MST Named Finalist for ‘Business of the Year’ at the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2026

Marine Specialised Technology Group (MST) is delighted to announce that we have been officially shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Business of the Year category at the twelfth annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIA26).

The MMIAs are widely recognised as a premier fixture in the maritime calendar, celebrating excellence, innovation, and industry growth across the £9.03 billion North West maritime sector. The ‘Business of the Year’ category specifically highlights organisations that have demonstrated significant commercial achievement, strong regional impact, and a commitment to workforce and technical development.

For MST, this nomination reflects a landmark period of growth, technical innovation, and dedicated service to our global defence, commercial, and security clients from our manufacturing facilities on the River Mersey.

A Testament to Team Dedication.

Following a rigorous formal assessment by an expert judging panel, the final winners will be determined via an industry-wide vote.

Speaking on the shortlisting, Philip Hilbert, Sales Director at MST Group, commented:

“To be named a finalist for Business of the Year by Mersey Maritime is a major honour for everyone at MST. Our roots are firmly planted in the Liverpool City Region, and this nomination is a direct reflection of the incredible hard work, skill, and innovation our team brings to our boatbuilding and engineering operations every day. We are incredibly proud to stand alongside the finest businesses in the UK’s North West maritime cluster.”