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MARITIME UK Annual Review 2018
MARITIME Introduction Maritime UK Patron HRH The Princess Royal Page 3
Introduction David Dingle, CBE Page 5
UK
Ministerial support for Maritime UK Nustrat Ghani MP, Robert Jentrick MP Page 7
Published in association with Maritime UK’s strategic objectives Page 9
Maritime UK by
Raising the profile of the sector Page 11
Compass Handbooks Ltd
Maritime is big business Page 13 1
Publisher Crafting and delivering a compelling message Page 17
Andy Bullen One voice at the heart of government Page 21
Editorial
Felicity Landon
Promoting the sector overseas and international collaboration Page 23
Carly Fields
Ben Murray The UK’s maritime offer Page 25 2
Developing
Production Editor Promoting the offer Page 27
Linda Roast
Cartographer
Spotlight: Shanghai Trade Mission Page 29
Mark Terrey Spotlight: Southampton Boat Show Page 31
smart maritime
Photography Spotlight: London International Shipping Week Page 33
Andrew Sassoli-Walker
A&P Group Maritime UK activity overseas Page 35
ASV Global Spotlight: Maritime Commonwealth Page 37
solutions today for a more
Associated British Ports
Baltic Exchange
Collaborating to drive innovation Page 39
Cammell Laird
Forth Ports Strengthening links with academia Page 41 3
sustainable
Fleetwood Nautical College Sector Deal Page 43
Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited
Inmarsat
MarRI-UK: a new UK centre for maritime research and innovation Page 45
Jeff Brown A blueprint for the future Page 47
tomorrow
Lloyd’s Register - Eduardo Lisanve
DP World London Gateway Ensuring the skills to fuel maritime ambition Page 49
Maritime UK
Peel Ports Setting the direction of travel Page 51 4
Pendennis Jobs galore, at sea and ashore Page 55
Rolls Royce
The human element? People are much more than that! Page 57
Rupert Peace
Southampton Boat Show Women in Maritime Page 59
Spirit Yachts Year of Engineering Page 63
Trinity House
UKSR Services
Apprenticeships Page 67
Print Spotlight: Jack Lawson, Trinity House apprentice Page 69
Swallowtail Print Spotlight: Abbie Jones, Associated British Ports apprentice Page 71
The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher, Maritime UK,
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No liability can be accepted for inaccuracies of any description, although the publishers Spotlight: Scott Arrowsmith, SMS Towage apprentice Page 75
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Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 1
Introduction by Maritime UK Patron HRH Princess Royal
As Britain is a maritime nation, its maritime sector is most important to
prosperity and national life. It enables 95% of UK global trade, linking our
The UK Ship Register island to people across the world.
I was pleased to become Patron of Maritime UK at the end of 2017.
Having been associated with a number of maritime organisations across the UK,
A quality flag for I am delighted to be able to support Maritime UK’s mission to bring the various
parts of the maritime sector together. Encouraging our maritime industries to
collaborate will enable them to achieve more than by working alone.
quality owners I welcome the opportunity to support the skills of those involved in the
maritime sector and was pleased to open Southampton Solent University’s new
£6 million campus for Merchant Navy Officer Cadets’ education and training in
January this year. I also support Maritime UK’s Women in Maritime Taskforce,
which is showing leadership in addressing diversity.
With the International Maritime Organization resolving to reduce carbon
CUSTOMER QUALITY FLEXIBILITY REPUTATION emissions from shipping by 50% by 2050, there is an opportunity for the sector
SERVICE to innovate solutions that will have a global market. Collaboration is key to
success, and I look forward to the UK sector playing its part. I also welcome
Maritime UK’s focus on international promotion and look forward to supporting
a trade mission to Chile later this year. I was pleased that Maritime UK was
involved in the Commonwealth Business Forum during the Commonwealth
Heads of Government Meeting in London in April.
Maritime is a truly national sector and has the ability to give hope and
opportunity to our coastal communities. Maritime UK’s focus on regional
growth is welcome and the Southampton Boat Show is an important part of
raising awareness of the leisure marine which is a significant part of our national
life, and the opportunity to get on the water should be strongly encouraged.
