2011 Sponsors
ClassNK
Event Sponsor
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) is a ship classification society dedicated to promoting safer and cleaner seas. ClassNK offers a host of services including the survey of new and existing ships and other marine structures, statutory surveys on behalf of flag States, and an extensive range of cutting-edge R&D projects. ClassNK currently has more than 7,000 ships of some 163 million gross tons on its register and is the only classification society in the world to have surpassed the 160 million GT mark. Based in Japan, ClassNK supports clients 24/7 through a network of 105 exclusive surveyor sites across the globe.
Aigaion Insurance Company S.A.
Sponsoring: Yacht Builder of the Year
"AIGAION Insurance Company S.A."' was founded in 1995, to exclusively write marine insurance business, whilst in 2000, the Company expanded to serve all general (non-life) insurance sectors.
In 2004, AIGAION officially became the leader of the Greek Marine Insurance Sector by premium income (according to published results) and continues to hold this leading position today.
The Company offers the full range of marine insurance products supported by A-Rated Reinsurance Security, such as Hull & Machinery, Third Party Liability, Freight Demurrage & Defense, Protection & Indemnity, Crew Liability, Marina Liability Cover and Cargo Insurance.
The Company's specialization in the marine insurance field, supported its expansion into Turkey whereby Aigaion already covers small vessels for Hull & P&I risks. Aigaion is now seeking to expand into the Turkish yachting sector, as with its current expertise in covering around 2000 yachts, the company is considered a trusted market leader in the insurance of small to mega-sized yachts.
Bureau Veritas
Sponsoring: Shipyard of the Year
Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is one of the oldest classification societies. The Bureau Veritas Group is today the largest classification and certification society worldwide, with over 45,000 employees and over 300,000 customers in many different industries. That gives it an expertise in QHSE management services and strength in depth which no other classification society can approach
Its marine division with its 440 survey centres and 1,000 qualified surveyors plays a fundamental role in maritime safety and security as well as protection of marine environment. It provides to the maritime industry a large range of technical services and solutions in classification and certification of ships, technical assistance, consulting and training. Bureau Veritas classes more than 9,000 ships and acts on behalf of more than 120 governments for the implementation of international safety and security regulations.
Bureau Veritas is a founding member of IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) which includes the 10 leading classification societies in the world.
Our thanks to previous sponsors of the Turkish Shipping Awards
Altas Ambarli
Arkas
Bayraktar Shipping Group
Bureau Veritas
ClassNK
Denizbank
Germanischer Lloyd
Gisbir
Hempel
HSH Nordbank
Jotun Boya
Konecranes
Lloyd's Register
Pelikan Shipping
Sarioglu Shipping
Selah Shipyard
Tekne ve Turizm
The Duzgit Group
