Member Showcase

Strategic Partner

Portsmouth International Port

Portsmouth International Port is Britain’s biggest and most successful municipal port. Part of Portsmouth City Council, the port is responsible for handling millions of customers and vital cargo across the globe.

The port has bold ambitions to reach carbon net neutrality by 2030 and to become zero emission by 2050. This includes building the groundbreaking Sea Change shore power project.

Strategic Partner

Griffon Hoverwork

Griffon Hoverwork is at the forefront of marine engineering, offering innovative nautical engineering design consulting services with expertise in Naval Architecture, Zero Emissions Marine and Electric Systems Engineering, Aerodynamics and Regulatory Compliance Engineering. Having been at the forefront of maritime innovation for over 70 years, their high-performance vessels are tailored for efficiency, sustainability and versatility, addressing a wide range of applications, from defence to high-speed passenger ferries.

Strategic Partner

XB44 Ltd

XB44 Ltd specialises in Maritime and Land-Based Security Consultancy, Training, and Investigations, delivering bespoke solutions to address complex security challenges. By integrating expertise and industry across both domains, XB44 ensures comprehensive support for clients operating in maritime, land-based, and hybrid environments. We work both with Governments and Private clients to develop unique customised systems of work. We are adaptable, we tailor solutions to meet need and we exceed expectations.

Strategic Partner

University of Southampton

The Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute at the University of Southampton constitutes world class, authoritative, independent expertise, spanning both the marine and maritime sectors. We foster new research collaborations, educate the next generation of maritime leaders, and generate knowledge and intelligence for businesses of all sizes, government at all scales and organisations of all kinds. Alone and with partners we create new technologies and innovations to stimulate economic growth and improve quality of life and the environment.

Strategic Alliance

National Oceanography Centre

NOC Innovations is the trading subsidiary of the National Oceanography Centre, designed to meet the growing need to connect industry with world-leading ocean research knowledge and expertise. With over 400 marine scientists and engineers dedicated to addressing some of the biggest questions and challenges on Earth, NOC Innovations has the resources, determination and experience to help organisations evolve and grow.

Strategic Partner

Chartwell Marine

Chartwell Marine is a trusted pioneer in next-generation vessel design. A reputed naval architect with an industry-leading track record designing award-winning high-speed vessels, Chartwell Marine supports ambitious boat builders and vessel operators around the world with specialist, independent design and consultancy services.

Strategic Partner

South Hampshire College Group

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a large, merged college group, that brings together three Further Education colleges from Southampton, Eastleigh and Fareham to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation. The mission of South Hampshire College Group is to enable all students, apprentices and our region’s businesses to be successful in their future through high-quality technical and professional education and training.

Strategic Partner

Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s leading ports group, with 21 ports handling around a quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade. Together with customers, ABP’s ports contribute £7.5 billion to the UK economy and support 119,000 jobs.

ABP Southampton operates the Port of Southampton and is the UK’s number one vehicle handling port, capable of processing 900,000 vehicles per year.

Strategic Partner

BAE Systems Maritime Services

BAE’s mission is to support and protect those that serve and protect us. With sites in Portsmouth and on the Isle of Wight, BAE Systems Maritime Services provides global support for warships, manufactures cutting edge radar capabilities and provides the very latest in underwater weapons technologies. Their products, systems and services ensure customers have a military advantage.

Strategic Partner

Solent Stevedores

Solent Stevedores has been proudly operating as an award-winning family-run company for 25 years. The market-leading port services operator is based across seven locations in the UK and internationally and includes cruise stevedoring, bulks, rail, and container handling at the Port of Southampton.

Strategic Partner

Andrew Williams Consulting

AWC is a boutique consultancy providing cost conscious businesses, and governments, with industry leading expertise and support across the maritime sector. Our services include security consultancy, risk and crisis management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning support, stakeholder management, programme and project management and training. Additionally, in partnership with SENTRIQS we support businesses to protect data assets, IP, sensitive information while providing communication and collaboration resilience through our Glyph Post Quantum Safe platform.

Strategic Partner

Red Funnel

Formed in 1861, Red Funnel is the ‘Original Isle of Wight ferry operator’, connecting Southampton and the Island for over 164 years. Today, they carry 2.3m passengers and over 800,000 vehicles across the Solent each year. Red Funnel operates 365 days a year, with 30,000 sailings between Southampton on the UK mainland and East and West Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Their fleet consists of modern purpose-built Ro-Pax vehicle ferries and Red Jet Hi-Speed passenger catamarans, with catering and retail services provided in-house.

Strategic Partner

Ferryspeed CI

Ferryspeed are at the forefront of providing genuine lifeline logistics services to the Channel Islands, Isle of Wight and UK distribution markets. Operating from our Portsmouth facility with supporting sites in Jersey, Guernsey and Leicester the organisation continues to flourish, delivering tangible benefits to our customers through investment in our people, technology and a commitment to looking after the environment in which we operate.

Strategic Partner

MDL Marinas

MDL Marinas is one of Europe’s leading marina operators, managing 19 premium waterside destinations across the UK. With a strong commitment to exceptional customer service, MDL provides secure berthing, first-class facilities and a welcoming community for boat owners and visitors. The company offers innovative membership packages, hosts prestigious events, and continually invests in sustainable marina infrastructure to enhance the boating experience while supporting local maritime economies.

Strategic Partner

Brockenhurst College

Brockenhurst College is a thriving college in the New Forest National Park. The main college site is located in Brockenhurst, with four satellite sites delivering specialist provision across the New Forest district and in Southampton. The core aim of Brockenhurst College is to deliver excellence and transform the futures of young people and adults through transformative education that motivates, inspires and empowers. We achieve this in collaboration with our external business, employer, civic, community and education partners.  

Strategic Partner

Diverse Marine Ltd