This year, Europort, one of the world’s premier maritime exhibitions, joins forces once again with SAFETY4SEA to celebrate industry excellence through a prestigious awards series. Honouring outstanding contributions across three vital pillars – digital transformation, energy transition, and human capital – the initiative shines a spotlight on those shaping the future of shipping.
Europort, organized in the world port city of Rotterdam, is the international maritime meeting place for innovative technology and complex shipbuilding. Europort has a strong focus on ‘high-tech’ ships such as dredging vessels, naval vessels, workboats, inland navigation vessels, offshore support vessels and super yachts. With 25,000 professional visitors and over 1,000 exhibiting companies Europort belongs to the world’s largest maritime meeting & knowledge sharing B2B platforms.
The awards will take place at the Award Stage located in the central Plaza of the Europort exhibition, which will be held from November 4-7, 2025, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Voting will open online until September 12, 2025, allowing participants to cast their votes and recognize outstanding contributions in the maritime industry.
A total of 15 awards will be presented across three thematic categories, with each category showcasing five distinct award segments. The awards will be presented throughout the exhibition days, with specific ceremonies scheduled as follows:
- GREEN4SEA – EUROPORT Award Ceremony (November 5, 2025): This ceremony will honor organizations that have made significant contributions to Clean Shipping, Energy Transition, Technology, Innovation, and Ship Design.
- SMART4SEA – EUROPORT Award Ceremony (November 6, 2025): This ceremony will recognize organizations advancing Smart Shipping, Cybersecurity, E-Navigation, Technology, and Autonomous Shipping.
- CAREER4SEA – EUROPORT Award Ceremony (November 7, 2025): This ceremony will celebrate contributions to Crew Welfare, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, as well as individuals (New Generation and Personality Awards) who have achieved remarkable milestones in their careers or served as role models in attracting new talent to the shipping industry.
GREEN4SEA - EUROPORT Awards
Clean Shipping Award
To any organization that promoted the environmental agenda and contributed towards cleaner shipping
- Aquametro Oil & Marine AG has been nominated for its CONTOIL® flowmeter, which enables precise fuel monitoring and analysis through web-based tools, trend curves, and KPIs.
- Columbia Shipmanagement has been nominated for its EmissionLink digital platform which helps operators make smarter decisions and align with industry’s decarbonization goals.
- International Paint has been nominated for its ‘Intertrac Vision’, the first marine coatings and forecasting tool, now enhanced to predict CII ratings and offer improvement insights.
- PPG Protective & Marine Coatings has been nominated for its biocide-free SIGMAGLIDE 2390 coating, which delivers up to 20% power savings with under 1% speed loss.
- Thordon Bearings has been nominated for its T-BOSS which combines the traditional principles of seawater lubrication with modern designs and technology ensuring sustainable operations.
- VeriFuel has been nominated for providing marine fuel quality and quantity assessments, advisory reports and expert opinion on current and future available fuels in the market.
Energy Transition Award
To any organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of energy transition in shipping
- Accelleron has been nominated for performing an engine part load optimization (EPLO) for Höegh Autoliners that demonstrated fuel saving of 10g/kWh, equivalent to 5% of total fuel consumption.
- BAR Technologies has been nominated for its WindWings® which is a patented, three-element rigid wingsail technology designed to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions on ocean-going vessels.
- bound4blue has been nominated for its eSAILs®, which is modern suction-sails that convert wind into vessel propulsion—enhancing fuel savings significantly.
- Brunvoll has been nominated for its Brunvoll CRP (Contra Rotating Propeller System) which is a configuration with propellers, shaft-in-shaft system, reduction gearbox with two electric motors.
- NatPower Marine has been nominated for developing a global network of 120 “clean ports” by 2030, delivering shore-side power for both electric propulsion and cold ironing.
- Oceanly Performance has been nominated for its platform that helps fleet operators transition from reactive compliance to a proactive approach to decarbonization.
Technology Award
To any organization that provided a significant technological achievement or contribution in any environmental aspect in shipping
- CLIIN Robotics has been nominated for its Hull Cleaning Robot which preserves antifouling coatings while cutting fuel use and emissions.
- Cummins has been nominated for its advanced turbocharging technology that supports alternative fuels through fuel flexibility, real-time optimization, and digital integration.
- Danfoss has been nominated for its Marine Emission Sensor MES 1001 & MES 1002 which innovate marine emission gas measurement, measuring NOx, SO2, CO2 and NH3 directly in the exhaust uptake.
- Hullbot has been nominated for its innovative technology, which offers a scalable solution to help fleets optimize performance as the industry transitions to cleaner, smarter shipping.
- Hydrotest Systems has been nominated for its technology that mitigates fire and explosion risks, particularly critical in the application of volatile alternative fuels.
- XMAR Ltd has been nominated for its platform that combines smart fuel buying with intelligent voyage planning, supporting industry’s long term sustainability goals without adding more complexity.
Initiative Award
To any organization that sparked, realised or significantly contributed with a specific initiative towards greener shipping
- BERG Propulsion has been nominated for its climate-neutral GreenForge® steel, used in the propeller shafts it is supplying for three new Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro vessels.
