The Mission to Seafarers, a leading international seafarer welfare charity, is delighted to announce its international Seafarers Awards 2024 winners. This year’s prestigious awards ceremony, held on 11 October 2024 at the Fairmont Singapore Hotel, Singapore once again highlighted the vital role of seafarers and those dedicated to improving their welfare, reports Mission To Seafarers.
Now in its seventh year, the Seafarers Awards have become a cornerstone of the Singapore and world maritime calendar, showcasing the industry’s unwavering commitment to recognising and celebrating the extraordinary efforts made by individuals and organisations in support of seafarers.
Awards
This year’s Awards ceremony marked the inaugural event for the Mission’s new Secretary General, The Venerable Dr. Peter Rouch, and did not disappoint. As with the previous year, 500 guests gathered, eagerly anticipating how the night would unfold and were entertained by homegrown talent between the awards. With an estimated combined value of S$16,000, the coveted raffle prizes included Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets, dining vouchers for Michelin Star restaurants, a 5-star luxury stay in Bali, and more.
Congratulations to the winners of the Seafarers Awards Singapore 2024:
Seafarer Award – The seafarer who has made a significant contribution to welfare at sea.
• Winner: Captain Reda Elnadoury, Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG
• Highly Commended: Mahdi Pakzad, Researcher & Senior Marine Engineer Officer, Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) Group
Shore-based Award – The shore-based person who has made a significant contribution to seafarers’ welfare.
• Winner: Revd. Un Tay, Principal Chaplain, The Mission to Seafarers – Sydney, Australia
Cadet Award – The Cadet or Trainee who has made a significant contribution to seafarers’ welfare at sea or ashore.
• Winner: Christalove Agyin-Ayetse, Apprentice Deck Officer, Hafnia
• Highly Commended: Denvergil Morin, Deck Cadet, Saltgate Shipmanagement
Innovation Award – The company that has embraced a new programme, project, or training which has enhanced seafarers’ welfare.
• Winner: Bigyellowfish
Rescue Award – The Captain or Crew who has coordinated a successful rescue operation to save lives at sea.
• Winner: Captain Deepak Sharma, Master of MV True Confidence, Fleet Management Limited
• Highly Commended: The Crew of the Hafnia Petrel – Hafnia
Secretary General Award – The person or company who has shown sustained efforts to improve seafarers’ welfare at sea or ashore.
• Co-Winner: Captain Belal Ahmed, Chairman of the International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC) and Managing Director at Western Shipping Pte Ltd, and
• Co-Winner: Peter Lye, Executive Head of Marketing – Shipping & Safety, Anglo American Shipping Pte Ltd
Jan Webber, Director of Development at The Mission to Seafarers, said: “This year’s Seafarers Awards highlights the profound dedication and remarkable achievements of those who tirelessly support seafarers’ welfare. The diverse and impactful contributions of our winners underscore the importance of ongoing efforts to address the evolving challenges faced by seafarers. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and commend everyone who has been nominated. We also thank the Sponsors and supporting companies who support this event.”
Teng Huar Lee, General Manager, Shipping and Maritime, Asia Pacific Middle East, Shell, commented: “We’re delighted to continue supporting the meaningful work of The Mission to Seafarers. By prioritising the wellbeing and safety of our seafarers, we are recognizing the importance of these unsung heroes and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our maritime industry. I urge the maritime industry to collaborate deeply to create a safer and more supportive environment for our seafaring community.”
The Mission is equally thankful to all who donated the sought-after raffle prizes, including Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Intriq Journey, ATPI Singapore, JAG Restaurant, Anglo American, Singapore Polo Club, The British Club, ASP Crew Management, Willow, Mag’s Wine Kitchen, Fullerton Bay Hotel, and Fairmont Singapore Hotel, as well as Capt. Mike Meade from the Nautical Institute and Capt. Frederick Francis from The Mission to Seafarers Singapore.
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Source: Mission to Seafarers
