British Superyacht Announces Partnership with Seawork 2026

British Superyacht, the leading industry membership organisation for the superyacht sector across the British Isles, is delighted to announce a major new partnership with Seawork, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition. This collaboration brings the superyacht sector firmly into the Seawork 2026 programme, creating unprecedented opportunities for cross-sector innovation and business.

The new initiatives, which align perfectly with British Superyacht’s objective of 'Bringing together the globally renowned quality and excellence of the superyacht industry around the British Isles' and its strap line, ‘Stronger Together in Leading the Industry’. They include the official addition of the 'British Superyacht Tech Talk' to the Seawork conference schedule, the introduction of a new Superyacht category in the prestigious Seawork Innovation Awards, and the launch of the ‘Superyacht Connect’ programme.

British Superyacht Tech Talk Joins Conference Lineup

The highly regarded 'British Superyacht Tech Talk' is set to become an official, dedicated feature of the Seawork conference programme, running from 9-11 June 2026 at Mayflower Park, Southampton.

This move marks a strategic step to bridge the commercial and superyacht marine sectors, highlighting in their shared focus on cutting-edge marine technology, advanced engineering, and sustainable solutions. The British Superyacht Tech Talk will provide a specialised platform for debate and knowledge sharing, with sessions focussed on innovation in new build, refit, and large yacht maintenance.

“Incorporating our British Superyacht Tech Talk into the Seawork program is a game-changer,” said Richard Selby, CEO of British Superyacht. “The sheer volume of commercial expertise and innovation at Seawork is invaluable. By offering a platform dedicated to superyacht technology, we are ensuring that the world-class talent and capabilities within the British superyacht supply chain are brought directly into conversation with the wider commercial marine community. This synergy will undoubtedly drive forward the next generation of solutions in both markets."

Superyacht Innovation Recognised in Major Awards

In a move to celebrate and formally recognise the unique technological advancements and excellence within the high-end marine sector, Seawork is introducing a new dedicated 'Superyacht' category to its renowned Seawork Innovation Awards.

These awards celebrate the very best in innovation from companies across the commercial marine industry. The addition of a Superyacht focus will encourage commercial marine companies that innovate for the superyacht market to gain recognition, further reinforcing the high standards of the British sector.

The new award category will focus on exceptional innovation in products or services from exhibitors, specifically designed or adapted for the superyacht sector, celebrating everything from bespoke engineering and interior technology to advanced propulsion and environmental solutions. The winners will be presented at the prestigious Seawork Innovation Awards evening on the opening day of the exhibition, Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

Introducing: Superyacht Connect Programme

To actively facilitate new business and cross-sector growth, British Superyacht is proudly supporting the launch of 'Superyacht Connect'.

This new joint British Superyacht & Seawork initiative is designed to identify and promote commercial marine exhibitors whose products and services offer a natural and viable crossover into the superyacht sector. Companies participating in the Superyacht Connect program will be easily identifiable at the exhibition:

• Prominent Logo Display: Exhibitor stands will feature the distinctive Superyacht Connect logo.

• Targeted Listing: The logo will also appear in the Seawork brochure and on the official Seawork App.

• Year-Round Networking: Crucially, the Seawork App platform will enable businesses displaying the Superyacht Connect logo to arrange face-to-face meetings with interested superyacht professionals for up to a year, turning a three-day exhibition into a 365-day business development tool.

"Superyacht Connect is the physical and digital realisation of our 'Stronger Together' mantra," added Jo Assael, British Superyacht Ambassador for Technical & Regulatory Affairs. "It creates a clear pathway for commercial marine excellence to meet the exacting standards of the superyacht world. This structured networking and promotional framework will ensure that the quality and expertise of our mutual supply chain is effectively channelled into new opportunities."

British Superyacht encourages all members and industry partners to engage fully with these new elements at Seawork 2026, viewing this partnership as a significant step forward in 'Leading the Industry'. Further details on exhibiting at Seawork 2026 along with the Superyacht Connect application process and the British Superyacht Tech Talk '26 schedule at Seawork will be published soon at Seawork.com and britishsuperyacht.com.

About British Superyacht

British Superyacht is an industry membership organisation dedicated to the superyacht industry around the British Isles. Our objective is 'Bringing together the globally renowned quality and excellence of the superyacht industry around the British Isles.' We feature a member directory, event calendar, and a blog titled 'British Superyacht latest news,' and have a presence on LinkedIn, Instagram. Our strap lines are ‘Leading the Industry’ and ‘Stronger Together’ with our core strap line being 'Stronger Together in Leading the Industry'. The website is britishsuperyacht.com.

About Seawork

Seawork is Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, providing a unique combination of undercover exhibition space, open air demonstrations, and floating displays at Mayflower Park, Southampton. The event is a key meeting place for professionals across the commercial marine, workboat, and marine civils sectors. The website is seawork.com

For more information about Seawork Exhibition Space contact the Seawork team

info@seawork.com | +44 1329 825335

For further information on this news release email media@britishsuperyacht.com

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