The UK has one of the largest marine and maritime sectors in Europe, employing more than 360,000 people and contributing £19 billion gross value added, with the Solent being right at the heart. Many marine and maritime businesses are based here in the New Forest, ranging from shipping, boat building and marine engineering to marine technology and leisure marine.

Our annual networking and support meeting for marine and maritime sector businesses – and others 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. We will hear updates from Stuart Baker at Maritime UK Solent and from our local marine businesses.

This business briefing is over coffee/tea, leaving plenty of time for discussion and networking. Come along to find out what other businesses are doing in 2022.

Bookings for this event close on Wednesday 9 February.

Attendees are asked to follow sensible COVID precautions during the event.