MARITIME UK Annual Review 2018
MARITIME Introduction Maritime UK Patron HRH The Princess Royal Page 3 UK Introduction David Dingle, CBE Page 5 Ministerial support for Maritime UK Nustrat Ghani MP, Robert Jentrick MP Page 7 Published in association with Maritime UK’s strategic objectives Page 9 Maritime UK by Raising the profile of the sector Page 11 Compass Handbooks Ltd Maritime is big business Page 13 1 Publisher Crafting and delivering a compelling message Page 17
Andy Bullen One voice at the heart of government Page 21 Editorial Felicity Landon Promoting the sector overseas and international collaboration Page 23 Carly Fields Ben Murray The UK’s maritime offer Page 25 2 Production Editor Promoting the offer Page 27 Linda Roast Spotlight: Shanghai Trade Mission Page 29 Cartographer Developing Mark Terrey Spotlight: Southampton Boat Show Page 31 Photography Spotlight: London International Shipping Week Page 33 Andrew Sassoli-Walker A&P Group Maritime UK activity overseas Page 35 ASV Global Spotlight: Maritime Commonwealth Page 37 smart maritime Associated British Ports Baltic Exchange Collaborating to drive innovation Page 39 Cammell Laird Forth Ports Strengthening links with academia Page 41 3 solutions today for a more Fleetwood Nautical College Sector Deal Page 43 Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited MarRI-UK: a new UK centre for maritime research and innovation Page 45 Inmarsat Jeff Brown A blueprint for the future Page 47 sustainable Lloyd’s Register - Eduardo Lisanve DP World London Gateway Ensuring the skills to fuel maritime ambition Page 49 Maritime UK Peel Ports Setting the direction of travel Page 51 4 tomorrow Pendennis Jobs galore, at sea and ashore Page 55 Rolls Royce The human element? People are much more than that! Page 57 Rupert Peace Southampton Boat Show Women in Maritime Page 59 Spirit Yachts Year of Engineering Page 63 Trinity House Apprenticeships Page 67 UKSR Services Print Spotlight: Jack Lawson, Trinity House apprentice Page 69 Swallowtail Print Spotlight: Abbie Jones, Associated British Ports apprentice Page 71
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Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 1 Introduction by Maritime UK Patron HRH Princess Royal
As Britain is a maritime nation, its maritime sector is most important to prosperity and national life. It enables 95% of UK global trade, linking our island to people across the world. The UK Ship Register I was pleased to become Patron of Maritime UK at the end of 2017. Having been associated with a number of maritime organisations across the UK, I am delighted to be able to support Maritime UK’s mission to bring the various parts of the maritime sector together. Encouraging our maritime industries to A quality flag for collaborate will enable them to achieve more than by working alone. I welcome the opportunity to support the skills of those involved in the maritime sector and was pleased to open Southampton Solent University’s new quality owners £6 million campus for Merchant Navy Officer Cadets’ education and training in January this year. I also support Maritime UK’s Women in Maritime Taskforce, which is showing leadership in addressing diversity.
With the International Maritime Organization resolving to reduce carbon CUSTOMER QUALITY FLEXIBILITY REPUTATION emissions from shipping by 50% by 2050, there is an opportunity for the sector SERVICE to innovate solutions that will have a global market. Collaboration is key to success, and I look forward to the UK sector playing its part. I also welcome Maritime UK’s focus on international promotion and look forward to supporting a trade mission to Chile later this year. I was pleased that Maritime UK was involved in the Commonwealth Business Forum during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in April.
Maritime is a truly national sector and has the ability to give hope and opportunity to our coastal communities. Maritime UK’s focus on regional growth is welcome and the Southampton Boat Show is an important part of raising awareness of the leisure marine which is a significant part of our national life, and the opportunity to get on the water should be strongly encouraged.
Real progress is being made and I look forward to being involved in Maritime UK’s developments in the future.
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Our network of 21 ports provide Welcome to the first Maritime UK government, and more than that, we are Annual Review. I hope you find the now more readily seen as a partner to access to publication useful, and one that provides realise government’s objectives. opportunity to engage further with This annual review would not have international our cross-sector programmes and been possible without those companies markets for UK initiatives. As ever, if you have any that have supported our programmes questions or suggestions, do get in and advertised in this publication. I manufacturers, touch with the team. thank you for your support. Since taking the chair in September The following pages highlight work driving trade 2015, much has been achieved. Today, across Maritime UK’s strategic and growth. Maritime UK is a completely different objectives, covering policy and politics, organisation and community to the one international promotion, partnership that it was. And the sector is all the with government, skills and regional better for it. cluster development. You will see that Then, Maritime UK was a loose much has been achieved, but in making grouping of maritime bodies in the that progress we always identify more shipping, ports and maritime services to do. As we enter the next stage of our industries, mainly focused on agreeing journey, we’ve got to determine how we broadly joint policy positions. take our joint work to the next level. Today, we are the sector’s umbrella Over the coming months, Maritime organisation, with the engineering and UK will be shaping its future KEEPING leisure marine industries joining our organisational and strategic strategy. ranks. We are also proud to include a The voice of government and individual trade union, charity partner and regional companies should be heard in those organisations amongst our number. discussions, and we invite you to let us BRITAIN Now, we are running our own know your thoughts. programmes and coordinating activity Together, we’ve built firm foundations. on behalf of the sector in wide-ranging The future is bright for Maritime UK and areas. We are government’s primary the maritime sector, and we invite you TRADING interlocutor for the sector, and partner to be part of the next stage of our with departments to deliver activity in development. support of our joint objectives. More Enjoy reading the review, and then than talking, now, we do. let’s get to work. Supporting My overriding feeling when reflecting 119,000 jobs on the past three years is how exciting Mr David Dingle CBE the period has been. There’s been a real Maritime UK Chairman Generating energy around our National Council table, and a real support from members, £7.5bn for the companies and government. Everyone UK economy wins from greater collaboration; partners recognise that and as a result put more effort into joint working. Investing £857 With particular thanks to the million in the UK Department for Transport, maritime issues are now more fully understood in Handling around 100m tonnes of cargo
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The UK maritime sector is one of our of the pledge and Charter. I look forward WHEN nation’s greatest success stories. to working with the taskforce over the THE CREW It continues to grow from strength to next year to encourage more women into strength adding high quality jobs, driving exciting maritime careers. LAUNCH, innovation and boosting exports. A SMarT Plus and improving the gender YOUR GIFT central pillar of this success is the strong balance both share a common theme, partnership between the UK maritime namely preparing our maritime sector to GOES WITH sector and government, and Maritime UK be ready to seize the opportunities and THEM is at the very heart of this. Since meet the challenges of the future. To becoming Minister for Maritime I have ensure that we remain a leading maritime Every rescue depends on the generosity seen first-hand the breadth and depth of nation we must be ready to adapt and of people like you who choose to work of the Maritime UK team, and this change. Through this Government’s remember the RNLI in their Will. annual report highlights recent forthcoming Maritime 2050 strategy, A legacy gift lives on, making incredible achievements of which they should be which is being developed with significant feats of bravery possible. We will ensure Photo: RNLI/Nigel Millard Indices that every gift is used where the need is proud. input from Maritime UK, we will set a greatest to deliver our lifesaving service. Our partnership with Maritime UK has clear and ambitious vision for the future Forward curves contributed over the last 12 months to of the sector. This will enable maritime A legacy to the RNLI will be more than major positive change in the maritime businesses to plan for the long term and Dispute resolution a gift in your Will. It will save lives at sea. sector. This included my announcement think strategically about how they will earlier this year to double the funding for respond to future global and market Escrow services If you would like to find out more about helping the RNLI’s officer cadet training known as SMarT trends. Maritime 2050 is a once in a courageous crews with a gift in your Will, please visit Plus. This is a massive boost to training generation opportunity and I look forward Global networking RNLI.org/legacy, call the Gifts in Wills Team on 0300 300 0124 the next generation of British seafarers to working with Maritime UK and its or email [email protected] and will see their numbers increase to members to build a stronger, even more Education 1,200 a year. The increase in funding is a dynamic and innovative maritime sector. clear demonstration of this Government’s Maritime UK’s annual review is a commitment to our maritime industries testament to the organisation’s success Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) over the past 12 months. It is great for and Scotland (SC037736). Regisitered charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland and would not have been possible to balticexchange.com introduce without the evidence provided government to have such an active and by Maritime UK and its members. dedicated partner to work with and I look I am particularly proud to work with forward to deepening our partnership Maritime UK to increase the number of over the next year as we work together to women in the maritime sector. Only 3% grow and promote our world class of UK ship’s officers are women, yet they maritime industries.” make up half the potential workforce. To ensure that the sector realises its Nusrat Ghani MP potential it must draw on all the talent Parliamentary Under Secretary of State UK PORTS .ORG available to it. It is great to see Maritime for Transport and Minister for Maritime UK taking action on this issue through the establishment of the Women in Maritime Taskforce and the development
HM Treasury recognises the value of the maritime sector, and the important contribution it makes to the UK economy. We are working closely with industry through Maritime UK and other stake- holders to support maritime growth. I was The reliable guide pleased to recently hear from the sector about its priorities. to UK ports As we leave the European Union, the maritime sector is well placed to help < Daily News Feed position Britain as a productive, outward- < Information sourced directly looking and global-trading nation. I look forward to continuing our work with this from the ports industry to help deliver our ambition of < In depth information with being a world-leading maritime nation. Robert Jenrick MP new features Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
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UK +44 (0)151 236 0083 Hong Kong +852 2358 4794 Page 23 Shanghai +86 21 5860 2868 Singapore +65 6539 0540 www.brookesbell.com collaboration Collaborating to Supporting seafarers drive innovation Page 39 in need and their families since 1917 Ensuring the skills To find out about our work to fuel maritime or to make a donation visit www.seafarers.uk phone 020 7932 0000 or email Page 49 [email protected] ambition Realising the coastal powerhouse Page 77 Seafarers UK (King George’s Fund for Sailors) is a Registered Charity, no. 226446 in England and Wales, incorporated under Royal Charter. Registered in Scotland, no. SC038191
Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 9 1 Raising the profile of the sector The sector recognises that it needs to raise its profile. The various components of the sector add up to more, create a more compelling case for support, and can point to a greater contribution, as a single strong sector. Maritime UK is raising the sector’s profile by: g Commissioning independent research on the role and value of the sector g Creating compelling messages about what the sector needs and why government should deliver support g Delivering the maritime message at the heart of government g Coordinating events to shine a spotlight on the sector.
Maritime is big business 13 Crafting and delivering a compelling message 17 One voice at the heart of government 21
Portsmouth is one of the UK’s major ports and considered the best connected with its proximity to international shipping lanes and direct motorway access.
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MGS scorecard... Industry progress against Maritime Growth Study DfT produced a review of delivery against the MGS recommendations. “The review showed a strong improvement of collaboration between government and industry. The structures created within both, especially the rebadged and enhanced Maritime UK have contributed much to the building of this relationship. Industry has particularly welcomed the increased exposure to ministers and the accompanying officials’ forums. Maritime UK has become acknowledged as the lead organisation for the promotion of the sector as a whole. “The formation of Maritime UK as a single promotional voice was very largely supported as benefitting the sector. “Implementation of the recommendations dealing with the setting up of a single promo- tional body for industry with the necessary remit and resource to represent the sector effectively was achieved through the rebadging of Maritime UK. It was relaunched with David Dingle as the chair and has provided focus and work programmes for members to look at areas that the maritime sector needs to address in order to meet its objectives. The review found that this development has been a major contribution towards the enhanced collaboration between government and industry.”
Next steps for industry The MGS review called for: g Greater communication and engagement with those outside Maritime UK or London with a resulting lack of awareness about Taken as a whole, the footprint sector directly supported just over £40 g The direct contribution of the initiatives or progress. represented by Maritime UK is one of billion in business turnover, £14.5 billion in maritime sector through turnover, GVA g Greater focus on Britain’s biggest industries. Maritime UK GVA and 185,700 jobs for UK employees and employment has increased since technological innovation and biannually commissions independent and in 2015. The marine and shipping 2010, when turnover, GVA and employ- its future implications. Maritime robust economic data on the value of the industries are the largest constituent ment are estimated to have been £35.5 maritime sector. The Centre for Economics industries in terms of economic activity, billion, £13.6 billion and 178,800 jobs and Business Research (Cebr), a leading contributing £6.5 billion and £4.3 billion respectively. Average productivity in the economic consultancy in the UK, in GVA respectively, and directly maritime sector – as measured through published the most recent report at the supporting around 99,500 jobs and the GVA generated by each job – exceeds end of 2017. 50,800 jobs respectively in 2015. that of the national average. Average is big g The report found that: The substantial direct economic productivity in each maritime industry g The maritime sector makes a contribution of the maritime sector also exceeded the national average in substantive macroeconomic contribution exceeds those of other comparable each year from 2010 to 2015. to the UK turnover, Gross Value Added industries. For example, the sector’s g The maritime sector also helped to business (GVA), employment and the compensation direct turnover contribution of just over raise billions of pounds each year to the Exceeding comparable industries, maritime helps of employees. It is estimated that the £40 billion compares to £31.1 billion from UK Exchequer and made a sizeable to raise billions of pounds each year for the UK. the entire aerospace industry in 2015; contribution to UK trade through exports similarly, the sector’s direct GVA of goods and services. The sector contribution of £14.5 billion compares Associated British Ports Hull Container Terminal at Queen Elizabeth Dock serving two vessels favourably to £10.0 billion from the into the night. aerospace industry.
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contributed an estimated total of just helped to support a total of £91.9 billion 6.6% increase in GVA and 3.9% increase under £4.7 billion in tax revenues in 2015, in turnover, 957,300 jobs and £21.0 billion in employment. or 0.7% of total UK tax revenues, spread through the compensation of employees It also showed that productivity per across Income Tax, NICs, VAT, in 2015. worker stood well above the UK average Corporation Tax and Business Rates. g While the economic contribution at £77,897, compared to £50,830, and The maritime sector exported £12 billion of the industry is spread across all UK that the sector contributes nearly £40 of goods and services in 2015, or around regions, London contributes the most to billion to the UK economy. 2.3% of the UK total. GVA and employment, both directly and The sector continues to invest in its g After quantifying the indirect more widely. In 2015, it is estimated people, with average pay also well above Tonnage tax economic impacts through the industry’s that the industry in London directly the UK average at £39,300, compared to The report included a section supply chains and induced effects on contributed £4.3 billion of GVA (29% of £27,600. devoted to exploring the tonnage expenditures, it is estimated that the the industry) and 35,800 jobs (19%). The report also provided a number of tax system’s economic impact maritime sector helped to support a After indirect and induced effects are potential scenarios for the UK’s departure on the shipping industry. This total of £37.4 billion of GVA in 2015. This considered, the aggregate contribution from the European Union and the impact segment used lower, middle and upper scenarios against the implies that, for every £1 in GVA directly from London rises to £8.9 billion of GVA these would have on the maritime sector. actual deadweight tonnage of contributed on average by the sector, (26%) and 236,000 jobs (28%). the UK’s shipping fleet (covering a further £2.59 in GVA was generated vessels of 500 gross tonnes or across the UK economy. Growth more) under the current regime g These aggregate economic impacts Maritime productivity, employment, — or outturn — to determine what would have happened to the UK associated with the maritime sector turnover and contribution to GDP have maritime fleet if the optional tax also extend to turnover, employment increased nationwide over a five-year initiative had not been brought in. and the compensation of employees. period, the report found. While revenues raised for the It is estimated that the maritime sector The report, which was released to UK Exchequer from the tax option coincide with London International were minimal, Cebr estimated that the gains from implementing Shipping Week, found that over five years, the regime, regarding economic the British maritime sector had performance, far outweighed experienced a 12.7% increase in turnover, the associated costs of deferred Corporation Tax revenues. According to Cebr, under the lower scenario, total deadweight tonnage would have dropped as low as 6.8m tonnes by 2015, while under the middle and higher scenarios, deadweight tonnage figures would have been 3.7m and 2m tonnes respectively — against an actual 2015 outturn of 13.5m tonnes. The actual direct impact of the tonnage tax on gross value added (GVA) in 2015 was just over £4bn, while the real aggregate impact was £16bn. The lower scenario’s direct impact for GVA in 2015 would have been equivalent to a loss of 0.11% of UK GDP — or the UK losing the entire direct GVA contribution from the dairy or beer manufacturing industries, or most other services incidental to water-transportation. Additionally, in 2015, the shipping industry directly supported 51,000 jobs for UK employees, but the report’s middle scenario indicated that direct employment for that year would have only been 13,700 jobs — equal to a 73% decrease. Robust evidence bases are required to convince government to effect change – research like this on tonnage tax will contribute to the development of such business cases.
Huge growth opportunities The Government’s Foresight Future of the Sea report high- lighted the size and value of the maritime sector and forecast that the global maritime sector will be worth $3bn by 2030.
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Both industry and government want Maritime UK to speak Together, Maritime UK and its members associations and, added to the fact The group has other aims. One goal is with a compelling and coherent voice on behalf of the sector. develop joint policy positions and deliver that key findings were placed within the to amplify existing policy positions from these via lobbying, campaigns and context of the UK’s departure from the members where appropriate, while messaging. With the organisation seeking European Union, it was easy to identify another is to successfully deliver activities to bring together its country’s maritime shared areas and topics. Maritime UK in support of the wider objectives sector to promote the field, drive growth thus created collaborative, sector-wide contained in the UK government’s and influence government, measured policy positions, which were first Maritime Growth Study. Crafting and policy stances — formulated from input published in June 2017. by a wide range of industry actors — is a The Policy Working Group continues to Policy stances vital and beneficial part of its activity. meet, with a formal, face-to-face meeting Maritime UK is committed to ensuring held quarterly to check that the common that the UK is a competitive place to do Taking action on policy themes and statements that it estab- maritime business, that the maritime delivering a Maritime UK established the Maritime UK lished are still relevant to Maritime UK sector can attract inward investment, Policy Working Group, using a workshop members. Its remit is to provide Maritime that the UK boosts the export of its dynamic, to lead on the development of UK’s board with key policy issues and cutting-edge maritime products and cross-industry policy positions. Member briefings on issues which are of concern services and that the maritime sector can associations were asked to give feedback to Maritime UK’s membership as a whole. efficiently facilitate UK global trade. Its six compelling on the issues that they face, with these Members of the group formulate policy collaboratively formulated policy stances issues being prioritised to reach a recommendations before delivering them — agreed upon by the Policy Working position of alignment. During the feed- to the board. Chaired by David Balston, back process, common themes emerged the UK Chamber of Shipping’s director from comments from the different of policy, the group offers members the message opportunity to inform Maritime UK about the issues that they are facing through a Maritime UK event at the Tory Conference. democratic and pluralistic process.
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Party conference Maritime UK is now coordinating sector activity at party conferences. 2018’s activity included a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference on the ‘Coastal Powerhouse’ and a private lunch at the Albert Dock during the Labour Party conference.