Real progress is being made and I look forward to being involved in
Maritime UK’s developments in the future.
Email: ukshipregister@mcga.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3817 2461
Website: www.ukshipregister.co.uk
Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 3
Introduction by David Dingle
www.abports.co.uk
Our network of
21 ports provide Welcome to the first Maritime UK government, and more than that, we are
Annual Review. I hope you find the now more readily seen as a partner to
access to publication useful, and one that provides realise government’s objectives.
international opportunity to engage further with
our cross-sector programmes and
This annual review would not have
been possible without those companies
markets for UK initiatives. As ever, if you have any that have supported our programmes
questions or suggestions, do get in and advertised in this publication. I
manufacturers, touch with the team. thank you for your support.
driving trade Since taking the chair in September The following pages highlight work
2015, much has been achieved. Today, across Maritime UK’s strategic
and growth. Maritime UK is a completely different objectives, covering policy and politics,
organisation and community to the one international promotion, partnership
that it was. And the sector is all the with government, skills and regional
better for it. cluster development. You will see that
KEEPING
Then, Maritime UK was a loose much has been achieved, but in making
grouping of maritime bodies in the that progress we always identify more
shipping, ports and maritime services to do. As we enter the next stage of our
industries, mainly focused on agreeing journey, we’ve got to determine how we
BRITAIN
broadly joint policy positions. take our joint work to the next level.
Today, we are the sector’s umbrella Over the coming months, Maritime
organisation, with the engineering and UK will be shaping its future
leisure marine industries joining our organisational and strategic strategy.
ranks. We are also proud to include a The voice of government and individual
TRADING
trade union, charity partner and regional companies should be heard in those
organisations amongst our number. discussions, and we invite you to let us
Now, we are running our own know your thoughts.
programmes and coordinating activity Together, we’ve built firm foundations.
on behalf of the sector in wide-ranging The future is bright for Maritime UK and
areas. We are government’s primary the maritime sector, and we invite you
interlocutor for the sector, and partner to be part of the next stage of our
with departments to deliver activity in development.
support of our joint objectives. More Enjoy reading the review, and then
Supporting than talking, now, we do.
My overriding feeling when reflecting
let’s get to work.
119,000 jobs on the past three years is how exciting Mr David Dingle CBE
the period has been. There’s been a real Maritime UK Chairman
Generating energy around our National Council
£7.5bn for the table, and a real support from members,
companies and government. Everyone
UK economy wins from greater collaboration;
partners recognise that and as a result
Investing £857 put more effort into joint working.
With particular thanks to the
million in the UK Department for Transport, maritime
issues are now more fully understood in
Handling around
100m tonnes
of cargo
Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 5
Ministerial support for Maritime UK
The UK maritime sector is one of our of the pledge and Charter. I look forward
WHEN nation’s greatest success stories. to working with the taskforce over the
next year to encourage more women into
THE CREW It continues to grow from strength to
strength adding high quality jobs, driving exciting maritime careers.
LAUNCH, innovation and boosting exports. A SMarT Plus and improving the gender
YOUR GIFT central pillar of this success is the strong balance both share a common theme,
namely preparing our maritime sector to
GOES WITH partnership between the UK maritime
sector and government, and Maritime UK be ready to seize the opportunities and
THEM is at the very heart of this. Since meet the challenges of the future. To
becoming Minister for Maritime I have ensure that we remain a leading maritime
Every rescue depends on the generosity seen first-hand the breadth and depth of nation we must be ready to adapt and
of people like you who choose to work of the Maritime UK team, and this change. Through this Government’s
remember the RNLI in their Will. forthcoming Maritime 2050 strategy,
annual report highlights recent
A legacy gift lives on, making incredible
Indices feats of bravery possible. We will ensure achievements of which they should be
proud.
