- Awards scheduled for November
- Awards given in 25 categories
- Boating Awards is the most prestigious awards for safaris
Fuel Supply Maldives (FSM) and Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, (MTCC) has signed in on as co-sponsors of the Maldives Boating Awards 2016.
Unica Pvt Ltd, organizers of Maldives Boating Award 2016, said that MTCC and FSM had signed on as co-sponsors of the awards. The deadline for nomination in categories had been extended to the end of this month. Unica Managing Director Moosa Azmeel said the awards show will be a festive ceremony.
Nominated Categories of Maldives Boating Awards 2016
- Best Liveaboard or Yacht Builder (applicable for boat building companies and boat building individuals who have a sufficient profile of works)
- Best Built Liveaboard or Yacht (applicable for Liveaboards and Yachts built in the Maldives and having its operations in the Maldives during the period 2013 or before).
- Best Production Fiber Vessel (15m to 40m) (applicable for Fiber Glass Vessels built in the Maldives).
- Best Production Fiber Vessel (05m to 24m) (applicable for Fiber Glass Vessels built in the Maldives)
- Best Production Sailing Yacht (15m to 30m) (applicable for boats built in the Maldives with Mast and Sail which are in operation).
- Best Boat Design of the Year (applicable for Designs made for Maldivian Vessels. Boat Building Companies, Individuals, Design Firms and Freelance Designers).
- Liveaboard or Yacht Operator of the Year (Local Operators) (applicable for Liveaboard Operators having its operation in the Maldives and with proof of records).
- Liveaboard or Yacht Brand of the Year (applicable for Liveaboard Brands who own minimum two Liveaboard vessels and operates under one brand)
- Dive Guide of the Year (applicable for Local Dive Instructors and Dive Masters who have worked on liveaboard for minimum period of 5 years in the Liveaboard Industry).
- Surf Guide of the Year (applicable for Local Surf Guides who have worked on Liveaboards for minimum period of 5 years in the Liveaboard Industry).
- Marine Engineering Service Provider of the Year (applicable for Marine Engineering Workshops and Individuals who have a sufficient profile of work).
- Liveaboard Captain of the Year (applicable for locals who have been in the industry for more than 10 years and who have contributed for the development of the Liveaboard industry).
- Best Crew Team of the Year (entitled to Liveaboard Crew Team (Best Crew Members).
- Boat Equipment Supplier of the Year (applicable for Local Marine Equipment suppliers who have been in business and have a good track record of the service).
- Dock Yard or Slipway of the Year (applicable for Dock Yards / Slipways which have been in business and have a good track record of the service).
- Most preferred Marine Engine Brand of the Year (Main Engine) (applicable for Marine Engine Brands who have their distributors/ agents based in the Maldives).
- Most preferred Marine Generator Brand of the Year (applicable for Generator Brands who have their distributors / agents based n the Maldives).
- Most preferred Dive Equipment Brand of the Year (applicable for Dive Equipment Brands who have their distributors / agents based in the Maldives).
- Most preferred Dive Compressor Brand of the Year (applicable for Dive Compressor Brands who have distributors / agents based in the Maldives).
- Most preferred Marine Paint of the Year (applicable for Marine Paint Brands who have their distributors / agents based in the Maldives).
- Bunkering and Fuel Supplier of the Year (applicable for service providers in the Maldives.
- Best Surf Safari (entitled for Liveaboards who promotes as Surf Safaris with proof of exposure and recommendation from Surfing Operators/clients).
- Best Dive Safari (entitled for Liveaboards who promotes as Dive Safaris with proof of exposure and recommendation from Diving Operators/clients).
- Best Fishing Safari (entitled for Liveaboards who promotes as Fishing Safaris with proof of exposure and recommendation from Tour Operators/clients).
- Most preferred Insurance Partner (applicable for Insurance Service Providers who have been in business and have a good track record of the service).
