Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN), the leading operator of the SHI-MCI fabrication and integration yard, has won a highly commended award for the contribution to the development of regional maritime Cluster at the prestigious Sea trade Maritime Awards the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa held in Dubai on September 22, 2019.
The Sea trade Maritime Awards are recognised internationally as the most influential in the industry with a very robust selection process led by independent judging panels consisting of CEOs from maritime companies around the world.
An impressive list of nominees was shortlisted, from over 120 entries across 20 countries, made it to 2019’s shortlist.
Commenting on the award, Managing Director of Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria, Mr Jejin Jeon, said “it is a great honour to be recognised for our contribution to the development of the Regional Maritime Cluster in Africa. Empowering African oil and gas maritime industry in practice, means developing the capacity to deliver world-class work locally. We hope the SHI-MCI yard with its international standard marine construction capability can play a role in stimulating even more opportunities.”
Samsung was the only nominee from Africa to be listed for four individual awards.
This Maritime Cluster award is an encouraging acknowledgement of the significant work SHIN has done in initiating collaboration with the Nigerian government and local partners to improve the profile of Nigeria as the most advanced integration and fabrication hub in Africa.
The company has already been receiving worldwide recognition, winning multiple national and international awards for its dedication in bringing about economic and local talent development. It has received notable accolades from the Nigerian Content Board, NOGOF and Africa Assembly Paris hosted by World Energy Council.
The judges noted that Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Limited was commended for its contribution to the development of maritime cluster award; they also took a moment to congratulate Samsung for being shortlisted for the awards.