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Maritime Standard Awards 2025 revealed, finalists set to compete across 25 categories in Dubai - Middle East Business New…
Managing Director, DP World GCC; Capt. Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO, Maritime
Cluster and Noatum Maritime, AD Ports Group; Dr Ibrahim Al Nadhairi, CEO, ASYAD
Shipping; Ali Shehab, Global Director of Special Projects and Services, DNV; Numair
Shaikh, CEO, Timini Shipping; Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi, Chairman and Managing
Director, The Shipping Corporation of India and Bard Poulsson, Senior Vice President,
International Maritime Lead, Lockton.

Clive Woodbridge, the Chairman of the Judging Panel and Editor of The Maritime
Standard, said: “All companies named as finalists should take great pride in this
achievement. Competition this year was extremely intense, with a record number of
entrants in several categories. Despite the results of the final round, they can reflect on a
very positive achievement.”

The announcement of this year’s finalists comes at a pivotal time for the industry, as the
maritime sector navigates rapid global transformations, including decarbonisation,
digitalisation and supply chain resilience. Across the region, demand for freight, logistics
and offshore operations continues to accelerate. The GCC’s freight and logistics sector is
expected to surge from USD 81.34 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 110 billion by
2030, while the Middle East region’s offshore support vessel market is projected to grow
from USD 27.25 billion in 2025 to USD 37.34 billion by 2030. At the same time,
the Indian maritime freight market is on track to attain USD 50.70 billion by 2033. This
highlights a period of exceptional growth, where companies are continuously raising
standards through innovation and commitment, making them deserving of recognition at
the Maritime Standard Awards.

Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard, said: “Beyond just a
recognition, the awards also serve as a catalyst for progress and innovation across the
regional maritime industry. Every edition, we witness standards being set,
groundbreaking innovations and meaningful collaboration between stakeholders. This
year’s event is set to be the most dynamic, highlighting the energy and ambitious vision
driving the industry to further success.”

This year’s awards attracted a substantial number of nominations from companies active
in the fields, such as shipping, ship repair, offshore services, technology providers, and
logistics operators. The launch of new categories, including the Digital Transformation
Award and Heavy Lift – Project Cargo Company of the Year, reflects the industry’s focus
on automation, smart ports and specialised logistics solutions, indicating how the region
is responding to global challenges with forward-thinking strategies.

The Maritime Standard Awards as one of the largest international industry gatherings, is
set to welcome guests from across the region and worldwide.

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