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Demonstration approved under regulatory exemption by MOTIE Mobile hydrogen fueling stations to be operated in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do VINSSEN establishes market dominance with its competitive hydrogen-powered vessel designs amidst growing call for maritime decarbonization SEOUL, South Korea, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VINSSEN Co., Ltd., the leading maritime fuel cell technology provider that enables the use of hydrogen (and alternative fuels like ammonia and methanol), is set to launch a demonstration project under the regulatory exemption for "hydrogen fuel cell propulsion ship fueling and operation," as approved by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) in Korea. Hydrogen propulsion ship (sketching phase) Despite growing global momentum in maritime decarbonization, Korean legislation lacks standards for hydrogen fuel cell vessels. At present, hydrogen fueling stations are also limited to automobiles, highlighting a need to establish operational standards for hydrogen vessels. Following confirmation that its design qualifies under MOTIE's regulatory exemption, VINSSEN will build a 16m leisure boat powered by a 200kW Fuel Cell System and 125kW Battery Hybrid System with the support of municipals authorities from Jeolla Provance in Korea (where VINSSEN is headquartered). VINSSEN will also develop and operate mobile hydrogen fueling stations at the Daebul Industrial Complex's mooring station. These will be constructed as integrated packages with vessel-specific monitoring technologies. VINSSEN will be supported by (i) Jeonnam Technopark, which will assist in the execution of the regulatory sandbox project, technical support, and commercialization; (ii) Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI), which will evaluate vessel stability and hydrogen fuel cell system performance; and (iii)Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), which will provide support for the welding technology and quality management methods to enhance the overall standards. "The shipbuilding industry is a sector that should prioritize development and application of eco-friendly technologies due to heavy dependence on fuel oil and diesel, which results in high carbon emissions," VINSSEN's CEO Lee Chil-han said. "We hope that the demonstration project facilitates the establishment of rules and regulations that will expedite Korea's development of hydrogen vessel technology" In 2019, the Ministry of SMEs & Startups and Ulsan Metropolitan City designated the "Hydrogen Green Mobility Special Zone" to commercialize hydrogen fuel cell vessels, with VINSSEN successfully demonstrating a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion project from January 2020 to March 2022. Furthermore, VINSSEN is in the process of building and delivering a 14m electric vessel that will navigate Suncheon Bay National Garden's waterways during the 2023 Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo in April. In addition to its focus on fuel cell technology, VINSSEN is also positioned to support maritime electrification with battery solutions. When paired with batteries, fuel cells can benefit from increased efficiency and longer operational ranges. VINSSEN has already established a strong technical track record, marked by a series of achievements, including being the first company in Korea to receive AIP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell electric system. Building on this success, VINSSEN is set to spearhead further progress in maritime fuel cell technology and maritime electrification, including expected Type Approval in April 2023 for a maritime lithium-ion battery System from Korean Register (KR) and Korea Marine Surveyor & Sworn Measurers' Corporation (KOMSA). Media contact: business@vinssen.com
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concordia Maritime has published a new market update. The report is available at www.concordiamaritime.com. In addition to commentary from CEO Erik Lewenhaput, it also contains data and statistics regarding both tanker rates, ship values and the development of the global product tanker fleet, as well as data about the demand for oil and development of inventory levels. For more information, please contact: Erik LewenhauptCEO, Concordia Maritime AB0704-855 188erik.lewenhaupt@concordiamaritime.com The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/1948/3746973/1967512.pdf Concordia Maritime - Market update ENG - 20230404
This deal marks the commercial launch of Caravelle's revolutionary CO-Tech lumber drying in transit service SINGAPORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravelle International Group (Nasdaq: CACO), a global ocean technology company, today announced that the Company, through its Singapore Garden Technology subsidiary, has signed a 3-year procurement contract with Bestwood Joinery worth $60 million. According to the terms of the procurement contract, Caravelle will source 120,000 cubic meters of various species of lumber from Indonesia, transport the lumber to Bestwood Joinery in Cape Town, South Africa, and dry the wood in transit using Caravelle's revolutionary CO-Tech technology using only recycled heat from the ship's engine. Bestwood Joinery is a leading South African manufacturer of custom hardwood doors and windows and will be using the wood supplied under this contract to build those products. