Life time achievement award was conferred by admiral Muhammad Zakaullah Chief of Naval Staff to Captain Anwar Shah on his meritorious services to Pakistan.

On the occasion of honouring Veteran Mariners / Annual Dinner 2016 of Master Mariners Society of Pakistan

Chief of Naval Staff being Chief Patron MMSP, was chief guest at Master Mariners Society of Pakistan ANNUAL DINNER 2016 and Life time achievement award to Veteran Mariners  at Maritime Museum Convention Hall Karachi on 26th April, 2016.

The President Capt. Haleem Siddiqui in his inaugural address, welcoming the Chief Guest, valued invitees and honorable members of the society, deliberated the role of eminent mariners prior inception and thereafter 1947 to-date. He lauded the role of Master Mariners, who not only contributed in the establishment of Merchant Marine in the newly conceived State of Pakistan, but were called upon by emerging countries viz Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka to build their fleet and Ports. This honour was bestowed and today the largest Shipping Line.

NOL was established by a Pakistani Master Mariner. The President touched in detail, independently the services rendered by the Master Mariners from 1947 todate highlighting all. He made it abundantly clear that merit was the only choice in those days, so professionals of repute earned recognition locally and abroad both. The President requested the Chief Guest to facilitate recognition Merchant Mariners on merits, so that Master Mariners may be able to give their professional acumen as a value added product in the growth. The president also appreciated the services of Capt. Anwar Shah  Ex-DG. Ports & Shipping / Chairman Gwader Port and lauded that he is the first Pakistani to become the governor of World Maritime University Sweden, a singular achievement. Capt. Shah’s role as share holder director of PNSC was also dilated upon. The President raised the burning issue of Maritime administration, which has become dysfunctional due to non presence of technical staff  and not complying to IMO requirement, being a serious default , thus urged the authorities to ensure filling slots in Maritime administration, port state control expeditiously.

Chief of Naval Staff conferred Life time achievement award to Capt. Anwar Shah for his meritorious services  to Maritime fraternity. It was an honour that Capt. Haleem A. Siddiqui was conferred Life time achievement award  of Lloyd’s List, a singular achievement.

The plight of PMA Cadets was also highlighted and impressed upon Government to take corrective measures.

Chief of Naval Staff  responded to the call of President to work together for betterment of Maritime Industry and Fraternity. CNS was also pleased to see harmony amongst Mariners.