The annual ceremony in Singapore honours exceptional dedication to seafarer welfare
SINGAPORE, 04 November 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers (MtS), a leading international seafarer welfare charity, is delighted to announce the winners of its 8th International Seafarers Awards. This year’s prestigious awards ceremony, held on Friday, 31st October at the Fairmont Hotel, Singapore, provided the perfect backdrop to honour seafarers and those dedicated to improving their welfare.
Supporters of The Mission to Seafarers gathered from across the maritime industry to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and compassion that define the seafaring community. Firmly established as a key fixture in both the Singapore and global maritime calendars, the awards, as with previous years fostered a strong sense of unity and shared purpose in honouring the men and women who keep global trade moving and the industry afloat.
With three times as many nominations submitted compared to last year, the room, which welcomed 520 guests, was filled with excitement as they awaited the announcement of the night’s winners. MtS would like to extend its huge thanks its Founding Gold sponsors BHP and Shell, Gold Sponsor Pacific International Lines (PIL), Silver sponsors NorthStandard, Singapore Organisation of Seamen(SOS), Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU), Fleet Management Limited, Reception Drinks Sponsor, Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), Videography Sponsor, Bahri Ship Management and Glass Awards Sponsor, ATPI for their continued support of this important celebration.
Congratulations to the winners of the Seafarers Awards Singapore 2025:
Seafarer Award – The seafarer who has made a significant contribution to welfare at sea.
- Winner: Moe Khaine Htun Naung, Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd
Highly Commended: Chief Officer Laarni Grace Reyes Pangilinan, Hafnia
Shore-based Award – The shore-based person who has made a significant contribution to seafarers’ welfare.
- Winner: Yogesh Pasrija, Wallem Group
- Highly Commended: Captain Tin Oo, Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd.
Cadet Award – The Cadet or Trainee who has made a significant contribution to seafarers’ welfare at sea or ashore.
- Winner: Han Shuyue, Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd.
- Highly Commended: Ronilo II Garcia Lagrada, OSM Thome Inc.
Innovation Award – The company that has embraced a new programme, project, or training which has enhanced seafarers’ welfare.
- Winner: Joffrey Bravo, Seaker System Technologies Inc.
- Highly Commended: Oren Saar, Agwa
Rescue Award – The Captain or Crew who has coordinated a successful rescue operation to save lives at sea.
- Winner: Captain Sanjay Wagadia and crew, GFS Ship Management FZE
Secretary General Award – The person or company who has shown sustained efforts to improve seafarers’ welfare at sea or ashore.
- Winner: Captain Robert Walker, ASP Ships Group
The raffle draw was another highlight of the evening, featuring coveted prizes such as tickets to a Singapore Symphony Opera Gala Concert, multiple dining vouchers for local restaurants, a five-star luxury stay in Bali, and more. Through the raffle, we were pleased to raise just under S$18,000. These prizes reflected the strong support and appreciation that both industry insiders and partners have for MtS and for the seafarers who keep our global economy moving.
Additionally, a silent auction of a Compass Binnacle, generously donated by Captain Venkat Padmanabha, was held by the Nautical Institute (Singapore Branch) and M3 Marine, raising S$5,888 for MtS.
Jan Webber, Director of Development at The Mission to Seafarers, said: “The 2025 Seafarer Awards celebrate the exceptional commitment and outstanding accomplishments of those devoted to improving the welfare of seafarers. The sheer range and efforts of those who entered the awards highlight the continuing importance of tackling the changing challenges within the maritime community. We warmly congratulate all winners and sincerely commend every nominee. Our gratitude also extends to the sponsors and partner organisers, whose generous support makes this possible.”
Teng Huar Lee, Vice President Shipping and Maritime APME, Shell said: “Shell is delighted to continue to support the meaningful work of the Missions to Seafarers and hope to inspire action within the wider community. It is a commitment to recognizing the dedication and commitment of the seafarers, who are helping the maritime industry thrive in area of crew safety, well-being and access to equitable opportunities.”
Gerard Ang, Head of Maritime Iron Ore, BHP, said: “Seafarers are the backbone of global trade – their professionalism and dedication keep supply chains resilient and connected. At BHP, we deeply value their contribution and are proud to support initiatives like Mission to Seafarers that care for those who make our industry possible.”
Abhishek Chawla, Chief Marine Officer, PIL, said: “At PIL, we are committed to the well-being and development of our crew, and are proud to support The Mission to Seafarers. We ensure the safety of our crew and enhance their quality of life at sea with various welfare programmes, such as wireless connectivity at sea, comfortable accommodations, crew care and amenities, to name a few. Through our PIL Academy, we engage and train new cadets, empower our seafarers to grow their careers, as well as provide opportunities for ship to shore transitions. We are especially proud of our trainee Han Shuyue for winning the Cadet Award, which reflects both her dedication and the strength of our training programme.”
The Mission is equally thankful to all who donated the sought-after raffle prizes, including Mariner Travel courtesy of ASP Ships Group, ATPI, Anglo American, Singapore Polo Club, The British Club, Royal Albatross, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, and Fairmont Singapore Hotel, Oso Ristorante, as well as Capt. Mike Meade from the Nautical Institute.
Join The Mission to Seafarers next year to celebrate further outstanding contributions to seafarers’ welfare. For sponsorship or general enquiries about the next Seafarers Awards in 2026 please email Jan Webber.