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our values," said Naldema Hardenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Bestwood Joinery. "With Caravelle's innovative CO-Tech technology, we can continue to provide our customers with premium quality wood products while also doing our part to protect the planet for future generations." "It's inspiring to see companies like Bestwood Joinery prioritizing sustainability and taking action to reduce their carbon footprint," said Dr. Guohua Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of Caravelle. "We are proud to have them as our first major client for CO-Tech wood drying in transit, and we look forward to continuing to work together towards a more sustainable future." About Caravelle International Group Caravelle is a global ocean technology company. Its business comprises of two sectors: the traditional business in international shipping, operated by the Topsheen Companies (Topsheen Shipping Group Corporation (Samoa) and its subsidiaries) and the new CO-Tech business under Singapore Garden Technology Pte. Ltd.. As the traditional business, Caravelle's international shipping business has generated all revenues. The CO-Tech business is a new development building upon the existing shipping business. It enables wood desiccation during the maritime shipping process, with full utilization of the shipping time, space, and the waste heat of exhaust gas from the shipping vessels. Caravelle's CO-Tech industry has no historical operations and has not generated revenue. Caravelle is headquartered in Singapore. About Bestwood Joinery The company was established 2002 in Atlantis, Western Cape of South Africa as manufacturer of solid Meranti windows, doors and door frames. The company is currently a BEE Level 4 contributor. During 2004 the company expanded with multi-Function in mass production of solid front doors, door frames and windows into local hardware and building materials, as well as RDP (BNG) housing. Since 2013, the company are a supplier to the major hardware and building materials outlets in South Africa. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Contact Caravelle International Group60 Paya Lebar Road#06-17 Paya Lebar SquareSingapore 409051(65) 8304 8372Attention: Tracy XiaEmail: ir@cacointernational.com
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The shareholders of Concordia Maritime AB (publ), 556068-5819, are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, 4 May 2023 at 1.00 p.m. CEST at Elite Park Avenue Hotel, Gothenburg. Registration for the Annual General Meeting begins at 12.15 p.m. CEST. The Board of Directors has decided that shareholders shall be able to exercise their voting rights at the Annual General Meeting also by postal voting in accordance with the regulations in Concordia Maritime's Articles of Association. Right to participate and registrationAttending the meeting venueA) A person who wishes to attend the meeting venue in person or by proxy must be recorded as a shareholder in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB concerning the circumstances on Tuesday, 25 April 2023, and give notice of participation in the Annual General Meeting no later than Thursday, 27 April 2023. Notification of participation at the Annual General Meeting can be made by post to Computershare AB "Concordia Maritime Aktiebolag's Annual General Meeting", P.O. Box 5267, SE-102 46 Stockholm, Sweden, by email proxy@computershare.se, by telephone +46 771-24 64 00 or on the company's website www.concordiamaritime.com (only for natural persons). The notification must state name, social security- or company registration number, address, telephone number and the number of possible assistants (maximum two). If shareholders are represented by proxy, a written and dated power of attorney signed by the shareholder must be attached to the notification and presented at the meeting. If the shareholder is a legal entity, a registration certificate or other authorization document must be attached. Form of proxy is available at the company's head office and on the company's website, www.concordiamaritime.com. Participation by postal voting B) A person who wishes to participate in the Annual General Meeting by postal voting must be recorded as a shareholder in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB concerning the circumstances on Tuesday, 25 April 2023, and give notice of participation in the Annual General Meeting no later than Thursday, 27 April 2023, by having submitted a postal voting form in accordance with the instructions below, so that the postal vote is received by Computershare AB no later than that day. A shareholder who wishes to attend the meeting venue in person or by proxy, must give notice in accordance with the instructions stated under A) above. Hence, a notice of participation only through postal voting is not sufficient for a person who wishes to attend the meeting venue. A special form shall be used for postal voting. The form is available on Concordia Maritime's website, www.concordiamaritime.com. The completed and signed form must be received by Computershare AB no later than Thursday, 27 April 2023. The completed and signed form shall be sent to Computershare AB "Concordia Maritime Aktiebolag's Annual General Meeting", P.O. Box 5267, SE-102 46 Stockholm, Sweden. The completed form may alternatively be submitted by email and is then to be sent to proxy@computershare.se (state "Concordia Maritime - postal voting" in the subject line). Shareholders can also choose to cast their postal vote electronically through verification with BankID. A link to electronic postal voting can be found on the company's website, www.concordiamaritime.com. Such electronic votes must be submitted no later than Thursday, 27 April 2023. The shareholder may not provide special instructions or conditions in the voting form. If so, the vote (in its entirety) is invalid. Further instructions and conditions are included in the form for postal voting. If the shareholder postal votes by proxy, a written and dated power of attorney signed by the shareholder must be attached to the postal voting form. If the shareholder is a legal entity, a registration certificate or other authorization document must be attached to the form. Form of proxy is available at the company's head office and on the company's website, www.concordiamaritime.com. Nominee-registered shares In order to be entitled to participate in the Annual General Meeting, shareholders who have registered their shares in the name of a nominee must, in addition to giving notice of participation in the Annual General Meeting, request that their shares be registered in their own name so that the shareholder is entered into the share register on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. This registration may be temporary (so-called voting right registration) and is requested with the nominee in accordance