Stena Line announced as Diamond Sponsor for the Maritime UK Awards 2024

Maritime UK are delighted to announce Stena Line as a Diamond Sponsor for the Maritime UK Awards 2024, taking place at the world famous Titanic Belfast on 5 June.

The Awards highlight the vital role that maritime plays supporting the UK economy, contributing more than £116 billion yearly and supporting over 1.1million jobs, allowing us to shine a spotlight on the very best of the UK’s maritime sector.

Stena Line is one of Europe’s leading ferry companies transporting 6.5 million passengers with 38 vessels across 18 routes in Northern Europe and employing over 6,100 people.

The company is also the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, with the biggest fleet offering up to 240 weekly sailings providing the widest choice of routes between Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland and France.

Chris Shirling-Rooke, Chief Executive at Maritime UK said: “We are delighted to have the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, Stena Line as our Diamond Sponsor for this year’s awards. The awards provide an opportunity to showcase our incredible maritime sector, make connections and share success stories. We are pleased to be sharing this journey with Stena Line.”

Ian Hampton, Executive Director at Stena Line said: “We’re excited to be Diamond sponsors of the Maritime UK Awards 2024, particularly as this year’s ceremony is taking place in Belfast, where Stena Line has one of our largest passenger and freight operations.”

“We’re also proud to support the Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award. As programme sponsors of Maritime UK’s Diversity and Inclusion programme, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace are important is an important cornerstone within our business, and we look forward to celebrating those within the maritime sector who are embracing a diverse culture and workforce.”

The Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award sponsored by Stena Line welcomes applicants from maritime businesses, charities, or organisations of any size who can showcase a genuine dedication to diversity and inclusion. Winners exhibit tangible efforts in cultivating a diverse workforce, including collaborations with other entities to exchange best practices. This award celebrates their commitment to fostering an inclusive environment within the maritime sector. 

The awards, which are open to companies from across the breadth of the maritime sector including its shipping, ports, services, engineering, and leisure marine industries, opened on 13 March and applications are already piling in. Submissions close on 16 April. 

To find out about the 2024 awards, categories, sponsorship opportunities and how to enter visit: