A former marine engineer who created a multi-million-pound company operating globally from a single slipway in South Shields has been honoured with a national Lifetime Achievement award. A fantastic pioneer for the marine sector and truly deserving of a Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award. Harry’s sons, UK Docks directors Chris, Gary and Jonathon, were among the guests cheering him on as he went up to accept the award. Harry Wilson, UK Docks Marine Services founder and transformative influence in the industry. His career flourished with senior leadership and management roles where he shaped strategic decisions across multiple UK ship repair yards, and in 1992, he launched his own company - UK Docks Marine Services, on River Drive.