Monday, 9 November 2015 | Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al MaktoumPresident, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group Winners Catalogue 2015 www.tmsawards.com
Event PatronHis Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al MaktoumPresident, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group
Contents Sponsors.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Message from Flagship Events 04The Honorary JudgesThe Safety and Security Award 05The Technology/Innovations AwardThe Sustainable Development Award 07The Green Shipping AwardThe Corporate Social Responsibility Award 09The Maritime Education and Training AwardClassification Society of the Year 11Shipyard/Ship Repair Facility of the YearShip Owner/Operator of the Year 13Terminal Operator of the YearTanker Operator of the Year 15Marine Broker of the Year 17 19 21 23 25 27 R Life Environmentally Optimized 29
Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. SponsorsShip Agency of the Year 31Ship Manager of the Year 33Marine Insurer of the Year 35Port of the Year 37Shipping Company of the Year 39Maritime Law Firm of the Year 41Deal of the Year 43The Maritime Standard Young Person in Shipping 45The Maritime Standard Editors’ Choice Award 47The Maritime Standard Excellence Award 49The Maritime Standard Personality of the Year 51The Maritime Standard Woman in Shipping Award 53The Maritime Standard Lifetime Achievement Award 54The Maritime Standard Hall of Fame Award 55
Trevor Periera, ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Message from Flagship Events Managing Director,The Maritime Standard We would like to express our sincere thanks to all who have attended and taken part in the second annual Maritime Standard Awards and Gala Dinner. The first one was always going to be hard to beat for glitz and glamour but we hope we have achieved that. Once again the list of participants, reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent shipping and maritime sector. We are sure there has been plenty of scope for networking and that long-lasting business contacts have been made. We are particularly grateful for the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, which has endowed The Maritime Standard Awards with such a high degree of prestige and influence. His continued support has been invaluable, and most appreciated, and demonstrates the importance of the mari- time sector in this region. We would also like to thank all the spon- sors and supporting bodies without whose backing and encour- agement tonight’s events would not have been possible. As you will have seen, the Awards themselves have been won by a broad spectrum of companies. Some large, others small, from many different countries, and by individuals who have made, and continue to make a massive contribution to our industry. Once again we would like you to join us in applauding and recognising their achievements. This programme honours the winners, each of who have set the bar high for success and excellence in their specific fields. We would like to offer our congratulations to all the finalists who share in the glory that comes with being the best rated in this business. Indeed we would like to applaud all of those who have been shortlisted as the quality of entries was very high this year, and choosing the ultimate winners of the awards has been a very difficult task. We would also like to extend our thanks to the judging panel, who worked hard to read through and assess the many entries, and also to Ruud Gullit, our Master of Ceremony. Hopefully you have all had an enjoyable evening and look forward to seeing you at The Maritime Standard Awards again in 2016. 04
The Honorary Judges Clive Woodbidge Editor The Maritime Standard Andre Toet Angus Frew Arun Kumar Gupta Capt. Jitendra Misra CEO Secretary General & CEO Chairman & Managing Director Managing DirectorSOHAR Industrial Port BIMCO The Shipping Corporation Emarat Maritime LLC of India Ltd Company SAOCChandru S. Rajwani Dr. Ahmed Al-Abri H.E. Salem Al Zaabi Late Javad Mosadeghi Chief Executive Officer Deputy Chief Executive Officer Director General CEONakilat-Keppel Offshore (Operations) Federal Transport Authority- Islamic P & I & Marine (N-KOM) Oman Drydock Company S.A.O.C Land & Maritime Jorn Hinge Majid Al Suwaidi Rajiv Agarwal Saliya Senanayake President & CEO Vice President CEO & Managing Director Chairman & Managing DirectorUnited Arab Shipping ADNATCO & NGSCO Essar Ports Limited Lanka Shipping & Logistics Company (S.A.G.) (Pvt) Ltd 05
The Safety and Security AwardWinner : Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSCFinalists Vadinar Oil Terminal Limited Abu Dhabi Ports Drydocks World Dubai.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by ADNATCO & NGSCO Dr. Ali Obaid Al www.adnatcongsco.ae -Yabhouni As the shipping arm of ADNOC and its Group of Companies, Abu Dhabi NationalChief Executive Officer Tanker Company and National Gas Shipping Company Ltd. (ADNATCO & NGSCO) ADNATCO & NGSCO delivers the UAE’s energy to the world.Sponsor Guided by our mission of providing safe, efficient and environmentally responsive transportation of cargo by sea; NGSCO tankers carry LNG from ADGAS’ liquefaction plant at Das Island in the Arabian Gulf to our customers in Japan. ADNATCO is involved in the global transportation of petroleum products and bulk cargo of sulphur as well as polyethylene produced by ADNOC’s petrochemicals subsidiary Borouge from its plant in Ruwais. We have expanded our fleet by taking delivery of 17 new vessels in 2010-2011. The new vessels comprise handy-sized bulk carriers, Panamax and Aframax tankers and bulk carriers. With the new ships, ADNATCO & NGSCO became a major regional shipping company with diversified ships varying between LNG, bulk carriers, chemical and products tankers as well container vessels. To further support our effective operations, the functions of the two companies’ support services were merged in 2009. The objective of the merger was to consoli- date and re-engineer the existing structures of ADNATCO & NGSCO and to provide integrated support services, secured operational efficiencies and maximized cost effective utilization of resources. As part of our commitment to provide a safe and secure working environment for our employees and to prevent pollution in all forms, our fleet receives high standard train- ing on-board, from the company mobile trainer. We use environmentally-friendly gas in our ships and we have excellent class endorsed ballast water management. Our fleet is also provides a very high occupational health standard in line with ADNOC and international governance. It is, therefore, through this policy of total safety, efficient operations, investing in human resources and being environmentally responsive that we successfully deliver the UAE’s energy to the world.07
