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Captain Oscar G. pinto
seafarer welfare excellence award

ISSC

The ISSC is now accepting nominations for the Captain Oscar G. Pinto Seafarer Welfare Excellence Award, the ISSC’s first endowed award dedicated to seafarer welfare. Established with an endowment from Shri Madiwal, this award honours Captain Oscar Pinto, a visionary leader whose mentorship and advocacy inspired transformative improvements in seafarers’ health, happiness, and well-being.

Click here to complete the nomination form

This prestigious award recognizes individuals, organizations, or programs in Canada that demonstrate excellence in:

1. Comprehensive Welfare Policies: Implementing best practices, such as innovative ship designs, enhanced onboard facilities, healthy nutrition programs, safe repatriation, and seafarer family support.

2. Significant Advocacy Efforts: Championing initiatives like seafarer vaccinations, fundraising, policy changes, or providing specialized health and legal services at minimal or no cost.

3. Proactive Support for Seafarers: Offering forward-thinking programs, such as flexible shore leave, efficient terminal services (e.g., WiFi, free transportation), mental health support, and advanced shore welfare facilities.

4. Leadership and Inspiration: Serving as a role model, mentoring seafarers, and inspiring industry-wide improvements.
The award will be presented annually at a major industry event, to amplify its impact and inspire the maritime community. 

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026 and the award will be presented annually at a major industry event in the fall of 2026.