About the TMS Awards
The Maritime Standard Awards recognize excellence across the shipping, ports, and maritime sectors. The 11th edition of this prestigious event took place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the iconic Atlantis in Dubai. As with every previous year, it celebrated the remarkable achievements of the industry’s top performers with style and sophistication. The event's continued success and high attendance reaffirmed its position as the premier awards ceremony for the maritime industry in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.
More than 1,200 distinguished guests filled the grand ballroom, and once again, the TMS Awards were held under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Airline and Group. His longstanding support has been instrumental in making the event a resounding success year after year.
Opening the proceedings, Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of TMS, remarked, “The Awards are a time of celebration. A chance to celebrate the achievements of not just our industry, but of the growing stature of the region as a whole on the maritime stage.” He emphasized that the success stories emerging from the region would be highlighted through the awards presented that evening.
The keynote address was delivered by Abdullah Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC. He stated, “ This is a special occasion – an opportunity to remind ourselves of the role we play in supporting an industry that powers the global economy and keeps the world moving. Today we are celebrating our collective contribution to the shipping, ports and maritime sector and we are fortunate to have a rich maritime legacy in this region, and a national leadership with a strong vision for this sector.”
Held for the eleventh consecutive year, the Awards were hosted by Debra Stephenson, the actress and impressionist. Previous hosts have included England's legendary goalkeeper, Peter Shilton; comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw; PR expert, journalist, and author Alistair Campbell; Dutch football icon Ruud Gullit; former CNN news anchor Jim Clancy; BBC journalist Tim Wilcox; and Bollywood star and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta.
The evening featured the presentation of over 24 awards, recognizing excellence across various sectors of the shipping and maritime industry, as well as 7 special awards for individual achievements.
Among the honored were Maria Kristina Javallena of Hafnia, who received The Maritime Standard Woman in Shipping Award; Capt. Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, who was awarded the Editor’s Choice Award; and Anders Østergaard of Monjasa, who took home the Excellence Award. The Personality of the Year Award went to Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Al Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, while Captain Amarjit Singh Kauchhur of IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Hall of Fame Award was presented to Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Chairman of Transworld Group, and the Legion of Honour Award was given to Eivind Grostad, former Vice President of DNV. Additionally, Noatum was honored with the special Deal of the Year Award for its acquisition of Sese Logistics.
A complete list of the winners can be accessed here.
Important Dates
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1st May 2025Nominations Open -
29th Jul 2025Nominations Close -
15th Sep 2025Finalists Announced -
29th Sep 2025Early Bird offer Ends -
29th Oct 2025Awards Gala Dinner
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