2009 Finalists Announced
After an overwhelming response to the call for entries, the judging process is now complete and we are very pleased to announce here the names of the companies/individuals who rank among the top contenders for the award. The winner will be announced on the night of the Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday, October 8 at the Johara Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
The following companies listed in alphabetical order in each category are in the running for the 2009 Awards honours.
THE SAFETY & QUALITY AWARD
Emarat Maritime L.L.C.
Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC
NITC
THE TECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARD
Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTI)
Hempel Paints (Emirates) L.L.C.
World Link Communications, Inc.
THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AWARD
Emirates Environmental Protection Co LLC (ECO)
Gateway Terminals India Pvt Ltd.(GTI)
Ras Laffan Industrial City
THE EDUCATION & TRAINING AWARD
Drydocks World - Dubai
Fleet Management Training Institute
NITC
THE SHIP REPAIR/ SHIPYARD AWARD
Albwardy Marine Engineering
Drydocks World - Dubai
Topaz Marine Repair (Nico International)
THE SHIP MANAGER AWARD
Mideast Ship Management Ltd.
Pioneer Ship Management Services L.L.C.
V. Ships
THE TANKER OPERATOR AWARD
Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics Ltd.
Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC
NITC
Varun Shipping Company Limited
THE BULK OPERATOR AWARD
Emarat Maritime LLC
Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics Ltd.
ETA Star Shipping
THE CONTAINER TERMINAL OPERATOR AWARD
Dammam Container Terminal (International Port Services (IPS))
DP World, UAE Region
Gateway Terminals India Pvt Ltd. (GTI)
Gulftainer Co. Ltd.
THE PORT AUTHORITY AWARD
DP World , UAE Region
Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited
Ras Laffan Industrial City
THE CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AWARD
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
Det Norske Veritas
Lloyd’s Register EMEA
THE WORKBOATS AWARD
SVITZER Middle East India & Africa
Topaz Marine- MENA
Whitesea Shipping & Supply LLC
THE MARINE INSURANCE AWARD
The Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (Bermuda) Limited
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Dubai, UAE
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
THE SHIP FINANCE AWARD
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
THE MARINE & OFFSHORE SERVICES AWARD
Dulsco LLC
SOLAS Marine Services Group of Co.
Topaz Marine- MENA
Whitesea Shipping & Supply LLC
THE MARITIME LAW AWARD
Denton Wilde Sapte & Co.
Hadef & Partners
Holman Fenwick Willan
Ince & Co.
THE SHIP AGENT AWARD
GAC Shipping
Samsara Group
Sharaf Shipping Agency
Wilhelmsen Ships Service
THE ENERGY: OIL AND GAS AWARD
GAC Energy
Ras Laffan Industrial City
Varun Shipping Company Ltd
THE SHIP OWNER/OPERATOR AWARD
APL
Emirates Shipping Line
Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC
United Arab Shipping Company
DEAL OF THE YEAR
Standard Chartered Bank
V. Ships
The winners of “Personality of the Year”, “Outstanding Achievement Award” and “Lifetime achievement Award” are chosen by the Senior Editorial Staff of Seatrade. In these categories individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the industry in the region and have dominated the headlines will be honoured.