with the nominee's procedures and in advance as determined by the nominee. Voting right registrations completed no later than Thursday, 27 April 2023, are considered when preparing the share register. Items and proposed agenda Opening of the meeting. Election of Chairman of the meeting. Election of person to verify the minutes. Preparation and approval of the voting list. Approval of the agenda. Consideration if the Annual General Meeting has been duly convened. Presentation of the Board of Directors and statement by the Chairman of the Board. Presentation by the CEO. Presentation of a) the annual accounts and the consolidated annual accounts; b) the audit report and the audit report for the group; c) the auditor's statement regarding the company's compliance with the guidelines for remuneration to members of the executive management. Resolutions regarding a) adoption of the income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and the consolidated balance sheet; b) the allocation of the company's profit according to the adopted balance sheet; c) the discharge from liability towards the company in respect of the Board of Directors and the CEO. Resolution regarding the number of members and deputy members of the Board of Directors and the number of auditors and deputy auditors. Resolution regarding the remuneration to the Board of Directors and the auditors. Election of members of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board. Election of auditor. Presentation of the remuneration report for approval. Resolution regarding guidelines for remuneration to the executive management. Closing of the meeting. Election of a Chairman for the meeting (item 2)The Nomination Committee proposes that the attorney Aleksander Ivarsson is elected as Chairman of the meeting. Preparation and approval of the voting list (item 4)The voting list proposed for approval is the voting list drawn up by Computershare AB on behalf of the Company, based on the Annual General Meeting's register of shareholders, shareholders having given notice of participation and being present at the meeting venue, and postal votes received. Proposal of profit allocation (item 10b)The Board of Directors does not propose any distribution of dividend. Resolution regarding the number of members and deputy members of the Board of Directors and the number of auditors and deputy auditors (item 11)The Nomination Committee proposes that the number of Board members elected by the shareholders shall be four and that no deputies should be appointed. The number of auditors is proposed to be one. Resolution regarding the remuneration to the Board of Directors and the auditors (item 12)The Nomination Committee proposes that remuneration to the Board members is to be paid with SEK 400,000 (400,000) to the Chairman and SEK 300,000 (225,000) to each of the other Board members elected by the shareholders. The remuneration to the auditors shall be paid according to invoice approved by the company. Election of members of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board (item 13)The Nomination Committee proposes that Stefan Brocker, Henrik Hallin, Mats Jansson and Ulrika Laurin shall be re-elected as Board members. Stefan Brocker is proposed to be elected as Chairman of the Board. Carl-Johan Hagman has declined re-election to the Board of Directors. Election of auditor (item 14)In accordance with the Board of Director's recommendation, the Nomination Committee proposes that Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB is re-elected as auditor of the company for a period of one year until the end of the Annual General Meeting 2024. Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB has notified that the authorised public accountant Fredrik Göransson will be principally responsible auditor, if Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB is elected as auditor by the Annual General Meeting. Resolution regarding guidelines for remuneration to the executive management (item 16)The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves to adopt guidelines for remuneration to the executive management in accordance with below. Scope of the guidelines, etc. Members of the executive management of Concordia Maritime fall within the provisions of these guidelines. The guidelines are forward-looking, i.e. they are applicable to remuneration agreed, and amendments to remuneration already agreed, after adoption of the guidelines by the annual general meeting 2023. These guidelines do not apply to any remuneration decided or approved by the general meeting. Remuneration under employments subject to other rules than Swedish may be duly adjusted to comply with mandatory rules or established local practice, taking into account, to the extent possible, the overall purpose of these guidelines. The guidelines' promotion of the company's business strategy, long-term interests and sustainability The company's vision is to always be the preferred carrier and business partner within tanker transportation, and in order to achieve the purpose, the company has a business strategy that, in short, is to provide safe, sustainable and reliable tanker transportation based on innovation and performance for its customer, and to make timely investments in vessels and gain financially from fluctuations in their values. A prerequisite for the successful implementation of the company's business strategy and safeguarding of its long-term interests, including its sustainability, is that the company is able to recruit and retain qualified personnel. To this end, it is necessary that the company offers attractive and competitive remuneration. The absolute level depends on the scope and complexity of the position in question and on the individual employee's annual performance. These guidelines enable the company to offer the executive management an attractive and competitive total remuneration. Variable cash remuneration covered by these guidelines shall aim at promoting the company's business strategy and long-term interests, including its sustainability. Types of remuneration, etc.The remuneration shall be on market terms and may consist of the following components: fixed cash salary, variable