The first ever awards for the Shipping Industry took place over the weekend at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
Organised by Ninetyeightz Events, the Company behind the Ghana Aviation Awards, the first ever Ghana Shippers Awards recognised key players and organisation in the Shipping Industry in a well attended event.
Delivering the welcoming address, CEO of Ninetyeightz Events, Bergis Kojo Frimpong indicated that Ghana’s discovery of oil in commercial quantities cannot be written in the history books without an honourable mention of the Marine and Shipping Industry players.
He indicated that the awards will be an annual event to recognize individuals and organisations which serve Ghana through the Shipping Industry.
The shipping industry generates Ghana’s highest revenue with a contribution of over 80% of Government’s total revenue generated in 2016.
Present at the event was Madam Beatrice Vormawaa, Ghana’s first Lady Ship Captain who called on women to take keen interest in working as seafarers to boost the representation of females in the industry.
She revealed that working as seafarer has given her and her colleagues a broader view of life and instilled a sense of discipline in her.
According to her, "even though going to sea is tough, anyone who goes into it comes out seasoned, independent, ambitious and intelligent.”
She called on young ladies to take up the challenge of becoming seafarer.
Consolidated Shipping, McDan Shipping, Westblue shipping, Red Sea Services and Maersk Line were the won numerous awards on the day of the event.
Below is the list of awardees:
Freight Forwarder of the Year - McDan Shipping Company Ltd
Maritime Logistics Award - Antrak Logistics Ghana Limited
Break Bulk /Project Cargo Transport And Handling Award - Consolidated Shipping Agencies Limited
Liner Shipping Company of the year - Maersk Line Ghana Limited
Ship Agency of the Year - Maersk Line Ghana Limited
Company with the Best Safety And Security Record Of The Year - Maersk Line Ghana Limited
Technology/Innovations Awards (Commercial) - Consolidated Shipping Agencies Limited
Technology/Innovations Awards (MDA/Consultancy)) - Westblue Consulting Ghana
Sustainable Development for the Best Shore Handling Company of the Year - Redsea Maritime Services
Best Bank in Export and Import Finance - GT Bank Ghana
Best Company in Marine Insurance (H&M/Cargo) & Ship Finance- Star Assurance Company Ltd.
Customer Service Award - Damco Logistics Ghana Limited
Best in Marine Environmental & Waste Management - Zeal Environmental Technologies Ghana Limited
Best Media House focused on Maritime and Shipping for the Year - BFT
Best Reporter in maritime and shipping news - Dela Russell Ocloo - Daily Graphic
Socially Responsible Company of The Year - OMA Ghana Limited
Stevedoring Company of The Year - Agilent Maritime Services Limited
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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