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SINGAPORE, May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Seatrade, a leading global maritime publisher and event organiser, has unveiled the finalists for the 9th Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia. Judged by an independent panel of experienced maritime industry experts, a total of 49 finalists from 12 competing award categories managed to convince and impress the judges with their well-deserving achievements.
Mr. Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News said, "Amidst tough market conditions, we are extremely pleased to receive a significant number of quality nominations and submissions this year out of which, some new companies have sent in entries vying for a spot amongst the big boys." Over 90 entries from more than 10 countries were received.
In-line with Seatrade's long standing tradition of contributing to and giving back to the maritime community, the awards gala event has chosen two supported charities - Sailors' Society and The Mission to Seafarers, in recognition of and to salute the sterling work that they do for the the maritime industry. As a part of this celebratory occasion, 10 per cent of the table sales proceeds from the event will be donated to the two organisations.
The black tie gala event is expected to be attended by over 400 leading industry executives. The gala awards evening will be guest-hosted by Anita Kapoor, a well-known travel television host and media personality. Anita earned her sea legs young, being born into a maritime family.
Visit www.seatradeasiaawards.com to find out more on how you can join the night of celebration.
Appendix: Shortlist of finalists and judging panel
For more information, please contact:
Daphne Yuen
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About Seatrade
Founded in 1970, Seatrade was acquired in 2014 by UBM, the world's second largest media and event organiser across a wide variety of industries. Seatrade's publications, events, management training, research and award schemes cover every aspect of the cruise and maritime industries. The company's principal strength is its ability to bring key people together, encouraging innovation and facilitating better communication within the industry. Seatrade is headquartered in Colchester, UK, with regional offices in Dubai, Singapore, as well as representatives in all major maritime centres and cruise destinations across the globe.
For more information, visit www.seatrade-maritime.com.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global events-led marketing services and communications company. We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online and in print. Our 5,000 staff in more than 20 countries are organised into specialist teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. Running over 300 events per year UBM is the second largest exhibitions organiser globally and the biggest commercial organiser in the US, mainland China, India and Malaysia. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com ; follow us on Twitter at @UBM plc to get the latest UBM corporate news; follow@UBM for news and updates from across the businesses and selected members of UBM's Twitter at: http://media.ubm.com/social.
Appendix
Shortlist of Finalists
| Award Category |
Finalists |
| Education & Training Award |
APL Co. Pte Ltd Fleet Management Ltd Magsaysay People Resources Corporation Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. Singapore Maritime Academy, Singapore Polytechnic |
| Environment Protection Award |
Berge Bulk ClassNK DNV GL Leela Ship Recycling PVT.LTD. Pacific Basin Shipping |
| Technical Innovation Award |
AkzoNobel's Marine Coatings Business, International ClassNK - ClassNK Archive Center DNV GL ExxonMobil Tavlon Environmental Technologies Inc |
| Corporate Social Responsibility Award |
Aries Group Leela Ship Recycling PVT. LTD Magsaysay Maritime Corporation Pacific Basin Shipping WillisTowersWatson, Norton Rose Fulbright and RPC |
| Safety Award |
Coltraco Ultrasonics Fleet Management Ltd Pacific Basin Shipping |
| Ship Manager Award |
Fleet Management Ltd Ishima Pte Ltd Pacific Basin Shipping Rickmers Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd Wan Hai Lines Ltd. |
| Ship Owner/Operator Award |
APL Co. Pte Ltd Berge Bulk Pacific Basin Shipping Swire Shipping Wan Hai Lines Ltd. |
| Ports & Terminals Award |
Port of Tanjung Pelepas PSA Singapore Terminals Yantian International Container Terminals |
| Maritime Law Award |
Stephenson Harwood Ince and Co in alliance with Incisive Law LLC Mayer Brown JSM Watson Farley & Williams Wikborg Rein |
| Ship Finance Award |
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Ince and Co in alliance with Incisive Law LLC Mayer Brown JSM Stephenson Harwood Watson Farley & Williams |
| Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Award |
FMC Dockyard Keppel Shipyard Limited Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard |
Judging Panel
Chairman:
Mr Marcus Hand, Editor, Seatrade Maritime News
The Judges:
Mr Gerardo Borromeo - Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc
Mr Arthur Bowring - Managing Director, Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA)
Mr Peter Cremers - Executive Chairman, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group
Mr Koichi Fujiwara - Chairman and President, ClassNK
Ms Caroline Huot
Mr Chris Jones, Director - The Baltic Exchange
Mr Esben Poulsson - Chairman, Enesel Pte. Ltd. and President, Singapore Shipping Association
Mr Tim Wilkins - Regional Manager, Asia Pacific, INTERTANKO Asia
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