Maritime: An ocean economy.
The UK marine and maritime sector contributes around £47 billion GVA and employs around 500,000 people. By 2030 the ‘blue economy’ is predicted to be worth £3.2 trillion globally. Hampshire is at the front and centre; the sector generates more than £5.8 billion and employs circa 150,000 people and is forged on centuries of tradition.
Innovation exchange
A culture of innovation is embedded in the UK’s maritime sector; we are known throughout the world for marine and maritime excellence and commitment to constant innovation.
With three universities with specialist marine capabilities, Hampshire is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology for the marine industry.
A sea of talent
The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is a world-leading research institution in large scale oceanography and ocean measurement technology innovation.
The University of Southampton, University of Portsmouth and Solent University are all specialist marine capabilities, Hampshire is at the cutting edge of innovation and technology for the marine industry. Our strength in innovation and technology supports the marine sector and provides transferable skills to others such, as offshore wind and tidal energy companies, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Internationally renowned
Hampshire’s reputation for producing very high-quality leisure marine and superyacht design contributes directly to the UK’s international reputation for designing and building prestige vessels desired and bought all around the world.
In our region, the maritime sector represents 20% of the economy, supports 120,000 jobs & facilities trade worth a huge £77.5bn.
