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News July 2025
Posted 2025-06-30 12:43:43 by
Register your interest to be involved in Earth Observation in the Blue Economy

MSE is working with ESA to define two pilot projects that demonstrate how Earth Observation and other in-situ data resources can enable a sustainable Blue Economy.We are asking interested parties to c...
Posted 2025-06-27 11:12:14 by
Funding for Enhancing Port Safety and Efficiency through Space

Ports face various challenges, including congestion, infrastructure limitations, safety and security, digitalisation, connectivity and environmental concerns. These challenges can lead to delays, disr...
Posted 2025-06-27 14:58:24 by
Global Business Innovation Programme - Maritime Technologies South Korea 2025

Innovate UK is inviting ambitious companies to participate in the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) focused on maritime technologies with South Korea.This GBIP aims to help UK businesses gro...
Posted 2025-06-26 10:11:50 by
BOSS LEVEL project addresses critical challenge in maritime decarbonisation

The BOSS LEVEL project, which recently completed, has successfully addressed a critical challenge in maritime decarbonisation: the need for advanced onboard instrumentation, data assimilation, and ana...
Posted 2025-06-26 11:06:02 by
India Awaits: UK Maritime Delegation gears up for September/October 2025

India’s maritime sector is booming and UK businesses are stepping up to seize the opportunity.In partnership with the India Business Group (IBG) and Maritime Solent, this targeted trade mission offers...
Posted 2025-06-26 10:44:54 by
Government confirms commitment to freeports

The Government has reconfirmed its commitment to freeports – including Solent Freeport – in a newly published 10-year industrial strategy document.The 160-page paper, The UK’s Modern Industrial Strate...
Posted 2025-06-26 10:21:09 by
Nominations open for Maritime Solent Awards 2025

Nominations have opened for the annual Maritime Solent Awards which celebrate the success of the outstanding local maritime cluster in the Solent. Maritime Solent coordinates these awards in order to ...
Posted 2025-06-26 10:50:00 by
SMI Defence Attaché Luncheon; 15th July 2025, London

The Society of Maritime Industries will once again be hosting the overseas naval attachés & advisers based in London for a reception and buffet luncheon. The event will be held in HMS President, The W...
Posted 2025-06-09 13:17:26 by
Maritime Solent NOC Innovation Hub Networking Event; 16th July 2025, NOC, Southampton

The Maritime Solent July networking event will take place at the newly refurbished state-of-the-art National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Innovation Hub in Southampton, 16th July 9.30-11.30am.The NOC Inn...
Posted 2025-06-26 10:25:42 by
WISTA UK Solent; 23rd July 2025, Portsmouth

Maritime Solent will be partnering with WISTA UK Solent (Women's International Shipping and Trading Association) on this networking event taking place 23rd July 2025 at The Churchillian in Cosham, Por...
Posted 2025-06-09 13:28:58 by
MarRI-UK Powering Maritime Innovation, LISW; 16th September 2025, 1400 - 1600 London

MarRI-UK will be hosting this event, Powering Maritime Innovation: Towards a UK Research Roadmap - Why This Matters Now - event on Tuesday 16th September 2025 from 1400-1600 at the Queen Elizabeth II ...
Posted 2025-06-09 13:04:00 by
MATS 2025; Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase; 30th September - 1st October 2025, NOC Southampton

MATS 2025 will feature a full two day programme with days running from 9-5pm ensuring ample networking and exhibitor breaks. Themes for 2025 The marine sector is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation...
Posted 2025-06-26 11:58:28 by
NEXT GEN Safety & Systems Workshop; 21st October 2025, online

Safety for vessels is no longer just about sea survival and reducing onboard injuries. Navigation was typically carried out with a chart plotter and radar plus a VHF for communications. As individual ...