- Columbia Group has been nominated for its involvement in the NH3CRAFT project, an EU-funded initiative designed to develop ammonia as a sustainable marine fuel.
- Fincantieri S.p.A has been nominated for its ‘’Wave 2 the Future’’ which is a flagship innovation project to pioneer hydrogen-based propulsion systems for maritime applications.
- NatPower Marine has been nominated for its pioneering work in developing the world’s largest independent ship charging network, delivering clean power for propulsion and cold ironing.
- Port of Rotterdam has been nominated for developing a large-scale electrolyzer in Rotterdam, named H2Next, to support the decarbonization of industry.
- Tallinn Shipyard | BLRT REPAIR YARDS has been nominated for developing and implementing the world’s first autonomous water surface cleaning robot for industrial ship repair use.
Ship Design Award
To any organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of Environmental Friendly Ship Design in shipping
- Besiktas Shipyard has been nominated for being the first accredited shipyard in the Eastern Mediterranean region providing ship repair and maintenance services for LNG ships.
- Damen has been nominated for its innovative tug designs, such as the RSD-E Tug 2513 and methanol-ready ASD Tug 2812, enabling the adoption of alternative fuels.
- Deltamarin has been nominated for leading the EU-funded Project CHEK that explored ways to create a more sustainable maritime industry, listed as a Research and Innovation Project success story.
- Fincantieri S.p.A has been nominated for pioneering an eco-design approach to the development of environmentally sustainable ships, using ecologically sustainable products and services.
- Norden Shipyard has been nominated for its commitment to eco-innovation through integration of low-emission fuel systems, energy-saving retrofits, and advanced hull treatment technologies.
- Ulstein has been nominated for its X-BOW design which significantly minimizes noise and vibration, providing a comfortable vessel environment that helps to save energy.
SMART4SEA - EUROPORT Awards
Smart Shipping Award
To any organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of Smart Shipping
- Bachmann has been nominated for its solutions that harness the power of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) to deliver real-time data, advanced analytics, and seamless connectivity.
- Datum Electronics has been nominated for its SHaPoLi EEXI Shaft Power System, which uses a Shaft Power Acquisition Module to monitor and record propulsion shaft power for EEDI compliance.
- ELNAV.AI has been nominated for its Helm Order Monitor (HOM) and Aware Mate modules that introduce real-time cognitive safety enhancements for bridge teams.
- Kaiko Systems has been nominated for its Kaiko CharterReady, a tool that analyzes inspection data to prevent cargo hold rejections and boost transparency.
- Pole Star Global has been nominated for its flagship platforms, Podium5 and PurpleTRAC that help to shape the future of maritime digitalisation by enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Zelim has been nominated for its ZOE Intelligent Lookout, the world’s first AI-powered system that detects and tracks people overboard in real time.
Cyber Security Award
To any organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of Cyber Security in shipping
- CyberOwl has been nominated for its flagship solution, Medulla, which is a dedicated maritime cyber risk monitoring platform designed to improve cyber risk management.
- Inmarsat Maritime has been nominated for its NexusWave, a platform built on infrastructure with cybersecurity embedded by design, providing multi-layered real-time defense against cyber threats.
- Kongsberg Maritime has been nominated for establishing a certified baseline of cybersecurity for all digital products, in compliance with the new Cyber Security Requirements.
- Marlink has been nominated for its CyberGuard UTM solution, which protects IT and OT assets with features like application control, web filtering, antivirus, and optional network-level routing.
- SmartSea has been nominated for its layered cybersecurity approach, combining strict access controls, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, and ongoing assessments.
- Varuna Marine Services has been nominated for its CyberShell, which is a fully managed cybersecurity solution that captures all cyber security-related KPIs, ensuring compliance at all times.
E-Navigation Award
To any organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of e-navigation in shipping
- Alphatron Marine has been nominated for offering advanced ECDIS and chart systems, specifically the AlphaMINDS and AlphaBridge solutions.
- Danelec has been nominated for advancing e-navigation through real-time data collection, transmission, and analysis via its VDRs and ship-to-shore infrastructure.
- Radio Holland has been nominated for its ECDIS EC-9000, which delivers smart, safe, and efficient navigation, supporting vessel modernization and enhanced e-navigation capabilities.
- StormGeo has been nominated for its s‑Planner platform that integrates optimized routing, real‑time weather intelligence, automatic ENC and publication updates, and 24/7 shore‑based decision support.
- UKHO has been nominated for leading the development of S-100 solutions by creating and testing new data sets and conducting real-world sea trials.
- Wärtsilä has been nominated for its Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS that offers advanced features for voyage planning, route optimization, and collision avoidance, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Technology Award
To any organization that provided a milestone technological achievement in any aspect of smart shipping
- Gelectric B.V. has been nominated for its AI-driven solutions that provide continuous, reliable real-time data, advanced predictive analytics, and actionable operational insights for maritime users.
- Orbyt Global has been nominated for providing unlimited bandwidth across Ka, Ku, L, and C bands, as well as terrestrial 4G, all supported by Orbyt’s own teleport and network operations.
