PARIS: The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2019 is to be awarded to Mr. Peter Hinchliffe, former Secretary-General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), who participated in International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) meetings for many years, providing shipping industry leadership on a number of key regulatory developments.

 

In their nomination, the ICS highlighted Mr. Hinchliffe’s contribution to IMO’s work through the ICS, which he joined as marine advisor in 2001, becoming Secretary-General of ICS in 2011. In that role, , he was a strong advocate for IMO and the role it plays as international regulator. He recognized the need for change and advancement on environmental issues, safety matters and other fronts. 

 

Mr. Peter Hinchliffe, former Secretary-General, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), who participated in International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) meetings for many years, providing shipping industry leadership on a number of key regulatory developments.

 

The IMO Council, meeting remotely for its 124th session (12-14 October), decided to award the Prize to Mr. Hinchliffe in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the work and objectives of IMO and to the international maritime community as a whole.