This year’s Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards have been presented at RAI Amsterdam during Advanced Maritime Technology Expo.
The industry-leading awards recognize the ever-changing nature of the electric and hybrid marine industry, and those bringing sustainable innovation to the propulsion sector and beyond. Coordinated by Advanced Maritime Technology International magazine, the awards are officiated by a panel of international journalists, consultants and industry experts.
Comprising eight categories, the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026 – formerly known as the Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards – were a celebration of innovation and achievement across the maritime sector over the past 12 months.
Read on to find out who won!
Environmental Achievement of the Year – Propulsion System Design
The first award of the night was won by OceanWings for the installation of its latest rigid wingsail on a retrofit bulk carrier – the Maria Topic – taking place this year.
“This award is a strong recognition of both the potential of retrofits and the growing industrial maturity of wind-assisted propulsion,” said Emmanuel Schalit, CEO of OceanWings. “The Maria Topic project shows that proven technologies can be deployed on existing vessels, helping shipowners reduce emissions and fuel consumption without waiting for the next generation of ships. We are proud to contribute to this transformation alongside Ant Topic and our partners in the European WHISPER project.”
Environmental Achievement of the Year – Vessel Design
The next award went to REGENT Craft for the impressive Viceroy. REGENT’s flagship model is designed to operate routes of up to 180 miles at speeds up to 180mph, with capacity for 12 passengers or 3,500 lb of payload.
“We are honored to receive the award for Environmental Achievement of the Year for vessel design and are grateful for the industry’s recognition of the Viceroy Seaglider,” said REGENT co-founder and CEO Billy Thalheimer. “This recognition reflects the growing demand for sustainable maritime transportation solutions and the dedication of the Regent team to pioneering a new era of zero-emission coastal mobility.”
Environmental Achievement of the Year – Industry Contribution
The third and final environmental award was presented in conjunction with association partner IEMA and was won by EPTechnologies for its next-generation solid-state tech battery pack, Svenner.
“We are proud to receive this award for Svenner,” said EPTechnologies CTO and co-owner Marco Ottiker, who was in Amsterdam to receive the trophy. “It recognizes our team’s commitment to delivering safe and sustainable marine energy solutions, and motivates us to continue driving innovation in marine electrification.”
Concept Vessel Design of the Year
The next award has been a popular addition since 2023. In a field that showcases the most fascinating and innovative designs, the jury chose Meyer Werft for its Project Vision – a 100% battery‑electric cruise ship with a size of more than 80,000 GT.
“Innovation has always been part of Meyer Werft’s DNA, and making cruising more sustainable is a cause close to our hearts,” said Thorben Stubbe, designer, concept development group, at Meyer Werft, who traveled to Amsterdam to receive the award.
“This concept study demonstrates how sustainable innovations can redefine the future of cruising. With Vision we have outlined a pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% while simultaneously opening up entirely new design possibilities. We are very proud that our concept has met such a positive response. We, and the entire shipyard, are overwhelmed, delighted and grateful as we did not expect to win this award.”
New Propulsion Technology of the Year
This category again featured a strong field of cutting-edge propulsion solutions in 2026. After a closely fought contest, the jury selected The Switch for its PMM850M permanent magnet machine. The compact, high-efficiency solution is designed to help shipowners lower fuel consumption, emissions and operating costs.
“Receiving this recognition at the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards is a proud milestone for The Switch,” explained Jussi Puranen, the company’s product line director for electric machines. “The maritime industry is at a critical turning point where decarbonization must match commercial reality. The PMM850M permanent magnet machine proves that we don’t have to compromise. It delivers unmatched reliability, slashes fuel consumption and significantly lowers emissions in both propulsion and power generation systems.
“This award validates our relentless focus on high-performance engineering as we continue to provide the global shipping industry with a concrete pathway to net-zero operations.”
Vessel Charging Innovation of the Year
Charge Offshore picked up the award in this category, having successfully completed factory acceptance tests for its 2MW-enabled offshore charger, Aquarius Eco.
“Successful delivery of our 2MW offshore charger commercial unit is a clear indicator of the transition from development to deployment,” said Dimitri de Gunzbourg, Charge Offshore CTO. “Combined with the ongoing qualification program for systems up to 8MW covering the larger SOV market, Charge Offshore now has a credible product range addressing offshore vessel electrification. We are grateful for this recognition in Amsterdam, and focused on getting more units in operation.”
Ports and Harbors Innovation of the Year
The penultimate award of the evening was taken home by Elire Maritime for its H2 Marine Power Hubs – a maritime energy-to-power solution that acts like an off-grid microgrid.
“This award is a hugely important recognition, not just for Elire Maritime, but for the wider transition taking place across the maritime and ports sector,” said Elire’s founder and group CEO, Luke Jenkinson, who received the trophy in Amsterdam. “Our Hydrogen Power Hubs were designed to solve one of the industry’s biggest challenges: how ports can realistically electrify and reduce emissions without being constrained by grid limitations, land availability, or long infrastructure delivery timelines, in a practical, scalable and commercially viable way. Our Hydrogen Power Hubs are modular, scalable, grid-independent, and deployable using technologies that exist today.
“This recognition is a reflection of the outstanding work from our team, and we’re proud to be contributing to the next generation of maritime infrastructure.”
Marine Industry Supplier of the Year
The final award of the night – a closely contested category that champions the suppliers working to enable decarbonization across the maritime industry – was won by ABB.
“This award reflects ABB’s commitment to innovation across the shipping and ports industries,” said Riccardo Repetto, global segment manager for short distance shipping at ABB’s Marine & Ports division. “This recognition belongs to our teams around the world – their daily commitment is what drives electrification, digitalization and automation forward, helping shape a more efficient and sustainable future for maritime.”
Commenting on this year’s awards, Matt Ross, editor-in-chief of Advanced Maritime Technology International magazine and chairman of the awards, said, “I’m happy to say that the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards continue to go from strength to strength, with an incredibly impressive field and some closely fought categories. The nominees didn’t make it easy for the jury – several of them commented that this was the hardest shortlist to judge in their memories. It’s an impressive testament to the innovation on show across the maritime sector – the future of the industry looks to be in good hands!”
Dates for your diary: In 2027, Advanced Maritime Technology Expo & Conference and the Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards will move to Fira de Barcelona – Montjuïc, Spain, and will be held June 16-17, 2027. Keep an eye on the event website for more information
