Nominations are now open for all 17 categories of the inaugural Lloyd’s List North American Maritime Awards that are taking place on February 19, 2014, in Houston, US.
“The primary function of the awards is to recognise achievement and endeavour across the entire industry. With business and technological developments from the region setting global trends, Lloyd’s List is expecting to receive strong nominations across the board,” says Lloyd’s List editor Richard Meade.
“As the awards are judged by independent industry experts, this peer recognition of achievement is important and prestigious and our panel of judges is certainly well qualified to deliver considered verdicts.”
Categories for the Lloyd’s List North American Maritime Awards
Cruise/Passenger Operator of the Year
Inland/Coastal/Lake Ship Operator of the Year
Offshore Ship Operator of the Year
Ocean-Going Ship Operator of the Year
Port Operator of the Year
Shipyard of the Year
Safety Award
Environment Award
Maritime Services Award
Training Award
Seafarer of the Year
Seafarer Advocate of the Year
Technical Innovation Award
Deal of the Year
Newsmaker of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Marine Casualty Response Award
The event sponsor is ABS and confirmed category sponsors include Class NK and Inmarsat.
Several leading North American maritime associations are also officially supporting the event including the American Salvage Association, Association of Ship Brokers and Agents, BIMCO, Chamber of Shipping of America, Conneticut Maritime Association, Cruise Lines International Association, Houston Marine Training Services, Propellor Club of the United States, North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), National Ocean Industries Association, Shipping Federation of Canada, North American Maritime Ministry Association, New York Maritime (NYMAR), Port of Houston Authority, West Gulf Maritime Association and WISTA US.
