The finalists for the annual Subsea Awards disclose a mix of small start-ups and large multi-nationals in contention for recognition during Subsea Expo. The winners will be announced on 5 February, the first day of Subsea Expo.
Around 5000 delegates from across the globe are expected to attend Europe’s leading annual conference and exhibition, held at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Nominees in the Global Exports Award category are Subsea Innovation, ROVOP and Expro Group. Vying for the New Enterprise award are SETS, Ocean Installer and ROVOP. The shortlist for Innovation & Technology comprises Technip, Subsea 7 and Viper Subsea. The finalists in the Innovation for Safety Award are Photosynergy, The Underwater Centre and N-Sea Offshore B.V. Aker Solutions, VerdErg Connectors and Bibby Offshore have been short-listed in the Company of the Year category.
Alistair Weir from Chevron North Sea, Richard Bell of Apollo Offshore Engineering and Mark Organ from GE Oil & Gas are the individuals short-listed for the Emerging Talent Award. The individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the subsea sector will be announced on the night.
Over 180 subsea companies are exhibiting their products and services during Subsea Expo.