Newsletters

Our monthly newsletter is focussed on delivering funding, skills, innovation and business opportunities. We have been producing our newsletter for 8 years and now have over 3,500 subscribers. The newsletter forms an excellent means to communicate for our Strategic Partners and Sponsors.  If you would like to contribute news contact marketing@maritimeuksw.org

Newsletter | June 2025

Jumpstarting June!

What’s in this month’s newsletter:

  • GSW Marine and Maritime New Innovator Launchpad
  • MUKSW Clean Maritime drop in Session – 11.00 -12.30, 28th July
  • Maritime UK South West is proud to welcome its new sponsor Robok
  • Ports and Harbours Drone Services
  • Unlock tomorrow’s maritime talent, today – with T Level industry placements
  • Don’t Miss Out: FIF Accelerator Applications Close on 9 June
  • Geoquip Marine completes geotechnical survey for two offshore wind projects in Germany
  • Horizon Europe Topics published on EU Portal
  • Marine Tech accelerator FULLY FUNDED
  • Funding (and lots of it)
  • Innovate South West – Digital, AI, Sustainability and Skills event, 10 Jul 2025, South Devon College
  • Maritime UK Announces 2025 Award Finalists
  • Horizon Europe Pump Priming collaboration opportunities 2025
  • Connected Places Catapult – TRIG25 and Transport Accelerator: Maritime 25
  • PIER71 Smart Port Challenge, Singapore (SPC)
  • Global Business Innovation Programme – Maritime Technologies South Korea 2025
  • UK Marine Technology Postgraduate Conference 2025, 17-18 June, University of Liverpool
  • Green Visions: Greening Your Future
  • UK Government needs multi-port solution to maximise benefits to the nation’s economy
  • North Devon and Torridge Maritime Network Event, 19 June, 9:30am – 12pm, Saunton Sands Hotel
  • Wey Valley Academy Careers Fair

Newsletter | May 2025

Making waves this May!

What’s in this month’s newsletter:

  • MUKSW Clean Maritime Expo 25, 21st May, Last chance for tickets!
  • MUKSW Offshore Wind drop in Session – 13:00 – 14:30, 13th May
  • MUKSW Skills, Careers and Diversity Business Meeting, 3-4.30, 15th May
  • Maritime UK South West is delighted to welcome the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) as its new strategic partner
  • Maritime UK South West is proud to welcome its new sponsor KPMG LLP
  • Connected Places Catapult Maritime Future Fuel Trial & Demonstration Plan
  • Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme Published
  • British Business Bank announces facility of up to £20m with BFS Marine Finance
  • University of Plymouth launch electric boat
    The Global Women’s Walk 2025
  • Maritime Investment Pitch Event Open for Applications
  • AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025
  • Maritime UK Awards 2025
  • Funding (and lots of it)
  • Department for Transport Open calls for evidence – Decarbonising smaller vessels and Net Zero Ports
  • Concerns for deep sea ecosystems heighten as US moves to ramp up mining
  • Poole Harbour Commissioners secure funding to Advance Clean Marine Propulsion Technology
  • UKHO Shaping the future of navigation with S-100 webinar
  • What’s coming up with Tech South West
  • Plymouth and South Devon Freeport sponsors Marine Tech accelerator programme
  • Hefring Marine’s IMAS meets Marine AI’s GuardianAI to enhance maritime autonomy

Newsletter | April 2025

Fresh opportunities ahead!

What’s in this month’s newsletter:

  • MUKSW Clean Maritime Expo 25, 21st May, Agenda Finalised
  • MUKSW Skills, Careers and Diversity Business Meeting, 3-4.30, 15th May
  • MUKSW Offshore Wind drop in Session – 13:00 – 14:30, 13th May
  • MUKSW Clean Maritime drop in Session – 11:00 – 12:30, 28th April
  • Success in South Korea for South Devon College
  • Great South West commits to championing the region’s voice after crucial Government backing secured
  • BMT launches a brand-new video series, The Autonomy Opportunity
  • Government sets out maritime decarbonisation strategy
  • Crown Estate – Supply Chain Accelerator Fund Second Round now open
  • Funding (and lots of it)
  • Plymouth Science Park and NCC Partnership – Event Series: Innovate South West
  • Maritime UK Awards 2025
  • Latent Drive’s £630k Hydrogen Funding Could Unlock £multi billion Market for UK’s South Coast
  • University of Plymouth helps to lead calls for investment in coastal communities
  • ARC Marine Signs Exclusivity Agreement with Torbay Council and Wild Planet Trust to Develop Cutting-Edge Marine Restoration Centre at Former Living Coasts Site
  • Cooperation between countries could reduce marine plastic pollution in the North Atlantic but with unequal economic benefits – Plymouth Marine Laboratory
  • AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025
  • Plymouth and South Devon Freeport sponsors Marine Tech accelerator programme
  • Ocean Business b2match 2025
  • Innovate UK Business Growth – Invest-Ability Pitch Panel
  • Outside Ignite – Our New Startup Pitch Competition

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