Over 150 experts involved in the maritime sector gathered at the Sustainable Shipping awards in London on 24th June at The Cumberland Hotel, London to celebrate those companies making great strides to shape and improve the environmental legacy of shipping.
The Sustainable Shipping Awards dinner was preceded in the afternoon with an exhibition of the shortlisted award nominees along with a forum hosted by The Carbon War Room Shipping Operation entitled: 'Unlocking The Barriers to Investment in Eco Efficient Marine Technology'.
Both the exhibition and the interactive forum gave real opportunities to showcase the entries in-depth as well as allowing discussion and key networking amongst both guests and nominees prior to the awards dinner.
The awards ceremony was opened by José Maria Figueres, former President of Costa Rica and chairman of the Carbon War Room, who spoke of the challenges faced by the industry, the efforts being made and the importance of the Sustainable Shipping awards.
Chairman of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Committee (MEPC), Andreas Chrysostomou, then led the proceedings, acting as master of ceremonies.
The winners were decided by a group of internationally respected industry figures that included Dr Anne-Marie Warris, environmental adviser at Lloyd's Register, Arild B Iversen, president and CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, Arthur Bowring, managing director of Hong Kong Shipowners Association, Charlie Brown from IKEA, Fred Pearce, environmental journalist, Lars Robert Pedersen from BIMCO, Dr Simon Walmsley from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli, senior editor of SustainableShipping.com.
The second annual Sustainable Shipping awards recognised those people who have dedicated their time and money to helping shipping reduce its carbon footprint, and to encourage others to get involved.
