Floating Maldives (the Exclusive Floating Industry Magazine of Maldives) has affiliated with the biggest telecom company of Maldives (Dhiraagu) in hosting the 2nd Annual Floating Awards. This time the title was changed to DHIRAAGU FLOATING AWARDS 2007 as DHIRAAGU being the main sponsor of the event.

The Liveaboard Industry of Maldives participated at this special function held on 25th November 2007 at Dharubaaruge, to hold the DHIRAAGU FLOATING AWARDS 2007 and the launching of FLOATING MALDIVES 2008 in Maldives.

The following Awards were awarded at the Ceremony.

DHIRAAGU FLOATING SURFER 2006 – Awarded to Mr. Mohamed Sobah (Chey) , A Founder Member of Maldives Surfing Association.

DHIRAAGU FLOATING SURFER 2007 – Awarded to Mr. Ibrahim Nahushal (Nahu), Commercial Surfer and the 1st International Surfing Judge of Maldives

DHIRAAGU FLOATING SURFER 2008 – Awarded to Mr. Abdullah Areef (Fuku) , Commercial Surfer and the Event Coordinator of Maldives Surfing Association.

DHIRAAGU FLOATING DIVER 2006 – Awarded to Mr. Hussain Rasheed (Sendi), 1st PADI Course Director of Maldives and Managing Director of Villa Diving

DHIRAAGU FLOATING DIVER 2007 – Awarded to Mr. Mohamed Waheed (Barakuda) , 1st Certified Diver of Maldives and the Local Partner of Meridis Dive Center at Island Hideaway and Alidhu

DHIRAAGU FLOATING DIVER 2008 – Awarded to Mr. Abdullah Hashrath (Haththu) , President of Maldives Dive Association and the Base Leader of Huvafenfushi Dive Center

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2007 (LOCAL) – Awarded to Mr. Salah Shihab , Managing Director of Voyages Maldives.

LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD 2007 (FOREIGN) – Awarded to Mr. Mohamed Ali (Philippe), Naval Architect

VISITORS CHOICE LIVEABOARD OF THE YEAR 2007 – Awarded to Liveaboard “SOLEIL” owned and operated by AMA Maldives.

In addition, DHIRAAGU featured the services of BOAT TRACKING SYSTEM “E-track” at this special function.

The following awards were awarded by Floating

DHIRAAGU FLOATING SURFER 2008 - Mr.Abdullah Areef (Fuku)

DHIRAAGU FLOATING DIVER 2008 - Mr.Abdullah Hashrath (Haththu)

DHIRAAGU FLOATING SURFER 2007 - Awarded to Mr. Ibrahim Nahushal (Nahu)

DHIRAAGU FLOATING DIVER 2007 - Mr.Mohamed Waheed (Barakuda)

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2007 (LOCAL) - Mr. Salah Shihab

LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD 2007 - Mr. Mohamed Ali (Philippe),

VISITORS CHOICE LIVEABOARD OF THE YEAR 2007 - Liveaboard "SOLEIL" owned and operated by AMA Maldives.

DHIRAAGU FLOATING SURFER 2006 - Mr. Mohamed Sobah (Chey)

MOST PHOTOGENIC LIVEABOARD 2006 - Princess Haleema (Muni Travels)

LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD 2006 - Mr.Ahmed Adam (H.Hickory / Male')

DHIRAAGU FLOATING DIVER 2006 - Mr. Hussain Rasheed (Sendi)