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A showcase of progress across marine crewing

The Crew Connect Global Awards

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Bringing together the global crewing community to celebrate the people, products and innovations who are driving forward the future of the industry.

2026 Awards Categories

Each entry is carefully reviewed by an independent panel of experts, and nominations are invited from all corners of the shipping industry.

Conditions of entry: Nominations must be based on activities from 22 November 2025 – 10 October 2026.

This Award recognises an outstanding industry supplier demonstrating a significant contribution to industry collaboration and moving the maritime industry along the innovation track to positively impact crews in any of the following areas: marine training and education / seafarer welfare / seafarer recruitment or engagement / professional advancement/sustainability.

Awarded to nominees – companies or individuals demonstrating a significant contribution to moving the maritime industry along the digitalisation and adoption of new technology track to positively impact crews in any of the following areas: marine training and education / seafarer welfare / seafarer recruitment or engagement / professional advancement/ sustainability.

Awarded to a company, individual or team who have implemented significant technical, procedural, or operational improvements leading to reduction of risk to human life and cargo at sea.

This award recognises a leading policy or initiative delivered in the past year, with a measurable impact on the health, mental health or wellbeing of crews, their families or wider communities.

Awarded to a company, individual or team who have implemented significant technical, procedural, or operational improvements leading to notable results in either of the three pillars: environmental protection, energy transition, and decarbonisation.

Awarded to an active seafarer, someone who has stood out in the past twelve months by going over and above their role, or having a notable achievement, driving significant change or making a real difference to the crew welfare/safety or operations onboard.

Awarded to nominees – companies or individuals demonstrating a significant contribution to promoting the maritime industry as a career choice or addressing and influencing next generation audiences.

This award is to honour an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to shipping and the maritime industry.

How to Write an Award-Worthy Entry

Have a look at some of our top tips to ensure your entry has the best chances of winning an award on the 21st October 2026!

Crew Connect Global Conference

Ceremony

Celebrate with industry leaders and innovators!

Join us to celebrate the winners as they are revealed during our glorious gala celebration.

*Please note: the table bookings do not include access to the Crew Connect Global Conference. 

FAQs

The Finalists will be announced closer to the event. Official announcements will be made on our LinkedIn

Wednesday, 21st October at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila - The Philippines.

(The same venue as Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global).

You can book a table or individual seats at the Crew Connect Global Awards. 

Please note, access to the Awards is not included in a conference pass.

If you still need assistance, please get in touch with our team today.