Taking place on the final night of CMA Shipping, the Commodore Gala Dinner brings together the maritime community for a spectacular evening of fine dining and celebration in honour of the achievements of the CMA Commodore.
In 2027, the CMA Commodore has been awarded to Karrie Trauth, Executive Vice President of Shipping & Maritime at Shell and President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, who joins a prestigious list of previous recipients.
In 2027, the CMA Jim Lawrence Commodore Award has been awarded to Karrie Trauth, Executive Vice President of Shipping & Maritime at Shell and President of the UK Chamber of Shipping, who joins a prestigious list of previous recipients, including the 2026 Commodore, Dag von Appen, Non-Executive Chairman of Navigator Gas and Boardmember of Ultranav.
2026 - Dag von Appen, Non-Executive Chairman of Navigator Gas and Boardmember of Ultranav
2025 - Todd Clough, Former CEO of FCC and Advisor to the MOLCT CEO and Board of Directors
2024 - Michael D. Tusiani, Chairman Emeritus of Poten & Partners
2023 - Cesare d'Amico, CEO of d'Amico Dry Cargo and Paolo d'Amico, President and CEO of d'Amico International Shipping
2022 - Gary Vogel, CEO of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
2021/2020 - Lois Zabrocky, CEO of International Seaways
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Each year, The Commodore Award is presented to a person/persons in the international maritime industry who have contributed to the continued growth and development of the industry.
The Commodore Gala will take place on the evening of Thursday, March 18, 2027. You can book your ticket to attend here.
Everyone! So long as you have purchased a ticket, you can attend.
2026 - Dag von Appen, Non-Executive Chairman of Navigator Gas and Boardmember of Ultranav
2025 - Todd Clough, Former CEO of FCC and Advisor to the MOLCT CEO and Board of Directors
2024 - Michael D. Tusiani, Chairman Emeritus, Poten & Partners
2023 - Cesare d’Amico, CEO of d’Amico Dry Cargo & Paolo d’Amico, President and CEO of d’Amico International Shipping (DIS)
2021/22 - Gary Vogel, CEO, Eagle Bulk Shipping
2020/21 - Lois Zabrocky, CEO, International Seaways, Inc.
2019 - John C. Hadjipateras, CEO & President of Dorian LPG Ltd
2018 - Sabrina S. M. Chao, Executive Chairman, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd.
2017 - John D. “Jack” Noonan, CEO, Chembulk Tankers
2016 - Paddy Rodgers, CEO of Euronav NV
2015 - Capt. Panagiotis N. Tsakos, Founder, Tsakos Group
2014 - Robert Bugbee, President & Director, Scorpio Tankers Inc. & Scorpio Bulkers Inc.
2013 - Peter Evensen, President & CEO, Teekay Corporation
2012 - Øivind Lorentzen, III, CEO, SEACOR Holdings Inc.
2011 - Angeliki Frangou, Chairman & CEO, Navios Group of Companies
2010 - Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, President, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Group
2009 - Capt. Wei Jiafu, President & CEO, COSCO Group
2008 - John Fredriksen, Chairman, CEO & President, Frontline Ltd.
2007 - Morten Arntzen, President & CEO, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.
2006 - Torben G. Jensen, Chairman & CEO, The Clipper Group
2005 - C. Sean Day, Chairman, Teekay Shipping Corporation
2004 - Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman & CEO, General Maritime Corporation
2003 - Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Chairman, easyGroup
2002 - Frank Tsao, Group Chairman, IMC Group of Companies
2001 - Marc Saverys, Managing Director, CMB
2000 - Per Heidenreich, President, Heidenreich Marine Companies
1999 - Richard du Moulin, Chairman, Marine Transport, Corporation and Chairman, Intertanko
1998 - William A. O’Neil, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization
1997 - Gerhard E. Kurz, President, Mobil Shipping and Transportation Company
1996 - Dr. Helmut Sohmen, Chairman, World-Wide Shipping Agency, Ltd. (HK)
1995 - Gregory B. Hadjieleftheriadis, President, Eletson Corporation
1994 - Thomas E. Moran, Chairman, Moran Towing Corporation
1993 - Philip Loree, Chairman, Federation of American, Controlled Shipping
1992 - George P. Livanos, Ceres Hellenic, George P. Livanos, Ceres Hellenic
1991 - Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, Chairman, Stolt-Nielsen, Inc.
1990 - Ole Skaarup, Chairman, Skaarup Shipping Corporation