Marine and Maritime
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Marine and Maritime
L3 Harris
Marine and Maritime
“In our region, the maritime sector represents 20% of the economy, supports 120,000 jobs & facilities trade worth a huge £77.5bn.”
Kevin George | Business Director | Solent LEP
Southampton Boat Show - © British Marine
Marine and Maritime
“The Hampshire coastline is home to some of our best marinas and our customers benefit from a beautiful and exciting cruising environment. We wouldn’t wish to be based anywhere else.”
Michael Glanville | Managing Director | MDL Marinas
MDL Hamble Point Marina
Marine and Maritime
“Hampshire’s credentials as a global economy are significantly enhanced by the Port of Southampton, the UK’s leading export port and gateway to key international markets”
Alastair Welch | Director | Port of Southampton
ABP Southampton
3,000 businesses
and 40,000 jobs on the South Coast
Southampton
is the UK's busiest cruise port
£5.8 billion
generated for the South Hampshire economy
152,000
jobs and £2.5 billion in wages and salaries
Maritime: An ocean economy
The UK marine and maritime sector contributes around £47bn GVA and employs around 500,000 people. By 2030 the ‘blue economy’ is predicted to be worth £3.2 trillion globally. Hampshire is at the front and centre; the sector generates more than £5.8bn and employs circa 150,000 people and is forged on centuries of tradition.
Innovation exchange
A culture of innovation is embedded in the UK’s maritime sector; we are known throughout the world for marine and maritime excellence and commitment to constant innovation.
With three universities with specialist marine capabilities, Hampshire is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology for the marine industry.
A sea of talent
The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is a world-leading research institution in large scale oceanography and ocean measurement technology innovation.
The University of Southampton, University of Portsmouth and Solent University are all specialist marine capabilities, Hampshire is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology for the marine industry. Our strength in innovation and technology supports the marine sector and provides transferable skills to others such, as offshore wind and tidal energy companies, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Internationally renowned
Hampshire’s reputation for producing very high-quality leisure marine and superyacht design contributes directly to the UK’s international reputation for designing and building prestige vessels desired and bought all around the world.
Get in touch
The Business Hampshire team are here to help you make the most of your business potential. Whether you have questions about the recruitment of skilled staff, require information and/or access to the centres of innovation and research or connections to educational, research and business support organisations our team are ready to provide all the support you need.
For more information contact Michelle Morley, Business Growth Manager, Michelle.Morley@hants.gov.uk.
Available business space for Marine and Maritime companies
If you are looking for space to relocate or grow your business, take a look at some sector specific development and properties within our Hampshire Portfolio:
- Daedalus Waterfront
- Fawley Waterside
- Gosport Waterfront Regeneration Area
- Kingston Marine Park
- Royal Haslar
- Marchwood Port
- Tipner West
- Trafalgar Wharf
- Portsdown Technology Park
Marine and Maritime Stories
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