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Posted on Monday, December 3, 2018
Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards 2018
The Institute's teaching centre (ITC) in Pakistan wins prestigious Training Award, at the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards.
The Lloyd's List Awards series recognises the industry's successes, setting a benchmark for excellence while rewarding innovative ideas and concepts that have pushed the boundaries of what is possible.
Maritime Training Institute won the Training Award at the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards, presented at the stunning Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai on Tuesday 27 November.
Capt. S. M. Ajmal Mahmoodi FICS receives the award at the Palazzo Versace Hotel, Dubai
Institute Chairman Theo Coliandris had occasion recently to visit Pakistan, tour the teaching facilities and participate in a conference, noting the excellent achievements by the branch and ITC in supporting Institute students through their professional education and maritime skills capacity building in general.
At the awards ceremony, Richard Clayton, chief correspondent at Lloyd's List, said 'Global issues don't always translate into regional concerns. This region has challenges of its own, and this evening's awards target companies and individuals who have spent the past year tackling environmental, logistics, innovation, infrastructure, and other challenges. There are some inspirational winners in the South Asia Middle East and Africa region; this is your opportunity to meet them, share experiences, and hear about successes.'
The judges said 'At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the Maritime Training Institute has maintained a strong regional footprint and is working hard to develop maritime knowledge in Pakistan and beyond.'
Recipients are chosen from entries taken from the South Asia, Middle East and African regions and adjudicated by a distinguished judging panel which this year included: Richard Clayton, Chief Correspondent, Lloyd's List and chair of judging panel; Captain Saleem Alavi, President, Sea Commerce Consultancy; Alastair Evitt, Group Managing Director, Ship Management (East), V. Group; Kyriacos Panayides, Managing Director, AAL; Marcus Machin, Director-Middle East, Tufton Oceanic; Captain Tamer Masoud, Harbour Master, Port of Fujairah; Jens Poulsen, Co-Founder & CEO, Marcura and Dr Anil Sharma, President and CEO of GMS.
The awards are managed by Lloyd's List - leading maritime commerce since 1734. - Lloyd's List provides information, analysis and knowledge for business decision makers in a changing and increasingly complex shipping environment.
To see the full list of Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Award winners please visit: https://maritimeintelligence.informa.com/events/awards/lloyds-list-south-asia-middle-east-and-africa-awards/2018/winners