cash remuneration, pension benefits and other benefits. Additionally, the general meeting may - irrespective of these guidelines - resolve on, among other things, share-related or share price-related remuneration. The satisfaction of criteria for awarding variable cash remuneration shall be measured over a period of one year. The variable cash remuneration may amount to not more than 50 per cent of the fixed annual cash salary. The variable cash remuneration shall be linked to annually predetermined and measurable criteria, e.g. commercial, operational and financial criteria, that shall be determined by the Board of Directors. They may also be individualized, quantitative or qualitative objectives. The criteria shall be designed so as to contribute to the company's business strategy and long-term interests, including its sustainability, by for example being clearly linked to the business strategy or promote the executive's long-term development. Currently, these criteria include, inter alia, avoidance of work-related personal injuries (LTIF), number of vetting observations at vessel inspections, and fleet utilization. Applicable criteria and the relative size of the criteria is determined individually. To which extent the criteria for awarding variable cash remuneration has been satisfied shall be evaluated/determined when the measurement period has ended. The Board of Directors is responsible for the evaluation so far as it concerns variable remuneration to the CEO. For variable cash remuneration to other executives, the CEO is responsible for the evaluation. For financial objectives, the evaluation shall be based on established financial data for the relevant period. Should the group's profit before tax be negative for the relevant period, the payment of variable cash remuneration be limited to 50 per cent of the actual result. For the CEO, pension benefits, including health insurance (Sw: sjukförsäkring), shall be premium defined. Variable cash remuneration shall qualify for pension benefits. The pension premiums for premium defined pension shall amount to not more than 35 per cent of the annual cash remuneration. For other executives, pension benefits, including health insurance, shall be premium defined unless the individual concerned is subject to defined benefit pension under mandatory collective agreement provisions. Variable cash remuneration shall qualify for pension benefits only to the extent required by mandatory collective agreement provisions. The pension premiums for premium defined pension shall amount to not more than 30 per cent of the fixed annual cash salary. Other benefits may include, e.g., medical insurance (Sw: sjukvårdsförsäkring) and company cars. Such benefits may amount to not more than 10 per cent of the fixed annual cash salary. Executives who are expatriates to or from Sweden may receive additional remuneration and other benefits to the extent reasonable in light of the special circumstances associated with the expat arrangement, taking into account, to the extent possible, the overall purpose of these guidelines. Such benefits may not in total exceed 15 per cent of the fixed annual cash salary. Termination of employmentThe notice period may not exceed two years for the CEO and one year for other executives, if notice of termination of employment is made by the company. Fixed cash salary during the period of notice and severance pay may together not exceed an amount equivalent to the CEO's fixed cash salary for two years, and one year for other executives. When termination is made by the executive, the period of notice may not exceed twelve months for the CEO and six months for other executives, without any right to severance pay. Salary and employment conditions for employeesIn the preparation of the Board of Directors' proposal for these remuneration guidelines, salary and employment conditions for employees of the company have been taken into account by including information on the employees' total income, the components of the remuneration and increase and growth rate over time, in the Board of Directors' basis of decision when evaluating whether the guidelines and the limitations set out herein are reasonable. The development of the gap between the remuneration to executives and remuneration to other employees will be disclosed in the remuneration report. The decision-making process to determine, review and implement the guidelinesThe Board of Directors has not established a remuneration committee, since the Board of Directors found it more appropriate for the entire Board to fulfil the duties of a remuneration committee. The Board of Directors shall prepare a proposal for new guidelines at least every fourth year and submit it to the general meeting. The guidelines shall be in force until new guidelines are adopted by the general meeting. The Board of Directors shall also monitor and evaluate programs for variable remuneration for the executive management, the application of the guidelines for executive remuneration as well as the current remuneration structures and compensation levels in the company. The CEO and other members of the executive management do not participate in the Board of Directors' processing of and resolutions regarding remuneration-related matters in so far as they are affected by such matters. Derogation from the guidelinesThe Board of Directors may temporarily resolve to derogate from the guidelines, in whole or in part, if in a specific case there is special cause for the derogation and a derogation is necessary to serve the company's long-term interests, including its sustainability, or to ensure the company's financial viability. The Board of Directors resolves on any resolutions to derogate from the guidelines. Description of material changes of the guidelines and how the shareholders' opinions are consideredThe current guidelines for remuneration to the executive management were adopted at the annual general meeting 2020. These guidelines are substantially the same as the guidelines adopted by the annual general meeting 2020. However, the notice period for other executives, if notice of termination of employment is made by the company, has been amended from a