The Maritime Excellence Achievers 2025 Awards were recently held in Mumbai as part of India Maritime Week 2025. The event recognized and honored outstanding contributions to India’s maritime and blue economy, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. The awards ceremony was attended by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, as well as senior government officials and industry leaders.
The awards covered a range of categories, including Best Green Port, Maritime Innovator of the Year, Shipyard Excellence Award, Emerging Port Performer, Digital Transformation Leader, and Women in Maritime Leadership Award. The winners included VOC Port Tuticorin, which was named Best Green Port for its efforts in renewable energy and emission reduction. Cochin Shipyard Limited received the Shipyard Excellence Award for its achievements in advanced vessel construction and indigenous technology development.
Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd was recognized as the Digital Transformation Leader for its use of cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and transparency. Captain Anita Sharma was honored with the Women in Maritime Leadership Award for her contributions to maritime training and workforce diversity. Minister Sonowal praised the awardees for driving India’s maritime resurgence through innovation, resilience, and sustainability.
The awards reflect the government’s vision of transforming India into a global maritime powerhouse through modern infrastructure, clean energy, and skill development. The winners demonstrate India’s evolving maritime capabilities and its growing leadership in the blue economy. The awards also highlight the importance of sustainability and innovation in the maritime sector, with many of the winners recognized for their efforts in reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy.
Overall, the Maritime Excellence Achievers 2025 Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations that are helping to drive India’s maritime sector forward. The event provides a platform for recognizing and promoting excellence in the industry, and for showcasing India’s growing capabilities and leadership in the global maritime economy. By honoring outstanding contributions to the maritime and blue economy, the awards help to inspire and motivate others to strive for excellence and innovation in the sector.