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The TMS Awards have undertaken several initiatives to spotlight emerging talent and
support the next generation of maritime industry leaders, including the introduction of
categories such as the ‘Maritime Education and Training Award.’ They have also
partnered with several vessel operators to facilitate cadetship opportunities for young
individuals. A particularly impactful initiative involves inviting various regional
colleges and institutions to nominate candidates for the ‘Cadet of the Year,’ which
offers instant recognition as the top cadet, and the opportunity to be awarded a
contract on stage. Delivered in collaboration with Kuwait Oil Tanker Company
(KOTC), the initiative aims to encourage greater participation and promote
excellence across the maritime sector.

Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard FZ LLC

The Awards also feature the ‘Young Person In Shipping’ category, which recognises
and celebrates emerging talent in the industry, and the ‘Woman in Shipping Award,’
which aims to address gender imbalance in the industry by acknowledging the
outstanding contributions of a new generation of female leaders and encourage
young women to pursue careers in shipping and maritime.

While these awards provide strong recognition, Trevor highlights that participation in
related industry events can further provide platforms for networking and delivering
targeted content designed to help maritime companies remain competitive and stay
abreast of ongoing technical and commercial trends. Notable among these are the
TMS Tanker Conference, taking place on October 30 at the Atlantis, which will
address key technical developments in tanker shipping; the TMS Transportation and

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