Southampton reflects on ‘fantastic month’ after busy May brings 400,000+ cruise visitors into port

May saw a record number of cruise ships visiting Southampton, Associated British Ports (ABP) has revealed. The city welcomed 26 different cruise ships throughout the... READ MORE »

Significant milestone says The Trafalgar Group after acquiring new site in Chichester Harbour

A Portsmouth company has hailed the acquisition of a new site in Chichester as a significant milestone. The Trafalgar Group has exchanged contracts to purchase Northshore... READ MORE »

Solent-based maritime sector sails to success with significant wins at national awards in Belfast

The South's maritime sector sailed to success at the national Maritime UK Awards in Belfast. Southampton-based NASH Maritime won the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise... READ MORE »

Southampton’s RAD Propulsion is cruising towards mass production after closing £4.3m funding round

Marine technology firm RAD Propulsion has just closed a £4.27 million investment round to help push its RAD 40 electric propulsion drive for boats into mass production... READ MORE »

Auction set to make waves as historic Solent forts are offered for sale at a guide price of £1m each

Two Solent forts are set to make waves at auction with a guide price of £1 million each. No Man’s Fort and Spitbank Fort are going under the hammer on June 18... READ MORE »

Solent ferry hopeful looks to build new Isle of Wight port for all-electric ferries

The route between Portsmouth and Ryde may be served by all-electric ships and a new port on the island if plans put forward by Wight Gateway Ltd (WGL) are given the... READ MORE »

Beaulieu River yacht harbour set for £1.5m revamp providing new offices and workshop units

The boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River is to undergo a £1.5 million redevelopment. This comes following a £2.5 million investment from... READ MORE »

Katy Taylor comes on board as Wightlink's new Chief Executive Officer

Wightlink has appointed Katy Taylor to be its new Chief Executive Officer, taking effect from Monday, 19th August 2024. Katy's appointment follows the retirement of Keith... READ MORE »

Biz Gallery: South Coast Construction & Property Regatta sets sail for third year

Back for its third year, the South Coast CPS Regatta brought the construction and property industry back together for a day of racing and camaraderie. Held in Port... READ MORE »

Two of the world's largest container ships call at Southampton simultaneously

The Port of Southampton has welcomed two of the world's largest container vessels simultaneously for the first time in its history. The port's marine pilots successfully... READ MORE »