Chairman of Drydocks World & Maritime World wins Maritime Personality of the Year Award
Khamis Juma Buamim was selected as Maritime Personality of the Year-a globally recognized award- at the 6th Marine BizTV International Maritime Awards held as part of the ShipTek 2013 International Conference & Expo on Offshore & Marine Industry. He was nominated by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, (ClassNK). Buamim was selected for this award by a combination of online public voting and by a jury comprising globally renowned personalities in the industry, said in the company's press release.
The ShipTek International Maritime Awards are considered to be the most prestigious awards in the Maritime sector and are much sought after. In its 6th edition, it is beginning to set the standard and benchmark for other such industry awards. The awards presented are truly global as with the use of the virtual media the awards are widely publicized to the entire industry. This enables the awards to be presented in a truly objective manner through the use of a public voting system combined with jury selection.
The citation for the award recognized HE Buamim’s contributions to the stabilization and growth of the organizations which he is charged with handling. HE exemplifies the spirit & the ‘can do’ attitude of Dubai. Without this belief, the ability to work tirelessly himself while instilling self belief in those who work with him ,He has worked hardly in formulating most innovative and comprehensive ways for bringing the most excellent business transformations.
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the UAE’s wise leadership and its generous support for Drydocks World & Maritime World, HE Buamim said, “The award is truly reflection of the progression be fulfilled by DDWMW. As a result of the unlimited support of our wise leadership, we are working persistently and putting our utmost efforts in implementing our leadership’s wise vision in cementing UAE’s unique position in all marine & offshore sectors.”
