The eleven regional maritime cluster organisations across the United Kingdom have formally come together to establish the UK Maritime Regions Network (UKMRN) – a new, coordinated forum designed to amplify regional maritime intelligence and strengthen collaboration across the UK’s coastal communities. The UKMRN brings together regional maritime clusters from Cornwall, Humber, Isle of Man, Mersey, […]
With technical education firmly on the national agenda, a new generation of skilled, work-ready talent is stepping into engineering and manufacturing. Students across the country receive their T Level results today – a culmination of two years spent building the practical knowledge and experience employers are looking for. T Levels are two-year technical qualifications for […]
A day ahead of Maritime UK South West’s Ocean Tech Expo, Plymouth – the National Centre for Marine Autonomy – will host a demonstration day offering companies the chance to experience the latest developments in underwater monitoring, subsea communications and marine technology. The day will be centred around Smart Sound Plymouth, the UK’s leading testing […]
OTE26 will showcase leading technical capability and near market innovation capable of decarbonising, adding to national security and increasing productivity across a range of offshore activity. The event will focus on applications of technology to the most relevant market opportunities for the SW region demonstrating technologies with cross cutting applications and dual use across defence, energy, maritime […]
SeaRegs have been recognised with a FLOWmark® for two courses which clearly signposts how maritime training can lead directly into the offshore wind sector. Their Level 3 Small Commercial Vessel Crew Member and Level 3 Boatmaster apprenticeships, have now achieved FLOWmark® recognition, confirming these programmes are practical, industry-aligned entry routes into offshore wind. Rachel Hutchins at SeaRegs said “Maintaining high quality training standards is vital for the future of the maritime and offshore wind sectors. Our partnership with FLOWmark® demonstrates […]
Discover Hydrogen Launchpad and Hydrogen Ecosystem Builder The next cohorts of GW-SHIFT’s Hydrogen Launchpad and Hydrogen Ecosystem Builder are fast approaching. If you’re working on a hydrogen idea, whether it’s a product, service, strategy, research or start-up, these hands-on programmes will give you the practical insights, skills and connections needed to engage confidently with the […]
Maritime autonomy in the UK has crossed a decisive threshold. Recent government commitments, most notably the £50m Defence Growth Deal for Maritime Autonomy, alongside the launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, signal a clear shift. Autonomy is no longer an experimental edge capability; it is moving steadily towards operational normality. The critical question […]
The Great South West Partnership is proud to sponsor Ocean Tech Expo 2026, a flagship event showcasing the technologies and partnerships shaping the future of our ocean economy. At a time of unprecedented innovation, the Expo provides a vital platform to connect industry, government, and investors around the opportunities ahead. This moment builds on strong […]
MSubs is a vertically integrated R&D engineering SME based in Plymouth, Devon, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of advanced crewed and uncrewed underwater platforms. The company provides practical subsea capability across defence, research and commercial applications. With a strong heritage in submersible design, development and manufacture, MSubs has established a highly respected reputation […]
The University of Plymouth is proud to sponsor and host the Ocean Tech Expo, organised by Maritime UK South West. Bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and government, the event will showcase the city and wider region’s growing influence as Britain’s hub for marine innovation and maritime technology. And, as a key partner in Team […]
