AN ANDOVER-based company has been awarded a prestigious accolade for its work across the defence and offshore energy sectors of the underwater industry.

Scientific Management International (SMI) won the top award at the Subsea Expo Awards - the Company of the Year Award – over 50 employees, which was sponsored by Viper Innovations.

The company was presented the top honour after it recorded strong growth over the past five years and built a pipeline of work through until the 2060s.

The company said: “We are proud to have been recognised as a leading company in the UK’s underwater sector, and look forward to continue delivering the highest standards of connector and cable solutions in naval defence.”

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The prestigious black tie dinner saw over 500 guests gather at P&J Live in Aberdeen to applaud the achievements of companies and individuals working across the oil and gas, decommissioning, offshore energy, defence, aquaculture and marine science sectors.  The event formed part of the three-day Subsea Expo exhibition and conference.

Neil Gordon, chief executive of the Global Underwater Hub, said: “The 2023 Subsea Expo Awards has once again shone a spotlight on the successes and innovations of companies and individuals working in the underwater industry.  Through a challenging few years, the varied supply chain that supports the underwater industry has shown resilience, innovation and an eagerness to collaborate and diversify, which has been very evident in the companies shortlisted as finalists.

“It is with these traits that the UK’s underwater industry can drive forward, achieve continued growth and support the energy transition.  With a talented workforce that includes inspiring future leaders – as was evidenced at the awards – the outlook of our underwater sectors is bright.”