LLOYD’S List journalists took home awards at the shipping trade press’ annual knees-up in London last night.

The Seahorse Freight Association Journalist Awards recognises the best journalism in supply chain, logistics and transport, as well as celebrating individuals who have gone above and beyond to represent the industry.

Lloyd’s List senior analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann was named Feature Journalist of the Year for ‘Shifty shades of grey’, on the dark fleet of tankers shipping Russian oil.

Data analyst Bridget Diakun won Multimedia Journalist of the Year for data investigations into how grain from Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine finds its way on to world markets despite sanctions on Russia, and on how blacklisted Russian and Iranian ships continue to trade.

Insurance editor David Osler was runner-up Maritime Journalist of the Year. He has written extensively on how fighting in Gaza and Ukraine has hiked marine insurance rates.

Lloyd’s List editor-in-chief Richard Meade said quality journalism has never mattered more.

“These awards are a welcome acknowledgement of the efforts that Lloyd’s List has taken to reveal the stories shaping global maritime trade,” he said.

“Michelle and Bridget have set the industry agenda this year with their data-led insights and investigations into everything from the evolution of the dark fleet to the redrawing of global trade lanes.

“These awards are a deserved recognition of their market leading work this year.” 

The Lifetime Achievement award went to Roger Hailey, who will retire at the end of this year after 46 years in journalism, including 17 at Lloyd’s List where he held roles including news editor, Brussels correspondent, and editor of Containerisation International.

Personality of the Year was Namrata Nadkarni, founder of shipping PR firm Intent Communications, who started as a trainee journalist at Lloyd’s List in 2003.