Oceandiva wins silver in the ESG Shipping Awards International in Athens – the world’s most important sustainability prize in the maritime sector
Athens, May 2025 – Oceandiva has been awarded the silver Technology Leader Award at the prestigious ESG Shipping Awards 2025. This international prize, recognised as the top award for maritime sustainability, confirms Oceandiva’s pioneering role in improving the sustainability of water-based events. Previously, Oceandiva received the Green Award and was nominated for the German Sustainability Award.
This time, the award was for the flagship Oceandiva Nova, a 100% electrically-powered events ship. The judging panel singled out Oceandiva for its innovative vision and the way it successfully combines sustainability, design and experiences in a future-proof events venue.
“This award is the culmination of years of dedication by our team, our partners and our vision. Sustainability is no longer a choice – it is the pre-requisite for future-proof events. This recognition confirms our role as pioneers and challenges us to raise the bar even further. Together, we’re creating impactful experiences, with our eyes set firmly on a sustainable tomorrow”, said Edwin Petersen, CEO of Oceandiva.
Edwin Petersen, CEO Oceandiva, with the silver Technology Leader Award
ESG Shipping Awards: leaders in sustainability
Every year, the ESG Shipping Awards singles out maritime companies for their outstanding environmental, social and governance performances. The silver Technology Leader Award underscores Oceandiva’s leadership in improving technological sustainability within the international events sector. The award-winning Oceandiva Nova is fully electrically powered – a bold statement in both sustainability and design. With its modern appeal and flexible layout, this innovative vessel is the perfect venue for product launches, corporate celebrations, galas, conferences and exclusive dinners.
On course for sustainability: The Green Wave
One of the cornerstones of Oceandiva’s strategy is the sustainability programme The Green Wave: a compass for every green choice. From operating on 100% HVO100 biofuel and using shore power to partnering with sustainable suppliers and deploying eco-conscious vessels, every element contributes to a future-proof events landscape. With its three unique ships, Oceandiva is proving how water-based events can not only be greener, but also more spectacular and impactful.
“A world apart” – ready for the future
The ESG Shipping Award confirms Oceandiva’s position as an international pioneer in sustainable event experiences. It also underscores the company’s ambition to redefine water-based events – where experience, sustainability and design come together in “a world apart”.
ESG Shipping Awards International