The inaugural East Africa Maritime Awards (EAMA) went down last evening at the Serena Beach hotel Mombasa.

The event was graced by different dignitaries led by Kenya Ports Authority(KPA) Chairman Major Rtd General Joseph Kibwana, KPA acting MD Daniel Manduku, Kenya Ferry Services Chairman Ramadhan Kajembe, Ken Trade Chairman Suleiman Shahbal among others.

Among the winners of the night was former Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) MD  Brown Ondego who bagged the Life achievement award.

Best Shipping line award went to Maersk Line with the best shipping agent award going to Messina.

Best regional cargo logistics provider award went to Bollore transport and logistics while the importer of The Year Uganda award went to Crown Beverages.

Best Cargo Transporter award went to Signon Group with KenTrade scooping the the most efficient State Agency  award.

The Auxiliary Service Provider award went to Naj Tracking, ICEA LION General insurance scooping the Marine Cargo insurance award.

Innovation award was won by Lori systems with Bollore transport & Logistics winning in the Safety award.

Oil Spill Mutual Aid Group Society won the Membership Organization award.

The importer of the year Uganda award went to Crown Beverages. In Kenya the award was won by Delmonte which was also feted as the exporter of the Year award.

The awards is a strategic initiative of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), in collaboration with other anchor stakeholders. The awards aim to promote excellence in service delivery, appreciate exceptional contribution to the industry and the economy, encourage innovation and improve industry performance. 

Below are photos from the ceremony.