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The Maritime Standard Awards 2025 winners list showcases high levels of innovation and operational excellence across the …
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil
Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline
and Group, the event recognised organisations and individuals for setting new standards in
operational excellence and leadership in the sector amid significant shifts in the industry, including

decarbonisation, digitalization, and a renewed emphasis on supply chain resilience. From clean-fuel
projects and AI-powered port operations to international collaborations that boost trade efficiency, the
2025 Awards showcased the industry's progress in turning goals into tangible outcomes.

The evening was hosted by Yalda Hakim, a renowned international correspondent and documentary

filmmaker, whose engaging presence added distinction to the occasion. The keynote address was
delivered by Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC Logistics and Services, who shared
valuable insights on the evolving maritime landscape and the UAE’s leadership in advancing
sustainable and innovative practices across the sector.

Clive Woodbridge, Editor of The Maritime Standard and Chairman of the Judging Panel, stated, “This

year's competition was exceptionally tough, and we received an unprecedented number of entries
across all categories. Each finalist demonstrated remarkable achievements and operational
standards over the past year, which underlines the significant advances that continue to be made in

the regional maritime sector.”

A rigorous assessment process was conducted as part of the award selections, and this was
supervised by an independent panel of distinguished judges that included some of the most
prominent names in the maritime industry.

Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard, commented, “These Awards are not
just about celebrating success, but also about encouraging excellence. This year’s event recognised

innovative concepts, exciting new initiatives, and outstanding performance standards. As the region
continues to expand its maritime infrastructure and digital port systems, with significant
developments across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, events like The Maritime

Standard Awards play a key role in reinforcing its position as a global leader in shipping and
maritime.”

Reaction from the individual winners on the night of October 29th was highly appreciative. Captain
Mohamed Al Ali, Senior Vice President, Operations (Offshore Logistics), at ADNOC L&S, who
received the Outstanding Achievement Award, added: “It was one of the greatest honours of my

professional career to receive this Award. It really means a lot to me to have TMS recognise the years
of dedication and hard work.”

Tony Dagher, the Founder and Managing Director of TMC Shipping Group was the recipient of the
Young Person in Shipping and was similarly honoured. He said: “I have been fortunate to have had

great support from many people during my journey in shipping, and to have a fantastic team around
me now. This Award is as much for them as it is for me.

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