South Coast Marine Cluster World Leading Innovation-led Marine & Maritime Cluster
The South Coast Marine Cluster Concept Began as a cross- local authority and LEP partnership initiative through the GREAT UK Challenge Fund 100,000 funding + 114,000 match 6 international events: - Oceans 15 - Blue Tech San Diego - METS Amsterdam - Marintec China - Miami International Boat Show - Marseille Trade Mission 21 companies showcased ~ 300 leads Companies introduced to UKTI export team 1.2m export and one landed inward investment target Monitor in November 16 Collaboration with public sector, higher education and research institutions
South coast centres of expertise in marine research, innovation and training Exeter Southampton Plymouth
Research Capacity Highlights South Coast includes UK s two largest University Marine Institutes Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute 500+ marine staff/researchers 2600 marine-themed students 500+ marine staff/researchers 1000 marine themed students
Research Assets Unparalleled suite of world-class facilities
Applied Autonomy ASV C-Worker Mayflower Autonomous Ship Concept Applications include defence, surveying and scientific industries. The National Oceanography Centre brings together a range industries to develop next generation autonomy. The University of Plymouth Marine Institute s Autonomous Marine Systems Research group applies artificial intelligence techniques for navigation, guidance and control. QinetiQ s ocean basin test submarine maneuverability. The Mayflower Autonomous Ship will sail across the Atlantic in 2020, operating as a unique research platform.
Marine Energy and Renewables Wave Hub Cornwall Perpetuus The only region with all renewable energy resources (wave, wind, tidal and solar) located close to major ports and infrastructure. Testing and deployment sites include Wave Hub (the world s largest, technologically advanced test site), the North Devon Tidal Demonstration Zone, Fabtest site and Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre. Supported by a strong network of developers and an extensive supplychain. The Russell Group University of Exeter is a core member of the UK Centre for Marine Energy Research. The University of Plymouth designs and tests marine energy devices.
Sensors, Satellites, Big Data and The Environment Marine Biological Association Exceptional capability in these emerging technologies, with significant levels of expertise and facilities. The Marine Biological Association has led scientific excellence since 1884. Satellite Applications Centres of Excellence work with companies across the South Coast. CEFAS produces world-class marine and freshwater science. The National Oceanography Centre addresses global challenges e.g. sea-levels. Plymouth Marine Laboratory; world s 8 th in Reuters oceanography research. SAHFOS surveys 20,000km ocean pm. The new MET Office Supercomputer and scientists are globally-reknowned. Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Design Engineering and Manufacturing Sunseeker International QinetiQ testing tank Leading technologies, systems, processes and skills in design, manufacture and repair for both commercial and defence. The Ministry of Defence offers plentiful Research & Development and supply-chain opportunities. Almost all technical leads of the world s superyacht design houses are alumni of the Southampton Solent University Warsash Maritime Academy. The National Composites Centre is a High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centre. The University of Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute and Lloyds Register specialise in engineering, legal and environmental disciplines. Sir Ben Ainslee bases the Land Rover BAR team in Portsmouth.
Defence 20% of the Marine and Maritime Defence jobs in the UK. The Naval Base in Portsmouth employs 12,130 split between MOD, Flotilla, BAE Systems and Serco. Devonport is the largest Naval Base in Western Europe and is the primary UK location for deep maintenance of surface and submarine vessels, including upgraded facilities for nuclear submarine work.
Southern England: centre for UK s Marine & Maritime industry UK s largest concentration of natural harbours and associated ports Plymouth Southampton Falmouth Poole Portsmouth