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Maritime Standard Awards 2025 revealed, finalists set to compete across 25 categories in Dubai – 9cnews
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.

“Beyond
Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard, said:
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

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