Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd Shortlisted for Best Practice Award at Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2026
Earlston, Scotland — Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Practice Award category at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2026, organised by Scottish Renewables.
Now in its fifth year, the awards recognise the organisations, projects and individuals driving excellence across Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain. The 2026 shortlist highlights the depth of capability across the sector, from specialist SMEs to major industry operators supporting the delivery of Scotland’s £15 billion renewable energy industry.
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd has been recognised for its disciplined, engineering-led approach to offshore operations, mechanical maintenance, and project support within the marine and energy sectors. The company continues to deliver practical, high-quality solutions across complex offshore environments, supporting clients through hands-on technical expertise and structured operational oversight.
Garry McGowan, Marine Operations Director at Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd, said:
“This recognition reflects the standard of work being delivered by the team both on and offshore. The category is highly competitive, and it’s encouraging to see the level of engineering capability across the sector. Being named alongside other respected organisations is a strong position to be in.”
The Best Practice Award category includes a range of organisations demonstrating high standards in operational delivery, engineering quality, and industry contribution. Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd joins a shortlist that reflects the breadth and capability of Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 28 May 2026 at P&J Live, Aberdeen, bringing together key stakeholders from across the renewable energy industry.
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd Represented on Industry Panel at IDCORE Symposium 2026
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd is pleased to confirm that its Marine Operations Director, Garry McGowan, was invited to participate as an industry “Dragon” at the IDCORE Symposium 2026, hosted at the University of Edinburgh.
The symposium, delivered by the EPSRC and NERC Industrial CDT for Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE), brings together research engineers, industry leaders, and academic partners to explore the technical and commercial challenges shaping the future of the offshore renewable energy sector.
As part of the opening “Dragons’ Den” session, Garry joined a panel of experienced industry professionals to review and challenge project proposals presented by IDCORE research teams. The session focused on floating offshore wind and hydrogen integration concepts, requiring participants to assess both technical feasibility and commercial viability under time pressure.
Two teams — PACS Energy and More Than Energy — presented detailed proposals, demonstrating strong engineering capability alongside developing commercial awareness. Both teams were required to defend their concepts through structured questioning, replicating real-world investor and delivery scrutiny.
Garry McGowan commented:
“It was a privilege to be invited to take part in the symposium and to contribute to the Dragons’ Den panel. The standard of work presented by the teams was genuinely impressive — technically strong, well thought through, and delivered with confidence.
What stood out was the ability of the researchers to engage with challenge and respond under pressure, which is critical in real-world project delivery. The programme is clearly developing engineers who understand not just the technical detail, but the commercial realities of the sector.”
In addition to the Dragons’ Den session, the symposium featured keynote presentations from senior industry figures, including Nina Skorupska CBE FEI, alongside a series of technical poster sessions and research presentations covering key offshore renewable energy challenges.
The event provided valuable insight into emerging research across areas including floating wind systems, hydrogen integration, digitalisation, and environmental considerations. The calibre of work presented reflects the strength of the IDCORE programme and its role in developing the next generation of engineers for the offshore energy sector.
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting innovation, skills development, and industry collaboration within offshore engineering and renewable energy.
The company welcomes further opportunities to engage with academic and industry partners to support the development and delivery of practical engineering solutions.
We’ve recently been featured in the Border Telegraph following Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification.
For a small business based in the Scottish Borders, this is an important step — not just in terms of accreditation, but in how we structure, deliver, and continuously improve our work across offshore engineering and support services.
The certification, awarded by DNV, reflects the systems and standards we’ve put in place to support consistent, high-quality delivery for our clients.
Good to see the work being recognised locally.
Garry McGowan Featured by IMarEST in Career Story Series
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. is pleased to share that our Marine Operations Director, Garry McGowan, has been featured by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) as part of their Sea Your Future career story series.
The published piece documents Garry’s professional journey into marine engineering, beginning with his apprenticeship at MacTaggart Scott, through service in the Royal Navy Submarine Service, and onward into offshore drilling, renewables, and subsea marine operations. The article highlights the practical, hands-on nature of marine engineering careers and the progression from workshop-level experience to operational and technical leadership.
