The Solent's maritime sector is making waves nationally as businesses have been nominated in seven of the 11 categories in a national competition.
The Maritime UK Awards will take place on June 26 in Dover, featuring a "remarkable" number of Solent businesses as finalists.
The finalists from the region include Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, Associated British Ports, Carnival UK, Sunseeker International Ltd, Griffon Marine Ltd, Robosys Automation, Chartwell Marine Ltd, Anchoright, and XB44.
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Anne-Marie Mountifield, chair of Maritime UK Solent, said: "The Solent’s reputation as a world-leading maritime cluster continues to grow, and this is strongly reflected in the outstanding number of local businesses named as finalists in the national Maritime UK Awards.
"I’m especially proud to see so many of our valued partners recognised, which is a testament to the strength of our collaborative efforts and the innovation driving our region and the sector forward.
"Congratulations to all the finalists."
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