The prestigious European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs), incorporating the Innovations Showcase Awards, attracts entries from across Europe, recognising the depth of excellence in the commercial marine industry. The ECMAs celebrate the outstanding individuals and innovative companies that comprise this vibrant and productive industry sector. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the ECMAs are presented at an awards evening on the opening day of Seawork. The Innovations Showcase overall winner receives the coveted ‘Spirit of Innovation Award’.

The awards will take place on the opening evening of Seawork and Marine Civils - Tuesday 13 June 2023, 17:30 – 19:30. The ceremony is held on site at Seawork in the spectacular Waterfront restaurant, overlooking the Seawork Marina in Mayflower Park. Following welcome drinks and canapes, the first part of the evening will see the presentation of the coveted Innovations Showcase Awards. The second part of the evening celebrates the European Commercial Marine Awards themselves, with the presentation of five awards.

Please note: Anyone who works for a Seawork or Marine Civils Exhibitor can be nominated.
*Closing date for entries is Friday 26^th May 2023.

To celebrate the 24^th year of Seawork and as a part of the European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs), Mercator Media is awarding a bursary (worth up to £850 or equivalent value in relevant currency) to help one young maritime student/apprentice/trainee further advance their studies, training, or career.

To enter please all you have to do is make a short video showing us why you should win the ECMA Young Person’s Development Award 2023.  The video could showcase projects you have completed or are currently working on, or demonstrate your passion for the industry!

The video can be filmed on a mobile phone (please use landscape rather than portrait view) and should be between 1 minute and 3 minutes long.  The video should be accompanied by a few words to explain what you would spend the bursary on and how it would help you in your career. The winner will receive the bursary, a trophy and an invitation to the exclusive ECMAs awards ceremony!