First Winners of Maritime Industry Awards

22nd June 2015

#FirstMaritimeWinners - Ireland's maritime and marine sector were recognised at the inaugural Maritime Industry Awards held last week.

The awards took place in Dublin at the Ballsbridge Hotel last Thursday and were hosted by Colm O'Regan of 'Irish Mammies' fame. In total there were 15 prestigious trophies which were presented to individuals and organisations within Ireland's maritime industry.

The 2015 Awards Winners are listed below.

Overall Maritime Excellence Award: Resolute Marine Energy

Lifetime Achievement Award: Eoin Sweeney

Ship Operator of the Year: Atlantic Towage & Marine

Excellence in Maritime Environmental Protection Award: Commissioners of Irish Lights

Excellence in Maritime Education & Training Award: Marine Data Network - SEA-Tech Evolution

Excellence in Marine Renewable Energy Award: Resolute Marine Energy

Excellence in Vessel Repair & Maintenance Award: Mooney Boats

Special Recognition Award: Helen Noble

Excellence in Marine Tourism & Leisure Award: Port of Cork Company

Excellence in Aquaculture Award: Marine Harvest Ireland

Offshore Ireland Award: Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Shipyard of the Year: Bere Island Boat Yard

Innovation in Maritime Safety Award: SafeTrx - DeCare Systems Ireland

Innovation in Marine Technology Award: SeaFi Horizon - Port of Cork Company and SEA-Tech Evolution

Commercial Dive and Marine Contractors of the Year: Inland and Coastal Marina Systems

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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