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The Mission to Seafarers is now inviting nominations for the International Seafarers Awards 2025, which celebrates contributions to seafarer welfare.
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The event will be held on Friday, 31st October 2025, at the Fairmont Singapore Hotel.
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Nominations close on 7th July 2025, with awards covering seafarers, shore staff, cadets, rescue operations, innovation, and sustained welfare efforts.
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Now in its eighth year, the awards have become a prominent event in the Singapore maritime calendar.
The Mission to Seafarers has officially opened nominations for the 2025 edition of its International Seafarers Awards, a globally respected recognition program that applauds individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of seafarers.
Scheduled for 31st October 2025, the awards ceremony will take place at the prestigious Fairmont Singapore Hotel, marking the eighth year of this celebrated event in the maritime calendar. The nomination deadline is 7th July 2025.
A Night of Tribute and Networking
Held as a grand gala dinner, the event brings together maritime professionals from across the globe in a vibrant evening of recognition and connection. It provides a unique platform to pay tribute to the backbone of the maritime industry — the seafarers — and those who support them on shore.
Recognising Dedication and Innovation
Jan Webber, Director of Development at The Mission to Seafarers, highlighted the importance of the awards:
“Our Seafarers Awards offer a powerful way to celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who dedicate their efforts to supporting seafarers. These individuals and organisations play a vital role in enhancing safety, wellbeing, and dignity at sea.”
Award Categories for 2025
Nominations are open across the following categories:
- Seafarer Award – Honors a seafarer who has significantly contributed to welfare at sea.
- Shore-based Award – Recognising a shore-based individual making a major impact on seafarer welfare.
- Cadet Award – Celebrating a cadet or trainee who has positively influenced seafarer well-being.
- Innovation Award – For companies implementing new programmes or projects that advance seafarer welfare.
- Rescue Award – Acknowledging captains or crews involved in life-saving rescue missions.
- Secretary General Award – Awarded for consistent and long-term efforts to improve conditions for seafarers at sea or ashore.
Industry Support and Sponsorship
The Mission to Seafarers expressed deep gratitude to the sponsors supporting the 2025 event.
Founding Gold Sponsors Shell and BHP, along with Gold Sponsor Pacific International Lines (PIL), continue their support for the eighth year.
2024 sponsors, many expected to return, include:
Silver Sponsors: NorthStandard, Bureau Veritas, Singapore Organisation of Seamen (SOS), Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU), ASP Ships Group, West of England P&I Club, and Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL).
Glass Trophy Sponsor – Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM)
Welcome Drinks Sponsor – Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)
Videography and Photography Sponsor – Bahri Ship Management
Nominate or Get Involved
To nominate a candidate or organisation for an award, visit the official nomination link provided by The Mission to Seafarers. Sponsorship packages and table reservations for the awards evening are also available. For details, contact Jan Webber via email.
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Source: maritimes.gr
