Oceandiva wins silver at the ESG Shipping Awards International in Athens

Oceandiva wins silver at the ESG Shipping Awards International in Athens - the world's most important sustainability award in the maritime sector.

Oceandiva, the European pioneer for sustainable venues on the water, was honoured with the silver Technology Leader Award at the prestigious ESG Shipping Awards 2025. This international award, which is recognised as the highest accolade for maritime sustainability, underlines Oceandiva's pioneering role in the sustainable redesign of events on the water. Oceandiva had previously received the Green Award and a nomination for the German Sustainability Award.
The award was presented to the flagship Oceandiva Nova - a 100% electrically powered event ship. The jury praised Oceandiva for its innovative vision and how sustainability, design and experience are combined in a future-proof event concept.

‘This award is the culmination of years of commitment from our team, our partners and our vision. Sustainability is no longer an option, but a prerequisite for future-proof events. This recognition confirms our role as a pioneer and motivates us to raise the bar even higher. Together we create impressive experiences with a view to the future,’ says Edwin Petersen, CEO of Oceandiva.

ESG Shipping Awards: Pioneers of Sustainability
The ESG Shipping Awards annually recognize maritime companies that demonstrate outstanding achievements in the areas of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). With the Silver Technology Leader Award, Oceandiva highlights its leadership in technological sustainability within the international events industry. The award-winning Oceandiva Nova is fully electric – a powerful statement for sustainability and design. With its modern appearance and flexible layout, this innovative vessel is the ideal venue for product launches, corporate celebrations, galas, conferences, and exclusive dinners.

Sustainable Course: The Green Wave
One of the cornerstones of Oceandiva’s strategy is its sustainability program The Green Wave - a compass guiding every green decision. From the use of 100% HVO100 biofuel and shore power to partnerships with sustainable suppliers and the deployment of eco-friendly ships, every aspect contributes to a future-ready event landscape. With three unique vessels, Oceandiva demonstrates that events on the water can be not only greener but also more impressive and impactful.

‘A World Apart’ - ready for the future 
The ESG Shipping Award confirms Oceandiva's leading position as an international pioneer for sustainable event experiences. At the same time, it reinforces the claim to redefine events on the water redefining events on the water - with experience, sustainability and design united in a world apart: A world apart.