The Technology/Innovations AwardWinner : DNV GLFinalists Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) United Arab Shipping Company S.A.G. ADNATCO & NGSCO Drydocks World Dubai Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Abu Dhabi Ports www.adports.ae Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi Abu Dhabi Ports is a government-owned organisation which was established in 2006. The organisation facilitates the diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy by acting as CEO an enabler for development and trade, thereby supporting the objectives of the Abu Abu Dhabi Ports Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.Sponsor Abu Dhabi Ports manages nine commercial, logistics, community and leisure ports, including its flagship state-of-the-art, deep-water Khalifa Port and its adjacent industrial zone. Khalifa Port was officially inaugurated on 12.12.12 by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Located halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the port is the first semi-automated container port in the GCC region. It handles all of Abu Dhabi’s container traffic, general cargo, and roll-on and roll-off (RORO) cargo, such as cars, vans and trucks. Khalifa Port features state-of-the-art maritime infrastructure, including nine of the world’s largest ship-to-shore quay cranes, 42 automated stacking cranes and 20 straddle carriers. In its current development phase one, Khalifa Port can handle an annual capacity of 2.5 million TEU containers and 12 million tonnes of general cargo. The port is being developed in stages as industry demand grows. When all development phases are completed, Khalifa Port is expected to increase its capacity for container volumes to 15 million TEUs and 35 million tonnes of general cargo per year. Abu Dhabi Ports is also developing Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), Khalifa Port’s dedicated trade and logistics hub. Kizad serves a range of logistics and manu- facturing investors and provides excellent multimodal connectivity, world-class infra- structure and dedicated investor support.09
The Sustainable Development AwardWinner : DP World UAE RegionPresented by Dubai Maritime City Authority Amer Ali www.dmca.ae Executive Director Founded in 2007, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has brought about a radical Dubai Maritime City change in the local maritime sector through an extensive range of industry initiatives and regulations which support its ambitious approach to creating a safe investment Authority environment for industry leaders from all over the world, while reaffirming Dubai’sSponsor position as a first-class international maritime hub. Established to monitor, develop and promote maritime activities, DMCA provides a platform of excellence and quality as it develops world-class regulations and guidelines to raise the bar on the maritime industry and boost its infrastructure, operations and logistics services while offering investment opportunities to boost Dubai’s competitiveness at the regional and inter- national levels. DMCA aims to build effective and strategic partnerships with relevant government agencies, private businesses and stakeholders in line with its vision to create a safe and vibrant maritime sector and therefore drive economic sustainability and growth in the emirate. The Authority is keen on expanding its scope of work and laying down effective policies under the highest standards of maritime safety and best environ- mental practices, in adherence with the local and international laws to develop a safe maritime environment for maritime operations and businesses.11
The Green Shipping AwardWinner : United Arab Shipping Company S.A.G.Finalists Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) ADNATCO & NGSCO Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC Kuwait Oil Tanker Company.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Drydocks World Dr. C. S. Kim www.drydocks.gov.ae President & COO Drydocks World is one of the most prominent names in the maritime industry. Over Drydocks World the past 32 years Drydocks World, with facilities in the Middle East and Southeast hasSponsor become one of the most prolific shipyards in the world providing marine & maritime services to the shipping and offshore oil, gas and energy sectors. The range of services provided include Offshore and Engineering, Ship and Rig Repair and Mainte- nance, Shipbuilding and Conversion, Rig Building and Refurbishment, FPSO/FSO Conversion, Offshore Fabrication, Maritime Clusters and Yacht Repairs and Fleet Operations. The Drydocks World facility in Dubai is the largest and most modern facility between Europe and the Far East and is supplemented by four other fully operational facilities; one in Singapore and three on Batam Island, Indonesia, under DDW-PaxOcean Asia Pte. Ltd.. Drydocks World is building pioneering projects for key global players because of its excellent reputation in implementing the highest possible standards in HSE. These include the world’s largest turret for Shell’s Prelude FLNG in Australia, the Solan subsea storage tank – one of the largest - for Premier