The Seawork Awards 2026 have seen a 43 per cent increase in entries, compared to a year ago, indicating what the organisers said are the ongoing importance and relevance of the three-day exhibition and conference in Southampton in the UK this June.
This year, the Seawork Awards have received record entries across the 14 categories on offer with entries from Austria, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey and the USA alongside a large UK contingent.
This year’s programme has two new award categories: 1) autonomous and remote operations and 2) superyacht connect. There are also new sponsors in Nova Shipyard, the Workboat Association, the Suzuki Clean Ocean Project and the Society of Maritime Industries.
"The growth of the Seawork Awards is good news not only for the commercial marine sector, but for the whole Solent too," said Fay Reeve, Seawork Exhibition Manager. "It brings economic value, raises the city’s profile on an international stage and reinforces its status as a place where maritime innovation thrives."
The Seawork Awards 2026 will take place on the first day of Seawork, Tuesday, June 9, from 17:30 local time at Seawork’s Waterfront Restaurant.
Seawork 2026 runs from June 9 to 11 in Southampton, with Speed@Seawork taking place on June 8 in Cowes, Isle of Wight. For more information, visit seawork.com.