Nominations open for ITS 2026 awards 

Nominations for the ITS 2026 Awards have opened and readers can suggest potential winners until 4 March 2026.

The ITS Awards recognise outstanding vessels, operators, innovators and professionals that raise the bar for safety, sustainability and operational excellence. Winners will be selected by industry peers and awarded for their meaningful achievements and operational excellence during the gala dinner at the 28th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards, to be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, 19-21 May 2026.

Seven prestigious awards are open for nomination this year: Innovation of the Year, sponsored by Damen, recognises a product, service or system that has significantly improved a tug design, build and/or operational aspect over the last 12 months. 

The Ports & Harbour Award acknowledges a harbour or port that has set industry benchmarks in one or more of the following areas over the last 12 months: safety, security, environment, efficiency and operational excellence.