Oil in the UK, the gigantic DolWin Beta HVDC Offshore Platform Structure for wind energy farms off Germany and the conversion of tankers-to-Modular Capture Vessels for AET Ship Management in the Gulf of Mexico. Drydocks World received the prestigious 8th Cycle Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mak- toum Business Award – 2014 in the manufacturing category. This is the highest level of national recognition for business performance excellence that an organization in the UAE can achieve. Drydocks World is certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance for meeting ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 requirements, and authorized by ASME and National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors for the usage of ‘U’, ‘R’ and ‘NB’ Stamps. The company has received formal recognition through American Petro- leum Institute (API) Specification Q1 certification. Drydocks World-Dubai has main- tained since 2003, a British Safety Council 5-Star Award for its safety management system, a proud recipient of the coveted British Safety Council Sword of Honour for 2014 and has been recognized with the “Best International Enterprise” award at the 2014 Socrates Awards.13
The Corporate Social Responsibility AwardWinner : Drydocks World DubaiFinalists YoungShip Dubai Essar Ports Limited Kuwait Oil Company Mundra International Container Terminal.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) www.kotc.com.kw Ali Shehab Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) was established in 1957 by a group of KuwaitiDeputy Chief Executive visionaries who envisioned the crucial role of transportation of Kuwait’s naturalOfficer, Fleet Operations, resource by sea to meet the worldwide energy demand. Kuwait Oil Tanker As Oil became the major source of energy and the world demand increased substan- Company tially, its transport in crude, refined and liquefied products developed into an import- ant part of the marketing activity. In 1976, the Kuwaiti government decided to becomeSponsor a partner in KOTC with a 49% stake, thereby providing a strong and vital boost to its development. Three years later, in 1979, in line with plans to bring all its oil operations, from the well to the ultimate consumer, under one corporation, the government acquired full control of the Company's capital. When Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) was established in 1980, KOTC became the transportation arm for the Kuwaiti Oil Sector. In 2014, KOTC completed the induction of new tankers ranging from Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Aframax, Panamax, Medium Range Product tankers and LPG Carri- ers, thus, completing a multi-billion dollar modernization and expansion of its fleet, which now stands at a total of 30 vessels. KOTC is recognized as one of the top tanker companies in the world, and KOTC’s vessels have continuously gained industry acclaims for design innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental initiatives and for setting performance benchmarks. In addition, KOTC also operates a Marine Agency Branch, acting as sole agent of all tankers calling at Kuwait’s oil terminals and two LPG Filling Plants, meet Kuwait’s requirement for the filling and distribution of LPG cylinders for local industry and domestic consumption.15
The Maritime Education and Training AwardWinner : Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyFinalists Mercantile Seamen Training Institute Limited Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training IRSHAD MASSA Maritime Academy.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C.Tarik Mohammed www.omanship.co.om Al Junaidi Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C. (OSC) is a closed joint stock company, incorporat- Deputy CEO ed in 2003 and owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman through the Minis- Oman Shipping try of Finance (80%) and Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. (20%). Headquartered in Company S.A.O.C Muscat, Oman. Oman Shipping Company was established to transport the Sultan-Sponsor ate’s Oil and Gas products to world markets, providing Omani shipping services to the country’s trade partners in other commodities, and to re-vitalize Oman’s long stand- ing and proud seafaring tradition. The Company is involved in ship owning, chartering and technical management activities through its subsidiary companies: Oman Char- ter Company S.A.O.C., Oman Ship Management Company S.A.O.C., and Oman Container Line S.A.O.C. OSC is currently operating a total fleet of 43 vessels of approximately 7.8 million DWT, this number will increase to approximately 8 million DWT with the delivery of an addi- tional LNG vessel by Q3 2014 and additional 10 MR Tankers which will be delivered during 2015 and 2016. Oman Ship Management Company is currently managing 23 vessels including full technical management of owned and 3rd party vessels as well, comprising of 6 VLCCs, 5 LNG vessels, 4 VLOCs, 3 LPG vessels, 2 Methanol Carriers, 1 Chemical Tanker, I MR Tanker and 1 Multi-Purpose Vessel. Going forward, OSC has plans to bring more of its vessels under OSMC’s technical management. In Septem- ber 2011, OSMC was awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation, recognizing its adoption of international standards and best practices in Ship Management. In addi- tion, Oman Ship Management Company was awarded “The Ship Manager Award” among the 3 finalists by the esteemed judging panel at the 10th Sea trade Middle East and Indian subcontinent Annual Awards function for 2013.17
