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| Photo Caption: The “Best Ship Award 2025 Winner” trophy awarded by Executive Offshore Pte. Ltd. to AHTS MV Executive Anthem, symbolizing outstanding leadership, safety culture, and consistent excellence in international offshore maritime operations. |
Brunei Darussalam, 2025 - The international maritime industry has once again witnessed an inspiring achievement with the recognition of AHTS MV Executive Anthem as the “Best Ship Award 2025 Winner” by Executive Offshore Pte. Ltd. This prestigious award stands as a testament to sustained operational excellence, strong leadership, and an unwavering commitment to safety in offshore maritime operations.
Since 2016, MV Executive Anthem has been operating under a long-term charter with Brunei Shell Petroleum, serving in one of the most demanding offshore environments. Over nearly a decade of continuous service, the vessel has consistently demonstrated reliability, compliance with international standards, and outstanding performance—qualities that ultimately led to this distinguished recognition.
The award presentation took place on 22 December 2025, directly on board the vessel, marking a meaningful and symbolic moment for the entire crew. The trophy was personally handed over by Capt. Saravanan Alagar, CEO of Executive Offshore Pte. Ltd., as an expression of the company’s highest appreciation for exemplary vessel performance and leadership. Receiving the award at sea underscored the spirit of maritime professionalism and the realities of offshore operations where excellence is forged through daily discipline and teamwork.
At the heart of this achievement lies the leadership of Capt. Eddy Sumartono, whose command has been characterized by consistency, integrity, and a people-centered approach. Offshore support operations require more than technical capability; they demand sound judgment, effective communication, and a deeply rooted safety culture. Under his leadership, MV Executive Anthem has maintained stable performance while fostering a cohesive and motivated crew.
Throughout its charter period with Brunei Shell Petroleum, the vessel has earned a reputation for dependable operations and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. In an industry where trust is built over time, maintaining a long-standing charter relationship reflects not only technical reliability but also professionalism and operational discipline at every level.
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| Photo Caption: The “Best Ship Award 2025 Winner” trophy awarded by Executive Offshore Pte. Ltd. to AHTS MV Executive Anthem, symbolizing outstanding leadership, safety culture, and consistent excellence in international offshore maritime operations. |
In his remarks, Capt. Saravanan Alagar emphasized that the Best Ship Award 2025 was granted not solely on operational metrics, but on the vessel’s ability to sustain high standards over many years. According to him, a truly outstanding ship is one where safety is embedded in daily practice, leadership is visible, and every crew member understands their role in achieving collective success.
Warm congratulations and words of pride were also conveyed by the company’s top management. Mr. B.S. Teeka, Managing Director of Executive Offshore Pte. Ltd., highlighted that the award reflects long-term consistency rather than short-term performance. He noted that sustaining excellence in offshore operations requires strong leadership, disciplined execution, and a shared commitment to quality—values clearly demonstrated by MV Executive Anthem.
From the perspective of assurance and compliance, Capt. Arvind Karandhikar, Director of Vessel Assurance, underlined the importance of safety culture as a key indicator of operational excellence. Maintaining high safety standards year after year in offshore environments is a significant challenge, and the vessel’s achievement proves that safety systems are not merely documented procedures, but living practices upheld by leadership and crew alike.
Beyond the recognition itself, this achievement carries a powerful message for the global maritime community. In an era marked by increasing regulatory demands, technological advancement, and operational complexity, the success of MV Executive Anthem reinforces a timeless truth: strong leadership remains the cornerstone of maritime excellence. Technology may support operations, but it is leadership that aligns people, processes, and purpose.
For young seafarers and maritime professionals, this story serves as a source of motivation. Success in international shipping is built on consistency, character, and long-term commitment. The journey of MV Executive Anthem demonstrates that dedication to safety, teamwork, and professionalism will always find recognition, even in the most competitive global environments.
The Best Ship Award 2025 Winner title also highlights the capability of maritime professionals to perform at an international level with distinction. It showcases how disciplined leadership and a united crew can elevate a vessel’s reputation and strengthen trust with global clients over many years.
Behind the trophy awarded in December 2025 lies a long voyage of responsibility, perseverance, and continuous improvement. MV Executive Anthem stands as a symbol of what can be achieved when leadership is exercised with integrity and vision, and when excellence is treated not as a target, but as a daily commitment. This achievement will undoubtedly remain an enduring inspiration within the international maritime and offshore industry.
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