Dubai-based GAC was awarded the coveted "Best Ship Agent award at the inaugural Seatrade Asia Awards held in Singapore at the Shangri La on Wednesday.

The Seatrade Awards scheme which has been around for the last 20 years have championed high standards and quality in shipping, as well as issues close to the heart of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

The awards recognises achievements made by companies in taking steps to improve maritime safety, strengthen security of ships and port facilities and protect the environment.

Ivo Verheyen, managing director of GAC Singapore received the award on behalf of the company. The criteria of the award include customer service and efficiency, as well as the offering of new services.
 
"Clinching the Best Ship Agent award is testament to the industry’s recognition and appreciation of our shipping services in Asia. The past year has been especially fruitful as we expanded our maritime service portfolio to include fire, rescue & safety systems and services, as well as weather routing solutions," Veheyen says. "This award will motivate us to achieve even higher standards in the industry."-TradeArabia News Service