ISCO member Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named the Winner of the 2025 North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award, recognizing the company’s leadership in advancing marine environmental protection technology.

This award highlights the groundbreaking success of Aqua-Guard’s newest advancement: the CFSH (Carbon Fibre Super-Hydrophobic) Oil Sheen Recovery System.

The CFSH system solves one of the most persistent global challenges in oil spill response—mechanically recovering thin oil sheens, traditionally considered “unrecoverable.” Through extensive R&D, in-house engineering and daily prototype testing, the CFSH system has achieved unprecedented results, including a 99.993% oil-to-water recovery efficiency in ASTM-certified testing.

The technology is scalable, retrofittable, and effective in confined, shallow or sensitive environments. It fills a critical gap long identified by responders, government agencies, and industry.

“Winning this award is an incredible honour for our entire team,” said Nigel Bennett, Co-Founder of Aqua-Guard. “The CFSH system represents years of dedication by Aqua-Guard, solving a global challenge in protecting our oceans and waterways.”

The 2025 Innovation Award highlights Aqua-Guard’s leadership in delivering cutting-edge solutions that strengthen marine safety, elevate environmental stewardship, and redefine the standards of global spill response.

For more information about Aqua-Guard’s technologies, including the CFSH System and RBS TRITON™ skimmers, visit aquaguard.com