A dynamic partnership between City College Plymouth and Princess Yachts has helped the world-renowned yacht builder recruit five outfitters as a direct result of a new, intensive course delivered at the College. In April 2022, the College delivered a brand-new, ten-week course to support Princess Yachts with growing and diversifying its […]
Torridge District Councils proposed Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre at Middle Dock was given a massive boost this week with £15.6m of funding from the Levelling Up Fund issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The centre, which has received backing from a range of globally innovative partners as well as government […]
pH3 Capital Ventures launched of its Beyond Blue Accelerator programme to accelerate the blue green economy this month. This is the UKs first ports and maritime accelerator for startups. With its vision to be the UKs leading early-stage investor for the ports and maritime space, pH3 Capital Ventures through its Beyond Blue Accelerator will […]
New Chair and co-chairs appointed to Maritime UK South West I am delighted to have been made Chair of Maritime UK South West, and huge thanks to Anthony Payne for all that hes done over the first 7 years of the clusters work. There is a story here, and I first met Anthony and others […]
Team Resolute selected as Preferred Bidder to deliver naval support ships Highly capable team includes BMT, Harland & Wolff and Navantia UK Bolsters UK shipbuilding and delivers on National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh The Ministry of Defence has selected a preferred bidder to build support ships for the Royal Navy, with a contract that will create […]
The Celtic Sea Cluster has launched its new Regional Strategy, outlining how Wales and South West England can maximise the economic benefits of floating offshore wind technology, in line with the forthcoming Celtic Sea leasing process being delivered by The Crown Estate. The strategy will allow the regions stakeholders to ensure their activities are aligned […]
New employment land, new businesses, thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of investment is coming our way with the approval of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport Full Business Case announced by the government today. Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is the first of eight Freeports to be given the full green light along […]
Following highly successful previous rounds, the Marine Business Technology Centre is delighted to announce a new Innovation Grant call for Devon-based Advanced Marine SMEs. Eligible businesses have the opportunity to receive 75% support for their innovation programmes up to a total project value of £4,000.00. Funding can be used for consultancy support, specialist time and […]
The Maritime UK Newsletter is up for sponsorship for 2023. The monthly newsletter is an objective source of news and opportunity for the SW Ocean Economy and reaches over two thousand contacts in the ocean economy, mainly focussed around the SW. Contact sheldon.ryan@maritimeuksw.org with your bid by Feb 25th. The winning bid will have their […]
In 2016, San Diego established its Blue Economy Incubator to assist in the creation, development and scaling of new water-dependent business ventures on San Diego Bay focusing on sustainable aquaculture and related blue technologies. Its ocean tech industries and related economic activity comprise one of the most unique regional economies in the world with businesses […]
