Testimonials
'Tyco Safety Products is delighted to have received the Seatrade Award for Safety at Sea presented to Tyco for its Sapphire range of clean agent fire protection solutions, and would like to thank Seatrade and its independent panel of expert judges for the award and the international recognition it brings.
Tyco continually strives to improve fire protection performance within the Marine industry, knowing the crucial importance of such systems; Sapphire is the culmination of this work to date in relation to the protection of enclosed spaces. We are also aware of our responsibilities to the wider environment and have worked hard to make Sapphire the system of choice for its very low environmental footprint. Having this recognised by such an eminent body as the Seatrade Awards panel of judges is both rewarding and reassuring.'
Mr John Allen, Marketing Director, EMEA
Tyco Safety Products, Fire Suppression Group
‘Krystallon Limited is absolutely delighted to have received the 2007 Seatrade Award for Protection of the Marine & Atmospheric Environment which will give our product increased worldwide recognition.
'Both ourselves and BP Marine always had 100% confidence that our system could make a significant contribution to the improvement of global shipping emissions. The fact that Krystallon was selected to receive the award by such an illustrious and independent panel of judges is even more rewarding and serves to make us more determined that our technology will be taken quickly to the shipping industry with the ultimate significant benefit to global human health.'
Mr Andy Osbourne, Business Development Director
Krystallon Ltd
‘Receiving the Seatrade Award 2007 for Innovation in Ship Operations was a great honour for Lloyd's Register. The Award recognises the dedication of everyone who has been involved in the development of Hull Integrity, and its credibility as a really useful tool for managing the structural integrity of ships. Lloyd's Register is committed to promoting excellence and improvements in maritime standards, and the Seatrade Award reflects our vision for greater safety on the seas through better-maintained ships.’
Alan Gavin, Marine Director
Lloyd's Register
‘I was overwhelmed to receive such a widely recognised award in our industry. I think that it is fantastic that the Seatrade Award scheme is set up to foster innovation in the marine field. Developing innovative solutions can be a very lonely process. The reassurance and prestige generated by receiving this award must therefore never be underestimated.’
Mr Bob Hargreaves, Managing Director
RCM Marine Limited
C Rescue Limited and the Sea Fish Industry Authority are delighted to have received the 2006 Seatrade Award for Safety at Sea which will give our product worldwide recognition. We always knew that our simple but effective man-over-board recovery cage was capable of improving safety at sea but never thought it would be chosen to win an award by such an illustrious and independent panel of judges. It proves conclusively that winners are chosen purely on the effectiveness of the product. The organisers of the prestigious Seatrade Awards must be congratulated for the original concept of the scheme, and for the manner in which the awards evening was conducted. If the outcome makes the sea a safer place, then all the effort will have been worthwhile.’
Rob Reid, Chairman, ‘C Rescue Limited’
‘We are honoured to receive the Seatrade Awards 2006 in acknowledgement of our effort to develop a unique system for Ballast Water Treatment which also offers add-on benefits of corrosion control and coating protection. OceanSaver is supported by a number of companies and the Seatrade Award is recognition to all those behind us. ‘
Mr Stein Foss, Managing Director, OceanSaver AS
‘FORCE Technology wishes to thank Seatrade for creating the Seatrade Awards, which is a most valuable instrument for benchmarking. Further it is a great compliment to have been selected by such a distinguished panel of judges for such a prestigious award, and it recognises the innovative – sometimes hard work – put in by all involved with SeaSense.’
Dr Peter Justesen, Head of Department, Simulation and Information Technologies, FORCE Technology
‘The coveted Seatrade Award is one that is distinguished only by its panel of judges; a panel that is made up of those who steer the maritime industry into excellence. To be recognised with such distinction is not only gratifying, but compels us to higher achievements. World-Link Communications has delivered IT & Communication solutions to the maritime industry for the past 17 years; winning a Seatrade Award this year affirms our path as we look forward to future success.’
Mr Asad Salameh, President, World-Link Communications Inc
‘On behalf of Mobilarm Ltd, we are delighted to accept the 2005 Seatrade Award for Safety at Sea. As a small technology development company, based in Perth, Australia , to have the MOBi-lert Crewsafe System recognized as improving safety at sea by such a distinguished panel of judges is very gratifying. The prestige surrounding the award is not lost on us and inspires our whole company to continue in our pursuit to make the sea a safer place for those that venture on it.’
Mr Matt Foss, Head of Marketing, Mobilarm Ltd.