maximum of six months to a maximum of one year. In addition, the maximum fixed cash salary during the period of notice and severance pay for other executives has been amended, to may not together exceed an amount equivalent to the fixed cash salary for one year, instead of as earlier stated six months. No comments or questions on the guidelines for remuneration to the executive management have emerged in connection with the general meeting proceeding. Available documentationThe Annual Report in Swedish, the audit report, the auditor's statement regarding the company's compliance with the guidelines for remuneration to members of the executive management, the Board of Directors' remuneration report, and the Board of Directors' proposal on guidelines for remuneration to the executive management will be presented at the Annual General Meeting by being available at the company's headquarters and the company's website, www.concordiamaritime.com, no later than three weeks before the Annual General Meeting. The above documents will also be sent to shareholders upon request, provided that such shareholder states a postal address. Information about the proposed Board members and the Nomination Committee's reasoned statement is available on the company's website, www.concordiamaritime.com. Shares and votesThe total number of shares in the company amounts to 47,729,798 shares, whereof 4,000,000 Series A shares and 43,729,798 Series B shares, representing a total of 83,729,798 votes. The company does not hold any of its own shares. Information at the Annual General MeetingThe Board of Directors and the CEO shall, if requested by a shareholder and if the Board considers that it will not cause significant damage to the company, provide information on circumstances that could affect the assessment of a matter on the agenda, circumstances that could affect the assessment of the company's or a subsidiary's economic situation and the company's relations with another group company. Processing of personal dataFor information on how your personal data is processed, see https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf. Gothenburg in March, 2023Concordia Maritime AB (publ)Board of Directors The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/1948/3741132/1945842.pdf 2023-03-28 Concordia Maritime - Notice to the Annual General Meeting 2023
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new insight brief series from the Global Maritime Forum identifies four actions that maritime and shipping industries can take now to support shipping's transition to a sustainable and resilient zero-emission future. "We need to clean up shipping supply chains and optimise our operations. To do this, we must collaborate, standardise, and be transparent. Let's share the benefits of slowing down and let's collectively make a difference," says Eman Abdalla, Global Operations & Supply Chain Director at Cargill Ocean Transportation, one of the largest transporters of dry and bulk cargo in the world. The shipping industry is facing a major transformation as it is working towards full decarbonisation by 2050. Short-term actions that improve the operational efficiency of existing vessels - saving fuel, money, and time through changes in ship speed and performance - can play a critical role in reducing emissions today, while also preparing for a more manageable long-term transition which will involve more expensive zero-emission fuels and eventually a price on carbon. Zero-emission fuels and technologies are imperative for the decarbonisation of the industry, but they are not commercially available at scale today. Cutting down on fuel costs by improving the operational efficiency of fleets will be a prerequisite for the adoption of more expensive zero-emission fuels and a foundation for green corridors - routes between major port hubs where zero-emission solutions are supported and demonstrated. Maximising vessel and fleet performance through operational efficiency can reduce annual fuel costs by $50 billion at today's prices, according to research. That means up to 20% of fuel costs will be saved up and even more if combined with energy-efficient technologies. The research also suggests that optimising operational efficiency has the potential to reduce annual emissions by more than 200m tonnes of CO2. Unlocking this potential is not simple, yet capitalising fully on operational efficiency will be a prerequisite to achieving 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement's 1.5 C° ambition. This insight brief, the result of over a year of industry input, provides an overview of the short-term opportunities and barriers to operational efficiencies and takes systems view to explore the role of operational efficiency measures as enablers of shipping decarbonisation in the longer term. Four types of solutions are identified in the brief: better transparency and standardisation of performance data; scaling up pilots and best practices; contractual changes to encourage virtual arrival practices when there is a delay at the discharge port; and policies and regulations to enable new business models. Each of these enablers will be explored in the upcoming insight briefs which will dive deeper into the identified solutions and enablers. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is expected to adopt a revised greenhouse gas emissions strategy at the MEPC 80 meeting in July - the most important climate meeting for shipping this year. While the industry is unsure whether the outcome of MEPC 90 will result in the adoption of a low-ambition or high-ambition strategy, in either case, the need for short-term operational efficiencies will be crucially important for the transition. Randall Krantz, Senior Adviser on Decarbonisation at the Global Maritime Forum says: "the operational performance of vessels and entire fleets presents a huge opportunity to the shipping industry, but it will require unprecedented levels of disruptive thinking to break through from dialogue to action." Download the full insight brief here. The Global Maritime Forum is an international not-for-profit organisation, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human wellbeing.