VENTURE AMONGST 57 ISLAMIC COUNTRIES TO PROVIDE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVER FOR SHIPOWNERS TRADING WORLDWIDELIMIT OF LIABILITY | USD 1B | USD 500M | USD 100M | USD 50M | USD 25M | BELOW USD 25M AS PER REQUESTSTYPES OF COVER | P&I | FD&D | CHARTERERS’ LIABILITY | WAR RISKS | SPECIAL OPERATIONS | K&R | H&MOrganization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (formerly Organization of the Islamic Conference) is the second largest inter-governmental organization after theUnited Nations with the membership of 57 states spread over four continents. In order to coordinate and unify the efforts in realizing the cooperation amongOIC in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2004, the idea of establishing Islamic P&I Club to provide liability cover for shipowners was proposed and approvedOFF. 408, BLOCK B, AL HUDAIBA AWARDS BLDG., JUMEIRAH RD., UNION HOUSE SQ., DUBAI, UAE, P.O. BOX: 181891 | T:+971 4 385 7004 | F: +971 4 385 7011www.ipandi.club | [email protected] YOUR SUPPORT IN DIFFICULT TIMES
Classification Society of the YearWinner : DNV GLFinalist Tasneef.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Islamic P&I Club www.islamicpandiclub.com Amir Mosadeghi The idea of establishing Islamic P&I Club (IPIC) as a mutual and non-profit organiza- Deputy CEO tion was proposed and approved by the Organization of the Islamic Shipowners’ Islamic P&I Club Association (OISA), affiliated institution to the Organization of the Islamic Coopera-Sponsor tion (OIC). In the 23rd Executive Committee Meeting and the 15th General Assembly Session in October 2001 held in Dubai, the Members of the Organization unanimously approved the procedure of the establishment of Islamic P&I Club and Islamic P&I Club was officially born. The achievement was adopted by the 10th OIC Summit, which was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia in October 2003 and Summit following the RESOLUTION No.35/10-E(IS). As per kind auspicious of the Government of Dubai, Islamic P&I Club headquarters officially established is in Dubai without the need for sponsorship in 2004. In order to have better access to the clients either potentials or current members, IPIC organized a second management office in Jakarta – Indonesia in 2009 while Istanbul – Turkey will be IPIC third office. It is policy of the Club to have offices in Beirut – Lebanon as well as Cairo – Egypt in due course. IPIC provide the most comprehensive and tailor-made cover to its members for protecting their third party legal liabilities and expenses out of the vessel’s operation up to the limit of liability USD 1 Billion as well as Freight Demurrage & Defence, Char- terers’ Liability, Loss of Hire and War Risk, Hull & Machinery and K&R through its associate companies. Risks are reinsured through a syndicate of prominent interna- tional reinsurance companies to secure the member’s needs in a proper manner. While the Club have strong links to correspondents supported by a worldwide network of more than 485 independent firms and consultants as well as surveyors, is able to render immediate assistance to the members via its local expertise located in 120 countries and 425 ports, without any delay.19
Shipyard/Ship Repair Facility of the YearWinner : Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (N-KOM)Finalists Albwardy Marine Engineering/Damen Shipyards Sharjah Drydocks World Dubai Oman Drydock Company S.A.O.C.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Sical Logistics Ltd. www.sical.inCapt. Ramesh K.N. Sical Logistics Ltd., founded in 1955, is India's leading integrated logistics solutions CEO provider with over five decades of experience in providing end to end logistics solu- SICAL Logistics Ltd. tions. In 2011, Sical was acquired by the Coffee Day group, one of India's fastestSponsor growing business conglomerates with interests ranging from coffee plantations and agri-businesses, commodity exports, stakeholdings in leading IT and embedded technology companies, real estate and hospitality. While traditionally known for its stevedoring, customs handling, trucking and steamer agency businesses, Sical today has made significant investments in logistics related infrastructure and operates mechanized port terminals (container and bulk), contain- er freight stations, container rakes, rail and road terminals. In addition to above, Sical also provides offshore support services to the oil and gas industry and owns and operates cutter suction dredger. With its extensive experience in handling bulk commodities over the decades, Sical has entered the mining space with innovative mining and cargo handling solutions at mines. At Sical every aspect of logistics namely port handling, road and rail transport, ware- housing, shipping etc. are combined as an integrated logistics solutions and tailored to meet individual client needs. This is aided by investments in state of the art Infra- structure, equipment and handling facilities to provide cargo handling efficiency. Sical also offers comprehensive custom made yet cost effective solutions depending on specific needs enhancing flexibility, safety and reliability norms.21
Preferred Shipyard Delivering SolutionsStrategically located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) provides a wide spectrum of repair,conversion and fabrication services across the maritime as well as oil & gas chain. The yard’s growing track record for safe, efficient andhigh quality services includes the successful turnaround of gas carries, tankers, bulk carriers, containers, jack-up rigs and a variety of othervessels.Supported by world-class facilities, our team of professionals is also able to deliver turnkey solutions for mobile and fixed structures suchas jack-up rigs, liftboats, process modules and decks, jackets and piles, as well as wellhead, utility and accommodation platforms.Services Offered Ship repair & conversion Construction & repair of offshore structures Gas & Green Shipping Solutions Mobile repair squadDrydock 1 Floating Dock (VLCC-size) Berthage360m x 66m x 11m (350,000dwt) 405m x 66m, Lifting Capacity: 120,000T 8 quays and piers of 3,000m & 1 loading quay of 150mDrydock 2 Cranes (15 nos.) Mobile Hoists400m x 80m x 12m (450,000dwt) 8 x 30T, 3 x 50T, 4 x 100T 300T & 1,100TT: +974 4419 7300 F: +974 4419 7301 [email protected] www.nkom.com.qa State of Qatar
