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Maritime Standard Awards 2025 revealed, finalists set to compete across 25 categories in Dubai
contributions in their respective fields. Entries were assessed against strict criteria covering
operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, market impact and leadership.

The panel includes, Clive Woodbridge, Editor, The Maritime Standard; Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi,
CEO, ADNOC Logistics and Services; Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and 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.

The full shortlist for each of the 25 awards can be viewed by clicking here.

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