World class research & development
The South West is home to world class research and test and test and development facilities. Together the South West produces more highly cites marine and maritime research than any other comparable area globally. If you would like to arrange a call to find out more contact us enquiries@maritimeuksw.org
University of Exeter, North Park Road, Exeter, EX4 4PY
Tremough House, Penryn Campus, Penryn, TR10 9FE
1 Sekforde St., London EC1R 0BE, UK
A strategic research institute dedicated to the sustainable use of the oceans, with one of Europe’s largest maritime and marine portfolios.
Kevin Forshaw
A world-leading centre for hydrography, providing marine geospatial data, products and expertise to support a safe, secure and thriving ocean.
Rory Shepherdson
The UK’s most advanced proving ground for marine autonomy, Smart Sound’s 1000sqkm of water is rigged with sensors and transmitters to track and assess craft.
James Fishwick
A 25-acre site housing dozens of innovative businesses and academics, Plymouth Science Park also connects businesses and organisations to growth and investment opportunities.
Jacques Wood
The commercial arm of Plymouth Marine Laboratory, PML Applications researches and develops marine technology, using this knowledge to help businesses solve problems and create solutions.
Sam Fawcett
One of the UK’s foremost marine research organisations, PML uses science to understand the world’s marine environment, and help solve the challenges it faces.
Tom Vance
The UK’s leading research centre for offshore renewables, ORE Catapult runs a dedicated facility to develop floating wind technology, and its capabilities cover everything from data and robotics to working on the world’s largest wind turbine.
Simon Cheeseman
Oceansgate is a waterfront site in Plymouth for marine-based businesses, with opportunities for research, innovation and production in a collaborative environment.
Eifion Jones
eifion.jones@pasdfreeport.com
A research and development centre for clean propulsion, autonomous vessels and aquaculture. Opening in 2026, it will provide spaces for businesses working in clean maritime tech.
Fiona Henderson
Specialists in developing composite materials for maritime hydrogen storage and infrastructure, to help the move away from fossil-fuel powered shipping.
Simon Corner
The UK’s national metrological service, delivering cutting edge innovation in forecasting, climate science and weather services to industry, government and the public.
Mike Szczepanski
Dedicated to researching our oceans and the life they support, the Marine Biological Association is one of the UK’s leading scientific research charities.
Rob Camp
Cutting-edge facility for research and product development in high-tech industries such as microelectronics, photonics, marine technology and aerospace.
Richard Scutt
Stocker Rd, Exeter EX4 4PY, UK
CEFAS is the government's marine and freshwater science expert body, working for healthy and productive oceans, seas and rivers and safe and sustainable seafood.
Dr Keith Jeffery
Creates the partnerships needed to deliver floating offshore wind by, matching employers with skills providers, supporting infrastructure upgrades and minimising environmental impact.
Steve Jermy
Bournemouth University helps connect industry experience to academic expertise, matching employers to talent and embedding graduates in businesses.
Finn Morgan
fmorgan@bournemouth.ac.uk
A global maritime engineering consultancy and design house, BMT uses its huge range of skills, technology, and expertise to help businesses make a success of their projects.
Jake Rigby
Jake.rigby@uk.bmt.org
A global maritime engineering consultancy and design house, BMT uses its huge range of skills, technology, and expertise to help businesses make a success of their projects.
Jake Rigby
Jake.rigby@uk.bmt.org
An innovation centre connecting civilian innovators with defence
professionals, including the Ministry of Defence and NATO, with a focus on
technology.
Jo Rufus