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Chacko was the Regional Superintendent at Sailors ’ Society and a trailblazer in seafarers ’ welfare , and Leena was a constant supporter of his work . Their daughter , Neha Joseph , accepted the award , which paid tribute to the exceptional difference that Joseph and Leena made to the lives of seafarers .
The Flying Angel Club Fremantle was presented with a certificate of commendation for their continued outstanding services to seafarers ’ welfare . Since winning the Seafarer Centre of the Year award in 2014 , the centre has increased the transport offered to seafarers and refurbished their accommodation facilities .
Chair Karin Orsel then announced following winners , chosen by four judging panels formed of experts from across the maritime industry : Shipping Company of the Year : WALLEM Award sponsored by Garrets International Wallem previously won the Shipping Company of the Year award in 2014 for its strong support of seafarers ’ families as well as excellent on-board communications provision . Since its previous win , Wallem has implemented a Wellness at Sea Programme for all seafarers and continued to improve on-board communications among other new initiatives aimed at benefitting seafarers . Port of the Year : PORT OF ROTTERDAM Award sponsored by MF Shipping Group The Port of Rotterdam , together with various other stakeholders , has greatly improved welfare services for seafarers in the area and is working on a number of other future initiatives to continue to provide for visiting seafarers . Seafarer Centre of the Year : MISSION TO SEAFARERS BRISBANE Award sponsored by Wrist Ship Supply The Mission to Seafarers Brisbane welcomes an estimated 12,000 seafarers each year and maximises seafarers ’ time ashore with its free on-demand bus service . In addition to its wider stakeholder cooperation , the MTS Brisbane works with students at Queensland University of Technology to help them meet the constantly evolving media needs of seafarers .
The Dr Dierk Lindemann Welfare Personality of the Year ( Organisation ): NAUTILUS WELFARE FUND
Award sponsored by the International Chamber of Shipping
ISWAN ’ s Executive Director , Roger Harris , said after the ceremony : ‘ Tonight ’ s awards celebrate the heroes of seafarers ’ welfare provision . It is fantastic to see the exceptional standards of services and facilities being offered to seafarers around the world every time we hold the International Seafarers ’ Welfare Awards , and the achievements of this year ’ s winners set an excellent example to others . We would like to congratulate all of tonight ’ s winners and thank them wholeheartedly for everything they are doing for seafarers .’
The Nautilus Welfare Fund provides accommodation and care services for some 170 mariners and their dependants . It also provides a one-off grants service to needy mariners across the UK who need essential items or household repairs . This service supports over 300 mariners and generates £ 800,000 / annum in benefits and grants .
The Dr Dierk Lindemann Welfare Personality of the Year
( Individual ): JASPER DEL ROSARIO Award sponsored by the International Chamber of Shipping Jasper Del Rosario is a highly experienced and well-trained Sailors ’ Society chaplain who is fully committed to supporting seafarers any time of the day or night . He visits seafarers on ships , in hospital , in prison and at home and provides holistic coaching in the Philippines as a Wellness at Sea trainer . He provided exceptional support to seafarers and their families in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 .
ISWAN ’ s Executive Director , Roger Harris , said after the ceremony : ‘ Tonight ’ s awards celebrate the heroes of seafarers ’ welfare provision . It is fantastic to see the exceptional standards of services and facilities being offered to seafarers around the world every time we hold the International Seafarers ’ Welfare Awards , and the achievements of this year ’ s winners set an excellent example to others . We would like to congratulate all of tonight ’ s winners and thank them wholeheartedly for everything they are doing for seafarers .’
The 2018 awards are made possible by a generous grant from the ITF Seafarers ' Trust and the support of Inmarsat ( Gold sponsor ), the International Chamber of Shipping ( Dr Dierk Lindemann Welfare Personality of the Year Award ), Garrets International ( Shipping Company of the Year Award ), Wrist Ship Supply ( Seafarers ’ Centre of the Year Award ) and MF Shipping Group ( Port of the Year Award ). The awards are also supported by the International Labour Organization , the International Maritime Organization , the International Christian Maritime Association and the International Transport Workers Federation . seafarerswelfareawards . org
Photos of the awards ceremony and the drinks reception afterwards can be viewed here .
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