Literary award

The Foundation’s literary prize can be awarded to individuals that the Directors feel have made major and exceptional contributions to maritime literature.
The term maritime literature includes novels, poetry, drama and documentaries.
The prize can be awarded to writers for a publication within these areas during the year or for a collection of publications over several years.
Nominations for the award are made by a special literary committee.
The committee’s nomination, and motivation for same, is presented to the Directors for a decision.

Recipients
2010 Björn Larsson
2009 Claes-Göran Wetterholm
2008 Ingrid Kaijser
2007 Anders Wällhed
2006 Paul Paulsson, Lennart Lundberg, Terje Fredh
2005 Robert Hermansson
2004 Göran Engdal
2003 Torbjörn Dalnäs
2002 Lennart Revborn
2001 Ove Allansson
2000 John E Persson








  • 2013 Awards
    The Foundation’s support for improvements in the safety and working environment in the merchant fleet continues. We invite you to contribute to this year’s recognition programme, 2013 Awards. Submissions, in English or Swedish, should reach the Foundation by 31st October 2012.

    2011 Awards
    Details of successful submissions and Award winners are available at this link: Awards 2011
    See pictures from 2011 Award here