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The Maritime Standard Awards 2025 Winners List Showcases High Levels Of Innovation And Operational Excellence Across …
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

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