From shipbuilders to clean tech innovators, the Maritime UK Solent Awards reveal their finalists

With just over a month to go before the Maritime UK Solent Awards come to Portsmouth, the judges have revealed their finalists across twelve toughly contested categories.

That shortlist has been whittled down by an independent panel of industry experts from more than 90 entries to just a handful hoping to be recognised this year.

Organisers have also secured sponsorship for the majority of categories, with a few spots still available.

Stuart Baker, Managing Director of Maritime UK Solent, said: “We’re excited to see a huge variety of organisations, including shipbuilding, talent recruitment, clean tech innovations, port operators and many more within the nominations.

“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’s so much to celebrate in the maritime industry and the Solent is leading the way in shaping the future of maritime.

“It was a challenge to shortlist the finalists given the strength of applications, but we’re delighted with those who have been put forward.”

The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Boathouse 7, on Thursday 5th October.

• For more information and to book tickets, visit muksolent.com/muksolent-awards-2023

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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, sponsored by South Hampshire College Group:

• 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