which is being developed with significant
input from Maritime UK, we will set a
Photo: RNLI/Nigel Millard
that every gift is used where the need is
clear and ambitious vision for the future
Forward curves greatest to deliver our lifesaving service. Our partnership with Maritime UK has
contributed over the last 12 months to of the sector. This will enable maritime
businesses to plan for the long term and
Dispute resolution A legacy to the RNLI will be more than
a gift in your Will. It will save lives at sea.
major positive change in the maritime
sector. This included my announcement think strategically about how they will
earlier this year to double the funding for respond to future global and market
Escrow services If you would like to find out more about helping the RNLI’s officer cadet training known as SMarT trends. Maritime 2050 is a once in a
Plus. This is a massive boost to training generation opportunity and I look forward
Global networking
courageous crews with a gift in your Will, please visit
RNLI.org/legacy, call the Gifts in Wills Team on 0300 300 0124 the next generation of British seafarers to working with Maritime UK and its
or email legacy_enquiry@rnli.org.uk and will see their numbers increase to members to build a stronger, even more
Education 1,200 a year. The increase in funding is a dynamic and innovative maritime sector.
clear demonstration of this Government’s Maritime UK’s annual review is a
commitment to our maritime industries testament to the organisation’s success
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity registered in England and Wales (209603)
and would not have been possible to over the past 12 months. It is great for
balticexchange.com
and Scotland (SC037736). Regisitered charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland
introduce without the evidence provided government to have such an active and
by Maritime UK and its members. dedicated partner to work with and I look
I am particularly proud to work with forward to deepening our partnership
Maritime UK to increase the number of over the next year as we work together to
women in the maritime sector. Only 3% grow and promote our world class
of UK ship’s officers are women, yet they maritime industries.”
make up half the potential workforce.
To ensure that the sector realises its Nusrat Ghani MP
UK-PORTS .ORG potential it must draw on all the talent
available to it. It is great to see Maritime
UK taking action on this issue through
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
for Transport and Minister for Maritime
the establishment of the Women in
Maritime Taskforce and the development
HM Treasury recognises the value of
the maritime sector, and the important
contribution it makes to the UK economy.
We are working closely with industry
through Maritime UK and other stake-
The reliable guide holders to support maritime growth. I was
pleased to recently hear from the sector
to UK ports about its priorities.
As we leave the European Union, the
maritime sector is well placed to help
< Daily News Feed position Britain as a productive, outward-
< Information sourced directly looking and global-trading nation. I look
forward to continuing our work with this
from the ports industry to help deliver our ambition of
being a world-leading maritime nation.
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new features Robert Jenrick MP
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
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Maritime UK’s strategic objectives
Raising the profile
of the sector
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Realising the coastal
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Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 9
1
Raising the profile
of the sector
The sector recognises that it needs to
raise its profile. The various components
of the sector add up to more, create a
more compelling case for support, and
can point to a greater contribution, as
a single strong sector. Maritime UK is
raising the sector’s profile by:
g Commissioning independent research
on the role and value of the sector
g Creating compelling messages
about what the sector needs and why
government should deliver support
g Delivering the maritime message at
the heart of government
g Coordinating events to shine a
spotlight on the sector.
Maritime is big business 13
Crafting and delivering a compelling message 17
One voice at the heart of government 21
Located on the south coast close to
international shipping lanes and less than
100 miles from mainland Europe,
Southampton is one the UK’s leading ports.
10 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 Maritime
Maritime
UK Annual Review 2018 11
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MGS scorecard...
Industry progress against
Maritime Growth Study
DfT produced a review of
delivery against the MGS
recommendations.
“The review showed a strong
improvement of collaboration
between government and
industry. The structures
created within both, especially the
rebadged and enhanced Maritime
UK have contributed much to the
building of this relationship.
Industry has particularly
welcomed the increased
exposure to ministers and the
accompanying officials’ forums.
Maritime UK has become
acknowledged as the lead
organisation for the promotion
of the sector as a whole.
“The formation of Maritime UK
as a single promotional voice
was very largely supported as
benefitting the sector.
