With three times as many nominations submitted compared to last year,

The winners of the Seafarers Awards Singapore 2025

 The Mission to Seafarers (MtS), a leading international seafarer welfare charity, is delighted to announce the winners of its 8th International Seafarers Awards. This year’s prestigious awards ceremony, held on Friday, 31st October at the Fairmont Hotel, Singapore, celebrated the hard work, sacrifices, and talents of those who tirelessly work to support one of the world’s most vital workforces.

Supporters of MtS’ work from across the industry came together to celebrate and honour the extraordinary sacrifices, hard work, and talents made by individuals and organisations, in support of seafarers. Now in its eighth year, the evening brought together maritime professionals from across the world, to hear the winners and partake in the much-anticipated raffle.

With three times as many nominations submitted
With three times as many nominations submitted compared to last year, the room, which welcomed 520 guests, was filled with excitement as they awaited the announcement of the night’s winners. MtS would like to thank our Founding Gold sponsors BHP and Shell, Gold Sponsor Pacific International Lines (PIL), and seven other sponsors for their continued support of this important celebration.

Congratulations to the winners of the Seafarers Awards Singapore 2025:

Seafarer Award – The seafarer who has made a significant contribution to welfare at sea.
– Winner: Moe Khaine Htun Naung, Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd
– Highly Commended: Chief Officer Laarni Grace Reyes Pangilinan, Hafnia

Shore-based Award – The shore-based person who has made a significant contribution to seafarers’ welfare.
– Winner: Yogesh Pasrija, Wallem Group
– Highly Commended: Captain Tin Oo, Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd.

Cadet Award – The Cadet or Trainee who has made a significant contribution to seafarers’ welfare at
sea or ashore.
– Winner: Han Shuyue, Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd.
– Highly Commended: Ronilo II Garcia Lagrada, OSM Thome Inc.

Innovation Award – The company that has embraced a new programme, project, or training which has
enhanced seafarers’ welfare.
– Winner: Joffrey Bravo, Seaker System Technologies Inc.
– Highly Commended: Oren Saar, Agwa

Rescue Award – The Captain or Crew who has coordinated a successful rescue operation to save lives at sea.
– Winner: Captain Sanjay Wagadia and crew, GFS Ship Management FZE

Secretary General Award – The person or company who has shown sustained efforts to improve seafarers’ welfare at sea or ashore.
– Winner: Captain Robert Walker, ASP Ships Group

Additionally, a silent auction of a Compass Binnacle, generously donated by Captain Venkat Padmanabha, was held by the Nautical Institute (Singapore Branch) and M3 Marine, raising S$5,888 for MtS.

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The 2025 Seafarer Awards 

Jan Webber, Director of Development at The Mission to Seafarers, said: “The 2025 Seafarer Awards celebrate the exceptional commitment and outstanding accomplishments of those devoted to improving the welfare of seafarers. The sheer range and efforts of those who entered the awards highlight the continuing importance of tackling the changing challenges within the maritime community. We warmly congratulate all winners and sincerely commend every nominee. Our gratitude also extends to the sponsors and partner organisers, whose generous support makes this possible.”

Sponsors of this event
The Mission to Seafarers extends its huge thanks to the sponsors of this event, without whom this simply would not be possible and Silver Sponsors North Standard, Singapore Association of Seamen (SOS), Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union SMOU, and Fleet Management Limited. Reception Drinks Sponsor Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), Videography Sponsor Bahri Ship Management, and Glass Awards ATPI Singapore

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Source : Press - Release

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