New Awards Ceremony to Recognise Maritime Efficiency, Sustainability

Maritime eco-efficiency specialists Fathom have announced the launch of the inaugural Ship Efficiency Awards, an event dedicated to recognising excellence in efficient operations, technological innovation, and energy efficiency within the maritime industry. 

"Efficiency, in all its guises, is truly one of the biggest challenges we are facing today as an industry. It is important that we properly celebrate and promote those furthering the knowledge and possibilities for the wider industry so that all can benefit," commented Alison Jarabo, Director at Fathom Shipping.

"Despite the number of awards schemes within the shipping industry, there are none that are specifically dedicated to maritime efficiency. These awards have been founded in order to address this and ensure that the industry leaders are prominently identified."

The ceremony will take place on October 2, 2014 alongside Fathom's annual conference, Ship Efficiency: The Event.

The awards will be judged by an international panel including Martin Stopford, President, Clarksons Research Services (CRS), Craig Eason, Technical Editor, Lloyds List, and Peter Hinchliffe, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) & Shipping Federation (ISF).

The six award categories are; the Energy Efficiency Solution Award, the Environmental Technology Award, Initiative of the Year, Sustainable Ship Operator of the Year, The One to Watch, and the Outstanding Contribution to Ship Efficiency Award (to be judged via public vote).

The official awards ceremony will be held on October 2, 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster, London, as part of the wider programme of events for Fathom's Ship Efficiency: The Event 2014.