Maritime UK Solent teams up with Solent Freeport for networking event on international partnerships

Maritime UK Solent is to hold a networking event later this month aimed at exploring new global opportunities. Sponsored by Solent Freeport, the event will bring together... READ MORE »

Crowds gather in Southampton to see off Cunard’s Queen Anne on 107-night maiden world voyage

Queen Anne, the latest luxury cruise liner from Cunard, has embarked on her 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton. Spectators gathered last night to witness the... READ MORE »

Solent Freeport invests £6.7m in six projects to improve transport and commercial infrastructure

Solent Freeport has put £6.7 million in seed capital towards six projects in the region. It’s the latest tranche of awards from the £25 million in funding provided by... READ MORE »

The Big Difference food charity ‘overwhelmed’ with £5k donation from ABP to support people of Soton

Associated British Ports (ABP) in Southampton has donated £5000 to a local food bank charity, The Big Difference. Based in Northam and Woolston, The Big Difference... READ MORE »

Boxers, swimmers, gymnasts and farmers among latest groups on Wightlink sponsorship scheme

Wightlink has welcomed four new groups onto its community sponsorship scheme next year, helping to ferry members to and from their activities. Ryde Boxing Club, Ryde... READ MORE »

New-look £2m boatshed at Buckler’s Hard taking shape ahead of opening in late Spring 2025

Redevelopment works on the boatshed at Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour, where the New Forest meets the Solent, are coming along. The £2 million development will feature... READ MORE »

DP World donates 3,000 meals to community

DP World’s logistics hubs at Southampton and London Gateway have donated the equivalent of 3,000 meals to food distribution charities in their local communities. The... READ MORE »

Maritime UK Solent bags £85k of million-pound government fund for maritime clusters

Maritime UK Solent has been announced as one of nine regional maritime clusters set to benefit from the government’s million-pound Maritime Cluster Development Fund... READ MORE »

Mark steps up to lead Griffon Hoverwork as former boss hands over the reins after 15 years

Griffon Hoverwork has announced Mark Downer as its new managing director. Currently engineering director for the Portsmouth-based hovercraft maker, Mark has been with the... READ MORE »

Portsmouth marine firm signs on with Mitsubishi & Tokyo shipbuilder to bring WindWings to Japan

Portsmouth wind and marine engineering consultancy BAR Technologies has teamed up with Mitsubishi Corporation and Japanese ship designer Nihon Shipyard. The three... READ MORE »