A young Wightlink bosun has won a Future Talent award.
Lauren Lucas, 21, was recognised at the Dynamic Awards for women in business at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.
She was praised for becoming Wightlink’s youngest female bosun, a deck officer responsible for supervising equipment and crew on the Isle of Wight ferries, and third-in-command on board the ships.
Head of fleet operations at Wightlink, Captain Sam Mitchell, said: "Lauren has earned the respect of her colleagues by working hard and excelling at all aspects of her challenging and responsible role and we are sure she will succeed in her career at sea."
Lauren said: "Without the support of everyone at Wightlink, I wouldn’t be on stage collecting this award or looking forward to continuing my maritime journey.
"Thank you for your encouragement."
Later this year, she will become an officer cadet at Warsash Maritime Academy, sponsored by Marella Cruises.
Her ambition is to return to Wightlink as a captain.
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