Maritime & Marine

Leisure marine boss Mandy appointed president at Hampshire Chamber AGM as Peter steps down

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed Mandy Boughton, managing director of Ancasta Yacht Services, to the voluntary ambassadorial role of president. The news came... READ MORE »

Hants firms STEM Returners and Marine People pick up new investment to boost capacity

Two Hampshire-based businesses dedicated to helping people find their next job have received investment from Intermarine UK, a workforce solutions provider. One is STEM... READ MORE »

Southampton’s Aquark successfully tests ‘cold atom’ tech for quantum sensors with Royal Navy

Aquark Technologies, a Southampton firm developing ‘cold atom’ technology for a range of quantum applications, has put its tech to the test on a Royal Navy vessel... READ MORE »

Maritime UK Solent offers a ‘louder voice’ to businesses through new membership initiative

Maritime UK Solent is inviting businesses to join its newly launched membership programme, offering greater opportunities to network, collaborate and influence policy... READ MORE »

Crest of a wave! 'Outstanding' winners celebrate at the third annual Maritime UK Solent Awards

The region's world-leading maritime sector has been celebrated at the third annual Maritime UK Solent Awards. Winners at the event, held at the Hilton Southampton -... READ MORE »

Solent Partners launches skills bootcamp to train up next generation of marine electricians

A free training programme is being made available to people with electrical or engineering backgrounds so they can break into the Solent’s thriving maritime industry... READ MORE »

MDL Marinas significantly expands storage capacity at Shamrock Quay after acquisition of 3.2-acre site

A major owner and operator of marinas has significantly expanded its Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton after buying up extra land. MDL Marinas says the 3.2-acre plot in... READ MORE »

"We're thrilled" says CEO as Wightlink named Best Ferry Operator 2024 at National Transport Awards

Wightlink has been named Best Ferry Operator 2024 at the National Transport Awards in London. The Solent ferry operator carries more than 3.8 million people a year... READ MORE »

National Oceanography Centre marks World Maritime Day with fossil-free marine fuel trials

Today is World Maritime Day, and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton has marked the occasion by putting fossil-free marine diesel to the test. Two of... READ MORE »

MUK Solent welcomes Jamie and Jane as board directors to drive region’s maritime ambitions

Maritime UK Solent has welcomed a pair of new non-executive directors to its board. Jamie Holmes, co-founder and director of Southampton-based NASH Maritime, is a... READ MORE »