Maritime UK Solent Awards finalists announced

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Tom Kilkelly

Credit: Maritime UK Solent Awards

The finalists for the Maritime UK Solent Awards have been announced, with 35 finalists making the cut across 12 different categories.

Shortlisted nominees were selected by an independent panel of maritime industry experts from more than 90 entries across all categories.

Winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony that will be held on Thursday 5 October at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Stuart Baker, Managing Director at Maritime UK Solent, said: “We were absolutely delighted to see such a significant increase in applications this year. This tells me that the industry recognises the value of coming together and celebrating our collective excellence, and the impact that winning a MUK Solent Award can have.

''There is so much to celebrate in the maritime industry and the Solent is leading the way in shaping the future of maritime.

“The Awards event promises to be a wonderful recognition of the best in the sector. Don't miss the chance to be part of this incredible celebration of maritime excellence, book your place now.”

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Listed below are the finalists, sorted by award category.

Net Zero Navigator Award, sponsored by Associated British Ports:
National Oceanography Centre
Portsmouth International Port
RAD Propulsion Ltd

Clean Maritime Innovator Award, sponsored by Datum Electronics:
Associated British Ports
DP World
Optima Projects

Global Trade Award, sponsored by CNS and DP World:
BAE Systems Maritime Services
Griffon Hoverwork
Keel Marine

Start-Up of the Year Award, sponsored by LockHeed Martin UK Rotary and Mission Systems:
Archipelago Yachts
Electrogear Fareham Ltd
Just Be Maritime Ltd

Diversity Champion Award, sponsored by the Royal Navy:
BAE Systems (Outlink)
BAE Systems Maritime Services (Employee Resource Groups)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Technology Game-Changer Award, sponsored by Red Funnel:
Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd
Connected Places Catapult
National Oceanography Centre

Future Skills Award, sponsored by The Solent Cluster:
BAE Systems
Berthon Boat Company Ltd
Portsmouth International Port

Small Business of the Year, sponsored by the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership:
NASH Maritime Ltd
RS Aqua
Solent Cruises Ltd

International Partner of the Year Award:
Halifax Partnership
Robosys Automation

Employer of the Year Award:
Carnival UK
Marine Resources Ltd
National Oceanography Centre

Apprentice of the Year Award:
Jamie Bamforth, BAE Maritime Systems
Joel Shaw, Royal Navy
Joshua Weston, BAE Maritime Services

Large Business of the Year award:
BAE Systems Maritime Services
Serco
Solent Stevedores

Tickets are now available to attend the Awards.

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.