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

Innovation And Operational Excellence Across The Maritime Sector

Friday, October 31, 2025

The maritime sector’s leading awards event, The Maritime Standard (TMS) Awards 2025, has

announced this year’s winners, honouring outstanding companies and industry leaders from across
the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. The Awards showcased achievement and innovation in
25 categories covering shipping, logistics, ship repair, offshore services, marine technology and
related sectors, as well as a series of special awards for individual achievement. The prestigious
event took place at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai on October 29th, attracting over 1000 senior
executives, decision-makers and industry leaders, from the region, and across the globe.

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 recognisedorganisations 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

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