Group and shaping Maritime UK’s Maritime UK believes that the UK Additionally, there should be fast-tracked that the amount of goods being shipped Manifesto — are a reflection of these government should deliver an ambitious planning and consent regimes for port overseas can be boosted, arguing, for aims and, unsurprisingly, current affairs industrial strategy with the maritime developments. example, that a ‘Team UK’ approach are at the heart of the standpoints. industry at its heart and that British The fourth policy position covers (similar to the approach of competitor The first, ensuring that the UK serves businesses should be prioritised first for maritime innovation. The organisation’s countries) should be established, and that as an attractive business environment, goods and services procurement. British goals under this policy standpoint are industry and government should agree offers objectives with clear relevance to jobs — including existing EU rights — supporting the creation of a national on priority export markets, aligning Brexit, on top of discussing Brexit itself. should be championed, and EU funding maritime research centre, ensuring that esources and maximising output. These goals include delivering an and grants should be guaranteed after talented students and staff within the UK Ministers should lead trade missions equally favourable trading relationship to Brexit. Another goal here is to encourage maritime sector can study/work at the and attend trade shows held abroad, it the Single Market, delivering new trade more inward investment by reviewing the country’s educational institutions, and recommends, and there should be a deals with the rest of the world as soon tonnage tax to make it more appealing. providing clarity, as well as ensuring that bigger maritime inclusion by the UK as possible to prevent tariffs being set, Spending on connectivity and infra- available grants are accessible. Maritime government with promotion and ensuring minimum disruption to goods structure encapsulates the third Maritime autonomy is one of the fields of communications. Another one of the and people-movement at the UK border, UK policy position. The organisation innovation featured in this policy position. stance’s aims is reviewing export support building a UK regulatory environment believes that the UK needs to invest in The fifth stance in the Maritime UK for maritime vis-à-vis other sectors. maximising the country’s competitive infrastructure projects that will keep it Manifesto is about increasing maritime advantage and creating a visa regime competitive, benefit all industries, help exports. It focuses on the different ways facilitating industry growth. business create more jobs and deliver The second policy position is based growth. The logistics chain should around the theme of ‘backing British’. be made more robust via support for infrastructure and investment, and there should be wider recognition for port connectivity ventures across the UK.
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A united industry is an industry that government takes more seriously. Downing Street marine, and maritime services sectors. UK’s tonnage tax regime is now ongoing, The sector took its message to the International shipowners who to consider whether it is as competitive heart of government during London attended the meeting included as it could and should be, what owners International Shipping Week. Emanuele Grimaldi, Managing Director want, and more detailed work is being Leading figures from across the of the Grimaldi Group; Daniel Ofer, done on ship financing and what industry visited 10 Downing Street to Managing Director of Zodiac Maritime; residency rules could follow the UK One voice at take part in a round table debate with Niels Stolt-Nielsen, CEO of Stolt- leaving the European Union. government ministers. The challenges Nielsen Ltd; and Dan Sten Olsson, CEO Concerns about delays at ferry ports and opportunities faced by the UK’s and Director of Stena AB. as a consequence of Brexit were raised: Maritime Ministerial Working Group maritime sector were highlighted and “This event brought the whole of the “This was an opportunity to forcefully The Maritime Ministerial Working discussed, and industry representatives sector together, with ministers from explain that the issue needs to be taken Group was established as a direct the heart of gave their views on how the government across the breadth of government seriously,” says Ben Murray. result of the Maritime Growth could strengthen the country’s appeal as showing the seriousness with which the Other topics for discussion were how Study, its aim being to enhance an attractive business centre. government is taking maritime,” says connectivity between the country’s ports collaboration across government on maritime matters. As The round table was chaired by UK Maritime UK Director Ben Murray. “There and the hinterlands might be improved, requested in the growth study, the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and were discussions around tonnage and how the UK’s industrial strategy and industry has done its bit in pre- governmentIn the past year, Maritime UK, its was also attended by International Trade tax, funding for training, residency, National Shipbuilding Strategy can be senting ‘one voice’, and it is logical members and supporters have success- Secretary Liam Fox and the (then) technology, strategy and, of course, implemented effectively. that government should fully raised the profile of the industry and Shipping Minister John Hayes. The Brexit and its implications. Various work “This event was a highlight of our do the same. The Ministerial Working Group increased its influence. Work continues to Treasury, Department for Business, streams emerged from the discussions.” political engagement. It is part of our job brings together Ministers from ensure that the strength and breadth of Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) On the agenda was the SMarT Plus to bring everybody together – a repre- the Treasury, Department for the maritime sector is properly under- and DExEU were also represented. proposal for seafarer training, which sentative, confident group serving the International Trade, Department stood and its importance and needs Led by David Dingle, chairman of won government support and has interests of the sector. This also meets for Transport, Department for recognised at all levels of government. Maritime UK, industry representatives subsequently been approved. the government’s interest in the industry Exiting the European Union and Department for Environment, included shipowners and operators, and There were discussions as to how a being a bit more ‘joined up’ in its Food and Rural Affairs, to meet Ready to talk: Industry leaders those from the ports, shipbuilding and more attractive and flexible tonnage tax approach,” says Mr Murray. regularly with leaders from across arrive at Downing Street. regime might be created. A review of the the Maritime sector, representing shipping, ports, services, engineering and leisure marine. The forum is used by Maritime UK and government to discuss key priorities, including how the UK is responding to the challenge of the International Maritime Organization’s 50% carbon reduction target, and the opportunities for the sector that are created by this new regulation. The Ministerial Working Group is chaired by the Maritime Minister. Just as the industry and politicians can benefit from a ‘joined-up’ approach, so can civil servants. A new Maritime Strategy Committee coordinated by Maritime UK and the DfT has brought together government officials, to discuss and report on maritime topics and strategy. Maritime UK has stepped up political engagement with parliamentarians and ministers including roundtables with BEIS and Treasury ministers. Meetings have also been held with key members of the Opposition, including Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner and Hilary Benn, Chair of the Exiting the European Union Select Committee. A shadow Maritime Ministerial Working Group is planned.
A week to shine a spotlight on the sector Maritime UK Week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the maritime sector, its role and future. A week packed with events across the breadth of the sector and length of the country is planned. The week will be held every two years in the off-year from London International Shipping Week.
20 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 21 2 Promoting the sector overseas and international collaboration Maritime UK acts to promote the UK’s maritime offer to overseas customers and investors. It works to ensure appropriate government support for the export of products and services, and seeks international collaboration to further these aims.
The UK’s maritime offer 25 Promoting the offer 27 Spotlight: Shanghai Trade Mission 29 Spotlight: Southampton Boat Show 31 Spotlight: London International Shipping Week 33 Maritime UK activity overseas 35 Spotlight: Commonwealth 37
Minister Ghani on a trade mission trip to China with representatives of Cosco Shipping.
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Five-year plan Promoting the UK’s maritime offer to customers across the world requires collaboration with government. Maritime UK and the Department for International Trade are now working on a joint five-year plan for maritime exports and investment.
Target markets In order to provide a coordinated role in promoting the UK overseas to international audiences, Maritime UK undertook detailed research to establish which countries or regions are priorities for its members. “It was important to first of all identify where we want to focus our promotional work,” says Maritime UK director Ben Murray. “We went through a process in which members were asked to identify their target markets.” There were no big surprises – China was named as the number one growth target market by everyone, but established markets in the European Union and North America were ranked highly too.” Other targets include Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea and the United States. In response to these findings, Maritime UK organised its Shanghai Trade Mission in March 2017, and there was a strong focus on China during London International Shipping Week. More events are planned in China, in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The UK is a leading, outward-looking global trading maritime nation. The UK is the world’s maritime centre and High-quality design & manufacturing Major investment opportunities In May 2018, Maritime UK we are proud to offer a unique and The UK offers high-quality and bespoke The UK is the perfect base from which to organised a gathering of those interested in the Indian market, to complete package for maritime business. maritime design, ship building and access markets worldwide with an discuss the opportunities in India With cutting-edge technology, manufacturing. unrivalled business environment, and how these could be matched. high-quality design & manufacturing, From prestigious handcrafted yachts internationally competitive tax regime – “This event provided practical unparalleled expertise in services and to complex and highly technical naval including the lowest corporation level in steps and was an important The UK’s major investment opportunities, the UK systems, quality and reliability are the G20 – and an attractive tonnage tax platform for bringing all the opportunities together,” says is the natural home for your maritime ingrained in everything designed and regime for shipowners. Ben Murray. business. made in the UK. With few barriers to starting or growing “We are planning further trade a business, our versatile time zone, global missions and carrying out Cutting-edge technology Unparalleled services expertise language and access to top talent, make scoping work for this.” maritime The Global Innovation Index ranks the UK The UK is the undisputed global leader the UK a valued and attractive location for as one of the most innovative countries in maritime professional services, with inward investment. in the world, and the world’s leader in unmatched expertise in vessel chartering, Connected infrastructure and govern- Information Communication Technology insurance, legal, financial and educational ment commitment to further significant innovation. services. investment add to the UK’s appeal. offer A culture of innovation is embedded Centred on London, but with companies Whether looking to base your business within the UK’s maritime sector, driving us spread across the UK, an unrivalled in the UK, or invest in numerous exciting to constantly innovate, challenge existing range of businesses provide specialist projects, the UK is the proven choice for norms, create new technology and drive professional services to global maritime global inward investment. progress. business. Right now, the UK is the place to be for The UK sits at the heart of the maritime technology. international maritime industry and its professional expertise is called upon by shipowners and charterers worldwide. The UK’s world-renowned maritime Inmarsat is the leader in global mobile satellite professional services will support you and communications. Thousands of vessels rely on end-to-end service availability and coverage for your business to meet the challenges of operational communications and safety services. today and tomorrow.
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Home to one of the world’s most defence sector to support UK companies UK’s Department for International Trade view to securing new trade relationships,” important marine sectors, the UK in their efforts to increase exports. (DIT) at the shows, with the government says Richard Selby, Head of International maritime industry has a long history of “With the dominance of commercial potentially offering grants or commercial Development for British Marine and promoting itself on a global stage. The shipbuilding in South Korea and China officer support. Superyacht UK. Promoting sector demonstrates its prowess through the exhibitions in these countries and British Marine, the leading trade Other British Marine work has included trade missions and pavilions all over the surrounding nations — Singapore and association for the UK’s superyacht, creating and managing a trade mission globe, unlocking trade opportunities in the Vietnam — are the core events in the leisure and small commercial marine to the Miami International Boat Show for process. Additionally, with the UK set to industry calendar,” says Tom Chant, the sector, also collaborates closely with the UK DIT, organising a British pavilion leave the European Union in March 2019, SMI’s director of business development the UK DIT at maritime-related events. in the form of a showcase stand at boot the country’s maritime industry looks set and secretary to SMI councils. “The The organisation has been involved in Düsseldorf and showcasing the marine theTrade missions offerand pavilions across the world to play a crucial role in ensuring that the European shows of SMM Hamburg, creating and managing UK pavilions at industry through invitations to marine help the UK showcase its maritime capabilities and UK maintains a prosperous and steadfast Nor-Shipping and Posidonia support the international boat shows, exhibitions and journalists from across the world to join it forge new trade links with other marine nations. economy. management and ownership sectors inward missions. Previous examples of its on a tour the UK’s leading boatbuilders One key player in the UK maritime plus specialised vessel-build — although work include the Superyacht UK Tour of and equipment manufacturers. In industry’s work to boost trade with other of course, the industry hunts for projects Excellence, where approximately 12 key addition, the organisation hosts a pavilion economies is the Society of Maritime at all the exhibitions. Defence exhibitions decision makers from overseas markets under the Superyacht UK name at the Industries (SMI). The voice for the UK’s such as Defence and Security Equipment from the superyacht industry were invited Monaco Yacht Show, as well as maritime engineering and business International, PACIFIC, the Doha Interna- to the UK by British Marine association, showcasing almost 100 exhibitors in sector, the SMI backs a full programme tional Maritime Defence Exhibition & Superyacht UK, to explore businesses in two country pavilions at METSTRADE in of events in the commercial marine and Conference, Euronaval and BALTEXPO the sector. Amsterdam. offer the industry opportunities to meet “The objective of this inward mission with local defence attachés and key was to connect the international decision makers.” specialists with the innovation and high For the SMI, the goal at exhibitions is quality that the UK is famous for, with a to offer a strong UK-branded environ- ment with extra-serviced meeting space. Promoting the Maritime industries at the Southampton Boat Show 2018. The organisation works closely with the
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International Maritime Xchange The inaugural UK International Maritime Xchange brought together UK companies and international buyers during London International Shipping Week in September 2017. The event, held at Somerset House, was designed to match the best of British maritime – including cutting-edge technology, high-quality design and manu- facturing, unparalleled services expertise and major investment opportunities – with the needs of international partners. The Xchange opened with a plenary session and delegates were then split into focused ses- sions to discuss marine engineer- ing technologies, ports and inward investment, cruise technologies and services, maritime business services, education and skills, and UK export finance.
SPOTLIGHT: Maritime UK and the Department of International Trade a reception, exhibition and networking new maritime trade and investment led a three-day trade mission in March 2017. opportunities onboard. opportunities for both the UK and China. The programme also included visits to Maritime UK intends to build on the shipyards in the region. success of the Shanghai trade mission, Shipping and Ports Minister John with potential trade missions to India and Hayes and Trade Minister Mark Garnier the United States, as well as a return visit were proactive members of the trade to China. Shanghai mission. They were joined by represent- “Having learned what worked well at atives of companies from across the UK Shanghai, we have the promotion maritime sector, some visiting China for material and the ‘tool kit’ for future such the first time. missions,” says Ben Murray. “These “This was industry and government missions are not just about ‘going out Trade Mission pulling in the same direction, and it’s a there’ – they are about providing real The three-day Shanghai Trade Mission advantages of being based in London in 2017 coincided with the triggering of but also many reasons for investing model we want to employ again – in information, advice and resource to other Article 50, signalling the UK’s intention elsewhere in the UK, including in ports China and in other locations,” says Mr people.” to leave the European Union, thus neatly and in the manufacturing and distribution Murray. “It was clearly answering the A trade mission to Chile is being tying in with the government message activities they serve. There were also one- question – can we better present our- planned for November/December 2018, about increasing trade and trading to-one meetings organised for interested selves and improve our pitch? There was as the centrepiece of a new ‘UK-Chile relationships around the globe companies. no doubt about the success of the visit.” Maritime Fortnight’. The activity will see a post-Brexit. “This was the first time we had, as a David Dingle, Chairman of Maritime series of receptions, expos, conferences The trade mission was designed to whole maritime sector, decided how we UK, says: “The UK and China are two of and ship visits, including the National boost UK-China maritime links and should present ourselves to say – this is the world’s leading maritime powers, and Oceanographic Centre’s RRS Discovery. promote the UK as The World’s Maritime the UK offer, this is what it looks like, this this trade mission is designed to further The highly sophisticated research vessel Centre. is how we promote it overseas,” says Ben strengthen relations between our two Discovery is a multidisciplinary ship A seminar on the first day featured Murray. countries, delivering benefits for both designed for undertaking seismic survey, presentations on the UK offer, including The mission, attended by senior markets.” drilling, coring, monitoring and exploration technology, design and manufacturing, industry and government leaders from The trade and investment relationship of the subseafloor. services, education and training, and both countries, was also timed to between the UK and China has deepened The vessel will be a central part of investment opportunities. The message coincide with the RMA Queen Mary 2’s visit over recent years, and during the visit the Maritime UK event, which is likely to was clear – there were many strong to Shanghai during the cruise vessel’s Maritime UK and the DIT had discussions include an expo, summit, seminar and East Asian tour. The vessel was used to with the Pudong New Area to identify reception, attracting delegates to Chile Shanghai Trade Mission audience comprised from across Latin America. of key decision makers and potential partners promote UK excellence across shipping, from across the maritime centre. ports, marine and business services, with
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Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from over 500 global marine brands.
SPOTLIGHT: British Marine’s Boat Show in September celebrates the very best the marine industry has to offer. Southampton Boat Show Maritime UK member, British Marine’s Anahita the mermaid, complementing a Commenting on the event, Lesley TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat packed exhibition. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Show 2018 saw around 100,000 visitors Alongside launching over 180 new British Marine, commented: “With such experience the fun and excitement of life boats and products to the market, the an array of boats, products, services on the water while offering some serious Show boasted an array of new features and expertise on offer at this year’s business opportunities for exhibitors and to deliver the ultimate visitor experience. TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat partner organisations. This included the inaugural edition of Show, it truly was a celebration of the fun, Held from 14-23 September in the port the Harbourside Gin Festival, which lifestyle and excitement that can be had city, TheYachtMarket.com Southampton showcased a selection of hand-picked on the water. Boat Show 2018 showcased more than local and nautical-themed gins, and the Ms Robinson added, “It once again 500 of the leading marine brands, from Science of the Sea Experience, an offered visitors of all ages, from seasoned British boatbuilding powerhouses to interactive educational attraction on the skippers to young beginners, the global equipment manufacturers. blue planet and how we can help improve opportunity to explore the marine world Visitors could explore an array of more the health of our oceans. Plus an all-new and get out on the water, whether that be than 600 vessels displayed across the on the water obstacle assault course, in a kayak, dinghy, sailing yacht or RIB.” event including 330+ moored along fronted by “Jet”, former star of ITV’s hit Having just celebrated its 50th Europe’s largest purpose-built marina. show Gladiators. anniversary, British Marine now look to With an all-star attendance, the Show Guests at the event included iconic 2019’s Show and how it can develop offered guests a range of marine-themed British sailors, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston the event to accommodate a growing attractions. Fun was on offer for all ages, and Tracey Edwards MBE, and demand for space from exhibitors. with live entertainment, watersports environmentalist TV personalities, Steve Ms Robinson went on to say: “This activities and family favourites, the Backshall, Monty Halls and Miranda year’s event was very much about looking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Krestovnikoff, plus other stars including ahead to the next 50 years whilst we Duran Duran frontman, Simon Le Bon, acknowledged our heritage. We are proud and the nation’s most loved culinary duo, to be Britain’s biggest festival of boating, the Hairy Bikers. as well as being internationally renowned, and we are now set to look at how we can develop the Show to meet the level of interest we are receiving.” The Southampton Boat Show 2019 “The Show has been a resounding will take place from 13-22 September. For more information, visit: success with an exuberant www.southamptonboatshow.com. atmosphere across the 10 days and I am delighted to hear reports of strong sales from across a spectrum of exhibitors.” Lesley Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of British Marine
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SPOTLIGHT: A showcase for the UK and London maritime industries London International Shipping Week services provided individually and The sector generates £37.5 billion to the international marketplace. (LISW) is very much about London and collectively.” gross value added and £4.7 billion of tax the UK’s role internationally – but it is also Global shipping needs London as much revenue, says the report. For every £1 an international shipping event. as London needs global shipping, says generated by the maritime sector, the LISW 2017 was more successful Mr Moloney. “The lawyers, the brokers, wider economy benefits by £2.59. than ever, attracting 13 international the arbitrators, the insurers are all here “This new and illuminating report delegations and up to 20,000 decision – and delegates come to LISW because shows that we are in good health and we London makers from the international shipping they know it isn’t just an exhibition. It is are ready to increase our level of fitness community, and generating 11 million a collection of hard-hitting, top-notch by taking advantage of our opportunities,” Tweets along the way. There were 165 events working at the highest level, and Maritime UK chairman David Dingle told official events during LISW, and many they value and benefit from it.” guests at a House of Commons more were held unofficially. Importantly, LISW has total support reception. International “LISW showcases London and the UK, from the industry and from the UK He added: “Half a trillion pounds worth which in themselves have a vital role government, as well as from overseas of goods pass through our ports every in forging and moulding international governments, he says: “This is about year. But an efficient trade network shipping,” says Sean Moloney, director everybody working together, about requires a highly developed web of roads of Shipping Innovation, which owns and servicing international shipping, and and railways that connect these ports to Shipping Week organises London International Shipping about putting London and the UK’s role each other and to the rest of the country. Week. “As far as the international shipping at the forefront.” Many of the existing connections to the community is concerned, they see Maritime UK used LISW as its platform ports are in some cases long overdue London as pivotal – but LISW was also for launching its new report confirming for improvement – and they should be important for promoting the rest of the the value of the UK maritime sector. considered on a par with other UK and the tremendous offering and The Centre for Economics and infrastructure projects such as HS2, Business Research (Cebr) report, ‘The Crossrail and the expansion of London’s economic contribution of the UK Maritime airports.” sector’, says 957,300 jobs are supported Westminster Parliament House of Commons hosted the welcome reception for by the UK maritime sector, including London International Shipping Week. shipping, ports and marine services.
