SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Awards 2019

SAFETY4SEA & EUROPORT are delighted to announce the winners of the SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Awards on workplace safety, training, technology, ship operator and initiative that have showcased excellence and innovation within the maritime industry towards a safer and more secure shipping. The awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony on November the 7th, on the sidelines of EUROPORT, in Rotterdam.

The Award winners are:

SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Workplace Safety Award

Winner
Tallinn Shipyard (Member of BLRT Grupp)
For emphasizing on every safety aspect, having its own safety service station with modern safety equipment, including advanced life-saving appliances and firefighting systems, as well as qualified staff.


SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Training Award

Winner
CSMART
For being a world-class training center for safety, sustainability and operational excellence in maritime and featuring the most advanced simulator equipment, technology and instructional tools, which emphasize on critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making.


SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Technology Award

Winner
VSTEP Simulation
For pushing the market of innovative training simulators to a new level, with the aim to enhance the industry’s overall training effectiveness and safety, through continuous research and development.


SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Initiative Award

Winner
InterManager
For launching a campaign to stimulate everyone in the shipping community to think about dangers associated to enclosed spaces for seafarers and encourage them to create a safer environment for those people working at sea.


SAFETY4SEA EUROPORT Ship Operator Award

Winner
Wallem
For being a leading provider of technology-driven maritime solutions, including asset management, crewing, training, ship management, safety and compliance management and agency services, combining technology and forward-thinking to deliver on safety without compromise.

GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Awards 2019

SAFETY4SEA & EUROPORT are delighted to announce the winners of the GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Awards on energy efficiency, clean shipping, technology, ship operator and initiative that have showcased excellence and innovation within the maritime industry towards a greener and more sustainable shipping. The awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony on November the 6th, on the sidelines of EUROPORT, in Rotterdam. 

The Award winners are:

GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Energy Efficiency Award

Winner
Jotun
For supplying paints and coatings that have been specially developed for unique conditions. These paint systems and products aim to protect surfaces in the shipping market.


GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Clean Shipping Award

Winner
Port of Rotterdam
For its commitment to combating climate change and its willingness to play a leading role in the global energy transition. The reduction of CO2 emissions and efficient use of raw and residual materials are important tasks for the Port.


GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Technology Award

Winner
Wärtsilä
For its efforts to promote LNG as a marine fuel. Wärtsilä has launched an LNG Fuel Finder service to allow shipowners and charterers to register their interest in using LNG. In addition, the company has provided various LNG systems throughout the shipping market.


GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Initiative Award

Winner
ESPO 
For its Port Environmental Review System (PERS), the only port sector specific environmental management standard which gives ports clear objectives to aim for. A PERS certification is valid for a period of 2 years.


GREEN4SEA EUROPORT Ship Operator Award

Winner
DFDS 
For installing scrubbers on its freight ferries used in the Mediterranean. The investment aims to ensure compliance with the 2020 sulphur cap. DFDS based this investment decision on the 2015 scrubber strategy for the transition to the 0.1% sulphur content limit.

SMART4SEA EUROPORT Awards 2019

SAFETY4SEA & EUROPORT are delighted to announce the winners of the SMART4SEA EUROPORT Awards on e-navigation, cyber security, initiative, technology and ship operator that have showcased excellence and innovation within the maritime industry towards a smarter and more sustainable shipping. The awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony on November the 5th, on the sidelines of EUROPORT, in Rotterdam. 

The Award winners are:

SMART4SEA EUROPORT E-Navigation Award

Winner
NAVTOR
For its innovative NavBox solution with ‘cyber secure’ certification (IEC 61162-460 Gateway) from DNV GL which updates digital charts, publications and navigational data, providing complete regulatory compliance and security.


SMART4SEA EUROPORT Cyber Security Award

Winner
GTMaritime
For its GTMailPlus, a maritime email solution which safeguards vessels by proactively filtering mail traffic at one of GTMaritime’s shore-based gateways before it is transmitted to the ship. This forms a frontline defense against the rising tide of cyber-attacks.


SMART4SEA EUROPORT Technology Award

Winner
Bureau Veritas
For applying a 3D classification process to a naval vessel, for the first time. The process uses a 3D model to exchange digital information, improve collaboration and reduce the number of iterations in the classification design review process for approving a design.


SMART4SEA EUROPORT Initiative Award

Winner
HEMEXPO
For presenting Smart Ship Solutions in the shipping industry tailored to meet the needs of shipowners and shipyards. HEMEXPO brings together organizations that share a common innovative vision towards a safer shipping.


SMART4SEA EUROPORT Ship Operator Award

Winner
Columbia Shipmanagement
For its Performance Optimization Control Room, in collaboration with Tototheo. The Control Room will be manned 24/7 by qualified personnel who will optimize vessel safety, crew rotation and training, performance.

CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Awards 2019

SAFETY4SEA & EUROPORT are delighted to announce the winners of the CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Awards on educational, investment in shipping, initiative, women in shipping and new generation that have showcased excellence & innovation within the maritime industry towards making a career in shipping more sustainable. The awards were presented at a prestigious ceremony on November the 8th, on the sidelines of EUROPORT, in Rotterdam. 

The Award winners are:

CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Educational Award

Winner
Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA)
For offering maritime education, doctoral programme and application-oriented research. With its Digital Innovation Lab, HSBA has also created a platform to strengthen competitiveness in the age of digital era.


CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Investment in Shipping Award

Winner
KVNR
For representing shipping companies involved in merchant shipping and sea towage, to bring those companies together in order to protect and promote their common interests on a national, European and global level.


CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Women in Shipping Award

Winner
WISTA 
For supporting the role of women within the maritime industry through many activities and initiatives. Namely, WISTA International serves as a connector for its network of more than 3,000 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry.


CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Initiative Award

Winner
PortXL
For its annual innovation program, which focuses on creating tangible business value for maritime startups who are serious about building their business.


CAREER4SEA EUROPORT New Generation Award

Winner
Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst 
For achieving a remarkable career milestone as a young maritime representative, with the foundation of his company which aims to play a game-changing role in making the maritime industry cleaner and more sustainable.