50 awards presented at the Singapore International Maritime Awards 2013
More than 700 luminaries and leaders from the maritime industry gathered at the Singapore International Maritime Awards (IMA) 2013, which saw 50 awards being presented, said in the MPA's press release.
Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) during Singapore Maritime Week, the biennial IMA recognises individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to Singapore's advancement as a premier global hub port and an international maritime centre.
Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport, presented 10 Maritime Industry Awards to nine deserving companies and one individual for their contributions to the growth of Maritime Singapore at the awards presentation and gala dinner.
IMA 2013 saw the introduction of the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) Green Ship of the Year Award, which recognises quality Singapore-registered ships with energy efficient ship designs. The award was presented to Neptune Orient Lines Limited for its vessel APL Yangshan.
Mr Lui also presented the Maritime Sector Incentive (MSI) award certificates to 40 maritime companies that have joined and helped strengthen the maritime cluster in Singapore. The MSI aims to facilitate the growth and expansion of ship owners/ ship operators and maritime service providers in Singapore.
Of the 40 recipients, 33 were awarded the MSI-Approved International Shipping Enterprise scheme; one was awarded the MSI-Maritime Leasing scheme; and six were awarded the MSI-Shipping-related Support Services scheme.
Singapore is home to a vibrant maritime ecosystem with more than 5,000 maritime establishments, which includes about 130 of the world's top international shipping groups, and a rich diversity of maritime service providers.
About the Singapore Maritime Week (7 - 12 April 2013)
Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is the leading maritime event in Singapore. Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SMW gathers the international maritime community in Singapore for a week of conferences, dialogues, exhibitions and social events in celebration of all things maritime. The range of activities and events organised by MPA, the industry, and research and educational institutions, as well as the cosmopolitan profile of participants, reflect the vibrancy and diversity of Singapore as a major international maritime centre.
SMW has grown in size and significance since the inaugural event in 2006, and is attracting more participants and event organisers from around the world. Participants can experience something new every year, as activities are added to the line-up, and as eminent speakers share their insights and participate in dialogues on topical maritime issues. This dynamism and the good range of issues discussed during SMW are major draws for maritime decision-makers, as are the many business networking platforms. This is why Singapore Maritime Week is all about PEOPLE, IDEAS and OPPORTUNITIES for the maritime community.
About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.