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India common barriers and respective Netherlands USA Maritime UK members have rightly experience in overcoming them. The British and Dutch have much in At the time of going to print, Maritime UK recognised the scale of opportunity for In September 2018, during Maritime UK common: their love of the sea, a sober and its member delegation are packing UK business in India. Week, a further seminar was organised outlook on life, faith in pragmatism, and a to head to New York for a maritime In May 2018, Maritime UK worked with with the India Maritime Association in commercial disposition. spectacle. The UK’s new aircraft carrier, the Department for International Trade London. Maritime UK is working with Dutch the Queen Elizabeth and British icon, RMS and the UK-India Business Council to The DIT plans to initiate a scoping counterparts to deliver a new UK-NL Queen Mary 2, are both calling at the same organise a Forum to increase awareness exercise of Indian opportunities. agreement on maritime collaboration, time. They will be the centrepiece of an of the numerous Indian maritime David Dingle visited India earlier in the which is due to be formally launched in ‘International Trade Day’ in late October. A snapshot of Maritime UK’s overseas activity opportunities to British companies. The year to meet with the Transport Minister. the coming months. The centrepiece of For the industry the two ships embody in four important market places. UK’s First Secretary in New Delhi joined Maritime UK plans to organise a trade this enhanced collaboration between the breadth of the UK’s offer, capacity the Forum. mission to India in 2019. the two maritime nations will be an and expertise. Maritime UK has worked India and the UK are two great innovation forum at the end of 2018. with the DIT to organise the launch of maritime nations. Endowed with a vast Chile In addition, it will seek to bring the ‘Maritime Nations Forum’ on board coastline of 7500km and navigable The Chilean Navy celebrates the 200th commercial partners together, and both the aircraft carrier. The Forum will bring waterways of over 14,000km, India anniversary of its foundation later this sides will organise trade missions over together UK and US maritime interests to Maritime UK boasts a rich maritime heritage. Thus, the year. To mark the occasion Maritime UK the coming months, including a Dutch discuss opportunities to strengthen links maritime sector has the potential to be a is organising UK-Chile Maritime Fortnight. focus at London International Shipping and enhance collaboration. It will also hugely significant driver of Indian growth, The two weeks will see a number of major Week in September 2019. offer a space to discuss barriers to trade and the Indian government has rightly events held, including ExpoNaval. There Given the strong position of leisure and feed these into the DIT’s consultation recognised the scale of the opportunity. will be a series of receptions and regattas marine within both Dutch and British on a new free trade agreement between activity Sagar Mala and other initiatives are held across the week, including at the maritime, there will be a heavy focus on the US and UK post-Brexit. exciting, and the UK wants to help India British Embassy. The National interaction and collaborative activity at realise those ambitions. Oceanographic Centre’s RRS Discovery the Southampton Boat Show, METS and The Forum heard from companies will be calling during the fornight, too. Monaco Yacht Show. overseas already doing business in India, including Maritime UK will coordinate a digital campaign to highlight UK-Chile maritime links. Chile, too, is a country that has indicated it interest in discussing a new Above: Minister Ghani in Greece with Kate Smith. Below: Shanghai Trade Mission. free trade agreement with the UK.
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David Dingle, Maritime UK Chairman, speaking at International Shipping Week reception this year.
SPOTLIGHT: The Commonwealth presents a dynamic and fast-growing global market for maritime. Maritime
CommonwealthThe Commonwealth is an extensive A network of possibilities the potential of a large increase in trade network of countries with the potential to It is a time of unprecedented change for between Commonwealth members in boost imports and exports all round. the UK. The country is facing the his City A.M. article, Mr Dingle cited the The Commonwealth of Nations — the prospect of its imminent departure from Commonwealth Trade Review 2015’s intergovernmental body comprising 53 the European Union — a multinational argument that even without any states from Europe, North America, South organisation whose net benefit to the co-ordinated policy measures, there was America, Africa, Asia and Australasia — UK could be in the area of 4% to 5% of potential for $156 billion of additional represents nearly a third of the global GDP or £62 billion to £78 billion annually, exports, and of this, over $35 billion was population with 2.4 billion people. In 2014, according to a Confederation of British made up of possible exports from the UK. it created a nominal GDP of $10.5 trillion, Industry review. If this proves true, and “As it is, the top ten largest Common- equivalent to 17% of the gross world the UK is hit by a financial shortfall from wealth countries — among them India, product when measured in purchasing its EU divorce, or Brexit, Commonwealth Pakistan, Australia and Canada — power parity. What’s more, there really is trade deals could be key to ensuring its represent just eight per cent of our total a ‘Commonwealth advantage’ for trade: economic prosperity for the future. exports,” he also wrote. “And if you then When Maritime UK vice chair (and former Writing for business-focused news include the other 43 countries of the Lord Mayor of London) Lord Jeffrey source City A.M., Maritime UK chairman Commonwealth, that figure rises only to Mountevans spoke at the Commonwealth David Dingle said that the Commonwealth nine per cent.” Heads of Government Meeting in April “represents a golden opportunity for 2018, he noted that when two nations Britain as it leaves the European Union”. Boosting commerce are part of the Commonwealth, they have He also argued that the Commonwealth At the Commonwealth Heads of reduced trading costs. “is a network with huge potential” — and Government Meeting, Lord Mountevans he’s not wrong. Some of the world’s most called for heightened trade between the influential countries and maritime nations UK and countries of the Commonwealth. — including India, Singapore, Australia Addressing the Commonwealth Business and Canada — are part of the multi- Forum at the meeting, the Maritime UK continent grouping, and what’s more, vice chair talked of the “huge untapped Mr Dingle noted that the Commonwealth trading opportunities” in the grouping, contains half of the top 20 emerging also saying that trade was the best way global cities. That’s not forgetting the for nations to develop and that developed sheer size of the organisation’s population countries needed to support those that on top of these features. were less developed. He also spoke about However, much of the Commonwealth’s the importance of the ‘blue economy’ and potential remains untapped. Discussing the planet’s huge underwater world. Additionally, Lord Mountevans called for the UK maritime sector to ‘work together’ to realise opportunities brought about by the International Maritime The Commonwealth... Organization’s April commitment to reduce carbon emissions, saying that “represents a golden “there is a natural advantage in doing so with Commonwealth partners”. And with opportunity for Britain as it Mr Dingle noting that factors like a shared language and similar legal systems bring leaves the European Union.” down the cost of business dealings Mr David Dingle, CBE between Commonwealth member Maritime UK Chairman nations, now’s a better time than any for those involved in UK maritime trade to get on board.
36 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 37 3 Collaborating to drive innovation The UK government’s foresight future of the sea report predicted that the global ocean economy will total $3 trillion by 2030. The prediction is based upon future trends, challenges and opportunities for the UK from the sea. The report recognised existing UK strengths in maritime, including engineering and marine science, but high- lighted the need for increased cooperation and enhanced collaboration across industry and government to capitalise upon the identified opportunities.
Strengthening links with academia 41 Sector Deal 43 MarRI-UK: a new UK centre for maritime research and innovation 45 A blueprint for the future 47
Inmarsat owns and operates a global satellite network, offering mobile and fixed communication services for maritime, enterprise, government and aviation.
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Maritime UK has established its Maritime for the project, with universities selecting opportunities within the industry. Masters programme, which delivers participating students through an internal Universities already participating valued research supporting the work of process. include Plymouth, Queen Mary, LJMU, Maritime UK’s programme for Master’s degree students the UK maritime sector and promotes Maritime UK offers each course an Strathclyde, Southampton, Newcastle promotes a culture of high quality maritime education in the UK. academic excellence among Master’s individual research proposal which and Cass. students on maritime courses and their students can adopt as the thesis for their Chosen research topics currently universities. Master’s dissertation. The proposals are include a focus on IMO policymaking, Maritime UK has chosen a number connected to contemporary issues for the fintech, shipbuilding production, of maritime-related courses at UK UK maritime sector and its position within satellite communications and operational universities to be included in the the world’s maritime environment. efficiency. Strengthening programme, with fields of study including University academic staff can tailor Ideas for future research topics can be naval architecture, maritime economics projects as appropriate. submitted by companies. Meet the 2018 and shipping law. Any student enrolled Students currently on the programme finalists:www.maritimeuk.org/2018masters on one of the chosen courses is eligible will present their findings to maritime leaders at an event at Clarksons in links with London during November 2018, with the author of the winning research (as picked by the audience) receiving a cash prize. Additionally, students on the programme academia will be able to gain work experience University of Plymouth COAST Laboratory.
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A prospectus for what the industry, The idea of Sector Deals is that Attracting and retaining Coastal economic development and Government, can do together. businesses and other stakeholders, maritime business Here, the focus is on: such as universities and local leaders, This area is focused on creating the most g Connectivity – road, rail, waterborne, should collaborate to produce a clear attractive business environment for energy and digital; implementing the proposal for boosting the productivity and global shipowners and, in doing so, recommendations of the Port competitiveness of their sector – a sort supporting the strength and development Connectivity Study. of prospectus covering what the industry of the UK’s maritime sector. Bringing g Planning and development Sector Deal will do, and what the government will do shipowners to London means that they frameworks: what kind of planning to support it. are more likely to procure products and conditions would best unlock Dr Simon Quinn, of the Southampton services in the UK, as well as invest in investment and lead to growth? Marine and Maritime Institute, part of research and innovation and the training g Building capability – clusters and Southampton University, is helping to of seafarers, as shown below. skills. The industry will roll out the coordinate the work. The industry activity in this area includes: cluster model, as developed by Mersey “The maritime sector is so vast and so g A survey to gain shipping Maritime. diverse, with so many voices – from a companies’ views on tonnage tax and a Government point of view, a single, report with recommendations for reform, industry-wide body was required to give conducted by the UK Chamber of a clear view,” he says. “Maritime UK has Shipping. been able to pull together this whole g Research into the comparative family of diverse interests into one single competitiveness of the UK when contact point and that is largely why the compared to rival maritime centres – Sector Deal came about. with recommendations across key areas, “It is up to us to come up with a series including residency and ship financing. of challenges, including those which we want to start with and focus very intently Technology and innovation on.” This area focuses on: Numerous ideas were submitted in g Low-carbon technology – how can March 2018 and feedback followed. The we meet the challenge set by the government was particularly interested in International Maritime Organization’s the sector’s ideas around attracting and decarbonisation target? retaining maritime business, automation g Autonomy – how can we build upon and low carbon technology and coastal the UK’s leading position on autonomy? economic development. The proposals can be divided into three broad areas; it is envisaged that a final Sector Deal proposal will be submitted in early 2019.
ASV Global’s C-Worker 7, the UK’s first fully-autonomous vessel, was admitted to the UK Ship Registry in November 2017. The 7.2 metre self-operating vessel controlled directly or remotely, can stay at sea for up to 30 days.
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New national initiative for collaborative innovation between industry and academia. MarRI-UK: a new UK centre for maritime research and innovation Within the technology and innovation MarRI-UK will make it easier for using the government’s ambition to map section of the sector deal proposal, organisations to share ideas and integrate the seabed of its Economic Exclusion Maritime UK has invited companies the roadmaps, business cases and Zone (EEZ) to catalyse growth in the to register interest in joining Maritime resources needed to develop the marine autonomy industry. Research & Innovation UK (MarRI-UK). country’s maritime technologies, “This could be developed not only to This new national initiative will provide a responding to the growing global demand map the seabed but also, in conjunction collaborative innovation platform for UK for safe, green and cost-effective ships with satellite technology, to track marine industry and academia to work jointly in and systems, he says. pollution (possibly including plastics), tackling major challenges such as seabed Ben Murray, director of Maritime UK, to manage security, to help stop illegal mapping, autonomy and green shipping. adds: “We have often looked to other fishing and to identify sites of cultural The MarRI-UK project is led by sectors and envied their success in heritage,” explains Mr Murray. foundation partners, including eight attracting significant sums for research companies, four universities and one and innovation. We urge UK companies trade association; they have come from across the sector – shipping, ports, together to address the present lack of services, engineering and leisure marine coordination and resource in maritime – to get involved. Together we achieve research and development, particularly more than we do alone. There are huge when compared to competing maritime and exciting global opportunities for the hubs in Scandinavia and the Far East. sector to focus on, and we mustn’t miss The partners have submitted a our chance.” collaborative proposal to the UK The consortium behind MarRI-UK has government’s Industrial Strategy submitted an ISCF bid which proposes Challenge Fund, and further funding proposals are planned. MarRI-UK will use a hub-and-spoke model, drawing on research and “We urge UK companies innovation assets across the country. “The sector coming together and from across the sector – collaborating on innovation, research and development is crucial to the future shipping, ports, services, success of our marine industry in the UK,” says John Howle, chief executive engineering and leisure of Babcock’s Marine Sector and chair of MarRI-UK. marine – to get involved.” Ben Murray Director of Maritime UK
Rolls Royce technical imaging.
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Maritime UK’s futures programme will help the UK maintain its position as a global maritime leader. A blueprint for the future The UK holds an enviable position as one sea, and outlook projects led by Maritime programme. He believes that the UK of the world’s leading maritime nations. UK members — for example, British maritime sector has experienced an However, if this status is to be main- Marine’s futures project or the British Port attitude shift in recognising how rapidly tained, it is vital that the country sustains Association’s. the industry is evolving. a forward-thinking approach. To aid “To best position the UK as a “We have skills shortages, we see trade that, Maritime UK has initiated a futures competitive, global maritime nation, it’s changing and we’ve seen the impact of programme to establish the UK maritime vital that we understand what future we the potential of Brexit starting to come sector’s vision for the next generation. will be competing in,” says David Dingle, through,” he says. “I think there’s a real The project will seek to understand the Maritime UK’s chairman. “This ambitious energy now within the industry from future shape of the UK maritime sector programme will ensure that our companies academia, companies and the sector is through the exploration of a broad range are best-placed to prepare and shape really taking control of this and driving it of drivers of change, ascertaining which that future, while demonstrating the forward. The UK government’s Maritime areas will have the greatest impact. Then, UK’s position in world-leading maritime Growth Study and subsequent review having formulated a vision of what the thought-leadership and research.” paper have been key points driving that.” future holds, the programme will establish In order to set the futures programme The futures programme will start by what the sector needs to do to respond in motion, a series of workshops are focusing on future skills and then move to and capitalise on such a scenario. being planned. With the UK government on to other areas. The output from each Change factors that the programme will having set an open-door challenge for workshop will help inform those that examine include urbanisation, water, the country’s industrial sectors to come follow. The workshops will invite climate change, convergence, demo- forward with proposals to transform their participants to identify the drivers for graphics, food, oceans, poverty, energy fields through sector deals, output from change for the UK maritime sector, and waste. The initiative will also make these events will also feed into the pinpointing which change-causing factors use of existing research, like the UK’s iterative development of a UK maritime will have the largest effect on industry Government Office for Science’s Fore- sector bid. The first in this series of and determining the potential extremes sight project regarding the future of the workshops is expected to take place of that impact. From that, the participants towards the end of 2018. will determine the main areas of Richard Westgarth, Head of Campaigns opportunity for the future. at BMT, a leading international design, “We’re looking at a 2030 to 2050 engineering, science and risk timescale, so really from the macro level, management company, is leading the rather than just focusing too quickly on where the short term sector opportunities might be,” he explains. “We also see it as To best position the UK as a broader than just the technology, such as unmanned ships or smart ships. Instead, competitive, global maritime it’s about the entire range of potential drivers.” The futures programme is designed to nation, it’s vital that we sit alongside the government’s Maritime 2050 initiative, whose delivery plans will understand what future be agreed in partnership with industry. By creating a vision for the future, we will be competing in Maritime UK will provide the UK with superior oversight of the industry, helping the country to sustain its position as a global leader on the world marine and maritime stage.
Automated vessels and container ships may influence future maritime skills.
