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Subsea UK reveals finalists for 2011 industry awards

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 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.