- SmartSea has been nominated for implementing advanced technologies at cruise terminals, including biometric-ready kiosks, self-service bag drops, and smart gates.
- VAF has been nominated for its IVY® propulsion monitoring solution, that automatically collects data, analyzes KPIs, and provides insights on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and voyage performance.
- WeavAir has been nominated for its digital twin platform that uses IoT, AI, and satellite data to enhance operational intelligence, performance, and predictive maintenance across ships and ports.
- ZeroNorth has been nominated for its data-driven platform that combines voyage, vessel, bunker, and charter optimisation in one ecosystem.
Autonomous Shipping Award
Open for nominations to any organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of autonomous shipping
- ABB has been nominated for its key role in the Yara Birkeland autonomous container ship project, providing advanced power and automation systems for safe, zero-emission autonomous operations.
- Caterpillar Marine has been nominated for developing innovative autonomous propulsion and power systems that support remote monitoring and control, enabling safer, more efficient vessel operations.
- Lloyd’s Register has been nominated for playing a key role in the MUNIN (Maritime Unmanned Navigation through Intelligence in Networks) project, developing safety and regulatory frameworks for autonomous ships.
- One Sea Association has been nominated for leading the One Sea Autonomous Ship Ecosystem, a collaborative industry effort to accelerate autonomous shipping.
- Sperry Marine has been nominated for delivering cutting-edge navigation and control systems that enable autonomous vessel maneuvering and enhanced situational awareness.
- Wärtsilä has been nominated for creating advanced autonomous navigation and control solutions that integrate vessel systems and shore-based monitoring to enable safer, smarter autonomous shipping.
CAREER4SEA - EUROPORT Awards
Crew Welfare Award
To an organization that provided a significant achievement, breakthrough or contribution in any aspect of crew welfare in shipping
- AP Companies has been nominated for delivering cutting-edge telemedical services, providing 24/7 access to a global network of medical specialists and ensuring high-quality care at sea.
- Columbia Group has been nominated for its comprehensive support of seafarers, including medical care, mental health, leadership development, and career management.
- Elcome International has been nominated for its ‘WELCOME Wi-Fi’ which transforms crew connectivity from a compliance checkbox into a meaningful, cost-free welfare solution.
- University of Strathclyde, on behalf of EU-funded SAFEMODE Project, has been nominated for enhancing maritime knowledge around human performance through the creation of the Safety Human Incident & Error Learning Database (SHIELD). SHIELD taxonomy was developed under the EU-funded SAFEMODE project, and Strathclyde is nominated to this award, on behalf of all SAFEMODE consortium members who contributed to the development
- Vikand has been nominated for its OneHealth, a total healthcare solution which optimizes the long-term management of physical and mental health conditions, including regular ‘House Doctor Calls’
- Waypoint Maritime CiC has been nominated for raising awareness of mental health issues specific to seafarers and promoting best practices and proactive approaches to support their wellbeing.
Diversity & Inclusion Award
To an organization that planned/delivered a program or promoted in any way the Diversity & Inclusion agenda
- Diversity Study Group has been nominated for its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) benchmarking initiative which aims to provide strategies for seafarer recruitment and retention.
- ISWAN has been nominated for its campaign ‘Safe at Sea… It Takes All of Us!’, which promotes allyship by engaging male seafarers to support diversity in the maritime industry.
- OneCare Group has been nominated for offering a wide range of eLearning courses aimed at educating maritime professionals about inclusive practices and unconscious bias.
- Seafarers’ Hospital Society has been nominated for launching a pilot project to provide women at sea with free feminine hygiene products.
- Wallem Group has been nominated for fostering an inclusive, diverse work environment worldwide, supported by regular training on DE&I, and the Women of Wallem (WoW) initiative.
Educational Award
To an organization (University, Maritime Academy or other institution) that has advanced maritime education in any aspect, acting as an industry leader developing younger generations in shipping
- C-SMART has been nominated for its world-class maritime training facilities and commitment to delivering advanced, simulation-based learning that enhances seafarers’ soft skills.
- Netherlands Maritime University College has been nominated for advancing maritime education through its industry-focused curriculum, international partnerships, and emphasis on leadership and innovation.
- OneLearn Global has been nominated for providing tech-driven courses that promote sustainability, wellbeing, and effective teamwork, certified to the highest industry standards.
- Warsash Maritime School has been nominated for its long-standing legacy of excellence in maritime education, combining tradition with innovation through state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty.
- World Maritime University has been nominated for its global impact in shaping maritime education, policy, and research, empowering future maritime leaders through high-level postgraduate programs.
For the following two award categories, the selection of recipients will be made directly by the organizers. The names of the awardees will be officially announced during the prestigious CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Awards Ceremony:
CAREER4SEA EUROPORT New Generation Award
This award will be presented to a young shipping executive who has achieved a remarkable career milestone within the shipping industry.
CAREER4SEA EUROPORT Personality Award
This award will be presented to an individual who has either achieved a remarkable career milestone or has made a significant contribution as a role model, helping to attract new talent to the shipping industry.
