On Monday night 6 November, the winners of the prestigious Dutch Maritime Awards 2017 have been named at the Maritime Awards Gala in Rotterdam.

During this annual networking event, almost 900 maritime professionals saluted and acknowledged the Dutch maritime sector’s successes and innovative power. In addition to the five main awards, a one-off special recognition was granted to an exclusive project.

Missed this spectaculair event? Then watch the official aftermovie below.

Maritime Awards Gala

The Maritime Awards Gala is organised each year by the Stichting Maritime Awards Gala foundation – representing Netherlands Maritime Technology, KVNR, KNVTS, Royal Netherlands Navy, Maritime by Holland, and the NISS. The gala is also made possible by its Gold Sponsors: Damen Shipyards Gorinchem, Europort, NNPC and Wärtsilä Netherlands.

Maritime Week

The Maritime Awards Gala is the highlight of the Maritime Week, which is held from 4 through 11 November 2017. This year, the Maritime Week is focused on the sharing of knowledge and the vocational education and career opportunities the sector has to offer.

Save the date: 12 November 2018

The next Maritime Awards Gala is scheduled on Monday 12th November, 2018. Save that date! Entries for the various prizes can be submitted from early 2018.

(Picture by SWZ|Maritime/Gerrit J. de Boer.)