‘Innovation is a messy process! It moves in fits and starts and only gets 'finished' if there is a reason. The Seatrade Awards provide that discipline. The business of competing brings out the best in people and the Seatrade Awards provide that motivation. Then if you win it is hugely gratifying because this Award is very well known, very much valued and all the effort is more than worthwhile; so thank you Seatrade for creating this opportunity!’
Ms Jennefer Tobin, Founder & Joint Managing Director, Datatrac Ltd.
'Alfa Laval are most honoured to receive a Seatrade Award in recognition and support for our efforts towards Protection of the Marine & Atmospheric Environment. Ballast water is a true problem affecting the environment as we know it and human life in a truly global perspective. We are proud to be part of the advancements being made to solve this problem.'
Peter Carlberg, General Manager, Alfa Laval Tumba AB , Sweden
“We are deeply honoured to be awarded the prestigious Seatrade Award in 2004 in recognition of our efforts to enhance safety at sea. ...It spurs us on to work with our industry partners to continually identify ways to further improve our port and marine services..”
Capt. Khong Shen Ping, Director (Port), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
“We are truly honoured to receive this award as it reflects the importance the industry places on the protection of the marine environment and is a great recognition of the innovative work of our employees.”
A.F. Smith, Chief Executive and Director, Oil Spill Response Limited
“The Nautical Institute is very pleased to receive the 2004 Seatrade Award for Innovation in Ship Operations. This award reflects the importance and value of the Nautical Institute's campaign - supported by Lloyd's Register EMEA - to raise the awareness of human element issues across a broad international and interdisciplinary cross section of the maritime industry.”
David Squire CBE, FNI, The Editor - Alert!, The Nautical Institute
“OCIMF was delighted to be awarded the prestigious Seatrade award for New IT Applications for the Shipping Industry. The recognition of the WebSERM tool which allows for internet access to our Ship Inspection Reporting Programme (SIRE) makes this a pacesetter system and the award is a true reflection of the hard work put in by all at OCIMF to make this system such a success and adds a special testament to this internationally recognised tool”.
Paul Markides, Director, Oil Companies International Marine Forum
“We believe that the Seatrade Award not only recognises the unique properties of our product but will also act as a great marketing tool to promote sales around the world.”
Peter Vickers, Chairman & Managing Director, Benjn R. Vickers & Sons Ltd
“For ColorLight, being a small expanding company, the Seatrade Award is a fantastic vitamin injection, giving us tremendous inspiration to further develop our technology to the benefit of mariners in the seven seas.”
Lennart Gudmundsson, President, ColorLight AB
“By awarding Sectoria Systems and STCW Wizard first in their category, the Seatrade Award has given recgnition to the worth and contribution that even very small companies and free-service-projects have within the international maritime community.”
Jakob A Steina, General Manager, Sectoria Systems AS
“The benefit of the Seatrade Awards scheme is that it brings together all the various shipping communities - whether freight, tankers, or cruise ships, and encourages innovation and development in all areas ranging from safety to emerging technology issues.”
Graeme W Wilson, President & CEO, Cap Sante Marine Ltd
“There is no higher Industry Award which recognises excellence than being selected for a Seatrade Award. Not only does our organization benefit from the award but also the entire shipping industry because it encourages competition, innovative thinking, collaborative efforts and the creation of new initiatives.”
Joe Woods, Senior Business Developer, ABS Nautical Systems LLC
“For us at SealCoat, because our product is so radically different, we have faced a lot of scepticism. Over the years, as we have pushed forward we have reduced this, but winning the Seatrade Award has erased all of it and has thrown us five years ahead. This endorsement of our product by such an authoritive and esteemed group of judges has given us an extra boost of adrenalin and energy.”
Charles Soud, Managing Director, Sealcoat Gulf Ltd
“...the Awards add great value and honor to the winners, their projects and the concerned companies or organizations... these Awards are considered the Oscars of the shipping industry world.”
Dr. Mohamed Farghaly, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
“Our company now has the benefit of using the Seatrade logo which as a new company, gives us credibility in a mature and conservative market. The awards are the catalyst for companies to look at what they are doing, where they are going, and to demonstrate their own particular excellence in innovative ways.”
Bill Cooper, Managing Director, Luminous Technology Ltd.
“The Seatrade awards program encourages ship owners to look at innovative technologies and consider adopting them to improve ship performance, the environment and commerce.”
Jason A. Caplan, EnSolve Biosystems Inc.