Ocean Signal, founded in 2010 in Margate, received its award in the innovation category after developing a “ground-breaking” PLB3 personal locator beacon.
The device, for contacting rescue services in an emergency, was the first such product to include a maritime tracking technology called Automatic Identification System.
James Hewitt, managing director at the company, said developing the device was a “unique challenge with significant barriers to overcome”.
“We are therefore incredibly grateful to receive the King’s Award recognition for the PLB3 and will use it as powerful inspiration for our continued work in improving safety at sea,” he said.