RightShip CEO and founder Warwick Norman has joined an illustrious group by being awarded the Order of Australia.
The gong is recognition of his "years of outstanding service to the international shipping industry," the company said.
The qualified master is now a member (AM) in the general division of the Order of Australia, together with luminaries like David Campese and Dennis Lillee.
RightShip was set up in 2001 to provide vetting and inspection services to the dry bulk, petroleum, chemical and gas sectors.
Norman said: "I am immensely proud and delighted to be recognised in the Order of Australia. From beginning my career as seafarer cadet, over the years I have become more and more passionately committed to protecting our seafarers, our cargo, our vessels and our precious marine environment.
"Today, RightShip's data is seriously influencing the decisions of charterers, port operators, ship owners and maritime financiers for the better, as they seek to reduce carbon emissions and improve their risk management."
He is stepping down after 17 years at the helm of RightShip, but will remain as a strategic consultant.
Norman began his seagoing career with ASP Ship Management, moving up from cadet to master.
