The Smeisa 2011 Awards Winners
Individuals, organisations and companies from across the region’s maritime have been honoured in the annual Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards (SMEISA).
Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the maritime world, the awards were presented at a glittering gala dinner at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai attended by more than 750 of the who’s who of the region’s maritime and shipping industry.
“The companies that were both shortlisted for the awards and those that were winners have shown exemplary levels of achievement, in areas such as technical and operational innovation, commitment to safety and quality, social and environmental responsibility, business acumen and development of human resources. Seatrade salute them all, ” said Chris Hayman, Chairman of Seatrade, the award organisers.
The awards were judged by a 12-strong panel of esteemed international judges, led by Rear Admiral Efthimios Mitropoulos, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The evening also featured 4 special awards that were presented to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the industry in the region and have dominated the headlines.
Seatrade Young Person of the Year, a new award for 2011, was awarded to Dr. Priyath Bandu Wickrama, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
Jorn Hinge, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.) receiving the Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Ports Company and CEO, Masdar, was announced Seatrade Personality of The Year and Mr. Sabyasachi Hajara, Chairman & Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd was awarded for The Seatrade Outstanding Achievement Award.
Jorn Hinge, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.) was honoured with The Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the industry and in particular his last 18 years with UASC during which time, one of his greatest achievements has been overseeing the modernisation of the company’s fleet, currently standing at 58 vessels, with efficient, high quality and environmentally friendly tonnage.
Winners at SMEISA 2011:
•The Corporate Social Responsibility Award: The Shipping Corporation of India
•The Safety & Quality Award: Topaz Energy and Marine
•The Technical Innovation Award: Det Norske Veritas
•The Environment Protection Award: Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal PVT Ltd
•The Education & Training Award: The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
•The Ship Repair/ Shipyard Award: Drydocks World – Dubai
•The Container Terminal Operator Award: DP World, UAE Region
•The Tanker Operator Award: Vela International Marine Ltd
•The Bulk Operator Award: Emarat Maritime
•The Ship Owner/Operator Award: Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC
•The Port Authority Award: Ras Laffan Industrial City
•The Free Zone Authority Award: Bahrain Logistics Zone (General Organisation of Sea Ports, Bahrain)
•The Workboats Award: Topaz Energy and Marine
•The Classification Society Award: Det Norske Veritas
•The Ship Agent Award: Wilhelmsen Ships Service
•The Marine Insurance Award: General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC RE)
•The Ship Finance Award: Standard Chartered Bank
•The Marine & Offshore Services Award: P&O Maritime Services
•The Maritime Law Award: Fichte & Co, Legal Consultancy
•The Energy: Oil and Gas Award: Ras Laffan Industrial City
•The Ship Manager Award: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd
•Deal of the Year: Lamnalco Ltd
•Shipping Company of the Year: United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.) (UASC)
•Seatrade Young Person of the Year: Dr. Priyath Bandu Wickrama, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
•Seatrade Personality of the Year: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Ports Company and CEO, Masdar
•The Seatrade Outstanding Achievement Award: Mr Sabyasachi Hajara, Chairman & Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
•The Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award: Jorn Hinge, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.)
