Maritime UK Announces 2025 Award Finalists

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  • Published:20 May 2025

Maritime UK is delighted to reveal the finalists for the Maritime UK Awards 2025, taking place on Thursday 26 June in Dover, Kent, in partnership with DFDS, Liverpool John Moores University, and the Port of Dover.

This year’s awards promise to be a vibrant celebration of the excellence, innovation, and leadership that define the UK’s world-leading maritime sector. The record number of entries received from across all four corners of the UK showcases the calibre and ambition of our proud maritime nation. 

Finalists were chosen through a rigorous judging process led by a panel of 15 industry leaders, who used their years of experience and expertise from across the entirety of the maritime sector. Each finalist demonstrates the sector’s vital contribution to the UK and the potential for future growth and innovation. 

As a sector generating £116 billion for the UK economy and supporting over 1.1 million jobs, the Maritime UK Awards spotlight the individuals, organisations, and initiatives powering its continued success - spanning shipping, ports, engineering, leisure marine, and professional services.

Finalists for the 2025 Maritime UK Awards are:

Business of the Year

  • Artemis Technologies

  • Carisbrooke Shipping

  • Isles of Scilly Steamship Group

  • Peel Ports

Clean Maritime Operator

  • Bibby Marine

  • Port of Tyne

  • Shoreham Port

  • Smart Green Shipping

Coastal Powerhouse Award

  • Cornwall Marine Network

  • Navantia UK

  • Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore

  • Scottish Maritime Cluster

Diversity and Inclusion Award

  • Associated British Ports

  • Carnival

  • DFDS

  • The Seafarers' Charity

Employer of the Year

  • Interocean

  • Harwich Haven Authority

  • Port of London Authority

  • Xpedite

Future Skills Award

  • Cornwall Marine Academy

  • Thames Skills Academy 

  • Pembrokeshire College

  • Sunseekers

International Trade Award

  • Griffon Marine

  • Navantia UK

  • Robosys Automation

  • Shipyard Supply

Technology & Innovation Award

  • Carisbrooke Shipping

  • Smart Green Shipping

  • Sustainable Extricko

  • Uncrewed Survey Solutions

Rising Star Award

  • Millie Barnes - Associated British Ports

  • Amilia Busby - Heidelberg Materials

  • Emily McLean - Port of London Authority

  • Umayya Rahman - Port Skills and Safety

SME of the Year

  • Artemis Technologies

  • Chartwell Marine

  • Fluechem

  • Interocean Marine Services

Start-up of the Year

  • Anchoright

  • Seabound

  • Smart ShipBroking

  • XB44

The Bevis Minter Award, Woman of the Year, and Maritime Ambassador of the Year will also be announced during the awards ceremony on the evening of 26 June.

To book your place for the Maritime UK Awards 2025, please click HERE.