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Subsea UK Reveals Finalists for 2011 Industry Awards

Published Mar 11, 2011 2:40 PM by The Maritime Executive


Subsea UK today unveils the finalists for its 2011 British subsea industry awards to be presided over by renowned economist and chairman of Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Lord Digby Jones, on February 9 at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC).



A total of 18 small, medium and large organisations are in the running to pick up one of the prestigious awards. Subsea UK will reveal at the ceremony the individual who is to be honoured with its Outstanding Achievement accolade for the significant impact they made on the subsea sector in 2010.



The awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate the excellence, innovation and exceptional achievements across the entire UK subsea supply chain.



Sponsored by Forum Energy Technologies, this year’s sell-out dinner has attracted more than 700 leaders of companies representing the full spectrum of the UK capability in subsea oil and gas.



The shortlisted finalists are:



Subsea Company of the Year

Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin




  • flexlife


  • SMD


  • Expro







Emerging Talent

Sponsored by Fugro




  • flexlife: Stuart Mitchell, chief executive officer


  • Ecosse Subsea Systems: Mike Wilson, founder and managing director


  • GE Oil & Gas: Stuart Holley, senior product manager







Innovation and Technology

Sponsored by Simmons & Co International




  • flexlife


  • Tritech


  • NCS







Global Exports Award

Sponsored by Scottish Enterprise




  • The Underwater Centre


  • Andrew Palmer and Associates / Penspen


  • Specialist Subsea Services







New Enterprise

Sponsored by Technip




  • flexlife


  • Viper Subsea


  • Specialist Subsea Services







Subsea Safety Leadership Award

Sponsored by OPITO




  • Aker Solutions


  • Hydratight


  • RBG





Subsea UK chief executive, Alistair Birnie, said: “These prestigious awards have become highly coveted which is mirrored by the fact that we received a record number of entries this year. The performance of our sector has been impressive by any standards. We are very fortunate to have so many talented people and these awards highlight those who have delivered exceptional results.



“The subsea sector is set for another exciting year of growth and I can think of no better way to kick start the next 12 months than by recognising those who have shown great talent, innovation, creativity and vision in our industry."



The awards ceremony takes place on the first day of Europe’s most established subsea event - Subsea 2011. The two-day exhibition and one-day conference at AECC is expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors and 100 exhibitors, and will showcase the full range of British innovation.



Lord Digby Jones (pictured) will give a keynote speech at the dinner and preside over the awards ceremony. Delegates to Subsea 2011 will have the chance to win one of his Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle. Attendees at the conference and exhibition must enter the Triumph Daytona Draw Giveaway and visit every exhibition stand to be in with a chance of scooping the prize.



Visit www.subsea2011.com to learn more.