Marine and Maritime
Ineos Team UK
Marine and Maritime
MDL Hamble Point Marina
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 International Boat Show
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
Marine and Maritime
L3 ASV
3,000 businesses
and 40,000 jobs on the South Coast
Southampton
Europe's leading cruise port
£5.5 billion
generated for the South Hampshire economy
120,000
people employed, directly and indirectly
Maritime: An ocean economy
The UK marine and maritime sector contributes around £47bn GVA and employs around 500,000 people. By 2030 the ‘ocean economy’ is predicted to be worth $3 trillion globally. Hampshire is at the front and centre; the sector generates more than £5.5bn and employs circa 120,000 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.
The South Coast Marine Cluster, which encompasses the South Hampshire coastal area, represents more than 20% of UK marine manufacturing.
View the case study by clicking here.
A sea of talent
Together with our South Coast Marine Cluster partners we offer access to 32 world-renowned universities and research institutions and a large and growing network of sector-leading innovative marine companies.
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.
Marine and Maritime Stories
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