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Setting the direction of travel 51 Jobs galore, at sea and ashore 55 The human element? People are much more than that! 57 Women in Maritime 59 Year of Engineering 63 Apprenticeships 67 Spotlight: Jack Lawson, Trinity House apprentice 69 Spotlight: Abbie Jones, Associated British Ports apprentice 71 Spotlight: Mac Bierowiec, Seadub apprentice 73 Spotlight: Scott Arrowsmith, SMS Towage apprentice 75
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A flourishing maritime sector depends on a talented, qualified workforce. The need for a well-defined, carefully the more it relies on its people, says Iain The Skills Strategy seeks to identify the high-tech skills researched Skills Strategy was high- Mackinnon, secretary of the Maritime and training required across the industry. lighted in the Maritime Growth Study. Skills Alliance. The skills issues facing the UK maritime “Sophisticated technology needs sector should be identified and prioritised sophisticated people to use it,” he says. by assessing the current and future need “We are long past the point where simply for wider skills and qualifications across filling a vacancy was enough; we need the sector as a whole, said the study, and to shift our attention from quantity to Setting the the Skills Strategy should be developed quality. To compete effectively, we need Funding success for SMarT Plus training approach with focused objectives for addressing talented people – so we need to review A coordinated, year-long those concerns. how we recruit our share of the next campaign by the UK Chamber of The Skills Strategy will be formalised generation’s talent as they start their Shipping and trade union Nautilus soon, and a good deal of work is already careers. International to boost seafarer direction in hand or completed. This has “We need to look, too, at those who training has delivered an excellent result, with the government included an in-depth survey of Maritime move mid-career, and we need to be sure announcing in February 2018 that UK members to pinpoint their problems that the talented people we recruit stay, it will double funding for training. and priorities. and contribute to the fullest extent of The annual intake of cadets It is a paradox that the more the their ability.” is likely to grow by 60% to as of travel maritime sector invests in technology, This is what the Skills Strategy is all many as 1,200 thanks to this investment, which will be offered about – setting the direction of travel for through the Support for Maritime Inmarsat rocket launch - owners and operators a highly sophisticated industry which is Training (SMarT). of a global satellite communications network. competing on the ‘added value’ created However, the new SMarT Plus approach goes much further. In return for the increased funding, shipping companies backing the policy have agreed to create an extra 450 training positions on their vessels, in order to guarantee cadets their first jobs. “As part of our charter for jobs, we asked the government to provide the extra funding to support this industry-wide plan, which brings on board the commitment from companies who take cadets to actually give them their first tip on ships as qualified officers,” says Nautilus International general secretary Mark Dickinson. “We have seen a lot of companies taking cadets for the period of their training but not actually employing young British officers – as a result, many cadets are getting to the end of their training and have not been able to find work. “They are then into the cycle of no experience, can’t get a job, but can’t get experience because they haven’t got a job. SMarT Plus will ensure they have their first trips as qualified officers, so they can start progressing.” Jonathan Roberts, communi- cations director at the Chamber of Shipping, says: “Guaranteeing cadets their first contract for a year is vitally important. This will give them enough sea time and experience to get going with their career. We know that experienced British seafarers are hugely competitive in the global jobs market, and training under SMarT Plus will provide them with the perfect platform to build a long and rewarding career.” Continued on next page
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Understand The government will increase its funding incrementally, from where sea meets land the current £15m to £30m a year, with flexibility to ensure there is enough money for a rise in cadets. “We are keen to ensure l Shoreline and hydrographic monitoring that we don’t have an unsustain- l Renewable energy asset monitoring able increase in cadets,” says Mr Roberts. “However, we know l Port security, efficiency and safety there are companies out there l Maritime border observation who want to train more and employ more British seafarers. We l Coastal Surveillance know there is concern about the ageing workforce. And we know that young people do want to go to sea.” Your coast is changing... The training places will be available to anyone across the UK are you watching? who has an interest in becoming a navigation officer, engineer Our coastal monitoring tools are or electro-technical officer, at transforming the way coastlines are a range of colleges including managed, reducing cost, energy Warsash Maritime Academy in [email protected] www.marlan-tech.co.uk @MarlanMaritime Southampton, City of Glasgow consumption and CO2 emissions. College, Lairdside Maritime Centre in Liverpool, Fleetwood Nautical Patented methods provide continuous Campus, NAFC Marine Centre, hydrographic monitoring for University of Plymouth and the evidence-based decisions, looking South Shields Marine School. Announcing the new policy, after coasts for future generations. Shipping Minister Nusrat Ghani said, “We are building the maritime workforce of tomorrow and I want to encourage more young people to consider an Abu D cover + Spine final:Layout 1 17/12/14 15:56 Page 1 exciting and rewarding career at
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Maritime UK’s Careers Promotion Forum coordinates The UK plays host to one of the most pan-sector maritime employment such as the British Tugowners Association, careers leads in schools and careers existing careers activity between those promoting careers vibrant and competitive maritime sectors opportunities – especially for young The Worldwide Yachting Association, educators from any other setting. and delivers new activity on behalf of the whole sector in the world and its skilled workforce people and their parents, teachers and the National Workboat Association, and Despite the weather, the show featured stands as one of the key reasons for its careers advisers. Today, the Forum has Sea Fish Industry Authority,” Mr Harvey more than 200 exhibitors, plus one-to- success. However, the whole sector faces 22 members, representing a diverse range says. A challenge for the entire maritime one CPD clinics organised by the Career an ageing labour profile and a recruit- of organisations all keen to promote industry is to be “collaborative”, he adds, Development Institute (CDI). There was ment challenge at grass roots level. If left employment opportunities across the with careers promotion and explain that also a programme of expert talks. Careers unchecked, both could seriously hinder whole maritime sector in the UK – both at transferable skills can unlock jobs both at ‘influencers’ were keen to learn more Jobs galore, the effectiveness of ‘UK maritime’ in the sea and ashore. sea and ashore. about the possible career opportunities future. 2018 will be a busy year for the Forum, for their students and clients. There is, says Nick Harvey from Breadth of roles with its attendance at the National Career Maritime UK’s Careers Promotion Maritime UK’s Careers Promotion Forum’s Members of the Forum represent Guidance Show at Olympia in London, and Forum has decided to focus its joint secretariat, “widespread public ignorance hundreds of businesses offering ‘wet’ and its involvement in the UK Government’s promotional activity at careers at sea and about the UK’s dependence as an island ‘dry’ jobs in the maritime sector, including Year of Engineering, where it lined up influencers. Careers leads from the nation on seafarers, shipping and the British Marine, the Royal Yachting maritime case studies of young people Merchant Navy Training Board, Institute wider maritime industry. A lack of Association and the Society of Maritime for the campaign’s promotion. The Forum of Marine Engineering, Science and knowledge about maritime employment Industries. Other members have specific also delivered a digital campaign during Technology, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Institute opportunities appears to exist not just targets for recruitment, like the Merchant National Careers Week 2018 to draw of Chartered Shipbrokers and Seafarers ashore inland, but also even in port cities and Navy Training Board, whose Careers at attention to the full range of maritime UK joined the stand. harbour towns. Yet, no one in the UK lives Sea initiative is promoted online and in industry job opportunities. Additionally, Maritime UK’s presence showcased the more than 70 miles from the coast.” schools through a network of volunteer June’s Seafarers Awareness Week, breadth of careers available in maritime Maritime UK has taken up the charge of Ambassadors. “Whatever the level of organised by Seafarers UK, held to and directed users to visit the careers promoting the diverse range of maritime individual interest, the challenge for our coincide with the International Maritime section of the website www.maritimeuk. careers available across the UK through industry is to demonstrate its appeal to Organization’s global Day of the Seafarer, org/careers, which signposts users to the the Careers Promotion Forum, which was talented young men and women who may was themed to promote UK maritime lead industry organisations for each part set up under the chairmanship of know nothing or little about maritime,” employment, with an emphasis on of the sector. Commodore Barry Bryant, the director Mr Harvey says. engineering. The Maritime Growth Study challenged general of Seafarers UK, in 2016. Its initial The board comprises organisations industry to come together to better role was as a working group tasked with spanning an extensive range of maritime Getting the message across coordinate the promotion of the reporting to Maritime UK board members job opportunities – including some that Maritime UK organised the first cross- numerous career opportunities across about the need to increase awareness of one may not initially consider when sector attendance at the National Careers maritime, and joint attendance at careers looking at a sea-related career. Guidance Show in February. events is forming part of the industry “Forum member the Maritime Skills The show is put on specifically for response to the recommendation. Alliance alone has 18 members including careers advisers, teachers, parents, Further activity is booked for
Maritime UK careers stand those that may otherwise be overlooked Newcastle, Leeds and Glasgow toward at Olympia, London. when jobs at sea are being promoted the end of 2018.
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Seafarers UK enthusiastically welcomed the It goes without saying that people are the seafarers are required to go on to work as recommendations focused on people and promote job opportunities. This year UK’s Maritime Growth Study report in 2015, where half of the lifeblood of any thriving maritime Pilots and Harbour Masters, in maritime skills. there was an emphasis on engineering 18 recommendations focused on people and skills. community. At sea and ashore, UK insurance, finance, shipbroking, crew When Maritime UK was re-vitalised and making the sector more attractive to sourced and trained men and women are management and other services. Job as the single industry body required to women. prized across all sectors of our national migration is an important factor, for respond to those recommendations, it One key member of the Forum is the and international nautical and marine example with fishermen who are well made sense for Seafarers UK to join as a Maritime Skills Alliance, representing vital industries. placed to skipper vessels servicing full member, not least to ensure that sectors that are frequently overlooked: Historically, the UK’s maritime work- offshore energy installations including ‘people’, and their personal and profes- Tugs, Jack-up Barges, Superyachts, The human force tended to come from families with windfarms. sional needs, were kept uppermost in the Workboats, Lifeboats, Fishing Boats, a tradition of service at sea. From the As Mark Dickinson, General Secretary minds of industry representatives and Thames Vessels, etc. Others include the Royal Navy to Britain’s fishing fleets, sons of the Nautilus Union observed: “Any government departments. Royal Yachting Association, providing have followed fathers – and in many case maritime nation serious about its future Having coordinated Seafarers Aware- qualifications for thousands of people to grandfathers – into seafaring. Nowadays must have policies in place which help to ness Week annually since 2010, Seafarers work on small commercial vessels. element? daughters too are increasingly attracted to maintain a sustainable supply of domestic UK was acutely aware that ‘sea blindness’ Recommendations from the ‘Careers careers at sea – but we need to open the seafarers and a healthy national shipping was severely hampering our maritime Promotion Forum’ contribute to the very eyes of a much wider potential catchment. industry.” industry’s efforts to interest young men popular ‘careers’ content on the Maritime Ashore, naturally, dock workers are Another organisation that is totally and women in maritime careers. Unlike UK website, and to the decision to attend typically found living in those cities and aware of our island nation’s ongoing the Royal Navy, with its considerable Careers Guidance and Skills Shows People are towns where ports and harbours – and dependence on seafarers is Seafarers UK, recruitment budget, the rest of the ‘UK around the UK. associated freight and logistics services the charity that for more than one Maritime’ – to use that term widely – had Practical steps such as these resulted – are major local employers. Numerically hundred years has been supporting no such funds, or indeed much evidence in maritime job opportunities being there are far more maritime jobs ashore maritime communities across the UK. of concerted effort, apart from the promoted to an audience of predomi- much more than there are at sea, with opportunities Although best known for its funding to Merchant Navy Training Board. nantly young people who, until now, were available for people with a wide range of support welfare services for seafarers and Although there appeared to be no largely ignorant about how training and academic abilities. their families, since it was formed in 1917 shortage of candidates for Merchant Navy employment in the maritime industry Britain needs to maintain a home-grown as King George’s Fund for Sailors, Officer Cadetships, elsewhere across the could be hugely interesting, well-paid and maritime workforce for many reasons. Seafarers UK has always had in its Royal whole UK maritime sphere serious skills a great first step on a satisfying career than that! Logically, the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Charter an obligation to promote ‘The shortages had been identified, and indeed pathway. Auxiliary can only recruit from around the education and training of people of any were sometimes endemic. Seafarers UK is pleased to be able to UK and Crown Dependencies. Experienced age to prepare for work or service at sea’. Seafarers UK offered to chair a new contribute to Maritime UK’s work in this That’s why Seafarers UK enthusiasti- ‘Careers Promotion Forum’ for Maritime way, and to ensure that the vital role of cally welcomed the UK’s Maritime Growth UK, where representatives of all sectors ‘the human element’ is never overlooked. The superyacht Aquila was refitted at the Falmouth yard of Pendennis. Superyachts are a vital workforce Study report in 2015, where half of the 18 could be invited to share their needs sector which is frequently overlooked. and discuss how best to collaboratively
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“Any company that is interested in good skills and talents of an outstanding Chaired by Sue Terpilowski, who holds business is interested in diversity,” says women workforce.” a number of roles in the shipping industry, BP Shipping CEO, Carol Howle. And any To address fairness, equality and including that of president of the UK Maritime UK’s new taskforce aims to address the issue sector that chooses to overlook over 50% inclusion within maritime, Maritime UK branch of WISTA, the taskforce is made of attracting more women to the maritime industry. of the population when seeking talent and established the Women in Maritime up of leaders from across the maritime expertise is making a huge mistake. Taskforce. Its aim to identify practical sector. Terpilowski says she has become The figures speak for themselves. steps to increase the number of women more acutely aware of the challenges of Across the globe, just 3% of seafarers are in the maritime sector by making women in maritime. “There are women of women. And the picture is equally poor recommendations to industry and all ages and abilities wanting to be a part Workstreams Beyond the Charter, the Taskforce across the rest of the sector. government as well as coordinating of our maritime future and we must make has identified key areas in which Women in Lilian Greenwood, who chairs the pan-sector activity and the sharing of the sure we don’t waste any more time in not to focus effort: Recruitment, House of Commons Transport select best. Crucially, the Taskforce also seeks addressing this issue,” she says. Progression, Retention and Total committee, says: “Right now, our to redress the balance in the number of UK maritime minister Nusrat Ghani MP Package. Subgroups have been maritime sector is missing out on the women in senior roles across the sector, – who herself is only the second woman established comprising relevant practitioners and each will feed which comprises the shipping, ports, into the Taskforce’s recommenda- Maritime services, engineering and leisure marine tions and toolkit development, and industries. provide a forum for knowledge sharing. Proposals from early subgroup meetings include workshops on unconscious bias, sharing best practice on the role of job description language in attracting women applicants and sharing of HR personnel between companies. Data is important, so the Taskforce will commission a robust survey to properly understand where we are today to ensure progress can be measured going forward. Maritime UK’s National Council – the sector’s leadership – is firmly behind the initiative, and formally signed the pledge in July. David Dingle, Chairman of Maritime UK and Carnival UK said, “Without a diverse workforce we will not be able to tackle the challenges we face – including innovating cutting-edge technology, such as that required to decarbonise shipping. A plurality of ideas and creative thinking is absolutely critical to the future success of UK maritime, one of Britain’s biggest industries. And there’s reason to be hopeful according to Dingle: “I’m encouraged by the reaction from companies right across the sector. There is real determination to make progress, and to do so as an industry. Given the size of our sector, we have a real opportu- nity to affect significant change across the whole country.”
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Trinity House had 298 ‘full-pay workshops and mentoring. Performance Marine & Offshore, recalls a time in her relevant employees’ as at 5 April 2017 to hold the UK Department for Transport Pledging action of which 69 were female. portfolio for the sector – commended the One of the first initiatives from the against the Charter commitments will be maritime career when she felt that her establishment of the taskforce. Taskforce is the Women in Maritime monitored through a joint industry- gender made a difference. She was “I am delighted to see Maritime UK pledge, taken by companies, to signal government annual report. working in China on an expat posting as taking action to attract more women into their intent to deliver change. Despite being behind the curve on part of her nautical career. our maritime industries, and I welcome “We are committed to building an diversity, there is now real momentum “The entire system, at that time, was We are committed to building this Taskforce as an important first step,” employment culture that actively to deliver change. Starting from behind built around the expat employee being she says. “The UK government supports and celebrates gender diversity, has allowed the Taskforce to learn from male,” she remembers. “Not only did that an employment culture challenged maritime leaders, businesses at all levels, throughout our organisation, others and see what works. This included mean that you had to actively push for and colleges to find ways of increasing and our industry” meeting with HM Treasury to learn from access to the same benefits, it was also that actively supports and the number of women in the sector, and it Over 60 companies and organisations their experience in developing the Women a challenge socially as the only female is great to see them respond in this way. have already signed the pledge, including in Finance Charter as well as with Royal expat in the management team. I am celebrates gender diversity, There is a fantastic wealth and breadth of AMI Marine, Carnival UK, DP World, Mail – a leading diversity proponent. not saying that my colleagues weren’t career opportunities in maritime, and I Lloyd’s Register, BP Shipping, IMarEST The Taskforce is keen to highlight and fantastic…but you didn’t feel automati- at all levels, throughout our am determined to see more women and the Royal Navy. They are all celebrate improvement. Annual awards to cally accepted and part of that world as accessing these.” committing to take practical steps and recognise company performance will be you were changing the status quo from a organisation and our industry Lilian Greenwood added her support: set measurable, ambitious goals. The established. system and process perspective. It took “A plan to tackle gender inequality isn’t Taskforce plans to support companies The experience of some women in the a lot of extra effort, although the overall just ‘nice to have’, it’s essential.” through the Women in Maritime Charter, sector testifies to the need for change. experience was a positive one.” launched during Maritime UK Week in Nicola d’Hubert, global head of brand September 2018. They will be supported and external relations at Lloyd’s Register by toolkits comprising best practice,
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Marine engineers are in demand in an industry With close to 200,000 people with industry is likely to have it. Nowhere is “I wish I had been in the marine sector that that was the kind of the job I wanted that offers a wide and varied range of careers. engineering skills needed each year up this truer than in the UK, where 95% of from the start, really, but it’s better late to do,” she recalls. to 2024 in the UK, according to careers the country’s international trade moves than never.” For Ms Lille-Barkes, knowing that website Prospects, those looking to put through its ports. And with 2018 the Ms Stock’s work on the boat line offers apprentices work on an empty hull of a technical and problem-solving knowledge UK government’s designated Year of a multitude of different opportunities and boat and fit it out with everything required and skills to good use are in demand. Engineering, there’s no better time for learning experiences. “One minute you was what attracted her to the apprentice- This is certainly true of the maritime those interested in working in this field can be on the flybridge, next minute you ship. She notes that “your work becomes Year of sector, where engineering plays a crucial to consider making their career in the can be on a pre-build, so you learn a bit someone else’s pride and joy”. role in keeping a marine economy afloat. maritime sector. about everything.” “To anyone considering an apprentice- With jobs available both ashore and at Clarissa Lille-Barkes works on the same ship in engineering, I’d say: give it a go,” sea, marine engineers focus on the A fulfilling working life boat line as Ms Stock. She is in the fourth she comments. “You never know if you design, construction, installation, After Zoe Stock, now an engineer for year of an apprenticeship at Princess like something until you try it. Princess Engineering operation, maintenance and repair of the Princess Yachts in Plymouth, was made Yachts, having joined the company after even offers work experience weeks during machinery, systems and engines that redundant from her job at an electrical completing a two-year engineering course the summer, so anyone can give keep the seaborne fleet moving. firm, she heard about an open day at the at college. She was given a vision of life engineering a bit of a trial run.” Marine engineers might work on board company on the radio and decided to go as an engineer at the company when she vessels or offshore installations, on the along. That initial visit led to her joining visited the company on a stand at UK’s military ships, or in ports, in a career the organisation as a Grade 3 Engineer, an open day at her college, where that encompasses a variety of different and she now works on a boat line at one ex-apprentices were on hand to talk about disciplines, including structural, of the shipyard’s six sites in Plympton the options available for engineers at the mechanical and electronic engineering. in northeast Plymouth, fitting out luxury firm.
Pendennis state-of-the-art construction halls Whatever sort of role a would-be yachts. “That gave me an insight before I and workshops in Falmouth are used by over engineer is looking for, the maritime “If I’d known then about the engineering actually applied – it helped me decide 440 highly skilled tradespeople creating one of the best facilities in Europe for the custom build, refit, careers available in the marine sector, I remodel and restoration of 30m-100m superyachts. would have joined years ago,” she says.
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Assisting naval forces working for a civil engineering the younger section of the population as Captain Stuart Peters is the operational contractor that focused on land sites a career of choice,” says Captain David support manager for the Royal Fleet around the UK’s coastline and estuaries. Smith — who is head of the RFA’s Marine Auxiliary Service (RFA). A qualified Chief After university, he moved into Engineering Specialisation. “There is Engineer, he is based in Bristol working international engineering consultancy, an apparent and significant ignorance in the Defence Equipment & Support specialising in maritime and designing among parents and careers teachers of organisation. The RFA is a UK and constructing marinas, ports, water- the opportunities that exist. When coupled government-owned and managed side developments and coast-defence with the drift away from choosing the civilian-manned flotilla of 13 ships that systems. science and maths-orientated subjects allows Royal Navy vessels to maintain “I have always had an attraction to the in favour of less science-based subjects, operations across the globe. Captain sea – I live near it and sail on it for this has resulted in too few people Peters began his career as a junior engine pleasure — and working in the maritime applying for jobs within the profession room rating and worked his way up the sector enables me to add fulfilling over the last decade. ranks on the mechanical side of the Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s vision of “The Science, Technology, Engineering organisation before training to become harnessing the great forces of nature for and Mathematics (STEM) ambassadors an engineer. the benefit and use of mankind to my scheme, of which I am a willing He explains that RFA engineers are nautical affinities,” he says. participant, seeks to address this and truly helping to ensure the UK’s safety “Although engineering is a huge and several big engineering companies and and security. The RFA is now much more diverse sector of the economy with organisations are involved in it.” involved with core naval tasking and the careers to suit a wide variety of people, Captain Smith believes that engineers ships are fitted with weapons to be used there are shortages of skilled personnel haven’t “trumpeted” the importance in self-defence which are maintained by in all areas. All you need to find a career of what they do enough, noting that the ship’s engineering staff. in engineering is a practical bent, a engineering is not a 9-to-5 role and “it Captain Peters is enthusiastic about the hard-working, diligent and enthusiastic is certainly not boring”. “Successes in opportunities engineering offers and outlook, and a determination to achieve.” maths and science are not something to explains how work in this field can have Though Mr Parker notes that be afraid of. We want to get the message an important humanitarian aspect: “You becoming a Chartered civil engineer out to young people that engineers make get the excitement of going somewhere requires a significant number of years the world go around. new and then you get to help out in of study and intense development, he “Britain has a rich history in engineering something like the Ebola crisis – how explains that “there are a huge range of with the likes of Brunel, Charles Parsons, much more worthwhile can you get?” he opportunities in engineering and most of James Watt, Alexander Graham Bell and says. them are not so academic”. more recently James Dyson contributing Tony Parker, a Chartered civil engineer, “Here at Shoreham Port, for instance, to our engineering success,” he says. is director of engineering at Shoreham we have qualified tradesmen and Shoreham Port’s Mr Parker adds that Port, working on developing the port’s technicians, apprentices and general digitalisation, climate change and infrastructure and facilities to keep pace operatives with a wide variety of skills and globalism are starting to inspire a period with the port’s fast rate of expansion. abilities and a broad range of academic of very fast change for the UK maritime He has enjoyed a varied engineering achievement,” he says. sector, and that development of the career. Before undertaking a five-year country’s “ageing infrastructure” must structural engineering course at Getting recruits on board “keep pace”. university, Mr Parker spent three years That said, the UK is in the midst of a “The big challenge for engineers in the skills gap when it comes to filling jobs for maritime sector is to drive developments people with engineering skills. The UK in our ports and on our vessels to keep government’s Year of Engineering pace with a rapidly-changing world,” he campaign, taking place this year, serves says. as a year-long mission to tackle this With so much radical change set to hit shortfall and increase the amount of the UK maritime industry, alongside the young people joining the sector. fact that the country’s engineering field is “Engineering is facing a big challenge crying out for new recruits, it seems like regarding how to make itself attractive to an ideal time for those interested in a marine engineering career to jump on board. “Britain has a rich history in engineering with the likes of Brunel, Charles Parsons, James Watt, Alexander Graham Bell and more recently James Dyson.” Captain David Smith Head of the RFA’s Marine Engineering Specialisation
Cammell Laird has grasped the urgent need to train and provide experience for the young engineers who will drive maritime programmes forward.