ALDI, Austral and Mars Petcare awarded for their commitment to certified sustainable seafood. SYDNEY, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), an international non-profit on a mission to end overfishing by setting standards for sustainable fishing and supply chain assurance, today announced the winners of the annual Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia, run in partnership with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Coinciding with Sustainable Seafood Week starting 27 March, a campaign to raise awareness of the MSC and ASC seafood certification labels, the awards celebrate the organisations and individuals working together to ensure seafood supplies are safeguarded for this and future generations. ALDI winner Pamela Mikschofsky with the ASC and MSC team (Left to right: Anne Gabriel, Rupert Howes, Alex Webb, Pamela Mikschofsky, Duncan Leadbitter, Anita Lee) The event, which was hosted by Alice Zaslavsky, an award-winning author, broadcaster, and tastemaker, saw a range of awards given, including: ALDI won the MSC Best Sustainable Seafood Supermarket for their wide range of everyday affordable and accessible MSC-labelled products and their continued commitment to ocean health. The MSC Best Sustainable Seafood Product Award went to Austral Fisheries for their Karumba Banana Prawns available at Woolworths. The MSC Best Sustainable Petfood Product Award to Mars Petcare Australia for their DINE® Pulled Menu - Gravy Indulgence with Tuna. The prestigious MSC Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Manni Kalisperis from Simplot for his legacy in pioneering a long-term movement towards sustainable fishing and sustainable seafood. Goolwa PipiCo in South Australia was awarded the MSC Community Champion Award for their world-leading efforts in community engagement and first nations reconciliation. Brad Adams from Rare Foods Australia was named MSC Sustainable Fishing Hero for his leadership and pioneering approach to embedding sustainability values within the world's first commercial abalone ranch. Speaking at the Sustainable Seafood Awards, Rupert Howes, MSC CEO, said, "These awards recognise what we're seeing globally, signs that brands are stepping up their commitment to source only sustainable and certified seafood. "Blue foods" - foods derived from aquatic animals, plants and algae cultivated and captured in freshwater and marine environments - have much to offer in securing the health and wellbeing of future generations." Australian consumers can now enjoy a wide choice of MSC-certified sustainable seafood, with over 300 products available across different categories, including canned, chilled, frozen, pet and health and wellbeing supplements. The MSC blue fish tick label on a product indicates MSC-certified sustainable seafood from healthy, wild fish populations. Super Seafood is certified During Sustainable Seafood Week, the MSC and ASC will raise awareness of their certification labels with a new advertising campaign promoting certified seafood, dubbed 'super seafood'. The advert showcases MSC-certified fisheries and ASC-certified farms in Australia and the heroes behind the scenes that make certified seafood possible. Speaking about the ACCC's recent crackdown on greenwashing, Kiarne Treacy, CEO and Founder of Sustainable Choice Group, said: "When used correctly, certification schemes like the MSC and the ASC have the power to guide and encourage more sustainable consumption and play a critical tool in educating the masses that the choices you make at the supermarket really do make a difference. "Now is the time for businesses to review their use of third-party certifications and labels to ensure they are highlighting the specific product or brand they apply to. Gone are the days of saying 'better for the ocean' and leaving it at that." The Aquaculture Stewardship Council, an international non-profit on a mission to transform aquaculture towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility, also handed out ASC awards to various organisations and individuals.
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