Ship Owner/Operator of the YearWinner : United Arab Shipping Company S.A.G.Finalists Shipping Corporation of India Limited Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC Halul Offshore Services Company (HOSC) Kuwait Oil Tanker Company.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (N-KOM) www.nkom.com.qa Chandru Rajwani Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine Limited (N-KOM) is a joint-venture between Qatar CEO Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), the world’s leading transporter of LNG, and Keppel N-KOM Offshore & Marine, the global leader in offshore rig design, construction and repair,Sponsor ship repair and conversion, and specialised shipbuilding. Drawing on the expertise and experience of its parent companies, N-KOM offers repair, conversion, fabrication and maintenance services for marine, offshore and onshore vessels/structures. Situated within the world-class Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard complex, N-KOM is strategically located near to gas terminals in the Port of Ras Laffan and in close proximity to offshore activities in the Arabian Gulf. The facility comprises of two graving docks (400m x 80m, 360m x 66m), a VLCC float- ing dock (405m x 66m), berthing capacity of 3150m, mobile boat hoists (300T & 1,100T), workshops and sub-contractor facilities on-site. Certified by API for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18000, N-KOM prides itself as a provider of choice for safe, reliable and quality services and continues to forge strong partnerships with a broad range of clients and service vendors worldwide. Having delivered projects for various industry players, N-KOM is the preferred shipyard deliv- ering solutions in the Arabian Gulf.23
Terminal Operator of the YearWinner : DP World UAE RegionFinalists Abu Dhabi Terminals Essar Ports Limited Gulftainer.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by United Arab Shipping Company S.A.G. Jorn Hinge www.uasc.net President & CEO UASC is a global shipping company based in the Middle East. Founded in 1976, UASC United Arab Shipping is present in more than 75 countries around the world. The company is a major container shipping player in the Middle East region and adjacent markets, covering Company (S.A.G.) over 200 ports and destinations worldwide. UASC offers containerized and conven-Sponsor tional cargo transportation, temperature controlled cargo and value added services to a diversified global client-base, covering the Middle East, Europe, Mediterranean, Indian Sub-continent, Far East, Australia, West Africa and The Americas. UASC is currently implementing one of the industry’s largest and most technological- ly advanced newbuilding programs with seventeen new vessels on order; six 18,000 TEU and eleven 14,000 TEU containerships. UASC’s cutting edge vessel designs have been developed focusing on cost efficiency and enhanced environmental friendliness. These vessels will be the first large containerships in the industry that will be deliv- ered ‘LNG ready’ to enable dual fuel (the use of both traditional heavy fuel oil as well as LNG fuel), which is expected to significantly reduce environmental impact and reduce fuel costs.25
Tanker Operator of the YearWinner : Kuwait Oil Tanker CompanyFinalists Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company Emarat Maritime LLC Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Emirates Classification (TASNEEF) Eng. Rashed Al www.tasneef.org Hebsi Emirates Classification, TASNEEF was established in 2012 as the First Classification CEO Society in United Arab Emirates as well as in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and Arab world. On July 8th 2013, the Federal Transport Authority Land & Mari-Emirates Classification time (FTA), who is the Maritime Administration for the UAE, officially recognized Emir- ates Classification, TASNEEF to act on their behalf to conduct statutory surveys and (TASNEEF) certifications. TASNEEF has rapidly established and followed the company core values, vision, and mission, to be the preeminent Classification Authority in the UAE.Sponsor The primary mission of TASNEEF is to serve the UAE's interest, as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security and safety of life and property, and protecting R and preserving the natural environment in our vital Maritime Domain and to promote Emiratization and to provide training and career paths for the UAE men and women.Life Environmentally Optimized TASNEEF has initially operated in the UAE market, with plans for regional and world-wide expansion. TASNEEF has demonstrated through partnerships and projects to be an effective and efficient provider of marine and offshore Classification Services. TASNEEF continually achieves this through strategic agreements with established Classification Societies, Experienced Leadership, Professional Staff, to apply Leading Edge Technologies. TASNEEF provides the Maritime Industry locally and regionally the highest international standards relating to Safety, Environment, Comfort of life and property, and Environment Protection and Prevention aboard Maritime centric assets through certification processes for the following; Ship Classi- fication, Statutory Services, Certification of Materials and Components, Maritime and Naval Advisory, and Training.27
