Port of Dover Announced as Diamond Sponsor for Maritime UK Awards 2025

Maritime UK is delighted to announce the Port of Dover as a Diamond Sponsor for the Maritime UK Awards 2025, which will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025 in Dover.

The Maritime UK Awards are the UK’s only national maritime awards, celebrating excellence across a sector that contributes over £116 billion to the economy and supports more than 1.1 million jobs. With categories spanning shipping, ports, engineering, professional services, leisure marine, and more, the awards recognise the innovation, collaboration and leadership driving the sector forward.

This year’s awards will be held in Dover, one of the world’s busiest passenger ports and a vital trade artery for the UK. As host location and proud Diamond Sponsor, the Port of Dover will help welcome guests from across the country for a celebration of the maritime sector’s achievements and its critical role in powering the national economy.

The Port of Dover plays a crucial role in the UK’s maritime infrastructure, logistics, and supply chains. As a Diamond Sponsor, its support reflects a deep commitment to the future of the sector — championing innovation, sustainability, and investment in people and skills.

Chris Shirling-Rooke, Chief Executive of Maritime UK, said:

"We are incredibly proud to partner with the Port of Dover as a Diamond Sponsor for this year’s Maritime UK Awards. Dover is not just a host – it’s a global maritime gateway, and a shining example of the sector’s importance to our economy and daily lives. With their support, this year’s awards will celebrate the ambition, talent and innovation shaping maritime’s future."

Doug Bannister, Chief Executive, Port of Dover said: 

“We are proud to be the Diamond Sponsor and host of the prestigious Maritime UK Awards 2025, here in Dover, a strategically located port powering the flow of goods and people in and out of the UK. These awards are a fantastic way to shine a light on the people, ideas, and innovation that keep our sector moving forward.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to keep building a bright future for maritime, investing in greener infrastructure, developing skills, and helping the UK stay at the forefront of the global maritime industry.”

The Maritime UK Awards 2025 will be the centrepiece of the Dover Coastal Powerhouse Summit, showcasing regional growth, coastal investment, and the strength of the UK maritime community.