Seatrade announces a special award for 2010
Seatrade is pleased to announce a new special award for 2010 – Seatrade Year of the Seafarer Award – in support of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) theme for this year’s World Maritime Day, “2010: Year of the Seafarer”.
IMO Secretary–General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, himself a former seafarer, explained the theme had been chosen, “to allow the maritime community to pay tribute to Seafarers for their unique contribution to society and in recognition of the vital part they play in the facilitation of global trade”.
Each year Seatrade rewards those who have made exceptional contributions in the maritime industry over the past year at the Seatrade Awards Ceremony Dinner. This year’s event will take place on Monday 24 May, at the Guildhall in London. The awards will be presented by our Guest of Honour, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope KCB OBE ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff.
With over 1.5 million seafarers world-wide Seatrade is proud to be supporting the IMO’s initiative in highlighting the intense role that seafarers face at the “sharp end” of the industry, and ensure they receive the respect and acknowledgement they deserve.
Please join us for the 2010 Seatrade Awards, one of the oldest maritime awards schemes, as we celebrate outstanding achievements over the last year for safe, efficient and environmentally friendly shipping.
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For further information visit: www.seatrade-global.com/awards
Or contact:
Helen Lomas, Corporate Marketing Executive: hlomas@seatrade-global.com
Editors Notes:
Founded in 1970, Seatrade is among the maritime industry’s most respected brands, specialising in publications, websites, events, awards schemes and management training covering all aspects of activity.
Seatrade Awards 2010 Panel of Judges Announced
Seatrade is delighted to announce the 2010 judging panel for the prestigious annual Seatrade Awards. In keeping with the high standards of the awards, the panel has been specially selected to provide a totally independent judging process. Efthimios Mitropoulos, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization will once again chair the judging panel.
The internationally acclaimed Seatrade Awards provide the perfect opportunity for companies to get their products/services in front of the industry’s key figureheads:
- The Rt. Hon. The Lord Clinton-Davis, PC, Former Chairman, Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea (ACOPS)
- Vassilis Constantakopoulos, Chairman, HELMEPA
- David Dingle, Chairman, European Cruise Council (ECC)
- Nick Fistes, Chairman, INTERTANKO
- Dr Hermann J. Klein, Chairman, International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
- Jan Kopernicki, Chairman, Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
- Robert Lorenz-Meyer, President, BIMCO
- Nicolas Pappadakis, Chairman, INTERCARGO
- Spyros M. Polemis, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and President, International Shipping Federation (ISF)
The judges will assess the following award categories:
- Safety at Sea. Award sponsored by Lloyd’s Register.
- Protection of the Marine and Atmospheric Environment. Award sponsored by ABS.
- Innovation in Ship Operations
- Investment in People
The deadline to submit entries is 31 December 2009.
There will also be three additional awards presented by Seatrade at the Awards Ceremony Dinner on Monday 24 May, Guildhall, City of London.
In the new year, the judging panel will rigorously assess all entries and compile a short-list. The final selection will be made just hours before the Seatrade Awards Ceremony Dinner.
To download entry forms and for further information visit: www.seatrade-global.com/awards
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Editors Notes:
Founded in 1970, Seatrade is among the maritime industry’s most respected brands, specialising in publications, websites, events, awards schemes and management training covering all aspects of activity.
For further information contact:
Victoria Badger
Tel: +44 1206 545121, Fax: +44 1206 545190
Email: vbadger@seatrade-global.com