Marine Broker of the YearWinner : Clarksons Platou DMCCFinalist Maersk Broker Middle East DMC EST.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Abu Dhabi Marine Services www.adports.aeMaktoum Mohamed Alhouqani Abu Dhabi Marine Services - a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports - has a team of 160 experienced and highly skilled harbour pilots, marine crew, technicians and other staff CEO who bring knowledge, professionalism and a customer focus to their work. The team Abu Dhabi Marine ensures the safe and timely passage of vessels in Abu Dhabi’s ports, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. ServicesSponsor Using state-of-the-art port equipment, including most advanced marine assets and technologies, Abu Dhabi Marine Services offers a distinctive calibre of services. These include vessel traffic services (VTS) and pilotage services, as well as harbour towage, mooring and ancillary quayside services, ranging from fresh water and bunkering (fuel) services to garbage disposal and issuing of permits. In addition, Abu Dhabi Marine Services inspects and maintains all the different forms of navigation aids in Abu Dhabi waters. The team currently manages 966 buoys and beacons across a territory of 472 km, covering 52 channels and waterways in and around Abu Dhabi. In the near future, Abu Dhabi Marine Services will be launching an integrated and centralised VTS system from Abu Dhabi Ports’ flagship Khalifa Port to monitor all of the Emirate’s ports from one location delivering significant advances in sea traffic control. The team of Abu Dhabi Marine Services operates in line with international standards (IMO). While all pilots are IMO STCW (International Maritime Organisation Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping) certified, the Aids-to-Navigation (AtoN) team is qualified according to the International Association of Marine Aids-to-Navi- gation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).29
Ship Agency of the YearWinner : Sharaf Shipping AgencyFinalist SAMSARA Group.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Mercmarine Group of Companies www.mercmarine.net Thomas Kriwat Mercmarine Group of Companies – represents 5 interlinked sectors in Ship Owning, CEO Ship Management, Crew Management, Maritime Training and Agency functions. MERCMARINE Group Company was established in 1917 in Bremen, Germany while the Sri Lankan opera- tions started in 1981, expanding group’s geographical presence. Over the past few of Companies decades, each sector of the group has grown steadily making an exponential contri-Sponsor bution to the maritime industry. Group’s corporate culture is strongly woven around “Passion” and the professional- ism of the company has helped MERCMARINE to form and nurture long term business relationships successfully with valued Principals world over. First class services in Crew Management, Maritime Training and Ship Management are the flagship functions within MERCMARINE and the lean company culture has helped them offer fast, cost effective, and customized solutions propelling its clients to success. Mr.Thomas Kriwat, a lawyer is the CEO while Captain Rohan Codipilly is the COO of the group.31
Ship Manager of the YearWinner : Emarat Maritime LLCFinalists ARKA Global Marine Services LLC Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by MILAHA Michel Deleuran www.milaha.com EVP Maritime At MILAHA, previously known as Qatar Navigation, we understand that economic MILAHA progress depends on the smooth flow of trade around the world. Through our diverse activities, we provide perfectly synchronised maritime and logistics solutions –Sponsor simplifying the complex links in the international chain of trade. MILAHA has become a large, diversified strategic holding company with core inter- ests in various maritime transport sectors as well as logistics. Yet as diverse as the company has become, it has always succeeded through unity and synergy: every part working together for the good of the whole through shared values and ethics, since 1957. The company has since evolved, expanded and diversified into maritime trans- portation in gas, petroleum products, containers and bulk; offshore support services; port management; logistics services; shipyard; trading agencies; real estate; and asset management. For over half a century, we’ve been building on our strong regional foothold in trans- portation and logistics. Today, with an expanding fleet, state-of-the art equipment, well-trained manpower and world-class partners, we’re competing to become a glob- ally recognised player in maritime and logistics services. MILAHA owns 100% of Qatar Shipping (Q-Ship) as well as Halul Offshore Services Company (HOSC) – one of the largest specialized companies in the region in the provision of offshore marine services to the oil and gas sector. The company also has a 50% stake in Qatar Quarries and Building Materials Company, a 30% stake in Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), and owns 50% of Gulf LPG, with other smaller stakes in a number of other associated companies.33
Marine Insurer of the YearWinner : Islamic P&I ClubFinalists Amlin Dubai Limited GIC Re The New India Assurance Company Limited.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC www.gemships.com Ahmed Hareb Al Falahi Formed in 2004 as a Joint Venture shipping company, Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) owns and manages modern state-of-the-art double hull tankers designed to carry CEO petroleum products, chemicals and other hydrocarbons. GEM's growth perspective is Gulf Energy Maritime a long term strategic one. Majority of its vessels are expected to be fixed in a mixed portfolio of long-term and spot charters. (GEM)Sponsor Today, Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) is a leading, independent Product/Chemical Tanker company which provides Marine Transportation for the energy markets across the world. We own and manage 19 vessels spread across different vessel classes i.e. 2 LR2, 8 modern LR1 and 9 chemical and product tankers. GEM's primary objective is to operate with high standards of safety and quality in its operations and management. Our consistent track record in this area sets us apart from other industry participants and lets us maintain a preferred position in the mari- time industry. Over the years GEM has won numbers of prestigious awards i.e. Tanker Operator (ME & Indian Sub-Continent) of the Year 2012, Ship Owner / Operator of the Year 2011 and Safety & Quality Award (ME & Indian Sub-Continent) for 3 consecutive Years 2008, 2009 & 2010. GEM has ISO 9001-2008 QMS and ISO 14001-2004 EMS certification. Furthermore, the company also actively participates in the Tanker Management Self-Assessment (TMSA) program as required by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF). Our well maintained fleet and commitment to high quality, incident-free service posi- tions us as a preferred service provider with major oil companies, refiners and traders throughout the world.35