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Maritime UK is acting as the focal point to ensure that employers across the sector is explaining their value, says Iain positions. Apprenticeships can be therefore meeting soon with the statistics see the value of apprenticeships, and employ more apprentices. Mackinnon, secretary of the Maritime suitable for much more senior roles, team at DfT to find a better way forward.” Skills Alliance. where what’s required is a longish period As Maritime UK continues to press “I see apprentices as a valuable tool for of carefully structured training towards home the value of apprenticeships, key employers in achieving their people goals defined objectives, where what’s on offer focus areas are ensuring that good – not just for the sake of it, but because is some subsidy from the government quality information is readily available, you need skilled, talented people,” he says. – and where there’s no need at all to call giving presentations to employers, Apprenticeships “You need to show potential apprentices those involved ‘apprentices’. putting out indirect messages to Former Shipping Minister John Hayes set a career path and structure in order to Different working groups are therefore employers through the trade press, and employers a target during London attract them.” busy looking at the potential of using the one-to-one discussions. International Shipping Week 2017 – to Mr Mackinnon, who coordinates apprenticeship approach to train marine “It is about reviewing old standards, double the number of apprentices they apprenticeship work on behalf of pilots, port marine operations officers, dispelling myths, promoting the whole employ. Maritime UK, describes the government’s technical superintendents and marine notion of apprentices. The extent of He was launching the joint Maritime rules as ‘like the Highway Code – the surveyors. The potential is significant. current action to promote apprentice- UK/DfT booklet on apprenticeships, and employer is in the driving seat’. Measuring progress against the target ships to employers varies a good deal asked ‘every maritime business, whether “In the industry, there are some terrific is a challenge, says Mr Mackinnon. “At between different parts of the sector.” they pay the Apprenticeship Levy or not, champions who are pushing things hard present there are no good statistics on All the copies of the apprenticeships to discuss how apprenticeships can help – they see the opportunity. And there maritime apprenticeships that we can booklet launched at LISW were snapped them succeed by growing the next are others who don’t yet ‘get it’ and need usefully refer to. up and that is encouraging, says Mr generation of talent’. more persuasion and discussion to help “We are working towards a set of Mackinnon. “Part of the task is to reach The drive to increase the number of them understand what apprenticeships data which covers all the bases within those who do not normally think much apprentices employed is a major focus are and how to go through the different Maritime UK’s definition of ‘maritime’. We about skills, and the Apprenticeship Levy for Maritime UK and a key part of that steps.” need to gain sufficient detail so that we certainly helps with that; it’s focusing There are myths to be dispelled, he have a good grip on what’s really going minds.” Trinity House - the potential offered by the apprenticeship approach says, not least that apprenticeships are on and do not mislead ourselves. We are is considerable. only for school-leavers in entry-level
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Trinity House runs a number of shore-based apprenticeships aimed at young people looking for a step in the right direction.
SPOTLIGHT: Trinity House apprentice Jack Lawson talks about his working experiences. “Definitely the way forward” Jack Lawson describes his four-year “Our schedule includes two planned apprenticeship with Trinity House as an visits a year to each lighthouse, for ‘eye-opener’ – in more ways than one. As technical inspections, testing, reporting a lighthouse technician apprentice, his job any issues, etc., following up with a takes him to some pretty special places. corrective maintenance trip to remedy Meanwhile, he has learned about the any faults,” says Jack. “When we do shipping and maritime world – and hopes a modernisation project, we strip out to stay within the industry. the old technology and install the new Jack, who is 21, grew up in Swansea, system. Some of the lighthouses are still studied for a BTEC level 3 extended using older technology – all are being diploma in engineering and started work upgraded and modernised.” for a local civil engineering firm. A family Jack is often away for the whole friend told him about the opportunity for working week, returning home for week- an apprenticeship with Trinity House. ends. Alongside the day-to-day work, “I knew nothing about Trinity House he is studying for an HNC in electronic and knew nothing about the shipping engineering – distance learning is the industry,” he says. “In the past four years, solution to fit around the travelling, and I have gained a real understanding of how a course assessor comes to see him at the shipping and logistics industry works regular intervals. – it was something I took for granted Jack’s apprenticeship will finish in before, not thinking about how the things August 2018 and he is hopeful that a we buy actually arrive.” permanent post will be available for him Based in Swansea, Jack is part of after that. “I like what I do – everywhere Trinity House’s Field Operations West, you go, I have a different view. And an which covers a region stretching from obvious selling point is that I often travel Cumbria to north Devon. The team around in helicopters and boats!” carries out electrical, mechanical and As for the long term, he says: “I have big minor general maintenance work on all of respect for the shipping industry and all the lighthouses within its area, and this the obstacles it overcomes, and I enjoy includes some lighthouses offshore and being by the sea – I think I will stay in the further afield. maritime industry. Last year Jack was part of a team “Going through this apprenticeship has that spent three weeks modernising the been so beneficial for me. Trinity House lighthouse on Sark, in the Channel Islands is a great company and has met all my – a posting which meant staying in the training needs. Every individual has their lighthouse keepers’ accommodation. own path – but for me, as a hands-on person, an apprenticeship was definitely the way forward. If there are others thinking of this route – it is a great route “Each individual has to take!” In its capacity as General Lighthouse their own path...if there Authority, Trinity House employs a variety of apprentices, including in the buoy are others thinking of yards, stores and IT as well as lighthouse this route – it is a great technicians. In its role as a maritime charity, Trinity House also sponsors 30 route to take.” new cadets every year as part of its Jack Lawson Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme. Trinity House apprentice
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SPOTLIGHT: Associated British Ports apprentice Abbie Jones. “An amazing opportunity to develop skills” Having completed her GCSEs at school in career, backed up by a nationally recog- generators being serviced. Everyone I Southampton, Abbie Jones was looking nised qualification.” have worked with has been really into the possible paths towards a career Another obvious benefit, she says, is supportive.” in engineering. An apprenticeship with earning while you learn. “Apprentices An apprenticeship is, says Abbie, ‘an Associated British Ports (ABP) fitted don’t have to pay fees for their tuition and amazing opportunity to develop skills you perfectly. are treated as regular employees, unlike didn’t even know you could gain or were “I liked the idea that no two days would a university degree, which could cost capable of’. be the same – packed with adventures thousands of pounds.” “By the end of it, you will have such a and challenges, so that I could never get Abbie has spent time with the Vessel large skill set that is very valuable in this bored,” she says. She decided to write Traffic Services (VTS), port operations industry. Once I have completed by a weekly blog about her experiences as and project engineering teams, been out apprenticeship, I want to develop my an apprentice engineering technician at on the launch to pick up a pilot, and been career within ABP, gain lots of experience ABP’s Port of Southampton. through an environmental briefing. She and skills, and hopefully progress through From shadowing the maintenance has learned about health and safety, the company ranks.” team as they tested electronic equipment safeguarding and security at the port. on the quayside, to a day on the water “In between the various departments I with the hydrographic team surveying the visited, I have spent the rest of my time sea bed, to scanning cars in the storage with the maintenance department, which compound – clearly, she has found the I am an apprentice for, training to be an variety she was hoping for. electrical/mechanical maintenance Abbie was 17 when she began her technician,” she says. “I have shadowed training with ABP in 2017, studying in many jobs, such as relays being replaced, parallel for BTEC and NVQ qualifications a jib crane being dismantled and crane at Southampton Engineering Training Association. “I enjoy constantly learning new things and finding out more about the many different aspects involved in electrical and mechanical maintenance, especially in “I enjoy constantly the context of ports,” she says. “I chose to begin an apprenticeship rather than learning new things follow the traditional degree route because I was hoping it would provide and finding out more me with real world experience and equip me with the right skills for a successful about the many different aspects involved...” Abbie Jones Apprentice with Associated British Ports
The chance to become part of a close-knit and friendly company by becoming an ABP engineering apprenticeship.
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SPOTLIGHT: Mac Bierowiec, apprentice at Seadub in Southampton. Mac Bierowiec learned an important a bad light, portrayed as only for less able applying the theory to the physical work thing at university – that the degree route kids. The message was that if you were and being involved in the whole process, simply wasn’t for him. He gave up his not going to university, you were no good. from design right through to manufacture course and went travelling in Australia That is totally wrong, because it strangles and testing, including some really large for three years, teaching himself some people.” projects. mechanical skills and working in a series Seadub is a relatively new company, “Seeing something through from start Finding the of garages along the way. Back in the UK having been set up in 2011. Mac was to finish, rather than just slotting into he focused on vintage car restoration. introduced to owners Chris Whitwam and one department or one part of the work And then, aged 24, he found his Katie Charge. “I emailed asking if they is so rewarding. We work with a variety niche – as an apprentice at Seadub, the would take on a slightly older apprentice of materials, including aircraft standard Southampton-based precision engineer with some transferable skills – we had a aluminium, titanium and stainless steel. perfect niche company which serves the superyacht chat, I did a trial week, and I started my Nothing gets ‘samey’ – the variety is really and marine industry. apprenticeship.” enjoyable.” Mac says he has always been Mac works in all areas of the business Mac, who moved from his family home passionate about engineering and all four days a week and spends one day a in Suffolk to take up the apprenticeship in things mechanical. However, as a capable week at college, where his course covers Southampton, says: “It is a shame there student at school he was steered firmly CNC machining, maths, physics, drawing, hasn’t been more focus on apprentice- towards university. health and safety, and other topics. ships. “At school we were told that if you An NVQ assessor comes to see Mac in “I wish I had done something like this are bright you will go to university…and the workplace once a month. straight out of sixth-form. An appren- even if you scrape in, that’s OK,” he says. “It will take two years for me to achieve ticeship like this means you are so well “Apprenticeships were presented in such my Level 3 NVQ, and after that I would set for the future in terms of skills and love to have further progression lined up experience.” with a college together with Seadub’s
Seadub Limited encourage input support – Level 4 is a further two years,” and suggestions from employees. says Mac. “It has been a revelation –
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On the Humber: Scott Arrowsmith says his Facebook page has become all about pictures he has taken of vessels.
SPOTLIGHT: Scott Arrowsmith, apprentice at SMS Towage on the Humber. Pulling ahead Scott Arrowsmith isn’t one to sit about. to the messenger line, or on the winch little about shipping. “I had no idea what From the age of 16 he had a weekend job controlling the tow rope between the two happens in the industry. But the more at KFC and, when he finished his full-time vessels. We also do a lot of maintenance I learn about it, the more I enjoy it. My education at 18, he was offered a and cleaning of the tug, as well as actual Facebook page has become all about managerial position with the company. towing.” pictures I have taken of vessels. It is part He progressed through other Scott, who is now 23, says his goal is to of my life now – and I wouldn’t look back.” managerial posts in the hospitality and become a skipper of tugs himself – “It is catering sector – but found himself really exciting,” he says. behind a desk, nine to five, “and that really He already has qualifications in radio wasn’t what I wanted”, he says. work; when he finishes his apprentice- By chance, Scott saw an advertisement ship, he will have gained a Level 2 on Facebook – SMS Towage, operating qualification in workboats. on the Humber, was looking for appren- “I would recommend this route to tices. “I thought this was right up my anyone,” he says. “It isn’t what I expected. street. I live in Grimsby. I wasn’t sure what I thought an apprenticeship would be I wanted to do. But I saw this advert and a lot of classroom studying, but it is the the more I read into it, the more I realised opposite. It is being out there and being this was what I wanted.” treated as an employee, and you learn After an interview with the hiring such a lot. I am really happy with SMS – manager and a tug skipper, and an they are a great company to work for.” induction day, Scott was delighted to be Scott says that despite living in offered a one-year apprenticeship with Grimsby, he previously knew surprisingly SMS, from September 2017. “I started with three months at college in Whitby, with exams in December. I passed my exams and was then back onboard the tugs and it has been pretty “I would recommend this much all practical work since then,” he says. route to anyone. It is SMS provides towage services for a huge variety of vessels heading to and being out there and being from the Humber, including the ports of Grimsby, Immingham and Hull. As part of treated as an employee, the crew, Scott spends two-week spells living and working on the tug. and you learn such a lot.” “We provide towage for passenger Scott Arrowsmith ships, car carriers, oil tankers, cargo ships SMS Towage apprentice – any type of vessel coming into the river, the chances are we will be bringing it in or taking it out,” he says. “I will be on the deck connecting the heave line
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Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe. Approximately 13 hectares of new paved container yard is to be constructed directly behind Berth 9 at the UK’s largest container port.
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British industry understands the breadth of the opportunity available and, whilst some new sectors such as UK. The sector has a unique capacity to changes and support for initiatives to together the UK’s leading maritime if we can mobilise our coastal communities. renewable energy have arrived, many of kick-start a renaissance in the fortunes unlock private investment and deliver academic and research institutions, most the lost jobs and investment have not of those communities and awaken a new growth. The three key areas that require based in coastal communities. been replaced. A report commissioned coastal powerhouse. change are: Together, industry and academia can by the BBC found the mean salary in The potential is enormous. The g Investment in connectivity and tackle challenges including autonomous Scarborough in 2016 was £19,925, nearly maritime sector boasts productivity 53% infrastructure and green shipping as well as how we a third less than the national average, higher than the national average. On top g Creation of a pro jobs and trade clean plastics from the oceans. Reimagining while data from the Office for National of this, the average maritime sector job planning environment to boost invest- government’s own Foresight Future of Statistics showed that in 2016 economic generated £77,897 in value to the ment and development the Sea report predicts the global ocean output per person was 26% lower in economy in 2015. Compare this to the g Support for industry-led maritime economy will total a staggering $3trillion coastal communities than non-coastal average job in the UK economy which clusters embracing local government and by 2030. By leveraging existing expertise communities. Across a range of generated £50,800 – that’s a third less. academia and collaborating in a joined-up way, we coastal economic and social indicators, we are The ports sector alone already invests British industry understands the can win a sizeable slice of the seeing a widening gap between many more than £600 million per year in breadth of the opportunity available if we international pie for the UK and our coastal communities and their inland coastal areas and is ambitious to do can mobilise our coastal communities coastal communities. counterparts. In the face of such change more. The launch in 2018 of the RRS and is working collaboratively to realise it. We continue to argue for a pragmatic and challenge, it is perhaps not surpris- David Attenborough is a fitting example The maritime sector is developing a and sensible Brexit deal. However, communities ing that coastal communities voted for of the UK’s high-value ship building compelling case to government via an regardless of what type of relationship The British public vote for Brexit sent change. capabilities, alongside the UK’s industrial strategy sector deal. we secure with Europe, it will become shockwaves around major cities through- For the United Kingdom, these coastal world-leading superyacht manufacturers. government ministers have signalled increasingly important to leverage our out the globe. However, in many of our communities have long served as the Through these industries the Maritime their support and we now have the very international comparative advantage in coastal communities in the UK, the result historical heartbeat of the nation and, sector is committed to high skill levels real opportunity to transform our coastal those sectors in which we excel. Maritime came as no surprise at all. Indeed, out despite a long and varied history, the UK and high-quality apprenticeships, communities. is certainly one of these sectors. of the top five areas to vote leave in the has always had one constant. It has providing year round jobs. And developing This transformation will require more Our ability to reimagine coastal country, every single one was a coastal been inextricably tied to the seas that skills and infrastructure benefits not only than direct boosts to investment and jobs communities into a coastal powerhouse town or city. Compare this with the top surround it. the maritime sector – the new road to around our coast – it requires us to look not only looks to redress socio-economic five spots to vote remain in England, As an island nation, the sea has always a boat yard or port is also the one that to the technologies of the future to place imbalances, but to fuel major growth Scotland and Wales, where no coastal been a provider of prosperity and part- brings in more tourists or takes out these communities at the cutting edge of across the whole country in a natural constituency features on the list. nership, and there’s never been a more manufactured goods and food products. the sector. This is already happening. The British industry. Spreading growth across For many of these coastal communi- important time to unleash the sector and The process to transform these com- maritime sector is bidding to co-fund a each region can bring the country ties, people feel left out and left behind. transform the fortunes of our coastal munities isn’t some far-flung pipe dream, new national centre for maritime research together, ensuring we tackle our future Traditional industries have often departed communities. Maritime UK figures nor does it require huge investment and and innovation which would bring as an outward-looking global trading estimate that the sector supports £40 resources from government. It does, maritime nation, together. Our coastal billion in value to the UK economy in 2015 however, require a number of specific powerhouses hold the key to a truly Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock. and supports a million jobs across the prosperous, global Britain.
