Category Descriptions
The Shiprepair Yard
This award recognises the shiprepair yard in Asia that has always been able to meet the needs of its regular customers in these times of tight capacity, and at the same time offered cost effective and quality services, with a keen eye to yard safety.
Category Sponsors: Singapore Maritime Academy
Website: www.sma.sp.edu.sg
Ship of the year
This award goes a new vessel that shows innovation, be it in the area of design or operational efficiency. In particular the judges will be looking for a ship delivered within the last 12 months that has made strides in terms of its environmental operation and safety measures.
Category Sponsors: ClassNK
Website: www.classnk.or.jp
Container Terminal Operator of the Year
Our panel of judges will decide which container terminal operator has, in the country or countries they operate in, provided a range of excellent and efficient services, fast turnaround of vessels, and gone that extra mile with value-added services to keep the region's liner trades running smoothly.
Category Sponsors: Emirates Shipping Line
Website: emiratesline.com
The Classification Society Award
This award goes to the classification society that has made the greatest contribution to a safe and environmentally friendly shipping industry. This should be demonstrated through a commitment to quality and innovation through the lifecycle of design, building and maintenance of the region's shipping fleet.
Category Sponsors: Drydocks World Southeast Asia Pte Ltd
Website: www.drydocks-sea.com
The Ship Manager of the Year
An award that recognises the manager that has provided the highest quality in safe and professional vessel management, and at the same time kept a keen eye on cost and efficient running of their client's fleet.
Category Sponsors: Ishima
Website: www.ishimaship.com
The Training and Crewing Award
Honouring the training institution and/or crew manager that has made the greatest contribution to ensuring that seafarers are trained to the highest standards. The judges will also look for the company or institution that has gone that extra mile to ensure the welfare of seafarers and their families in a job that takes them across the globe.
Category Sponsors: Inmarsat
Website: www.inmarsat.com
The Logistics Award
This award goes to the shipping or logistics company that has worked with shippers not only to provide ocean transportation but a total logistics package with a full end to end supply management across both the sea and land sectors within Asia and destinations outside of the region.
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Award for Achievement in Safety
This award recognises any Asian-based individual, crew, company or organisation whose act, initiative or product has contributed to improving the safety of the industry off or onshore and ensuring those working in it enjoy the safest working environment possible
Category Sponsors: Lloyd's Register
Website: www.lr.org
Award for Achievement in Environmental Protection
Our judges will be looking for the company that has shown a dedication and commitment to environmental protection through either technical innovation or operating systems.
Category Sponsors: Masterbulk Pte Ltd
Website: www.masterbulk.com.sg
Tanker Owner
Recognising the Asian headquartered tanker owner that maintains the highest standard of operations, and excellence in service to its charterers in key and highly environmentally sensitive sector of the shipping industry.
Category Sponsors: Keppel Offshore & Marine
Website: www.keppelom.com
Financier of the Year
An award open to banks, financial institutions, advisors and providers of alternative financing options, who have supported the shipping industry in its growth through providing either traditional or innovative financing solutions that best suit the needs of their customers.
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Asian Container Shipping Line of the Year
This award goes to the Asian shipping line that our judges assess to have provided the best in class in both on time and cost efficient container shipping services, as well as innovation in customer service and offerings within Asia.
Category Sponsors: HSBC
Website: www.hsbcnet.com
Dry Bulk Owner/ Operator
This award recognises the contribution made to world trade and the transport of essential raw materials in a timely and efficient manner either through owning or chartering dry bulk vessels to meet the ever growing demands of the customers and the world economy.
Category Sponsors: Rightship
Website: www.rightship.com
Innovation Award
This will honour the company or individual for efforts in developing equipment, or software or for work with personnel in furthering excellence in the Asian maritime arena.
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Shipping Lawyer of the Year
An award for the law firm or individual lawyer that has offered the best legal expertise be it in the area of ship finance, litigation or casualty work and gone that extra mile for their clients.
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Best Marine Insurance Provider
For the marine insurance provider including P&I and hull insurers that has provided excellence in service with a strong focus and commitment to working for its clients in the Asian region.
Category Sponsors: Andrew Liu & Co Ltd
Newsmaker of the Year
The senior editorial staff of Lloyd's List will select a figure from the shipping, insurance or energy industries who they feel has made the greatest impact on the development of shipping and world trade over the past 12 months.
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The Lifetime Achievement Award
This special award is chosen by senior members of the Lloyd's List editorial team to celebrate and honour an individual who has dedicated their life's work to furthering the development of the region's shipping industry.
Category Sponsors: Noble Group
Website: www.thisisnoble.com
