Last night (7 November), De Doelen in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, once again hosted the Maritime Awards Gala. Some 700 maritime professionals witnessed the presentation of five maritime awards as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Every year, five maritime awards are presented at the Maritime Awards Gala: The KNVTS Ship of the Year Award, the Maritime Innovation Award, the Maritime KVNR Shipping Award, the Maritime Designer Award and the Maritime Royal Netherlands Navy Van Hengel-Spengler Award.

This year’s winners were:

Lifetime Achievement Award

This edition of the Maritime Awards Gala also saw the presentation of a different award to the ones handed out every year: a Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was presented to Kommer Damen for his achievements, working methods and contribution to the Dutch maritime sector.

Also read: Kommer Damen presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Maritime Awards Gala

The Maritime Awards Gala is an annual event that celebrates the innovative strength of the Dutch maritime industry. It is made possible by main sponsors Praxis Automation Technology BV, Anker Crew Insurance, Damen Shipyards Group and NNPC.

Couldn’t be there yesterday? Please find an impression of the festive event below.

All pictures by Gerrit de Boer/SWZ|Maritime.

Maritime Awards Gala 2022
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
Mariitme Innovation Award for Corrosion.
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
KVNR Shipping Award for Van Oord.
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
KNVTS Ship of the Year Award for Feadship’s Viva.
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
Maritime Awards Gala 2022
The Damen family.