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The newly established Maritime UK Regional Council seeks to enhance both the UK’s maritime offering as a whole and those of the marine cluster organisations that are part of it. Bringing the UK’s maritime regions together Maritime clusters bring together different the prosperity of its member companies, to shape the UK maritime sector as a maritime-related organisations, which with firms like the Cornwall Apprentice- whole.” The chairman added that the usually derive from a particular geograph- ship Agency and the Cornwall Marine experience that Mersey Maritime has ical area, to act as representative and Academy included in the group. The developed across its 15-year lifespan promotional bodies for these parties. association was formed with the intention is being used to aid the additional These clusters act as a voice for the of giving an identity and a voice to marine development of new regional clusters all interests of their members, often also companies in the county. over the UK. seeking to enhance and develop the “The cluster model is important Additionally, Mr Shirling-Rooke said that maritime offering of the area they because it is based on the whole industry the Maritime UK Regional Council would cover. Though the existence of cluster working together, as opposed to sub- consider the concept of a “cluster of organisations for the nautical sector is a sectors working in isolation,” says Chris clusters” to bring together maritime relatively new development, the UK Shirling-Rooke, the chief executive of offerings from different countries maritime industry is one of the world’s Mersey Maritime — a cluster organisation across the world to share best practices most-prominent maritime sectors — and for the maritime industry in the Liverpool internationally. so it is unsurprising that it has embraced City Region. “The cluster programme “The key priority at this stage is to maritime clusters as a means of supports a holistic view of the maritime share best practice and encourage enhancing the services of the country’s ecosystem, unearthing gaps in the supply collaboration across clusters,” he different marine hubs. chain and collectively finding solutions, explained. “However, we do want the Up and down Britain, different organisa- that ultimately leads to growth and the UK to continue to be recognised interna- tions, focused on some of the UK’s most creation of jobs within the sector.” tionally as not just having the best substantial maritime regions, are working regional clusters, but also having the to optimise those areas’ contribution to Meeting of minds best-joined-up, like-minded, business- the nautical world and bring benefits to The first meeting of the Regional Council friendly cluster of clusters.” the maritime companies that they have saw representatives from maritime Maritime UK will ensure that clusters under their umbrella. An example of clusters across the UK, including those are involved with national programmes, such a body is the Team Humber Marine from the Solent, East of England and and that individual clusters and their Alliance, a not-for-profit business South Coast groupings, come together at initiatives are showcased through the development organisation that focuses the Maritime Knowledge Hub at Liverpool organisation’s promotional channels. on the Humber region. Members of the John Moores University. Those present Additionally, with the UK government’s grouping include Associated British Ports, agreed on a number of actions, including Building Our Industrial Strategy Green Blue Water Shipping and Siem Offshore enhanced communication between Paper from 2017 having invited sectors Contractors, while UK partners and clusters and national bodies. Another to come forward with proposals to affiliations include Hull City Council, the action point from the meeting was transform themselves using “Sector University of Hull Business School and focusing on ensuring that the individual Deals”, the Regional Council will make East Riding of Yorkshire Council. On the offer of each cluster is properly sure that the clusters are involved with other side of England, in Cornwall, the communicated as part of the UK package Maritime UK’s development of a Maritime Cornwall Marine Network seeks to boost when promoting the UK to overseas Sector Deal. customers. “What was clear from the first meeting is that each cluster is unique, with different priorities and at varying stages of development within their geographical regions,” said Mr Shirling-Rooke. “The challenge for the working group is that Peel Ports Liverpool Port, one of the largest, we put our own priorities to one side and busiest and most diverse ports in the UK which sits on both sides of the River Mersey. look at how, as a collective, we can help
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Strengthening and creating new clusters Maritime UK has determined that it should deliver a programme of regional cluster development in order to drive sector growth across the country. Therefore, the promotional body has recently established a board that seeks to bring the nation’s nautical cluster organisations into its collective work. The Maritime UK Regional Council pulls together maritime clusters from across the UK to foster collaboration and lead development in the country’s marine sector. It offers the UK’s different nautical areas the chance to interact and collaborate with one another for the enhancement of the maritime sector as a whole, as well as giving participating clusters the opportunity to boost their individual maritime offerings. Chaired by Mr Shirling-Rooke, the board was created in response to Maritime UK’s 2017 Strategic Plan. The roadmap’s fifth objective was the provision of a regional cluster development programme to serve as a trailblazer for growth in the UK maritime sector. The objective had three subsections: for Maritime UK’s membership to become truly representative of the UK as a whole; for the organisation to establish a membership structure for regional clusters, which could co-ordinate activities and share best practice; and for the body to take advantage of regional funding and political support, plus the agility of smaller regional organisations, in order to build regional strategies and deliver growth aims in a faster manner. Now, the Regional Council is well on its way to becoming a hub for UK maritime clusters, having held its first meeting at the end of January this year. A celebration of excellence across the maritime industries. In 2019, Maritime UK is to launch its designed to highlight the breadth of depth “Maritime UK already brings industry awards. Unlike some events run of the UK’s maritime sector – both in together the key organisations from the four maritime industries, by commercial outfits, the awards will be terms of part of the industry and and this initiative reflects the delivered by industry, for industry. geography. Rather than being a stand- fact that there are a number of The awards will be hosted on a alone evening event, the awards will regional cluster organisations that rotational basis by a different regional engender activity throughout the year, should be part of our collective Maritime UK cluster organisation. both in terms of a formal launch event in work too,” says Ben Murray, Maritime UK Director and the 2019’s will be hosted by Solent LEP London and profiles and case studies for Council’s secretariat. “Not only alongside the Southampton Boat Show, entrants and shortlisted companies. does this increase collaboration, and in 2020 by the South Coast Marine Progress by companies participating in and help us to deliver our Cluster in Plymouth to coincide with the the Women in Maritime programme will collective growth ambitions, it Industry Awards Mayflower 400 celebrations and the also be celebrated at the awards. also means that we’re able to respond to the changing Marine Tech Expo. The awards programme is designed devolution landscape in the UK to The awards will celebrate excellence to bring various parts of the country support and benefit from regional across a wide range of categories together and it is envisaged that they will programmes from increasingly- help build an innovation fund for UK powerful regional government.” companies to tap into. Sponsorship opportunities will be available via the London Medway Port. Maritime UK website.
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A new report from the UK Department for Transport With approximately 95% of all goods explored English ports’ access require- of recommendations that look to ensure was about understanding waterborne sheds new light on English port connectivity. entering and leaving Britain moved by ments both now and in the future. The that freight connectivity to and from freight’s potential, while the fourth sea, the role British ports play as document, Transport Infrastructure for England’s major ports will catalyse trade focused on “ensuring ports are consist- facilitators of trade cannot be understated. our global future: A Study of England’s and economic growth, as well as boost ently part of investment, infrastructure Yet, UK ports have been somewhat of an Port Connectivity, was commissioned productivity and inward investment. The and planning processes”. The fifth unsung hero when it comes to keeping to look into the current level of access report claimed that recognition existed recommendation said that “enriching their nation’s economy afloat. to ports and the management of port within the UK government of the need for port communication” is a sector job, but Joining “With ports located at the edges of connectivity problems, as well as ports’ more work to ensure that port and freight the sixth centred on this task also being the country and operating seamlessly in future development plans and ambitions. connectivity gets the attention it warrants something for government to adopt. The secure environments, their contribution The report, which featured Maritime UK and that its crucial part in the UK’s final key recommendation focused on the to our prosperity often goes unnoticed research, also looked to obtain a better national trading infrastructure is idea of “informing the long-term view”, by the public, the business community understanding of the key transport and “preserved and enhanced”. such as the port contribution to Maritime the dots and even perhaps by the wider political economic corridors serving English ports The report had seven key recommen- 2050, a long-term strategy to secure the spectrum,” the UK government’s maritime to highlight port connectivity’s advantages dations. The first concerned the idea that UK maritime industry’s future. minister Nusrat Ghani has noted. for UK plc and to increase the profile of ports are unable to operate in isolation, The Department for Transport Parlia- the port sector’s “vital underpinning role”. or that freight needs to be considered in mentary Under-Secretary of State made The Study was styled on a two-pronged a more holistic manner, while the second the comment in a ministerial foreword approach that covered both evidence centred on constructing a base of to a report by her department which and data-gathering and stakeholder and evidence for ports and freight. The third industry engagement. Priority issues raised by both ports and the broader A&P Tyne is the largest commercial supply chain were transformed into a set dry dock on the east coast of England.
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Scotland sails complete through-life engineering- Scotland’s companies with maritime- capability, supported by shipowners, ports related business; co-operating with into clustering and other related services.” industry bodies like Maritime UK; and The Scottish Maritime Cluster is one of The cluster’s main focus is business appointing a consultancy to explore the the UK’s younger marine clusters, growth through sales and led by industry, cluster’s marketplace and help the having started out at meeting in 2016 while its main goal is economic growth cluster develop strategies that will and becoming legally established in for the companies that are part of the support its objectives. 2017. The cluster was initially organisation. Mr Carnie says that the cluster is promoted by a group of Scotland’s “Attaining recognition in Scotland is a focusing its energy on “identifying senior maritime leaders, that recognised significant step forward,” says Mr Carnie. suitable and worthwhile growth an increasing requirement for “However, for many of the members, opportunities” so that it is well collaboration to help grow and sustain being part of something that can assist motivated in these early days. the Scottish maritime sector. them [in punching] above their weight in Examples of work previously “We realised that while competitors the UK, European and worldwide markets undertaken by the organisation include in some areas, there is more that binds is a requisite for adding economic value.” co-operation with the University of us together,” says Patrick Carnie, one of To help with this process, the cluster Strathclyde to establish a new research the directors of the association, which is undertaking or supporting several and innovation centre, and contribution is chaired by Douglas Lang. “We also ventures. These include engendering to Maritime UK’s Maritime Sector Deal realised that in Scotland, we have a interaction between a multitude of development.
Supporting Mersey’s for Liverpool to once again be recognised membership increase from 40 to 200 as a global maritime city. and becoming financially viable, with a maritime aspirations “Mersey Maritime provided a platform shift in the amount of funding from 80% As one of the UK’s most well- for networking, collaboration and to 10%. Additionally, the cluster is one of established maritime clusters, Mersey common goals — such as skills and the core partners in the £25m Maritime Maritime works to help support the training — but it also gave the industry Knowledge Hub at Liverpool John growth and operational excellence of a voice to promote the city region as a Moores University, which will bring the maritime sector within the Liverpool maritime centre of excellence,” says together the best of local government, City Region (LCR). The organisation, cluster chief executive Chris Shirling- industry and academia to nurture both which was created in 2003 in response Rooke, reflecting on the organisation’s local and national maritime sectors. The to disparity, plus a lack of communi- early days. centre will be available for use to other cation, across the maritime sector in He believes that any successful clusters and industries across Great region, co-operates with members, maritime cluster is epitomised by three Britain, with the project supporting the partners and stakeholders to create a areas: job creation and growth, innovation generation of some 1,063 gross global centre of excellence within the and skills, and political impact – all areas employment opportunities. region. That centre supports innovation, that Mersey Maritime has consistently skills, training and entrepreneurs and nurtured. additionally influences regional and Over the last five years, the association national policy. The association hopes has grown significantly, seeing its
Solent’s premier home of INEOS Team UK, and leading the UK’s second largest container -edge businesses such as MHI Vestas terminal. Less than 20 nautical miles gateway aspirations Offshore Wind, ASV Global, and more - from the Shanghai-Rotterdam trade The Solent is inextricably tied to the sea, the Solent is a world class maritime hub, super-seaway, the port is the key artery historically and economically. Its coastal home to maritime innovation, pioneering through which the UK exports to the location, sheltered havens and double new approaches to autonomy, environ- world. Portsmouth Naval base is the tides set the area apart from others and mental innovation and design. Home to home of the Royal Navy and heart of the give it a unique identity that shapes its three universities with specialist marine Solent’s world-leading defence cluster, industry and people. This, together with capabilities, the Solent is in the vanguard including BAE Systems, QinetiQ, a longstanding clustering of businesses, of innovation and technology for the Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, innovation, research and educational marine industry, and offers an unrivalled Rolls Royce and Airbus. strengths has cemented the Solent as support network for our businesses. The Solent marine offering includes an internationally recognised area for The Solent’s international gateways - a leading technology cluster, an maritime and places it at the heart of Port of Southampton, Portsmouth Naval Enterprise Zone dedicated to marine the UK’s marine and maritime sector. Base, and Portsmouth Commercial Port engineering and advanced manufactur- With unparalleled assets - from - form a critical part of the UK maritime ing, outstanding marina facilities Southampton Marine and Maritime offering. Southampton is home to a at a range of locations and host of Institute, Warsash School of Maritime world-leading cruise industry worth over internationally recognised marine Science and Engineering, National £350m per annum to the local economy. events such as the Southampton Boat Oceanography Centre, Lloyd’s Register, The city is the UK’s leading port for show, America’s Cup and Cowes week. National Marine Autonomy Centre, vehicle imports and exports, and home to
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Shipping 91 UK Chamber of Shipping 91 Cruise Lines International Association 93 Nautilus 95 Trinity House 97 Ports 99 British Ports Association 99 UK Major Ports Group 101 Services 103 Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers 103 Maritime London 105 The Baltic Exchange 107 Engineering 109 Society of Marine Industries 109 Leisure Marine 111 British Marine 111
Cruise ships at Southampton.
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Port of Grangemouth container terminal, Scotland’s largest container port.
There is a growing understanding that shipping, maritime and the sea are important. UK Chamber of Shipping There is a clear relationship between Membership support United for Wildlife profile and influence, says Bob The UK Chamber’s membership has Finally, the UK Chamber was one of the Sanguinetti, CEO of the UK Chamber of continued to grow, with maritime first signatories to United for Wildlife’s Shipping – and the developments and companies benefiting from one-to-one Buckingham Palace Declaration, an achievements of the past year have support on issues ranging from the action plan to tackle the trafficking of demonstrated that. Maritime Labour Convention to taxation illegal wildlife products. Prince William, “The idea that the shipping industry and the challenges and opportunities Duke of Cambridge, who is President of can’t raise its profile has been proved to posed by Brexit. United for Wildlife, addressed the be untrue,” he says. “You need to be out Its Introduction to Shipping course Chamber’s annual dinner in February there with a clear message. High-profile, aims to fill the gaps in knowledge of 2018. vocal industries are always at the top younger staff and industry newcomers of the red box, and we are beginning to and foster their confidence. “We wish to reap the rewards of a higher profile in the build on the success of this course and policy context.” we are actively looking at new ways to Over the past three years, the UK expand this offering to engage people Chamber has become one of the most who might think the Chamber is ‘not high-profile industry bodies in the country for them’ – because it is,” says Mr in terms of national media coverage. In Sanguinetti. 2013, the Chamber was mentioned on ten occasions in the national media; in Safety and mental health 2017, that number rose to 230. If broad- Meanwhile, through its Safety Culture cast and syndicated news is included, the work, the UK Chamber is changing the total was 1,500. way the shipping industry thinks about “Bit by bit we are turning ourselves safeguarding its workforce. A Safety into a lobbying force – and we know that Culture at Sea event was held on board played a part in our success with SMarT the Saga Pearl II cruise ship in autumn Plus,” says Mr Sanguinetti. 2017. The Chamber has also been active More than half of the UK Chamber’s on seafarer mental health, drawing up media coverage has related to Brexit – guidelines to help members develop their hardly surprising. But the issue has own internal mental health policies. certainly focused minds on trade. An opinion poll in 2017 showed that 89% of MPs and 83% of the public identified the shipping industry as being the prime mover of the UK’s international trade. The UK Chamber’s “There is a growing understanding that shipping, maritime and the sea are membership has continued important – it is good to harness that understanding and shape it towards to grow, with maritime policy goals,” he adds. companies benefiting from one-to-one support
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Clydeport is the busiest cruise terminal in Scotland and home to some of the biggest, deepest, busiest and most advanced facilities.
In all, 114 different ships from 52 cruise lines The cruise industry is an exciting and cruise customers, the expenditures by 114 different ships from 52 cruise lines post-Brexit is likely to remain unchanged, called in 55 British ports during 2017. fast-growing one in which the UK plays passengers when visiting UK ports or called in 55 British ports. as an international industry we seek no a leading role – as a major source when starting and finishing their cruises The cruise industry also has a large future impediment in bringing essential market, an attractive cruise destination at those ports, and the storing and business base in the UK, from where foreign nationals to work in the UK. Also, and a base for many of the world’s cruise maintenance of the cruise ships based ships are strategically, commercially and we are anxious to ensure that Brexit companies. here.” operationally managed. Carnival has a does not disturb longstanding Customs In short, cruising is a particular success Some 74,000 British jobs depend on major listing in London – its UK interests arrangements which have removed any Cruise Lines story for the UK and there is every reason the cruise industry, and for every £1 spent comprising the P&O and Cunard brands complexities in the handling of ship’s to expect further growth, says David on a cruise, £2.70 is contributed to the are fully managed here – and Royal stores. Dingle, who is vice-chairman of Cruise British economy. Caribbean has a substantial establish- “Cruising is a vitally important growth Lines International Association (CLIA) In 2017, 1.96 million cruises were sold ment in the UK. These two, as well as industry, fully supporting new govern- Europe and chairman of Carnival UK. in the UK, continuing the long record of MSC Cruises and Saga Cruises, have ment opportunities such as apprentice International “The direct economic benefit of the year-on-year growth. Half of these started many ships entered into the UK tonnage schemes and the announced increase cruise industry to the UK is £3 billion, and in a British port, whilst the others were tax. Fred. Olsen and Thomson Cruises in SMarT funding for training. In turn, we the total benefit is £7.5 billion,” he says. fly-cruises. A particularly significant are also headquartered in the UK. “Britain seek government assurance that we will “This comes from the cruise companies development for the UK is the increase in is a true world centre of cruise business, continue unimpeded in the post-Brexit which have based themselves in this inbound cruise tourism – overseas and more and more cruise companies are world.” Association country, the distribution of cruises to UK visitors coming into the UK. “The numbers looking our way,” says Mr Dingle. have been growing on average 18% over On the ‘ask’ list? “Whilst the movement the past five years, so inbound cruise of cruise tourists in and out of the country tourism is really flourishing,” says Mr Dingle. More than 1.2 million visits were made to UK ports of call last year. In all,
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The government must follow through on SMarT Plus Securing the SMarT Plus package of the numbers coming in are well short Seafarers are presently the only group Maritime 2050 consultation, stressing by setting clear targets for recruitment, says union. increased support for UK seafarer of what’s needed to fill the hole that will of UK workers who are excluded from the the need for the UK to ensure that its training was a major victory for the create – or to make up for the generation full protection of National Minimum Wage national maritime strategy is capable maritime professionals’ union Nautilus gap caused by the drastic decline in train- and equal pay legislation, and Nautilus of competing with countries such as International. But, the union warns, the ing during the 1980s and 90s.” he adds. is also pressing the government to end Singapore, Denmark, Norway and the struggle to rebuild the UK seafarer skills “Now is the time for owners to step up these legal loopholes to prevent unfair Netherlands and sets clear targets for base is far from over. and increase their investment in domestic competition in UK waters. employment, training and fleet growth. Nautilus The Department for Transport’s annual training and to start reducing their The government should promote UK Nautilus is also urging the government seafarer statistics show that UK officer reliance upon foreign crews.” shipping in domestic trades and create to ensure that it uses Brexit as an cadet numbers have fallen for four years Nautilus wants the government to a level playing field in social and opportunity to develop proactive policies in a row and forecast that, based on follow through on SMarT Plus by setting employment conditions on vessels for supporting the maritime sector once current trends, the number of UK deck clear targets for recruitment, improving trading between the UK and the EU, says the UK is no longer subject to EU state and engineer officers is set to fall by more the tonnage tax training link requirements Mr Dickinson. aid guidelines. than one-third within the next decade. and restricting the numbers of Certificates Nautilus says ministers could be doing Full details are contained in the ten- Nautilus general secretary Mark of Equivalent Competency (CECs) being more to maximise the employment of point Charter for Jobs, produced by Dickinson describes the figures as ‘deeply issued to foreign nationals to work on UK British seafarers in sectors such as Nautilus as part of its Jobs, Skills and the disturbing’ and says they demonstrate ships. coastal shipping, passenger and freight Future campaign. the urgent need for shipping companies In 2017, there were more than 9,200 ferry services, offshore energy and to deliver on the promises to boost non-UK nationals with valid CECs, at a decommissioning, and the growing off- training numbers in return for the time when several thousand UK seafarers shore windfarm sector. increased SMarT budget. had lost their jobs as a result of the The union has made a substantial “Around 4,000 UK officers are due to downturn in the offshore oil sector. In contribution to the government’s retire over the next five to ten years, and response to Nautilus concerns that the ineffective controls over the bulk issue of CECs is creating a pool of cheap labour, Forecasts suggest that the number of UK deck and engineering officers is set to fall by more the government has established a special than one-third within the next decade.. working group to examine the issues.
