The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP), Bahrain’s maritime regulatory authority, has been shortlisted in the port operator/authority category of the prestigious 2011 Lloyds List Global Awards.

The awards which are designed to recognise excellence in the shipping industry will acknowledge the best port authority or operator that has maintained the highest standards of operational efficiency and customer service throughout the year.

As one of six finalists for the award, the GOP has been nominated for demonstrating exceptional professional excellence of the maritime and shipping industry and offering quality services to meet the increasing needs of users and stakeholders alike.

Being the shipping industries most acclaimed, credible and well supported event, the Lloyd's List Award winners will be announced at an awards ceremony scheduled to take place at the Hilton Park Lane, London, UK on September 20.

“We are proud that GOP has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious global awards in the shipping and maritime industry,” said Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, chairman of GOP.

“The selection recognises our efforts to outperform the market-place and establish Bahrain as the ideal regional transhipment hub.”

“As one of the leading regulatory authorities in the region, GOP continues to take numerous measures to ensure that our customers and end users benefit from KBSP’s outstanding safety standards and reliable, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly services,” he added.

The judging panel for the awards comprises independent, senior industry experts from around the world, chosen for their knowledge, objectivity and credibility.

This year the focus will be across many issues facing the maritime industry which includes safety, the environment, financing the industry and innovation throughout the shipping community. – TradeArabia News Service