The Special Achievement Award was given to recognize Univan's remarkable history as a leading ship management company during its 40th anniversary year.
"40 years ago Captain Vanderperre had a vision to provide world-class services to shipowners, this award recognises our rich maritime heritage and history. The experience and knowledge of the shipping industry we have gained during that time, provides us with the platform to become the leading ship manager in Asia," said Bjørn Højgaard, CEO of Univan.
Univan, was the original shipmanagement company established in 1973 by Captain Vanderperre and during the last four decades built up expertise and experience of managing different types of vessels, including LPG tankers, chemical tankers, oil tankers, container carriers, general cargo vessels, multipurpose vessels, bulk carriers, ore carriers, woodchip carriers, reefer ships , RORO vessels, ocean-going, salvage tugs and livestock carriers.
Univan also provides a first class new building and conversion supervision service for all vessels types, including VLCCs, chemical tankers, containers and bulk carriers from major ship yards in Japan, Korea and China.