DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

Recognising outstanding individuals and businesses in the Shipping & Maritime industry.

Become a Sponsor

DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards

Recognising outstanding individuals and businesses
in the Shipping & Maritime industry.

Read about the 2024 Winners

Be part of Australia's most anticipated maritime industry event.

 

Now in our 30th year!

The prestigious DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards returned to Melbourne this year. The annual event is revered by many as the most important gathering of the year.

Thursday 20th November 2025
Shangri-La Sydney
6:30pm
Cocktail/Business Attire
DCN_Maritime_Awards_Media_Wall-85

It’s your time to shine

To be held in November 2025 at the Shangri-La Sydney, this event showcases the depth of talent across the nation’s Shipping & Maritime Logistics industry while highlighting the sector’s critical role in the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of millions of Australians.

Awards Categories

Key Dates

calendar-check

1st July 2025

Nominations and submissions open

calendar-close

1st October 2025

Nominations and submissions close

calendar-exclamation

Late October 2025

Finalists are announced

calendar-star

20th November 2025

Awards night and winners revealed

Nominations and submissions for 2025 will open on 1 July

The highly anticipated event offers individuals and their businesses the opportunity to highlight their achievements, build exposure and support the expansion of their careers and companies.

This national awards program – which this year will be held at the luxurious Shangri-La Sydney – helps forge connectivity in the sector and give greater visibility to the Shipping & Maritime industry in Australia.

Open to individuals and businesses across the industry, the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards have become the benchmark for excellence in Shipping & Maritime in Australia.

Don’t miss your chance to win a coveted DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime award or share in the industry’s night of nights.

nomination-image-1 (1)

Event Details

The prestigious DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards returned to Melbourne this year. The annual event is revered by many as the most important gathering of the year.

Thursday 20th November 2025
Shangri-La Sydney
6.30pm
Cocktail/Business Attire

Now in our 30th year!

Ticket Pricing

Be part of the industry's most prestigious night by securing your tickets now. Whether you're attending individually or with a group, we have ticket options to suit your needs.

Individual ticket
$295

ex GST

  • Enjoy networking opportunities

  • Enjoy this prestigious event

  • Support the industry in recognising excellence

Buy Now
Table of 10
$2750

ex GST

  • Entertain your clients or staff

  • Enjoy this prestigious event

  • Support the industry in recognising excellence

Buy Now

Our Sponsors

"The DCN Awards continues to be a highlight on the calendar as the pre-eminent awards event recognising excellence in shipping and maritime. It is a privilege to be able to be part of an event that recognises our customers and peers for their amazing efforts and celebrate them at the industry’s night of nights."

Bas Bolyn​​​​
Regional Head of Communications & Corporate Affairs, Svitzer
DCN_2024-Awards-Brochure-1

2024 DCN Award Winners Brochure

Read the 2024 DCN Awards Winners Brochure, complete with all the stories behind each award, as well as video interviews and photos from the night.

Event Highlights

slide-1
slide-2
slide-3
slide-4
slide-1