About the Awards

The Maritime Standard Awards showcases excellence across the shipping, ports and maritime sector. The eighth in the annual series took place on Monday November 22nd at the World Trade Centre Dubai, and like the others celebrated the achievements of the industry’s top performers with style and panache. Once again the quality of the event and the level of attendance demonstrated clearly why it is now unquestionably the leading awards ceremony for the maritime sector in the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent.

This year, more than 800 executives, including delegations from Saudi Arabia, India, Oman, Kuwait, Asia and Europe, assembled to witness the presentation of 29 different Awards, and enjoy the top quality entertainment.

Held for the eighth year in a row under the patronage of His Highness, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline, the Awards were hosted by well-known comedian and impressionist, Jon Culshaw. Past MCs have included Alistair Campbell, Ruud Gullitt, Tim Wilcox and Lara Dutta.

Other awards selected by The Maritime Standard included Shehara de Silva of Maclarens, who was the recipient of the Woman in Shipping award, and Shoaib Seedat, of Tomini Shipping, who was named Young Person in Shipping. The winner of the Deal of the Year was Abu Dhabi Marine Services-Safeen, while CSP Abu Dhabi Terminals was presented with the Editor’s Choice Award.The TMS Awards evenings attract all of the region’s key decision makers, including chairmen, chief executives and directors from leading shipping companies, ports, terminal operators and maritime companies and organisations. Attendees come not just from across the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, but globally as well.

Work is already well underway in preparation for The Maritime Standard Awards 2022 They will take place on Tuesday November 15th in Dubai at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.