IMarEST’s Sea Your Future initiative is aimed at encouraging young people and career changers to consider careers in the marine sector by sharing real-world experiences from across the industry. Garry’s contribution reflects Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd.’s values of technical competence, operational reliability, mentorship, and maintaining high engineering standards in challenging offshore environments.
We would like to thank Sally Jackson and the IMarEST communications team for their professionalism and for the opportunity to contribute to this initiative.
The full career story can be read here:
https://www.imarest.org/resource/career-story-marine-operations-director.html
Scottish Parliament Congratulates Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd.
We are deeply honoured that the Scottish Parliament has recognised our shortlisting in the Outstanding SME category at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025.
On Wednesday, 16 July 2025, Craig Hoy MSP (South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) lodged Motion S6M‑18334, titled “Congratulating Earlston’s Terra Mechanica Maris.”
Here is the full text of the motion:
Congratulating Earlston's Terra Mechanica Maris
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Motion reference: S6M‑18334That the Parliament congratulates the Earlston-based, Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd, in recognition of its nomination in the Outstanding SME category at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025; recognises that the nomination reflects the company’s commitment to driving innovation, sustainability and resilience in Scotland’s green energy sector; understands that the business is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation, applying cutting-edge mechanical principles to drive progress in the maritime sector; praises Garry McGowan, managing director, and Declan Duncan, director of business development, for their commitment to driving the company forward, and wishes the team success in their future plans and growth.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Tess White.
👉 Read Motion S6M‑18334 on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/votes-and-motions/S6M-18334
We would like to sincerely thank Craig Hoy MSP for submitting the motion and all MSPs who supported it. Recognition at this level is a huge honour for our team and the wider Borders community, as we continue to push forward with innovation in Scotland’s offshore renewables sector.
Scottish Renewables Highlights Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. in 2025 Green Energy Awards Shortlist Announcement
We’re delighted to see Scottish Renewables, the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy industry, feature Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. as part of its announcement of the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025 finalists.
The article celebrates the innovation, resilience, and commitment of businesses across Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain – and we’re proud to be counted among them.
👉 Read the full announcement here: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/news/2023-scotland-s-renewable-energy-supply-chain-in-the-spotlight-as-awards-reveal-2025-shortlist
As a finalist in the Outstanding SME Award category, it’s an honour to have our work recognised by the organisation driving forward Scotland’s renewable future. The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 21 August 2025 at P&J Live in Aberdeen.
Thank you to Scottish Renewables for shining a spotlight on the businesses helping shape the future of our industry.
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. Featured by Theo Paphitis SBS for Scottish Green Energy Awards 2025 Finalist Announcement
We are delighted to share that our recent finalist nomination for the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025 has been featured on the Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday (SBS) platform.
As a proud SBS winner, it’s fantastic to see our achievements highlighted across such a well-respected network that champions small businesses and their successes. This recognition helps us share the story of our journey and the work we’re doing in the offshore renewables sector.
👉 Read the full feature here: https://www.theopaphitissbs.com/winnersnews/scottish-green-energy-awards-2025-finalists/
This follows the exciting news that Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Outstanding SME Award category at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025. The awards ceremony takes place on 21 August 2025 at P&J Live in Aberdeen, celebrating excellence across Scotland’s green energy supply chain.
Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. in the News: Scottish Green Energy Awards Finalist Feature by Border Telegraph
We’re proud to share that the Border Telegraph has featured Terra Mechanica Maris Ltd. in its latest article, highlighting our nomination as a finalist for the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025.
As a company based in Earlston, it’s fantastic to see local media recognising the dedication and innovation behind our work in the offshore renewables sector.
👉 Read the full article here: https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/25316310.earlston-engineering-firm-nominated-green-energy-award/
This feature follows our exciting nomination in the Outstanding SME Award category, with the awards ceremony taking place on 21 August 2025 at P&J Live in Aberdeen.
We’re grateful to the Border Telegraph for helping to showcase our story and the contribution of small engineering businesses like ours to Scotland’s growing green energy supply chain.