Direct Shipping Service is a firm with an international stature, established in United Arab Emirates, in the main city of Dubai in October 1998. DSS enables thousands of tonnes of merchandise daily, transporting it all over the world via its integrated truck, ship, plane and train transportation system. Equipped with the latest and most advanced computer system, DSS had established warehousing and distribution offices at Jebel Ali Free Zone and Dubai Air Cargo Village to support the needs of its thousand clients.
Unique System LLC was founded in early 1993 as an equipment rental and sales organization providing specialist products and services to the Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Industry. The services are made possible through their umbrella of companies - Unique System, Unique Water Jetting Services, Unique Wellube, and Unique Computer Systems. Unique Maritime Group of Companies offers a wide array of integrated services to support operations in offshore industries.
ThyssenKrupp is one of the world's biggest technology groups. More than 190,000 employees worldwide work in the Group's main areas of steel, capital goods and services. Alongside product manufacturing, they are increasingly concentrating on system solutions and innovative services in five segments Steel, Stainless, Technologies, Elevator and Services.
Princess Motor Yacht Sales are the largest distributor in the world for the Princess range of luxury motor yachts. The range comprises of Flybridge Motor Yachts and V Class Sports Yachts, from 42 to 95 feet. They are dedicated to the marketing, sales and service of new Princess motor yachts, the world's most sophisticated luxury motor yacht range. Princess boats are synonymous with the most advanced range of high performance luxury motor yachts.
Quantum Marine Engineering, home of ZeroSpeed™ and OnAnchor™ yacht stabilizers for roll control at anchor manufactures, supplies, and services hydraulic equipment for the world's finest yachts and builders. The products include Quantum Controls QC roll stabilizer systems featuring digital ARC controls; powerful and quiet QT bow and stern thrusters; QIS integrated hydraulic systems; and hydraulic power packs- all completely at home in the modern yacht.
Walport International has been entertaining and training Merchant Seamen for over 50 years. In 1990, Walport International began to make a series of marine safety films for today's multi-national seafarer. Walport had identified a requirement for safety videos that were competitively priced, easily understood by any nationality and equally important videos that were interesting.
Safe In Their Hands- Royal National Lifeboat Institution,London
Saving the Seals - International Fund for Animal Welfare
Voyage Of Swedish Ship Gothesberg
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) aims to save lives by changing attitudes and behavior among people who use the sea regularly. The RNLI has produced a range of safety information designed to help you stay safe. There are over 230 RNLI lifeboat stations and over 70 RNLI lifeguarded beaches throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. The RNLI believes in making a significant difference to safety on the beaches by providing an integrated rescue service from the beach to the open sea.
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines- IRISL,Iran
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia- NSCSA
Rodriguez Group,France
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) established in 1979, is one of the biggest shipping companies in the world and occupies a pre-eminent position among its industry peers at national, regional and international levels in all sectors of its business. With the vast experience gained over the years, has enabled to provide first class shipping service to the trading community and this contribution has become one of the strong bases for the national economy. The Company’s services include transportation of general cargo, crude oil, chemical and LPG as well as specialized ship management.
Wartsila enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as services. There are a wide range of innovative and industry-leading products ranging from engines to propulsors and other related equipment and comprehensive solutions for the marine and energy markets.
DUC is the first Indian built self-loading, self-launching, self-propelling craft, which is an ingenious merger of the JCB excavator attachment to a purpose built pontoon with options of hydraulic twin screw -propulsion for independent movement and hydraulically operated spud for better stability. The DUC takes on the challenge of clearing the channels and allowing the water to run freely into the estuary. A task not so difficult for a machine that comes with so many advantages.
Gulf Marine Maintenance & Offshore Service Company(GMMOS), Dubai
Dulsco has grown along with Dubai and currently employs over 5000 people. Stevedoring is one of the major services Dulsco provides but have added other services to its diverse portfolio, serving the entire UAE. In June 2005, Dulsco became a limited liability company (Dulsco llc) and is now set to expand its influence to the GCC as well as other countries. ISO certification demonstrates their commitment to policies and procedures, quality of service to the customers and commitment of minimizing their impact on the environment.
Transworld Group aims to be a premier organization, offering total shipping solutions by providing high quality innovation to its customers, stakeholders and be the market leader and the trendsetter in the Indian Sub Continent, Arabian Gulf & South East Asia region. Transworld Group is committed to provide total transportation through quality service and be the customer’s first choice. With unmatched capabilities developed over the years, it has emerged as an internationally recognized business house of repute. Today, the Transworld Group’s determination to have a global presence is supported by a fundamental philosophy to explore and discover new business horizons.
Dubai Maritime City aims to become a world-leading, iconic, multi-purpose maritime centre that will create a unique environment for the global maritime community. Dubai Maritime City is committed to addressing the needs and requirements of the global maritime community. By offering excellent infrastructure, services, and regulations, Dubai Maritime City is creating an efficient, specialized environment for the networking and integration of maritime industry players from all over the globe. Inspired by the enterprise, spirit, and stature of Dubai Creek, Dubai Maritime City forms a harmonious district celebrating the resourcefulness, determination, and dignity of Dubai’s rich Maritime history.
Best Interviewee Personality
Mr. H.K Mittal - Mercator Lines
Nominees were:
Mr. H.K Mittal - Mercator Lines
Mr. Paul Friedberg- Goltens
Capt. Somesh Batra- Seahorse Group
Mr. Izeusse Braga - Petrobras
Best Exhibition Showcased
Dubai International Boat Show
Nominees were:
Dubai International Boat Show
Intermodal South Africa
Seatrade Middle East Maritime
Moscow International Boat Show
Marine Awareness For Children
The Program Captain Kids
Special Award For Maritime Excellence
William Stewart, VP Mktg ,Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Abu Dhabi
Lifetime Achievement Award For Maritime Contribution
Ved Chhabra, Chairman Inter Oceans Ship Repair L.L.C
Lifetime Achievement Award For Academic Contribution
