Posted On : 02.05.2018
Dubai: Organised by Biz Events Management, the two-day international
conference on maritime, offshore and Oil & gas, SHIPTEK 2018, concluded successfully at
Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai on 1 st – 2 nd May 2018. The conference was inaugurated by Mr.
Hamad Al Maghrabi, MS Operations General Manager,Abu Dhabi Marine Services – SAFEEN.
Moving steadily into its successful 9 th year, ShipTek is a journey of exploration, revelation
and awe, which continues to mark its legacy as a benchmark event in the maritime
industry. A perfect amalgamation of innovative ideas and infotainment, this two day
conference promises to present before you a much bigger experience. The event offered
cutting edge presentations which contributed to a step-change in the Marine Engineering,
Offshore technology, Engineering & Communication and Naval Architecture sectors and
enthralled the audience with some of the most inspiring and insightful talks.
Besides the much-appreciated conference, the event also witnessed a dazzling award
ceremony where industry veterans who have been instrumental in proposing creative
solutions were honored for their accomplishments. The Chief Guest for the Award
Ceremony was Dr. Rashid Alleem – Chairman, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
(SEWA).
The prestigious Lifetime achievement award for creative contributions of outstanding
significance to the maritime industry in the field of maritime Services, Entrepreneurship,
and Academics was bestowed upon Capt. Gamal Fekry, MD, MC Ship Management
(DMCC), Mr. Mohammed Hussain Al Shaali, Chairman Gulf Craft and Capt. Saleem Alavi,
President , Sea Commerce respectively.
Other awards which were also conferred during the event. Tanker operator of the Year
Award was bestowed upon KOTC; Best Innovative Project award was presented to P&O
Marinas; Best Maritime Organization was presented to FONASBA; Gulf Navigation was
presented with Best Employer of the Year award; Best Shipping Agency award was
provided to Archipelago; Best Classification Society was presented to American Bureau
of Shipping; Albwardy DAMEN was declared Best New Building Yard; Best Repair Yard of
the Year was presented to Oman Drydocks; Lamprell was declared Best Offshore
Construction Yard, MARCAP was declared Best Service Provider- Marine; Best Innovative
Project/Concept was presented to ADNOC Logistics & Services; Gulf Navigation Holding
was presented with Best Service Provider- Offshore award; Mr. Saeed Al Malik, ISSA
President, Vice Chairman – Dubai Maritime Advisory Council and Chairman of Middle East
Fuji , was bestowed with Personality of the Year award; Excellence in Professional
Services-Marine award was presented to Capt. Michael Magee, Group Harbour Master,
RAK Ports; Oman Insurance Company was presented with Best Insurance Provider
award; Al Mansoori Specialized Engineering was bestowed with Best CSR & Happiness
Initiative award.
With a record participation, SHIPTEK 2018 continued the success streak of its
predecessors both in terms of attendance and quality of the event. ShipTek 2018 sponsored
by Archipelago as Gold Sponsor; American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as Principal Sponsor;
Inchcape Shipping Services as Lunch Sponsor; Albwardy Damen as Badge and lanyard
Sponsor; P & O Maritime as Delegate Bag Sponsor; Cadmatic Software Solutions as Award
Sponsor; Lukoil Company as Conference Session Sponsor, ADSB, Consulate of Panama,
Saifee, Foresight Offshore, ARKA Global Marine services, Bureau Veritas, FOSRAMS and
Interocean Ship Repair LLC as Associate Sponsors; DSAA, UAE Shipping, Cargo Connections,
Freightbook, Project Cargo Network, UFO, OPCA as Supporting organizations and Marasi
News, Maritime Matrix, World Oils, World Freight Network, Specialist Freight Networks,
World of Chemicals, Robban Assafina and Middle East Business as Media Partners
About Biz Events Management
Biz events Management a subsidiary of Aries Group of Companies with a track record of more than eight years in the Event Management field. The firm conducts various industry
related seminars and conferences which not only pave way for new opportunities but also
help the industry to stay connected and in touch with the constant change required to progress and evolve.
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