Around 25% of all marine manufacturing jobs in the UK are based in the South West. Maritime UK South West is leading development of technologies, systems, processes and skills in design, manufacture and repair for the marine manufacturing and engineering, commercial ship, yacht and boat building industry. There is a significant Ministry of Defence presence across the South West, which offers varied and plentiful R&D and supply chain opportunities.
For full details of Maritime UK South West’s Design, Engineering and Manufacturing research institutions and testing facilities and examples of South West businesses succeeding in this field, please download the brochure here.
If you would like to find out more about collaborating with the cluster, investing or contacting any one of the organisations listed please write to enquiries@maritimeuksw.org.
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