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and the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), along with
industry stakeholders. At a time when physical gatherings were nearly impossible,
the Awards served as a vital platform for connection. With each passing year, the
event has continued to raise the bar, and the upcoming 2025 edition - celebrated
under the theme ‘Arabia: Its Rich History and Culture’ - is poised to set an even
higher benchmark.

Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard FZ LLC and Flagship
Events LLC, highlighted the significance of these Awards in supporting the sector’s
growth and the steps that companies must take to stay competitive and aligned with
future trends.

He emphasised the importance of staying ahead both technologically and
strategically as the maritime sector embraces a new wave of innovation and
sustainability. “Maritime companies must remain up to date with the technological
developments in the environmental sector, not only in areas such as the transition to
alternative fuels, but also in the increasing relevance of digital innovations such as
artificial intelligence. Attending the TMS Awards provide a valuable opportunity for
companies to witness firsthand the progress being made in these critical areas. Such
exposure often informs and inspires organisations to pursue similar initiatives
themselves. The Awards also offer companies a valuable platform to enhance brand
awareness and showcase their achievements to a global audience,” he stated.

Pereira added: “For the 2025 edition, we expect to welcome approximately 1,200
leading industry executives, with delegations expected from across the GCC and the
Indian Subcontinent, as well as from further afield, including Europe, Southeast Asia,
and the Far East.”

This year, TMS has introduced two new award categories. Recognising that
digitalisation has become a key strategic priority for many companies in the maritime
sector, and to underscore the importance of initiatives in this area, TMS will, for the
first time, present ‘The Digital Transformation Award.’ Additionally, the second new
category, ‘Heavylift/ Project Cargo Company of the Year Award,’ reflects the growing
demand for specialised maritime services to support the delivery of major energy
and infrastructure projects across the region.

The Awards also include a range of categories, such as ‘The Technology/
Innovations Award,’ which recognises the critical role of research, development, and
innovation, as well as others that focus on sustainability issues.

Several awards have been dedicated to sustainable practices, which include ‘The
Environmental Protection Award,’ ‘The Green Shipping Award,’ and ‘The Sustainable
Shipping Award,’ that underscore the alignment of TMS with the blue economy goals
of the UAE’s wise leadership and reward those companies and individuals making
exceptional contributions toward achieving these important national goals. “The
UAE’s commitment to developing a sustainable blue economy, including
advancements in maritime transport and renewable energy, is strongly reflected
throughout the Awards, with nominees across all categories required to highlight
their contributions to environmental protection and decarbonisation,” Trevor said.

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