Port of the YearWinner : Abu Dhabi Ports-Khalifa PortFinalists DP World UAE Region SOHAR Port and Freezone.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by SAMSARA GROUP www.samsaragroup.com Capt. Pankaj Mehrotra Samsara is one of the leading, fastest growing and most reputed Shipping Agency Groups in India. Vice President Samsara Group With our core competencies fully focused on the business of shipping, we enjoy theSponsor enviable distinction of being a trendsetter in the Industry The Group today is holding an enviable position as a market leader in the Indian Ship- ping Agency and Freight fraternity and also being one of the youngest companies in the industry to establish a network of nationwide offices providing Professional Ship- ping Agency solutions to its worldwide Principals and Customers. Samsara has in the span of these few years, dynamically grown to a staff-strength of over 400 personnel managing 55+ owned offices across various Port locations and ICDs in India, an achievement second to none in the Indian sub-continent. Our service portfolio encompasses Shipping Agency (Container Liner, Bulk, Break Bulk, Project Cargo, RoRo, Tank containers and Tanker agency services), Logistics, Freight forwarding, Rail movements, CFS, ICDs and terminals and Road Transport, thereby providing value driven, customer centric solutions… The Samsara group believes its most valuable asset is its people. It is they who contribute to building lasting relationships with customers. An interconnected network of office branches with world-class ERP systems provides full control and transparency. Coupled with our cutting-edge technology is that essential personal touch that our people provide to each of our Principals, Shippers and Customers. The mission with which the Samsara group was founded still remains our driving force. Building relationships has inspired our growth and has given us the strength to aim higher.37
Shipping Company of the YearWinner : Maersk LineFinalists Emarat Maritime LLC Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by DNV GL www.dnvgl.com Frederick Leo Ebers About DNV GL Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL Vice President and enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. Regional Manager Operating in more than 100 countries, our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to help-DNV GL Middle East & ing our customers in the maritime, oil & gas, energy and other industries to make the India - Maritime world safer, smarter and greener. In the maritime industry DNV GL is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. We enhance safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.Sponsor39
Dubai Trading Agency DTA Ship Trading DTA Ship Management DTA Ship AgencyP.O. Box 12924, Dubai, U.A.E., Tel: +971 4 271 0109, Fax: +971 4 271 2662, Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Maritime Law Firm of the YearWinner : Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLPFinalists Hadef & Partners Ince & Co. Al Tamimi & Company Fichte & Co Legal Consultancy.................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Dubai Trading Agency Group Ali Lakhani www.dtashipping.net Managing Director Dubai Trading Agency Group (“the Group”) has its origins in Dubai Trading Agency Dubai Trading Agency LLC, which was established in 1973. Over the years, the business of Dubai TradingSponsor Agency LLC has expanded globally, and it has grown to include several subsidiaries and associate businesses. In order to more effectively manage this network of related businesses, senior management have created the Dubai Trading Agency Group as the quasi-holding company for all of the various interests. DTA Group operates through a network of subsidiaries and associates registered in the UAE, the UK, Singapore, Monaco and other offshore locations. The Group is headed by Mr. Tahir Lakhani, the original founder of Dubai Trading Agency LLC, and, since 1985, it has been primarily in the business of buying and selling ships, with particular focus on the demolition market: buying ships targeted for recycling from ship owners and selling them to the Sub- Continent & China. In recent years, the Group has been one of the largest cash buyers in the global market. The Group has recently begun to broaden its activities and is now active in the areas of Shipping Operations, Ship Recycling, Ship Agency Services & Ship Management.41
Deal of the YearAwarded to Suez Canal AuthoritySuez Canal The expansion of Egypt’s Suez Canal, completed in early August, could prove to beAuthority one of the most important investment decisions taken in the region in recent times. The US $8 billion extension was completed on schedule after 12 months of construc- tion and includes 35 km of new channels constructed in the desert, as well as a 37 km section where the existing canal was enlarged to accommodate larger ships. The expansion is expected to generate significant financial benefits. Revenue from the canal is forecast to more than double in under a decade, from $5.3 billion last year to $13.2billion by 2023, with an average of 97 ships passing through the canal per day, up from 49 before the expansion. The $8billion in funding was raised entirely from local investors through donations and the sale of investment certificates..................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Clarksons Platou DMCC www.clarksons.com Esam Abdellatif Balla Clarksons Platou is the world’s leading provider of integrated shipping services and supports its international clients through a global network of offices across five conti- Managing Director nents. Clarksons Platou The recent acquisition by Clarksons of the RS Platou Group brought together two DMCC heritage businesses and the new Group is now positioned as the lead provider ofSponsor Chartering, Sale and Purchase, Newbuilding and Demolition across all sectors of shipping and offshore. The Group’s financial division is engaged in providing debt and equity capital solu- tions as well as risk management strategies to our clients, whilst also offering debt restructuring, corporate finance and equity research across global maritime, oil services and natural resources sectors. All of this is underpinned by Clarksons Research Services, the market leader in provid- ing authoritative leading data and analysis to the shipping and offshore industries.43