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Trinity House often uses helicopters for the safe and swift transportation of people and supplies to and from offshore lighthouses.
As a General Lighthouse Authority (GLA), Trinity House provides reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation. Trinity House Trinity House has been working hard in its Global presence to the changing requirements of the various guises to safeguard shipping and May 2018 saw the fruition of four years maritime welfare sector. support the mariner, both as a General of expertise, liaison and collaboration The Maritime Charity provides Lighthouse Authority (GLA) and as a with the other member states of the bursaries and trains Merchant Navy maritime charity. International Association of Marine Aids cadets, provides almshouses to retired to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities mariners and awards major grants both Maritime safety (IALA) when the 19th IALA Conference on an ad hoc basis and as rolling In its capacity as a GLA providing a wide convened in the Republic of Korea. multi-year programmes, including mix of marine aids to navigation, Trinity Working through a four-year cycle, significant grants to major frontline House, among numerous other projects, Trinity House has chaired or otherwise maritime charities the Shipwrecked Mar- continued its lighthouse modernisation sat on a number of committees at IALA iners Society and the Sea Cadets, both programme, upgrading Europa Point covering aids to navigation requirements, on a rolling three-year grant. It has also Lighthouse (Gibraltar), Mumbles engineering and sustainability, part-funded the position of Maritime Stud- Lighthouse (South Wales) and Sark Light- e-navigation, and legal and policy issues ies Lecturer at London Nautical School in house (Channel Islands). Each lighthouse that affect aids to navigation and the Lambeth, founded to improve seaman- received a number of improvements, safety of mariners around the globe. ship and the quality of people joining the perhaps the most notable being the IALA sets the 99.8% availability rate Merchant Navy. installation at each station of LED for major aids to navigation that Trinity Trinity House was one of the key drivers lanterns as the main navigational light. House operates to, which ensures that and sponsors of the Navigating Change The new LED lights are emblematic of mariners can take great confidence in report commissioned and published by Trinity House’s mission as a GLA to our waters. Being a prominent presence the Maritime Charities Group (MCG), of provide reliable, efficient and cost- on the IALA Council and in each of the which Trinity House is a member, in 2017. effective aids to navigation; each station working committees, Trinity House main- The report is a milestone review of the can now offer another 20 years of tains a strong ambassadorial presence maritime welfare charity sector, following service. Future projects will seek to overseas and ensures rigorously high up an earlier review of the changing further hybridise digital technology with standards for maritime safety. demands by looking at the need for physical platforms, such as using Trinity change on the supply side of the House buoys to collect weather data for Maritime charity equation. The report covers the ups and the Met Office or investigating ‘virtual’ The Trinity House Maritime Charity, one downs of a tumultuous decade (2005-15) aids to navigation to improve conspicuity of the UK’s largest endowed maritime and looks to future challenges over the at sea. charities, continues to provide education, next 35 years to 2050. support and welfare to the seafaring As an example of Trinity House’s work community and also to review and adapt to address changing welfare and training requirements, the fraternity of Younger Brethren that comprises the corporation’s wider family has been brought in to make up regional grant-making committees. There are now six committees (Scotland & Northern Ireland, North, West and The charity, one of the UK’s Wales, East, South West and South East), each of which have a certain degree of largest endowed maritime autonomy to receive, review and make grants on a regional case-by-case basis. charities, continues to provide Grants have been made so far for training vessels (repair and purchase), staff education, support and welfare training, Sea Scouts and rowing and sail training clubs. to the seafaring community... Another of the corporation’s duties as a charity is as a deep sea pilotage authority, authorised by the Secretary of State of Transport to license deep sea pilots, whose expertise assists many ship’s bridge teams unfamiliar with Northern European waters.
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With UK ports contributing billions of pounds to the UK economy, Brexit could offer Europe’s second-biggest ports industry a golden opportunity. British Ports Association Created in 1992, the British Ports BPA activity Scottish ports brochure and energy Association represents the interests of its Over the last year the BPA has been directory 100 port members, covering in excess busy lobbying for a Brexit that puts trade The Scottish Ports Group, facilitated of 350 ports and harbour facilities and facilitation – “frictionless trade” – by the BPA and the only forum for the terminals of all sizes across the UK, at the heart of the government’s ports industry in Scotland, published a which in one form or another facilitate the negotiating strategy. It have also prior- new brochure highlighting the strength majority of the UK’s maritime trade. itised port connectivity and called for and breadth of the sector in Scotland. UK ports policy is devolved, so the a new freight strategy, and crucially, a Working with Scottish Enterprise and British Ports Association works with the review of post-Brexit opportunities for Highlands & Islands Enterprise, the group UK and devolved governments, the EU improving the planning and consenting has also published a new online directory and national and international bodies, regimes to boost trade and economic for energy ports, helping point customers representing the interests of the ports growth. to ports that will meet their requirements. industry. As its membership comprises many ports, terminal operators and port Sustainable development resolution Security and resilience group facilities, all of varying size, location and A workable and pragmatic sustainable The BPA established a new working nature, the association is able to draw development is vital to the continuing group with the UKMPG this year for Port upon a wide range of experience and competitiveness of the UK ports industry Security Officers to meet and share knowledge to represent its members’ and the BPA laid out its commitment good practice on the ever-increasing interests. to a healthy environment and a thriving challenges and regulatory requirements economy in a new sustainable around security – both physical and The British ports industry development resolution, published in cyber. This group has established a good The ports industry plays a fundamentally August 2018. working relationship with officials in the important role in the country’s economy. DfT and beyond and meets twice a year, 95% of the UK’s international trade – Parliamentary engagement in line with the practice of other policy imports and exports – is carried through The BPA hosted a reception in the UK groups. UK ports, which also handle 25 million Parliament and a joint reception with the international passenger journeys each UK Chamber of Shipping in the Scottish year. In 2017, British ports handled nearly Parliament, which has provided 500m tonnes of freight, making the UK members with the opportunity to engage the second biggest ports sector in directly with elected officials as well as Europe. Ports are investing large sums – hearing from ministers on their views for at no cost to the Exchequer – to expand the year ahead. facilities to cope with increasing demand, It continue to respond to enquiries in particularly in the ro-ro, container and off- Westminster, Holyrood and Cardiff and shore energy sectors. Investment of this has given oral evidence to several on nature is crucial if the UK economy is to a range of topics including Brexit, the remain competitive internationally. There Crown Estate (Scotland), Welsh Ports and is currently £1.7bn of privately Fishing. financed port infrastructure in the pipeline. UK ports directly employ over 101,000 people, with industry productivity 46% 95% of the UK’s international trade higher than the national average. Ports contribute £7.6bn to the UK’s GVA and – imports and exports – is carried pay £1.5bn in taxes every year. through UK ports, which also handle 25 million international passenger journeys each year DP World London Gateway, developed on a brownfield site on the River Thames.
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UKMPG members already handle huge volumes Handling three-quarters of the UK’s tomorrow, is not one of them. UKMPG and New Zealand, further enhancing the connectivity, innovation and sustainability, of non-EU trade efficiently and effectively. seaborne trade – more than 70% of the looks to the future with confidence. UK’s worldwide connections. and plans to bring forward substantive, UK’s total trade in goods – UK Major 95% of the UK’s physical trade with Significant investments were made in practical solutions such as on air quality Ports Group (UKMPG) members continue the world arrives or departs by sea. facilities to provide bespoke customer and a ten-point plan for boosting port and to be absolutely fundamental to the UK’s 75% of this trade, worth £585bn in 2017, solutions in categories such as hinterland investment. economic success and all of our daily is handled by members of the UKMPG. automotive, steel, renewable energy and Brexit cannot be avoided but it is lives. This includes the export of seven out of food/feed. Major expansion plans were not feared by UKMPG members. They UK Major 2017-18 was another year of every ten cars made in the UK, and the progressed at a number of ports in the already handle huge volumes of non-EU impressive development for members, import of nearly half of the UK’s food and drive for increased volumes and trade efficiently and effectively. There with more investment and new services feed needs. efficiency. There were also major is no complacency about the technical – delivering more value for customers As the UK’s predominant gateways to developments on port estates – challenges of major change, but there Ports Group and adding prosperity and jobs to coastal the world, major ports are vital enablers everything from distribution centres to will also be opportunities from Brexit that communities. It has also been an exciting of strategic supply chains for the UK – film studios. should be grasped, such as setting the period of transformation at UKMPG, with allowing industries to export, and bringing Major ports also continued their appropriate regulatory framework for the a new leadership team and an ambitious in the food and goods that we all depend progress towards sustainability. Air UK’s unique port sector – high standards, agenda to support members’ continued on in our daily lives. They achieve this by quality measures were implemented, and but the right ones. success. investing more than half a billion pounds electric and hybrid equipment was tested UKMPG members are confident that The UK’s future has some elements a year. and introduced. through working in partnership with of uncertainty. But the contribution of its In the past year, all members saw UKMPG has a new chair and two customers, supply chain partners and major ports today, and their willingness strong growth in key categories of their vice-chairs – one of which is a new role government, they can contribute even to develop and grow their contribution business, with record volumes handled focusing on safety and people, more to the UK. and milestones reached in terms of sizes confirming these as top priorities for of vessels served. UKMPG members. New routes were added, both shortsea Led by its new CEO, Tim Morris, and deepsea to Asia, Africa, the Americas UKMPG is pursuing a revitalised policy MOL Triumph arrives at Associated British Ports’ Port of Southampton. programme, focused on the themes of
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The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers has spread far and wide since its origins in London at The Baltic Exchange in 1911. Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers “The ICS and Maritime UK are co- is the professional body for all members ordinating their work where separate of the commercial shipping industry sectors have overlying concerns, such as worldwide. It has expanded far and wide Brexit, funding for skills and education, since its origins in London as the historic government briefing and London home of maritime businesses and now International Shipping Week (LISW),” says has 25 branches and 14 teaching centres Julie Lithgow, director of the ICS. For the in key shipping hubs around the globe, coming year, the ICS is looking to develop supporting professionalism through a apprenticeships in the port agency sector trusted system of qualifications and to further promote and support the membership. maritime services field in the UK. Within the globally mobile maritime The ICS is also considering the impact industry, MICS distinguishes members as of Brexit on the UK’s maritime services true professionals, helping them to gain sector. Ms Lithgow stresses that open jobs, enhance their careers and unlock trade borders must be a priority in a commercial opportunities. post-Brexit world. Trust is a valuable commodity in the Meanwhile, she raises concerns of relationship-based world of commercial a lack of investment in education and shipping, where the demands of complex training within maritime companies as an transactions, coupled with the values at important problem that the sector must risk, require reliable counterparties. contend with today. ICS members in ports and shipping centres around the world are highly sought after as people who both know what they are doing (proven knowledge via a rigorous system of examinations ICS members are highly and certification) and who can be relied upon to practise business with integrity sought after around the world, (the principles of membership). The ICS was founded on the floor of for their proven knowledge and the Baltic Exchange in 1911 precisely for this purpose and was awarded its Royal professional approach Charter in 1920. It still shares its motto with the Baltic – ‘Our Word Our Bond’.
Associated British Ports Port of Hull.
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Maritime London works closely with UK government departments, through Maritime UK and independently.
Maritime London is working hard to ensure that London and the UK remain the primary maritime services hub. Maritime
Maritime London, the trade association excellent seminar at the British EmbassyLondon created to discuss the needs of maritime for companies providing professional focusing on Brexit and maritime services. professional services exclusively. services to the international shipping London, and the wider UK, is the leading As a result of the first meeting, the DfT, industry, grew in terms of membership international maritime professional in partnership with Maritime London, and activity in 2017-18. services centre, says Jos Standerwick, is commissioning a comparative study New members including James Fisher, chief executive of Maritime London. into the competitiveness of the UK as a Millers, North P&I Club and Inmarsat were The association is working increasingly jurisdiction to conduct shipping business. brought into the fold, as well as smaller closely with UK government departments, This study will complement the Maritime firms such as Concirrus, which through Maritime UK and independently, 2050 strategy. specialises in provide big data solutions to promote and ensure that position. Further to this, Maritime London is in to the marine insurance markets. Working together, Maritime London and discussions with BEIS and the DIT on Maritime London’s incorporation of the Maritime UK have created forums, such what can be done to ensure London and IMIF also added 23 members, bringing as the Ministerial Working Group, to allow the UK remain central to maritime total membership to more than 120. the sector to engage at the highest level professional services post-Brexit. By the end of 2018, Maritime London with relevant government departments. Maritime London will be coordinating will have held more than 20 member Through Maritime UK, Maritime London an innovation in MPBS (Maritime Profes- events on subjects ranging from the has been working with the DIT on sional Business Services) working group effect of automation on maritime providing a five-year strategy for maritime focusing on crypto, blockchain, big data insurance, to the emergence of Africa promotion. and automation. The working group is as a generator of international trade. In the past year, Maritime London has exploring the potential impact of these Whatever the subject, Maritime London also been focusing on the supporting innovations and considering what the is focused on looking at areas central to sectors that play a fundamental role in sector needs in order to adapt to and the evolution of the sector and providing the UK’s holistic offering, and highlighting succeed in this fast-changing speakers at the top of their respective the importance and extent of the whole technological landscape. fields. sector. It has also been working to Importantly, Maritime London is also Meanwhile, Maritime London continues strengthen its ties with key maritime hubs doing what it can to fulfil its CSR to be proactive in promoting its members such as those in China and Greece. obligations, says Mr Standerwick. This and the sector overseas. It had a strong Greater diversity and access to talent is has included hosting the first Maritime presence at Posidonia and held an vital if London and the UK are to remain London Officer Cadetship Programme a leading cluster, says Mr Standerwick. (MLOCS) dinner at Trinity House, in Maritime London is therefore pleased conjunction with Seafarers UK. to sit on the Maritime UK’s Women in “While Maritime London is in rude Shipping Taskforce. health and working harder than ever In other initiatives, Maritime London, to support its members to ensure that with other Maritime UK members, met London and the UK remain the primary with the Exchequer Secretary to discuss maritime services hub, we could not do how the UK’s business environment can this without our proactive membership be made more competitive in order to and engagement from supporting attract owners and cargo interests to the organisations,” he says. UK cluster. Maritime London members are providing industry input into the Maritime Service Forum – instigated by the DfT, this is the first cross-departmental group
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The historic Baltic Exchange, a global centre for maritime trade and clearing house for shipping contracts. The Baltic Exchange The Baltic Exchange is a key part of the is an investment in London and recognises UK’s commercial maritime infrastructure the city as a leading commercial centre and ensures the smooth running of the for shipping. global bulk shipping markets. The Baltic SGX’s regulatory experience adds a Exchange and its 650 company mem- huge amount of value to the quality of bers in London and other key interna- the Baltic Exchange’s freight indices and tional shipping hubs are at the centre of assessments. At the same time SGX’s international trade. Thanks to the Baltic position as an important commodity Exchange’s independent freight market exchange, particularly for iron ore, as well assessments, there is a thriving deriv- as a clearing house for freight, mean that atives market which allows companies the synergies between the two organisa- to manage their bulk shipping risks. The tions are clear. independent benchmarks are also used The Baltic Exchange is currently to settle physical contracts as well as focusing on ensuring that its products, benchmark company performance. which are used globally to settle millions Trusted around the world, the London- of dollars-worth of physical and derivative based, 274-year-old institution is the shipping contracts, are more transparent home of shipbrokers, shipowners and and robust than ever. At the same time, operators, freight traders, charterers and SGX is projecting the Baltic Exchange numerous other companies involved in brand into Asia. the business of moving bulk commodities such as grains, ores, coal and oil by sea. All its members are expected to abide by a code of conduct, whose ethos is bound up in the Exchange’s moto “Our Word Our Bond”. Trusted around the world, The past two years have seen significant changes at the Baltic the London based Exchange. It has a new owner in the form of the Singapore Exchange (SGX); new Baltic Exchange is a freight indices and assessments for the LNG, container and grain markets are 274-year-old institution being published; and important new services, including an escrow facility for ship transactions, have been launched. SGX’s acquisition of the Baltic Exchange
The Baltic Exchange is the world’s only independent source of maritime market information for the trading and settlement of physical and derivative shipping.
