The "Golden Anchors" industry awards were presented on the first day of the BALTEXPO2023 fair. The distinction is a reference to the tradition of the fair from previous years and is awarded to enterprises and institutions whose activities or achievements have or may have a significant impact on economic development. The awards are granted in 5 categories: Shipbuilding, Offshore, Infrastructure, Military, Innovation and in two special categories: Startup and Personality of the Maritime Economy.
Category: Shipbuilding
A distinction in the Shipbuilding Industry category went to the Szczecin Shipyard "Wulkan" , and the award was received by Dr. Adam Krzemiński, the company's management board representative for production. Shipbuilding is a difficult and demanding industry, the dynamics of which depends on many factors, but the current development of offshore wind farms and the offshore energy sector makes the shipbuilding industry a strategic sector for the economy, of which Stocznia Szczecińska Wulkan plans to be a significant link.
The main prize, the Golden Anchor in the Shipbuilding Industry category, was awarded to Stocznia Crist SA. On behalf of the company, the award was accepted by Mr. Jacek Milewski, member of the management board of Stocznia Crist, financial director. During its over thirty-year history, CRIST has achieved the position of a leading manufacturer of specialized shipbuilding equipment in the segments of hydrotechnical equipment and vessels for the largest global customers.
Category: Offshore
The distinction in the Offshore category went to Elektryka Morska . The award was received by Mr. Bartłomiej Stępień, president of Elektryka Morska. Elektryka Morska is a stable haven for customers from the maritime industry, offering them comprehensive solutions in the areas of electricity, power engineering and automation systems on vessels.
The Golden Anchor in the Offshore category went to the Maritime University of Gdynia . The award was received by the Rector of the Maritime University of Gdynia, prof. Ph.D. engineer captain z.w. Adam Weintrit. Over recent years, the Maritime University of Gdynia has been actively operating in the offshore sector, in particular for the development of offshore wind energy. The university is the first in Poland and the second in the world to offer Executive Offshore Wind MBA postgraduate studies for the maritime energy industry for over three years.
Category: Infrastructure
The competition jury decided to award two equal prizes in the Infrastructure category.
The Golden Anchor in the Infrastructure category was awarded to the Maritime Office in Gdynia . The award was received by the Director of the Maritime Office in Gdynia, Dr. Eng. Capt. Wiesław Piotrzkowski and Anna Stelmaszyk-Świerczyńska – Deputy Director of the Maritime Office for Technical Affairs. Director's Representative for the implementation of the "Modernization of the breakwater system in the Northern Port in Gdańsk". The Maritime Office in Gdynia has been taking care of maritime safety, the Polish coast and access to ports for over a hundred years. Currently, the Maritime Office in Gdynia is implementing the largest hydrotechnical investments in decades, which they measurably increase the competitiveness and build the potential of the Polish maritime economy.
The Maritime Office in Szczecin also received the Golden Anchor in the Infrastructure category , and the award was received by Wojciech Zdanowicz, Director of the Maritime Office in Szczecin. The modernization of the Świnoujście-Szczecin waterway is undoubtedly an undertaking of strategic importance not only for the ports in Szczecin and Police, increasing their competitiveness and allowing the reception of larger ships, but also economically stimulating the entire region of Western Pomerania.
Category: Military
In the Military category, the Golden Anchor was awarded to Stocznia Remontowa Shipbuilding SA. The award was received by the president of the management board of Remontowa Shipbuilding SA, Mr. Dariusz Jaguszewski. The distinction was awarded for the transfer of serial minehunters - ORP Albatros and ORP Mewa - to the Polish Navy. When building ships, Remontowa Shipbuilding cooperated with the Research and Development Center of the Maritime Technology Center and PGZ Stocznia Wojenna. ORP Albatros and ORP Mewa were handed over to the Navy in 2022.
Category: Innovation
The next category was Innovation, in which the MAPALU . The award was received by Mr. Paweł Łuniewski - the owner of MAPALU. MAPALU is a company involved in comprehensive steel processing, focusing on well-thought-out development tailored to the needs of the economy. Determination in creation combined with several years of experience in the shipbuilding industry resulted in the creation of a new version of the rudder blade and thruster.
Special Category: Maritime Economy Personality
The special award was the Personality of Maritime Economy category, which was personally presented and read by Mr. Andrzej Bojanowski, President of the Gdańsk International Fair. The Golden Anchor in this category was awarded to Mr. Adam Ruszkowski - President of the Management Board of Remontowa Holding. The award was granted for the successful continuation of the development of the largest Polish shipbuilding group in accordance with the vision of its founders - the late. Piotr Sojka.
Special Category: Startup
The winners of the last special Startup category will be announced on October 12, during the last day of BALTEXPO.