Maritime Awards fete industry's best

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Maritime Awards fete industrys best

Dr Ali Obaid Al Yabhouni, chairman of Adnatco and NGSCO, in his keynote address observed that the event was the year's highlight for the region's shipping and maritime industries.

By Rohma Sadaqat

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Published: Tue 10 Nov 2015, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 11 Nov 2015, 1:00 AM

Dubai: Over 600 people from across the shipping, ports and related sectors attended the second annual Maritime Standard Awards on Monday to honour and celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies active in the maritime sector in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.
Held under the patronage of Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and chairman of Dubai Airports, the awards featured football star Ruud Gullit as the master of ceremonies, and welcomed attendees from more than 60 countries. The event saw more than 25 different awards, including some selected by the judging panel, presented for achievement within the industry.
Dr Ali Obaid Al Yabhouni, chairman of Adnatco and NGSCO, in his keynote address observed that the event was the year's highlight for the region's shipping and maritime industries.
"It is the perfect occasion to recognise those companies and individuals who have made major contributions to the success of our industry."
Clive Woodbridge, editor of TMS and chairman of the judges, said: "This year, we received some high quality nominations and entries in all categories."
In addition to the awards determined by the judging panel, there were nine special awards presented by the TMS team for special achievements.
Shaikh Talal Al Khaled Al Ahmed Al Sabah, CEO of the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, was presented with the coveted 'Maritime Standard Personality of the Year Award'; while Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was given the 'Maritime Standard Hall of Fame Award' for his contribution in developing Dubai's ports sector.
Zahid Rahman, vice-president, business development, marine, Lloyds Register, for the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan was presented with the 'Maritime Standard Lifetime Achievement Award' for his role in making Lloyds Register a powerful force within the shipping industry in the Middle East.
Other awards selected by The Maritime Standard included Jasmine Fichte, who was the recipient of the 'Woman in Shipping' award for her work within the maritime law field, and Abdullah bin Damithan, from DP World, who secured the 'Young Person in Shipping Award'.
Andre Toet, chief executive of Sohar Port Corporation was given the 'TMS Editor's Choice Award' for his contribution to the Omani port; Dr Ali Obaid Al Yabhouni won the 'TMS Excellence in Shipping' award in recognition of his work at Adantco and NGSCO and Opec; and the Suez Canal Authority scooped up the 'Deal of the year' for financing of the Suez Canal widening project.
rohma@khaleejtimes.com


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