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The UK National Shipbuilding Strategy has been The UK National Shipbuilding Strategy, skills development, vital to a wider ship- which would link many excellent facilities the next two decades. “This has taken on a key document for the maritime industry. published in 2017, has been a key building strategy. around the country on a ‘hub and spoke’ a new urgency in the light of Brexit.” document for the industry, says John “We are not talking about getting back model. This, says Mr Murray, will bring Since the launch of the Maritime Murray, CEO of the Society of Maritime into building container ships or tankers – together much expertise and offer a Growth Study, there has been a step Industries (SMI). it is about the specialist, highly complex holistic solution to understanding and change in activity at government level, “As the government’s response to Sir ships, systems and equipment that the tackling the major technological he reports. For example, a Westminster John Parker’s 2016 independent report, UK can deliver,” says Mr Murray. “This is challenges that will emerge over the next Hall debate on shipbuilding strategy in Society it looked at how we can build on the where our advanced tech sector comes few years. “The industry is putting a lot January 2018 was well attended, with benefits that we have seen from the to the fore.” of funding into this and we are expecting backbench MPs showing clear vision and aircraft carrier programme. That Autonomy has become mainstream in government investment. a good level of knowledge on the topic. programme provided a major fillip to the terms of industry discussions, he points “SMI is also campaigning for the “They understood the issues.” industry in terms of driving up standards out – including considerations of the strategic need to map the whole of the The launch of the RRS Sir David of Maritime and production, and in investment in the regulatory framework required for seabed of the UK Continental Shelf – in Attenborough and the intense focus infrastructure of the industry to support autonomous vessels. “The UK has led other words, ‘explore our undiscovered on plastics in the ocean through the the aircraft carrier construction work,” he the world in this area, being first to try to land under the sea’! Currently only about naturalist’s Blue Planet programme have says. codify how we should design, build and 30% of this area has been mapped and in both helped to highlight the importance The shipbuilding strategy set out the operate, and train people, around the public domain,” says Mr Murray. of the sector and the sea, says Mr Murray. Industries plans for naval shipbuilding for the next autonomous vessels.” “Other countries have found that by “Underlying all of this, we aspire to 30 years but the creation of an industry- SMI was pleased to be involved in mapping the seabed, they have been get more people to choose the maritime led Maritime Enterprise Working Group discussions on this topic during London able to unlock commercial opportunities sector for their future career. Anything has taken the focus well beyond the ‘grey’ International Shipping Week 2017, he – from understanding what is there and that raises the profile of our sector and ships, looking at broader opportunities, adds. being able to unlock GDP value five or six demonstrates the good we can create for says Mr Murray. Another major event for SMI was its times the cost of the task.” our social and economic wellbeing must The group will take forward many of the own annual conference, opened and The government recently published surely eventually cascade down into the strategy’s recommendations on topics addressed by the Princess Royal, ‘a the Foresight ‘Future of the Sea’ report, conscience of the general population.” such as productivity improvements and phenomenal supporter of the industry’ which provides recommendations on who also spent the afternoon meeting how the UK’s science and technological delegates and listening to presentations. capabilities can ensure that the UK Rolls Royce, which is working on autonomous technology, envisages a remotely operated SMI has been lobbying the govern- benefits from the ocean economy over local vessel being in operation by 2020 ment on the need to create a maritime and a remotely operated autonomous vessel in international waters by 2025. research and innovation centre for the UK,
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The UK’s thriving marine sector, with its high-tech expertise and world-renowned craftsmanship, is attracting serious attention from government and others. British Marine From technical support and expert advice securing VAT-paid status on second-hand “British Marine also works to promote to training, lobbying and high-profile boats; safeguarding the industry’s access careers right through the industry. We events – British Marine boasted a packed to skilled labour post-Brexit; preventing engage with schools and educational agenda in 2017-18. non-tariff barriers from being introduced establishments from across the UK As the leading trade association for between the UK and the EU which would and help deliver and support a range of the UK’s marine industry, British Marine significantly hamper the industry’s trade careers events aimed at encouraging represents over 1,500 members drawn outlook; maintaining, for now, alignment children, teenagers and adults to consider from the leisure marine, superyacht, with the European regulatory system (for a role in the marine industry.” small commercial marine and passenger example, the Recreational Craft Directive); The other fundamental role British boat sectors, with most member and scoping out markets for future trade Marine fulfils is as a Trade Challenge companies being small and medium deals. Partner, which sees the organisation -sized businesses. One of British Marine’s most important collaborate with the Department for According to the association’s latest services is its technical support. “Over International Trade across a variety of statistics, total revenue from the UK’s the last year, our expert technical team initiatives. In 2017, it supported many leisure, superyacht and small commercial have continued to be fully engaged in UK marine businesses in attending and marine industry rose by 3.4% to reach the creation and amendment of a taking prominent positions at a number £3.12 billion in 2017. This was the sixth wide range of UK, EU and international of overseas trade shows and exhibitions. consecutive rise in industry revenue, now legislation, as well as advising members This included the Monaco Yacht Show, at its highest level since the financial on compliance,” said Ms Robinson. Fort Lauderdale and Miami International crisis of 2008. Full-time equivalent This covers the full footprint of the Boat Shows. employment in the UK marine industry industry, from the build of motor and To ensure the industry meets the needs is over 33,000, says the report and the sailing yachts, superyachts, canal boats of a changing consumer market, British sector delivers an estimated GVA (gross and small commercial vessels such as Marine has developed a new ‘Futures’ value added) output of £39,000 per offshore wind support craft, to equipment strategy to help suppliers and manu- worker. Exports remain an important manufacturers and distributors in every facturers attract and retain current and contributor to the success of Britain’s aspect of the supply chain. future customers. Over the last year it has marine businesses, accounting for 30.7% As well as providing expert advice launched a cutting-edge piece of research of the sector’s total revenue and growing as the Recreational Craft Directive was into consumer behaviour, identifying the by 4.7% in 2017 to generate £924 million. transposed into UK law, the organisation changing social context, emergence of “As representatives of the industry, we supported members in lobbying for and digital and online activity and how to will continue to work hand-in-hand with developing the Maritime and Coastguard appeal to Millennials and Gen Z. It is now members and the government to ensure Agency’s Code for high-speed offshore working with strategic partners and its our sector is represented throughout the service craft of 500gt carrying up to 60 members to ensure they take steps to Brexit negotiations.” commented Lesley people and supported the completion of future proof their businesses. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of an Inland Boatbuilding Code of Practice. British Marine owns and operates British Marine. She added: “We are The latter provides clear guidance on the Southampton Boat Show, held in working closely with our leading export the design, build and operation of craft September annually. The 2018 Show members and the government to develop designed specifically for use on the UK’s attracted around 100,000 visitors and a strategic five-year export plan which inland waterways network. featured British Marine’s eighth fully supports trade promotion for the British Marine focuses strongly on successful Apprentice Graduation entire marine industry, something we ensuring its members and the industry Ceremony and fifth edition of the British believe will position us well in the post- have access to the skills and skilled Marine Awards, which recognises Brexit era.” labour that enable the industry to excellence amongst its membership. British Marine has been collaborating continue its growth. As well as providing Internationally ranked within the world’s with its members and government at a wide range of training courses and top ten boat shows, this iconic event every level to address a number of key qualifications, the association is working celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. matters for the future success of the with the government and Maritime UK As noted by Ms Robinson: “This year’s sector. These include ensuring that UK to help tackle skills shortages. It is event was very much about looking vessels maintain Union Goods status and supporting a number of employer-led ahead to the next 50 years whilst we working groups to develop new acknowledged our heritage. We are proud Trailblazer apprenticeships. to be Britain’s biggest boating festival, as Ms Robinson remarked: “In 2017, we well as being internationally renowned, supported the successful delivery of new and we are looking at how we can apprenticeship standards, with the develop the event further to meet the level appropriate funding package in of interest we are receiving.” boatbuilding, marine engineering and marina and boatyard operative and work The world’s largest sailing catamaran, Hemisphere, from Pendennis, an award winning custom build is under way on marine electrician and and refit superyacht yard based in Falmouth, UK. boat master standards.” She added:
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Membership Maritime UK offers a number of different membership categories: g National g Strategic g Regional g Associate Please contact the secretariat if you wish to discuss joining Maritime UK.
National membership National members must be able to demonstrate that they are a nationally representative organisation with a robust governance structure internally to show that they are able to identify and represent the needs of their own sector.
Strategic membership Strategic partner members are not required to demonstrate a comprehensive reflection of their sector, but should to be specialists in their area of expertise, and likely to be the thought leaders for their area.
Regional membership Regional and devolved nation cluster members required to be a regionally representative organisation with a robust governance and auditable structure internally to aid in application for public finance and grants.
Associate membership New membership category for 2019. Details will be available on the Maritime UK website.
Sponsorship Maritime UK’s cross-industry programmes rely on sponsorship for delivery. If you are interested in supporting existing initiatives or have ideas for new programmes, please get in touch with the team. Recent programme sponsorships include Maritime UK’s Maritime Futures programme by BMT and the Maritime Masters programme by ABP.
The Craigleith, a new tug delivered this year for work on the River Forth.
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British Marine 116 British Ports Association 116 CLIA UK & Ireland 116 Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers 117 London International Shipping Week 117 Maritime London 117 Mersey Maritime 118 Nautilus International 118 Seafarers UK 118 Solent LEP 119 The Baltic Exchange 119 Trinity House 119 UK Chamber of Shipping 120 UK Major Ports Group 120 Maritime Skills Alliance 120 Trinity House has been providing lighthouses around England, Wales and the Channel Islands for the safety of the mariner for over 400 years.
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British Marine British Ports Association CLIA UK & Ireland Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers London International Shipping Week Maritime London British Marine is the leading trade Created in 1992, the British Ports CLIA UK & Ireland bring together cruise The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers LISW is a ‘must attend’ event, offering Maritime London is a not for profit association for the UK’s leisure, Association represents the interests of lines, travel agents, associated travel is the professional body for all members over 160 industry functions and unique promotional body for UK-based superyacht and small commercial marine its 100 full members, and numerous partners & are dedicated to the expansion of the commercial shipping industry networking opportunities for leaders companies that provide professional industry. Its 1,500+ members come from associate members, to the UK and of ocean and river cruise holidays. worldwide. across all sectors of the international services to the international shipping a broad range of businesses including devolved governments, the EU and CLIA UK & Ireland is a member of The Institute was founded in 1911 and shipping industry – regulators, charterers, industry. boatbuilders, chandlers, brokers, marinas, national and international bodies. Cruise Lines International Association awarded a Royal Charter in 1920. ship owners, ship managers, bunker Maritime London’s mission is to passenger boats and engines. As our membership comprises many (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers suppliers, lawyers, ship brokers, bankers, promote the UK as the world’s premier The core aim of the business is to ports, terminal operators and port trade association with representation in sets and examines the syllabus for insurers, insurance brokers, commodity maritime business centre. deliver excellence. Both in the quality facilities, all of varying size, location and North and South America, Europe, Asia membership, providing the shipping traders and brokers, ship suppliers, port of its membership services, its nature, the Association is able to draw and Australasia. industry with highly qualified operators, shipping service providers and Maritime London objectives in support representation of the interests of upon a wide range of experience and CLIA is engaged in travel agent training, professionals. many more. of the mission are: members and the boating community knowledge to represent its members’ research and marketing communications The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers g To represent collectively and raise the alike and most importantly, in the quality interests. to promote the value and desirability of is the only internationally recognised londoninternationalshippingweek.com profile of maritime professional business of its members. cruise holidays with thousands of travel professional body in the commercial services British Marine creates, develops and The BPA’s aims are to: agency and travel agent members. maritime arena and it represents g To facilitate new business for maintains high quality expert services, g Dedicate resources to representing CLIA’s Associate Member and shipbrokers, ship managers and agents members through trade promotion benefits and commercial activities to a wide variety of UK port interests to Executive Partner programmes include throughout the world. g To attract shipowners, operators and promote its sector and works with its government in the UK, Europe and the industry’s leading providers of We have 24 branches in key locations cargo interests to the UK members to achieve profitable growth in internationally; supplies and services that help cruise and 4,000 individual Members and g To build upon historic and present-day home and overseas markets. g Provide a resource for its members on lines provide a safe, environmentally- Fellows. advantages of the UK as the pre-eminent legislative and policy issues, as well as a friendly and enjoyable holiday experience Members of the Institute are base for international maritime On behalf of our members, British forum for the exchange of knowledge and for millions of passengers every year. committed to maintaining the highest professional business services Marine continues to: development of best practice; professional standards across the g To assure a professional maritime g Promote the marine industry. g Work towards achieving an equitable www.cruiseexperts.org shipping industry and, as part of a skills base through the encouragement, g Provide sector showcases in the UK and transparent ports industry and a level professional body, members enjoy the recruitment and retention of British and overseas playing field throughout Europe; benefits of an enhanced career in the seafarers g Liaise and lobby governments, g Promote the use of ports and shipping shipping industry. g To promote British maritime training authorities and agencies as an environmentally sustainable mode and education g Conduct research on UK and of transport. www.ics.org.uk g To encourage networking between its international marine markets members in order to build closer contacts g Provide technical, regulatory and www.britishports.org.uk g To organise industry events aimed at manufacturing information and advice bringing members up-to-date on recent g Provide strategy, advice and practical developments in the maritime industry assistance on environmental issues g Assist with training and recruitment Membership of Maritime London is g Advise and represent on legal and open to any company that is able to financial matters demonstrate support for the UK’s maritime services sector on a global www.britishmarine.co.uk basis. The Board of Directors is elected by and drawn from the diverse membership giving Maritime London its direction. This is augmented by two member only meetings each year where suggestions and ideas for the future are received.
www.maritimelondon.com
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Mersey Maritime Nautilus International Seafarers UK Solent LEP Society of Maritime Industries The Baltic Exchange Mersey Maritime was set up in 2003 to Nautilus International is a trade union and Seafarers UK is a charity that helps The Solent LEP is the key interface and The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) The Baltic Exchange is the world’s only represent the interests of the Ports and professional organisation representing people in the maritime community, by lead for economic development in the is the voice of the UK’s maritime engi- independent source of maritime market Maritime Sector on Merseyside, helping more than 22,000 maritime professionals providing vital funding to support Solent. It is a partnership organisation neering and business sector promoting information for the trading and settle- create the right conditions for business in the UK, Netherlands and Switzerland. seafarers in need and their families. between the business community, the and supporting companies which design, ment of physical and derivative shipping growth. Nautilus members work at sea and We do this by giving money to Further Education and Higher Education build, refit and modernise ships, and contracts. We operate as a not-for-profit ashore. organisations and projects that make a sector, three unitary authorities, eight upply equipment and services for all Our international community of over organisation at the public-private sector Sometimes we are referred to as the real difference to people’s lives across district councils and one county council, types of commercial and naval ships, 600 member firms encompasses the interface, working with hundreds of ‘Merchant Navy union’, but this doesn’t the Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleets, Royal all of whom are actively working together ports and terminals infrastructure, majority of world shipping interests and businesses whose activities span the 33 tell the whole story. Navy and Royal Marines. Last year we to secure a more prosperous and offshore oil and gas, maritime security commits to a code of business conduct sub-sectors that make up the industry in Members include shipmasters, officers, gave grants totaling £3.5 million to over sustainable future for the Solent area. and safety, marine science and encapsulated in the motto “our word our the Liverpool City Region. In 2015, the cadets, ratings, yacht crew, VTS officers, 70 maritime welfare charities. Our vision is to create an environment technology, maritime autonomous bond”. region’s Marine and Maritime Sector harbourmasters, river boatmen, nautical Because Seafarers UK works closely that will bring about sustainable systems and marine renewable energy. Baltic Exchange members are comprised some 1250 businesses college lecturers, maritime lawyers and with all of the organisations that support economic growth and private sector SMI provides a wide range of activities responsible for a large proportion of all making a combined contribution of even ship-based medical personnel. seafarers and their dependants, we can investment in the Solent. It will assist this both internationally and in the UK for the dry cargo and tanker fixtures as well £3.47bn, or 13% of, the regional GDP. target donations where they will make the globally competitive area reach its full benefit of the maritime engineering as the sale and purchase of merchant These statistics – and the some of the www.nautilusint.org biggest difference. Seafarers UK receives potential, enabling existing businesses business community. The members’ vessels. massive infrastructure developments no government funding and relies on to grow, become more profitable and to interests are represented by our six Headquartered in London, with regional currently nearing completion across donations and fundraising to be able to be greener; enabling the creation of councils which focus on the markets offices in Singapore, Shanghai and Merseyside – projects such as carry on providing long-term aid. Without new businesses and attracting new in offshore energy, marine science and Athens, the Baltic is owned by its share- Liverpool2, Peel’s new £400m deep water this, there simply wouldn’t be the level businesses to the region. technology, commercial maritime holders, most of whom are members. It is container terminal at the Port of of support we are able to provide today operations, ship building, repair and governed by a board of directors elected LIverpool – ensure that the Maritime and that last year gave hope and help to www.olentlep.org.uk equipment, naval platforms, systems and by shareholders and members. Sector is recognised as a key economic over 170,000 seafarers and their families equipment, maritime autonomy, maritime driver for the region. when they needed it most. security and safety, and ports and www.balticexchange.com terminals infrastructure. Mersey Maritime works across four www.seafarers.uk Our activities follow our objectives main areas of activites of presenting members with business g Sector Growth opportunities, assisting with research g Communications and innovation, lobbying government g Infrastructure and NGOs to improve the business g Knowledge and Skills environment, facilitating network opportunities and providing marketing Our strength lies in having a broad and and other services. independent overview of the Maritime Sector in the Liverpool City Region; what’s www.maritimeindustries.org happening, who the key players are, what the common issues might be, what the trends are and how these various strands fit together. In order to deliver real value to local businesses we build strong relation- ships with a wide range of policy makers, MPs, local authorities and other strategic partners, allowing us to act as an effective interface between the two. www.merseymaritime.co.uk
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Trinity House UK Chamber of Shipping UK Major Ports Group Trinity House is a charity dedicated to The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade The United Kingdom Major Ports Group safeguarding shipping and seafarers, association and voice of the UK shipping Ltd (UKMPG) was formed in 1993 and is TRAINING TO UK PORTS providing education, support and welfare industry. We work with government, the trade association representing most to the seafaring community with a parliament, international organisations of the larger commercial ports in the statutory duty as a General Lighthouse and others to champion and protect the United Kingdom. It has nine members Authority to deliver a reliable, efficient and industry on behalf of our members. who, between them, own and operate cost-effective aids to navigation service It is our mission to deliver for our over 40 ports, accounting for more than for the benefit and safety of all mariners. members trusted specialist expertise, 70% of the total tonnage handled in UK The Corporation of Trinity House was lobbying and influence at a UK level on ports. Current members are Associated incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514 to maritime issues across national, British Ports, Belfast Harbour Commis- regulate pilotage on the River Thames European and international government sioners, the Bristol Port Company, and provide for aged mariners. and governmental bodies. By combining DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports, With a mandate that has expanded the strength of our members with this Hutchison Ports UK, PD Ports, Peel Ports considerably since then, we are today the expertise we will advance the competitive and the Port of London Authority. UK’s largest-endowed maritime charity, strength of the industry ensuring that UKMPG represents the interests and the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) the UK remains as a leader in the global concerns of its members to policy for England, Wales, the Channel Islands maritime business. makers and opinion formers in the and Gibraltar and a fraternity of men and Membership of the UK Chamber gives UK and Europe, on those areas of women selected from across the nation’s access to unrivalled policy expertise, an government or EU policy which affect the maritime sector. extensive network of industry influencers industry. It also provides forums for its and a voice in government and beyond members to share with other ports ideas Our mission that can simply not be achieved by and best practice on issues including Our mission as a General Lighthouse companies acting alone. It is also the the environment, port infrastructure and Authority is to deliver a reliable, efficient home of the Merchant Navy Training navigation. and cost-effective aids to navigation Board (MNTB) that is the shipping UKMPG works very closely with the service for the benefit and safety of all industry’s central body for promoting other ports sector trade association, mariners. and developing seafarer education, the British Ports Association (BPA) and training and skills across specific industry with the ports sector skills and safety Our vision sectors. organisation, Port Skills and Safety (PSS). Our vision is to be a trusted world class We have a dedicated staff with an The three organisations share offices, organisation and regarded as such by our unparalleled breadth of specialist close to the offices of the UK Chamber stakeholders. knowledge and access to governments at of Shipping, allowing for a high degree of We work hard to ensure that we are the highest level. We support our joint working on a range of issues. valued as much for our work today as for members on legislation and regulation our reputation earned through over five that affects their business. As the www.ukmajorports.org.uk centuries of service. industry association for UK shipping we create change, influencing government Marine operations at Westminster, Whitehall, Holyrood, At the business end of Trinity House we Brussels and the International Maritime operate a fleet of vessels, working in our Organization. waters at the highest levels of With a growing membership of 170 seamanship. member companies throughout the UK, We have been operating in the waters made up of shipowners, professional around England, Wales and the Channel organisations and service companies, we Islands since 1741, using purpose-built do not just seek to raise awareness of tonnage equipped to the highest shipping; we work to create an under- technical standard and manned by standing of it, ensuring that member professionally qualified officers and crew. companies’ commercial objectives are at SPECIALISTS IN PORT RELATED NVQs Coordinated and monitored around the the heart of the government process. clock by our Planning Centre, typical vessel activities include wreck location www.ukchamberofshipping.com and marking, aid to navigation & APPRENTICESHIPS, DELIVERING maintenance, towing, buoy handling and surveying. Working at sea is unpredictable and inherently hazardous; to preserve the IMPROVED SAFETY & COMPETENCE safety of the mariner we take measures to make sure we can respond effectively Advertisers Index should an incident occur, working closely Associated British Ports 4 with our partners at the Department for Baltic Exchange 6 Transport and the MCA. We have a vessel Brookes Bell 8 Compass Handbooks 52 More info: ready to respond within six hours of the Marlan Maritime Technologies 52 Strait of Dover, carrying our instantly Port Training Services Inside Back Cover Royal Haskoning Inside Front Cover +44 (0)1670 357 030 recognisable Emergency Wreck Marking RNLI 6 Buoys. Seafarers UK 8 TTMS UK Limited Outside Back Cover UK Ports.org 6 [email protected] www.trinityhouse.co.uk UK Ship Register 2 www.porttrainingservices.co.uk 120 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 Here. For tomorrow.
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