The Maritime and Offshore Award is set to honour organisations and individuals who have distinguished themselves in the maritime sector.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the OMIS, Femi Da-silva.
Amongst the firms to be honoured are: Samsung Heavy Industries, SIFAX Group, Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Ship Management Limited, Integrated Oil and Gas, Brisktrade, Comet Shipping, APM Terminals, Oneport365 amongst others.
Da-silva, in the statement said, “These organisations were nominated by industry players to have displayed exemplary commitment to the progress of the sector via staff/manpower investment, community service, technology innovation, and other notable investments while impacting the environment positively. They all deserve to be honoured to serve as an impetus for others to make sacrificial investments and impact in the maritime sector.
“The OMIS Award aims to serve as a catalyst for the continued development of the sector through the appreciation of the most silent but incredible work that is being done by stakeholders; to highlight innovations and achievements in the field as well as raise awareness and beam the searchlight on important issues that do not always get the attention they deserve, and subsequently promote further improvement.”
A former Director-General of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, Ify Akerele, who is also a member of the panel of judges for the award, expressed excitement about the growing visibility of the impact made in the maritime sector and encouraged stakeholders to be part of the OMIS.
“The award is part of all our collective achievement in the sector as it inspires more commitment to best practice, so I encourage all to support the initiative,” she said.
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