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Thome Ship Management picked up the Seatrade ASIA 2008 Ship Manager Award. (13 May 2008) On Tuesday 13 May 2008, Thome Ship Management picked up the Seatrade ASIA 2008 Ship Manager Award. On receiving the award, President and CEO Mr. Olav Eek Thorstensen said; “To win one international shipping award last year was one of the highlights of 2007. Now to win a second award in 2008 is a truly satisfying experience for everyone who works for our company. I am delighted to have won the Best Ship Manager Category in the Seatrade Asia Shipping Awards and I dedicate this second victory to every single person - both at sea and ashore - who works for Thome Ship Management. May there be many more awards for our company.” The Sinpgapore Shangri La’s Island Ballroom was the venue for the glittering black tie event. The gala evening, with guest of honour Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport was hosted by Mishal Hussain of BBC World News. The internationally renowned Seatrade Awards scheme, judged by a panel of industry leaders under the chairmanship of the IMO, has been the toast of London’s maritime social calendar for the past 20 years, often dubbed “The Oscars of Shipping”. To win a Seatrade Asia Award is to be the very best in your industry, as recognised by an independent judging panel drawn from the very top echelon of the region's maritime scene. The Seatrade Asia Awards is designed to celebrate and reward excellence and innovation in the maritime sector across the region over the previous 12 months. The judges assessed entries according to the following six fundamental principles and their industry specific points Commitment to safety & quality Social & environmental responsibilities Business enterprise and achievement Engagement with training and development of personnel Growth & development Cost & Operational efficiency Customer Satisfaction |
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