The UK has the largest marine and maritime sector in Europe, with the Solent being right at the heart. With many marine businesses based here in the New Forest, ranging from shipping, boat building and marine engineering to marine technology and leisure marine.

The New Forest’s location supports a thriving marine and maritime sector, the recovery and growth of which is a key focus for NFBP in 2021.

Our annual networking and support meeting for marine and maritime sector businesses – and those who do business with those businesses – is a great opportunity to tell your story, share your successes, raise your concerns and learn from each other. Join in to find out what other businesses are doing and how they are planning to recover in 2021. We will also hear updates from:

• Stuart Baker, Assistant Director for Maritime UK Solent
• Mark Hamson, International Trade Advisor for Department for International Trade
• Richard Parkinson, Port Director at Solent Gateway

This business briefing is online and FREE to attend but you do need to book by 1800 the day before in order to receive the Zoom meeting ID and password to join us online.