At a glittering gala dinner held in Hong Kong on Friday, 17 June 2011, Thome Ship Management, the Singapore based company, picked up the prestigious Best Ship Manager Award.
Thome Ship Management Managing Director, Capt Bjorn Hojgaard said: “This is our third award in the Best Ship Manager category at the Seatrade ASIA awards. This win recognises our strong desire to continually improve our performance and we believe is a clear acknowledgment from our customers that we are on the right track in doing so. I am very excited to receive this award and I am accepting it on behalf of everyone who has worked hard for Thome– both at sea and ashore.”
The majestic ballroom at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong was transformed into a glamorous setting for a Who’s Who in the shipping industry and served befittingly as the venue for the Seatrade ASIA Awards 2011. The sell-out dinner was well attended by around 500 guests comprising of shipping honchos and professionals.
Winning a Seatrade ASIA Award is an honour and distinguishes the winner from others in the industry; the award is based on votes cast by a panel of senior industry leaders and reflects the high quality standards achieved by the company.
The award judges evaluated entries based on the following criteria:
• Cost and operational efficiency
• Safety record
• Commitment to crewing and training
• Anti-piracy measures
• Transparency of client relationships
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.
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Source: Thome, June 20, 2011.