Seatrade Asia Awards set for May 13 in Singapore

The internationally renowned Seatrade Awards scheme, judged by a panel of industry leaders under the chairmanship of the IMO, has been the toast of London's maritime social calendar for the past 20 years, often dubbed "The Oscars of Shipping".

A Middle East and India Subcontinent version has likewise proved an enormously popular and glamorous event in Dubai over the past four years. May 13, 2008 sees the keenly anticipated debut of the Seatrade Asia Awards, combining the best of the formats of the two other schemes plus unique Asian spice for a recipe of excellence, celebration and jubilation. The Singapore Shangri La's Island Ballroom is the venue for the inaugural Seatrade Asia Awards - a glittering, black tie event with more than 650 expected to attend. 23 gongs are up for grabs and a top judging panel will be unveiled shortly.

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