NUSI bags prestigious award promoted by ISWAN

NUSI bags prestigious award promoted by ISWAN

The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has been honoured with the 'Best Welfare Organization of the Year - 2015' award, promoted by the United Kingdom based International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).

At a function held at the premises of the IMO in London on June 9, 2015, the prestigious award was presented to NUSI General Secretary-cum-Treasurer, Mr Abdulgani Y Serang, by the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr Koji Sekimizu.

Expressing gratitude for the honour bestowed upon by ISWAN, Mr Abdulgani Y Serang said, "NUSI has a long history of dedication and commitment towards the welfare of seafarers and their families. 

“This highly respected award has further motivated us to strive harder for seafarers, with passion and with enthusiasm."

ISWANpromotes the welfare of seafarers worldwide.

Organizations like the Associated Marine Officers and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP), Hunterlink Recovery Services (Australia), and Trinity House (UK) had been shortlisted by ISWAN for 'Best Welfare Organization of the Year - 2015' award. The judging panel constituted for the award included the President of the International Shipping Federation and the International Chamber of Shipping, Mr MasamichiMorooka; the General Secretary of the International Transport Workers'

Federation, Mr Steve Cotton; the Chairman of the International Christian Maritime Association, Fr Bruno Ciceri; and Celebrity British Journalist & Author, Ms Rose George. 

NUSI was finally selected by the eminent jury for the illustrious award that recognizes the Union's excellence in providing welfare services and facilities for the seafarers.