Congratulations to Briggs Marine on its International Marine Response Award

That the Parliament congratulates the Fife-based firm, Briggs Marine, on receiving the International Marine Response Award at the UK & Ireland Spill Association Awards; understands that the award recognises the company's exceptional response to marine debris washed ashore along the Sussex coastline following the loss of containers from the vessel Lombok Strait during Storm Goretti in January 2026; notes that the operation involved the manual collection and removal of debris from difficult-to-access beaches near Eastbourne, with helicopters deployed to recover larger items from particularly inaccessible areas; recognises the dedication, resilience and professionalism demonstrated by the Briggs Marine team throughout the clean-up operation; acknowledges what it sees as the vital role that marine response organisations play in protecting coastal environments and wildlife from pollution and debris, and commends everyone involved at Briggs Marine on their outstanding efforts and this well-deserved international recognition.