MDL Marinas celebrates double win at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
28 October 2025

MDL Marinas is celebrating a major success after securing wins in both its nominated categories at the Maritime Solent Awards 2025, announced at last night’s prestigious ceremony.

The company was awarded Clean Maritime Innovator and Sustainability Leadership, recognising the significant environmental progress driven by MDL’s Head of Property Infrastructure, Steve Russell, and the wider operational teams across its network of marinas and boatyards.

Judges highlighted several achievements that have positioned MDL Marinas at the forefront of sustainable change within the UK’s marine sector, including:

  • A 54% reduction in carbon emissions since 2022
  • 100% renewable electricity across all MDL locations
  • Solar panel installations rolled out at 18 UK marinas and boatyards
  • Becoming the first UK marina operator to implement BREEAM sustainability standards for   marine facilities

These wins recognise the outstanding environmental work led by Steve Russell and our dedicated team across the business. This recognition reflects our commitment to leading the maritime industry towards a cleaner, more sustainable future whilst continuing to deliver exceptional service to our customers. Congratulations to Steve, Daniel Horsley, David Prior, Zander Ozelton and, of course, our troops on the ground involved in making this happen. This is a significant milestone for MDL Marinas and demonstrates that commercial success and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. A massive thank you to Lorna Wagner, Stuart Baker, Anne-Marie Mountifield and the Maritime Solent team for putting it all together.

Tim Mayer Sales and Marketing Director at MDL Marinas

A heartfelt congratulations to our winners of the Maritime Solent Awards 2025. The Awards evening was the ultimate showcase of maritime skill, talent, leadership and innovation and it was an honour to host a prestigious platform enabling maritime businesses to be celebrated for their successes over the last year.

Stuart Baker Chief Executive at Maritime Solent

The double win highlights MDL’s role in driving innovation and investment in clean maritime solutions while continuing to champion regional growth and industry excellence.

For more information about MDL Marinas and its network of 18 premium UK marinas, visit www.mdlmarinas.co.uk