Finalists announced for Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023
The finalists for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 have been confirmed.
The regional Maritime UK Solent Awards celebrate Solent-based maritime businesses, charities, or organisations of any size, that are actively involved in international trade.
The shortlisted finalists were selected by an independent panel of maritime industry experts from more than 90 entries across all categories. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 5 October 2023.
Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 Finalists
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
The finalists of the Maritime Legacy Award, sponsored by Solent Stevedores, will be announced in September 2023.
“We were absolutely delighted to see such a significant increase in applications this year,” says Stuart Baker, managing director at Maritime UK Solent. “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.
“I am so grateful for the time taken by all those who have applied – without you, we would not have an awards event and would not be able to provide the platform on which to champion the great work that is taking place right here in our sector.
“I am also very grateful to our expert panel of judges who have given their time to consider each of the entries across a wide range of maritime organisations, from start-ups to global trade partners. I understand it was a challenge to shortlist the finalists given the strength of applications, but we are delighted with those who have been put forward.
“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.”
Tickets are now available to attend the awards at Maritime UK Solent.
