GREAT World Class Marine Capability

The UK’s marine engineering and services companies have many great strengths that have driven forward key developments in equipment and product design and technical innovation.  The UK is the fourth largest shipbuilder in Europe and the third largest in boatbuilding. This important sector supports over 1 million jobs, adds £46.1bn to our economy and is responsible for facilitating 95% of UK global trade, worth over £500bn per year. It is a sector that is thriving, with plans to grow even stronger in the years ahead, building on competitive strengths that have been developed over many years.

UK marine equipment manufacturers, operators and service companies offer complex design, manufacturing and service solutions to major energy, shipbuilding, boatbuilding and defence customers in the UK and across the world. Our offer encompasses an extensive marine innovation ecosystem and we lead the world in offshore renewable power development. This is supported by a world leading research and development (R&D) and academic base, including marine R&D centres, excellent technical knowledge and skills, and a very strong international reputation for quality.

Over 5,000 UK companies offer world class capabilities that meet the highest international standards and incorporate the latest technological advances. The UK marine industries have a strength and vibrancy built on a global outlook, an expertise in advanced engineering and the ability to adapt and innovate. We aim to maintain a leading technological edge by sustaining and expanding this important business sector.

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