Presented by RINA in partnership with QinetiQ, the Maritime Innovation Award recognizes exceptional research in hydrodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials.
About the award
This award celebrates the vital innovations by academic and industry engineers and scientists that advance maritime vessel design, construction, and operations. It highlights the impactful technological advancements that significantly boost efficiency and performance in the maritime industry.
Sponsor
QinetiQ, a leading science and engineering company, partners with RINA as a sponsor and judge for the Maritime Innovation Award, promoting technological advancements in marine design.
What advice would you give to future applicants of the Maritime Innovation Award?
“Applying for the Maritime Innovation Award is a significant opportunity to showcase your innovative solutions and contribute to the advancement of the maritime industry. My advice for future applicants:
- Focus on innovation and impact: Clearly demonstrate how your project or technology is innovative, what makes it unique compared to existing solutions, and how it addresses specific challenges in the maritime industry.
- Demonstrate its impact: Show the potential impact of your innovation on the industry. Whether it’s improving efficiency, enhancing safety, reducing environmental impact, or driving cost savings, be sure to quantify and articulate the benefits.
- Emphasise sustainability: Highlight any environmental benefits of your innovation. Solutions that contribute to sustainability, such as reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, or minimising ecological impacts, are highly valued.”
– Andrew Peters, QinetiQ
past winners
Who is eligible?
Individual professionals engaged in the maritime sector are invited to showcase their pioneering research or developments in hydrodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials by applying for the Maritime Innovation Award. This award seeks to recognize and celebrate individual contributions that push the boundaries of maritime technology and engineering.
Maritime companies at the forefront of innovation are encouraged to submit their entries for the Maritime Innovation Award, which honors outstanding technological achievements in hydrodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials. This award aims to highlight corporate efforts that significantly advance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of maritime operations
Nominations
Nominations may be made by any member of the global maritime community, and will be judged by a panel of RINA members and QinetiQ.
Individuals may not nominate themselves, although employees may nominate their company or organisation.
Nominations may be up to 750 words and should describe the research and its potential contribution to improving the design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures.
Nominations should be made by completing the form below or by emailing awards@rina.org.uk.
Deadline for submissions to be considered for 2026 is the 31st December 2025.
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