Marine industry articles about who has been awarded what, by whom and why. Includes industry accolades and financial awards (grants).
Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has won the Safety4Sea Technology Award for its SMARR-TI (Safety Management and Rapid Response Technology Interface), an interactive safety management solution that allows crew to monitor and control their onboard fire safety systems within one integrated and easy-to-use solution. This accolade follows Survitec’s win in 2022 for its with Seahaven Advanced […]
Marine electronics specialist Actisense has been named Manufacturer of the Year at the 2023 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo’s Product of Excellence Awards. This is the second year running that Dorset-based Actisense has taken home this award in the level 1 & 2 (small to mid-size company) category. “Because these awards are voted […]
Winners of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Marina Awards 2023, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, have been revealed on the Foredeck Stage at the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show, which runs until 24 September. During a presentation ceremony held on Wednesday (20 September 2023), TYHA chair Steve Arber, Paul Knox-Johnston of Haven Knox-Johnston and TYHA general […]
The lineup of 21 new sailboats vying to be named European Yacht of the Year for 2024 has been confirmed by the awards’ 12-strong jury panel. The European Yacht of the Year Award (EYOTY Award), founded in 2004, is often referred to as the ‘Oscar’ of yachting and reaches an international audience of several million […]
The finalists for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 have been confirmed. The regional Maritime UK Solent Awards celebrate Solent-based maritime businesses, charities, or organisations of any size, that are actively involved in international trade. The shortlisted finalists were selected by an independent panel of maritime industry experts from more than 90 entries across all categories. […]
Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, also known as ‘The Gussies’. The international electric boat awards was started in 2020 by electric boat news website Plugboats.com. Awards will be presented in nine categories and subcategories: Nominations are open to anyone. Members of […]
Electric propulsion manufacturer ePropulsion has won a European Commercial Marine Award (ECMA) for its I-Series electrical inboard at this year’s Seawork. Announced during a ceremony at the commercial marine exhibition on Tuesday (13 June 2023), ePropulsion was recognised with the Innovations Showcase Category Award. Available in 10KW, 20KW and 40KW input power, ePropulsion’s I-Series is […]
Nominations and registrations are now open for the Robban Assafina Maritime Awards Night, to be held on June 20, 2023 at the Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand, Beirut-Lebanon. The Robban Assafina Maritime Awards – organised by the bimonthly maritime magazine Robban Assafina – honour international and regional maritime figures of significant roles, accomplishments and valued milestones […]
The 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year trophies were awarded on the main stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday (25 February 2023). The Yachting Journalists’ Association chairman Clifford Webb, vice-chairman Mark Jardine and committee member Lou Johnson were joined on stage by Mike McIntyre, […]
Lymington Town Sailing Club (LTSC) has been announced as the 2023 winner of the RYA and Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year, supported by Gallagher. The trophy was presented by British Sailing Team ILCA 7 sailor, Micky Beckett on 25 February at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. Lymington Town Sailing Club, […]
The nominees for this year’s YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year awards have been revealed. The awards will be presented at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place in Farnborough International over the weekend of 25-26 February 2023. This year’s nominees for 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year include […]