Meet our sponsors

Gold Sponsor

The TK Foundation is a private independent foundation organized in the Bahamas in 2002. The Foundation is named for J. Torben Karlshoej, “T.K.”, who grew up on a farm in Denmark and later founded the Teekay Shipping Company, now Teekay Corporation.  The TK Foundation’s mission is to fulfil the legacy of J. Torben Karlshoej by enabling disadvantaged youth to succeed and promoting maritime education and safety.

Since its inception in 2002, The TK Foundation has awarded over $46 million in grants to non-profit organisations and projects to improve the maritime realm and the lives of disadvantaged youth.

Bronze Sponsor

Cory Brothers Shipping Agency is a trusted supplier of logistics, liner, ships agency, and hub agency services around the globe.

From humble beginnings as shipbrokers and coal exporters in Cardiff, in 1842, the operation has grown to provide supply chain assistance throughout the UK and around the globe.

Cory Brothers can be relied on for local expertise, anywhere in the world. And strive towards keeping businesses compliant, cost-effective, and running on time.

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Bronze Sponsor

The Isle of Man Ship Registry is one of the world’s leading registers of ships and super yachts.  A British register providing the very best in service to its valued clients; it is the flag of choice for owners looking for quality and partnership from a Flag Administration.  The Isle of Man Ship Registry’s mission is to provide a ship registry which adds real value to its clients.

The register is run by a team of professionals dedicated to providing the very best in service; and operates efficiently and consistently to exceed the standards expected of a modern Flag State.

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Bronze Sponsor

The ITF Seafarers’ Trust, a UK charity established in 1981, funds programmes that advance the wellbeing of maritime workers, seafarers and their families. The ITF Seafarers’ Trust is funded by the Trust’s own capital funds, and by the investment income of the Welfare Fund at the International Transport Workers Federation, a global federation of transport workers’ unions with over 16.5 million worker members.

The Trust’s vision is to be the leader in promoting and improving the wellbeing of seafarers worldwide. The Trust envisages a world where all seafarers are healthy, happy and have decent work; and supports the provision of services to maritime workers.

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Annual Awards Sponsor

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness, providing efficient transportation services that minimize negative environmental impact with ACL’s new, greener, G4 vessels, reducing emissions per TEU by 65%.  ACL operates weekly RORO and container services, and interactive vessel schedules to and from North America and Europe. Cargo, rail and documentation cut-off times help get cargo on time to the right place.  ACL’s Short Sea Service keeps cargo moving without over-the-road delays. The Short Sea Advantage provides fixed, weekly schedules throughout Europe transporting your containers or oversized cargo safely.

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