Indian Subcontinent Maritime Award
Winner: Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited
Contribution to the Development of the Regional Maritime Cluster Award
Sponsored by: Dubai Maritime City Authority
Winner: Basra Gateway Terminal
Shipping Company of the Year
Sponsored by: LUKOIL Marine Lubricants DMCC
Winner: Bahri
Highly Commended: The Shipping Corporation of India
Ship Agent Award
Winner: Kanoo Shipping
Shipyard of the Year
Sponsored by: Dubai Maritime City
Winner: Albwardy Damen
Port & Terminal Operator Award
Winner: DP World - UAE Region
Offshore Marine Award for Owners & Operators
Sponsored by: ADSB
Winner: The Shipping Corporation of India
Maritime Logistics Award
Sponsored by: Sea Lead Shipping DMCC
Winner: Bahri
Maritime Services Award
Sponsored by: Basra Gateway Terminal
Winner: Ince & Co Middle East LLP
Deal of the Year
Sponsored by: Tomini Shipping
Winner: Abu Dhabi Ports
Newcomer of the Year 2018
Sponsored by: Abu Dhabi Terminals
Winner: International Maritime Industries (IMI)
Personality of the Year 2018
Sponsored by: DP World – UAE Region
Winner: Mrs Jasamin Fichte, Managing Partner, Fichte & Co.
Integration of Women in the Maritime Sector Award
Winner: Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer, Maqta Gateway
Outstanding Achievement Award 2018
Sponsored by: Drydocks World Dubai
Winner: Mr Saeed Al Malik, Chairman, International Shipsupplier & Services Association (ISSA) and President & Chief Executive Officer, Middle East Fuji LLC
Lifetime Achievement Award 2018
Winner: H.E. Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, Chairman, Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Co. (ASRY)
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