The winners of the 2026 Seawork Awards have been revealed.
The ceremony took place at the Waterfront Restaurant, marking the end of the first day of Europe's largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition.
The awards, sponsored by Nova Shipyard, celebrate outstanding contributions within the commercial marine industry.
Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason, supported by MC and DJ Mark Covell, announced the winners, with presentations made by SMI's chief executive, Tom Chant MBE.
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The winners of the 2026 Seawork Awards have been revealed. (Image: Richard Langdon)
The Innovation Showcase Category Awards, sponsored by the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) for a second year, were presented first.
Dynautics took home the Subsea and Underwater Intervention trophy for Phantom 2, while ScaffFloat's Hoisted Access Solution won in Vessel Design and Construction.
Boat Lift's Pelican Mobile Dockside Lift was recognised in the Marine Equipment and Electronics category.
OS Energy's Tubercle-Assisted Propeller won in Marine Power and Propulsion (Electrification and Future Fuels).
BMT's Remote Operating Centre Simulator triumphed in Autonomous and Remote Operations.
Seago's Rapid Lifejacket won the Security and Safety category, while Mimo Connect's MIMO Curve bagged the Superyacht Connect award.
Ecomotus's EcoPro Hydrogen Electrolyser was recognised in the Environmental / Renewable Energy category.
ST Engineering was awarded the 'Spirit of Innovation' trophy for its ZAEL Sight.
The Maritime Sustainability Award, sponsored by Suzuki Clean Ocean Project, was given to Tidal Transit for e-Ginny.
ScaffFloat won the Marine Civils Best Project Award for building bespoke pontoons that were trialled, dismantled, shipped, and rebuilt in Africa.
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The Young Person's Development Award, sponsored by The Workboat Association, was awarded to Harry Chase Smith from Brockenhurst College.
Richard Brooks from Williams Shipping was named Maritime Professional of the Year for his contribution to the workboat sector.
The Outstanding Contribution award went to Jeremy Dale OBE from SeaSafe.
The Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Mercator Media, was presented to Andrew Moll from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB).
The Seawork Awards judging panel included Debbie Mason, Jake Frith, Jo Assael, Amy Mullins, Rhys Jones, and Noel Tomlinson.
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