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The Maritime Standard Young Person in ShippingAwarded to Abdulla Bin Damithan Abdulla Bin Damithan, who has been named Young Person of the Year, joined DP World in 2001 as a graduate trainee, and has since moved rapidly to the position he holds today as Commercial Director for the UAE Region. His rise has matched the transformation of DP World from a regional port company to a global marine termi- nals operator. In his present role he manages all commercial related aspects at the ports of Jebel Ali, Fujairah, Mina Rashid and Mina Al Hamriya. Actively involved in strategic and busi- ness development initiatives, he also serves as an active board member, not only for UAE region but also in other DP World terminals globally. Abdulla Bin Bin Damithan is closely involved in the business strategy behind Jebel Ali port’s Damithan ongoing capacity expansion plans, including the new state of the art container termi- nals, T3 and T4. Beyond Jebel Ali, Abdulla looks after the modern Hamdan BinCommercial Director Mohammed Cruise Terminal at Mina Rashid. In recognition of his leadership skills at a young age, Bin Damithan was nominated for the Dubai Government Excellence DP World Programme under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai...................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC www.adsb.ae Dr. Khaled Al Mazrouei Abu Dhabi Ship Building, a UAE Public Joint Stock Company, was established in 1996 and operates the most modern naval shipyard in the Arabian Gulf. ADSB is the onlyChief Executive Officer shipyard in the region with the capability to build, refit, repair and upgrade complexAbu Dhabi Ship Building naval warships.Sponsor The company is successfully providing products and related services to Navies, Coast Guards and other military, Para-Military and commercial vessel operators throughout the GCC region. ADSB is listed in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and its current sharehold- ing is 40% by Mubadala Development Company, 10% by the Abu Dhabi Government and 50% by several thousand individual UAE National shareholders. ADSB employs more than 1200 people. For more information about ADSB, please go to: www.adsb.ae Products and Services Abu Dhabi Ship Building serves four separate market segments: Naval / Military Ship Construction (10m RHIB Assault Boats to 72m Corvettes) Naval Ship Repairs, Refits & Upgrades (basic platform repairs to highly complex combat system upgrades) Commercial Ship Construction (15m Landing Craft to 50m Crew Boats) Commercial Ship Repairs (basic painting and blasting to replacing of major equipments) Through Life Support Services Management45
The Maritime Standard Editors' Choice AwardAwarded to Andre Toet Andre Toet The Maritime Standard Editor’s Choice Award for 2015 is awarded to André Toet, CEO chief executive officer of the Sohar Industrial Port Company. During his time withSOHAR Port and Sohar Port, André has overseen a tremendous expansion of the port’s activities, not just in terms of the volume of cargo handled, but the level of investment attracted to Freezone the port cluster. As a result Sohar port has become a major engine of economic growth, development and diversification for the Omani economy. André has also raised the profile of the port globally through the use of the media and by developing its website. Prior to joining Sohar, André worked for a number of Nedlloyd Group subsidiaries in different countries in senior positions. In 2000 he became managing director of P&O Nedlloyd Europe and after the take-over by Maersk became chief executive of Maersk Central Europe. In 2008 he was appointed as chief operating officer of the Port of Rotterdam...................................................................................................................................................................................................Presented by Department of Seaports & Customs, Government of Sharjah www.sharjahports.gov.ae Yaqoub Abdulla Sharjah Ports Authority manages the three commercial ports of Sharjah the only Director-Marketing & Emirate that has ports in both coasts of UAE. Promotions Port Khalid located in the heart of Sharjah city is a multipurpose port of 21 berthsSharjah Ports Authority handling container, break bulk, ro-ro, project and bulk products.Sponsor Hamriyah Port is located 15km north of Port Khalid on the Arabian Gulf adjoining the Hamriyah Free Zone which is one of the fastest growing economic zones in UAE and home to over 5000 companies. The port is also a multipurpose port and key gateway for Hamriyah Free Zone investors and industry located in the northern Emirates. The facility which has a quay of 1100 meters with a depth of 14 meters, an LPG and a petroleum product terminal. Khorfakkan Port strategically located on the Gulf of Oman coast outside the sensitive Strait of Hormuz is a jewel in the crown of Sharjah. It is a major container port of UAE handling in excess of 3 million TEUs and is a port of call to the largest container ships presently plying the seas. Knowledgeable and well trained customer oriented staff ensure true customer satis- faction. Make Sharjah Ports your port of call. Email: [email protected]
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