Every Dutch company that has recently delivered a new innovative product, service or process for maritime industry, can until 30 June submit their entry for the Maritime Innovation Award 2014.
This year, the Maritime Innovation Award will be presented for the thirteenth time. HME (now Netherlands Maritime Technology) created the Maritime Innovation Award to put the innovative strength of the maritime and offshore suppliers in the spotlight and to stimulate innovative developments.
Criteria
The winner must be applied in practice, sold at least once to a relevant party and has to comply with the following criteria:
- Widely applicable in all of maritime industry
- Easy to sell
- Export potential
Minimum requirement for every entry is that it has demonstrable added value for the Netherlands.
Shortlist
The jury consists of prominent experts from the shipping industry, shipbuilding, maritime services, the offshore and maritime research. Early September, they will present a shortlist of nominees.
Maritime Awards Gala
Together with the Wim Timmers Designer's Award, KVNR Shipping Award, KNVTS Ship of the Year Award and the Royal Navy Van Hengel-Spengler Award, the Maritime Innovation Award will be presented at the Maritime Awards Gala. This year, the Gala takes place at the monumental Taets in Zaandam (near Amsterdam) on 6 November.
Picture: The HME Maritime Innovation Award Winner 2013, Kranendonk’s Edge Preparation System.
