The personality of the year is traditionally awarded to an individual who has made a major contribution to the shipping industry.
However, this year, so many individuals have gone far above and beyond what would be expected of them, that they simply cannot go unrecognised. They are of course, our seafarers.
They have suffered unpalatable lengths of service - in many cases working months beyond their contracted schedule - isolated from friends and family, at times in difficult conditions and all the while dedicating their time and energy to keep the world as we know it, alive and functioning.
Whole economies, communities and livelihoods would have seriously struggled through this Global Pandemic without the dedication and professionalism of each and every seafarer. So this year, it is Seatrade and Lloyd's List's distinct pleasure and honour to recognize their sacrifice through this award.
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