{"id":889332,"date":"2026-09-12T12:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T12:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/889332\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T12:26:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T12:26:30","slug":"incat-tasmania-wins-2026-tasmanian-exporter-of-the-year-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/889332\/","title":{"rendered":"Incat Tasmania wins 2026 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Incat Tasmania has taken out the 2026 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year award at the 32nd Tasmanian Export Awards Gala Dinner in Launceston on Friday night.<\/p>\n

The Hobart-based shipbuilder was recognised for its work delivering battery-electric and hybrid-electric vessels to markets around the world.<\/p>\n

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs Guy Barnett congratulated the company, calling it one of the state\u2019s most recognisable success stories on the global stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncat is a global leader in sustainable shipbuilding, delivering high-quality battery-electric and hybrid-electric vessels from right here in our State,\u201d Barnett said.<\/p>\n

\"\"Incat\u2019s Hull 096 is the world\u2019s largest electric ship ever built. Image \/ Incat Tasmania<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople around the world have been captivated by the story of Hull 096 \u2013 the world\u2019s largest electric ship ever built \u2013 and its journey to South America.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barnett said the awards were a chance to celebrate businesses taking Tasmanian products, services and expertise to international markets.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Hobart-based shipbuilder delivers vessels to markets around the world. Image \/ Pulse<\/p>\n

He pointed to the latest ABS trade data showing Tasmania\u2019s annual goods exports had risen to more than $5 billion, growing at more than double the national rate.<\/p>\n

Incat also won the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category.<\/p>\n

Other national category winners included Bitwise Agronomy for Digital and Smart Technologies, Tasmanian Quality Meats for Agribusiness, Food and Beverages and Scootboot for Creative, Lifestyle and Design.<\/p>\n

East Arm Resources took out the Emerging Exporter award, while Pivot Maritime International won International Education and Training.<\/p>\n

\"\"The 32nd Tasmanian Export Awards Gala Dinner was held in Launceston<\/p>\n

Lightning Protection International won Professional Services, Australian Longline Fishing won Regional Exporter and Tidetech won Small Business.<\/p>\n

The Udder Way was recognised in the Sustainability and Green Economy category.<\/p>\n

State winners will progress to the national Australian Export Awards finals in Canberra later this year.<\/p>\n

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