“Implementation of the
recommendations dealing with
the setting up of a single promo-
tional body for industry with the
necessary remit and resource to
represent the sector effectively
was achieved through the
rebadging of Maritime UK. It was
relaunched with David Dingle
as the chair and has provided
focus and work programmes
for members to look at areas
that the maritime sector needs
to address in order to meet its
objectives. The review found that
this development has been a
major contribution towards the
enhanced collaboration between
government and industry.”
Next steps for industry
The MGS review called for:
g Greater communication and
engagement with those outside
Maritime UK or London with a
Maritime
resulting lack of awareness about
Taken as a whole, the footprint sector directly supported just over £40 g The direct contribution of the initiatives or progress.
represented by Maritime UK is one of billion in business turnover, £14.5 billion in maritime sector through turnover, GVA g Greater focus on
Britain’s biggest industries. Maritime UK GVA and 185,700 jobs for UK employees and employment has increased since technological innovation and
biannually commissions independent and in 2015. The marine and shipping 2010, when turnover, GVA and employ- its future implications.
is big
robust economic data on the value of the industries are the largest constituent ment are estimated to have been £35.5
maritime sector. The Centre for Economics industries in terms of economic activity, billion, £13.6 billion and 178,800 jobs
and Business Research (Cebr), a leading contributing £6.5 billion and £4.3 billion respectively. Average productivity in the
economic consultancy in the UK, in GVA respectively, and directly maritime sector – as measured through
published the most recent report at the supporting around 99,500 jobs and the GVA generated by each job – exceeds
business
end of 2017. 50,800 jobs respectively in 2015. that of the national average. Average
The report found that: g The substantial direct economic productivity in each maritime industry
g The maritime sector makes a contribution of the maritime sector also exceeded the national average in
substantive macroeconomic contribution exceeds those of other comparable each year from 2010 to 2015.
to the UK turnover, Gross Value Added industries. For example, the sector’s g The maritime sector also helped to
(GVA), employment and the compensation direct turnover contribution of just over raise billions of pounds each year to the
Exceeding comparable industries, maritime helps of employees. It is estimated that the £40 billion compares to £31.1 billion from UK Exchequer and made a sizeable
to raise billions of pounds each year for the UK. the entire aerospace industry in 2015; contribution to UK trade through exports
similarly, the sector’s direct GVA of goods and services. The sector
contribution of £14.5 billion compares
Associated British Ports Hull Container Terminal
at Queen Elizabeth Dock serving two vessels
favourably to £10.0 billion from the
into the night. aerospace industry.
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contributed an estimated total of just helped to support a total of £91.9 billion 6.6% increase in GVA and 3.9% increase
under £4.7 billion in tax revenues in 2015, in turnover, 957,300 jobs and £21.0 billion in employment.
or 0.7% of total UK tax revenues, spread through the compensation of employees It also showed that productivity per
across Income Tax, NICs, VAT, in 2015. worker stood well above the UK average
Corporation Tax and Business Rates. g While the economic contribution at £77,897, compared to £50,830, and
The maritime sector exported £12 billion of the industry is spread across all UK that the sector contributes nearly £40
of goods and services in 2015, or around regions, London contributes the most to billion to the UK economy.
2.3% of the UK total. GVA and employment, both directly and The sector continues to invest in its
g After quantifying the indirect more widely. In 2015, it is estimated people, with average pay also well above Tonnage tax
economic impacts through the industry’s that the industry in London directly the UK average at £39,300, compared to The report included a section
supply chains and induced effects on contributed £4.3 billion of GVA (29% of £27,600. devoted to exploring the tonnage
expenditures, it is estimated that the the industry) and 35,800 jobs (19%). The report also provided a number of tax system’s economic impact
maritime sector helped to support a After indirect and induced effects are potential scenarios for the UK’s departure on the shipping industry. This
segment used lower, middle and
total of £37.4 billion of GVA in 2015. This considered, the aggregate contribution from the European Union and the impact upper scenarios against the
implies that, for every £1 in GVA directly from London rises to £8.9 billion of GVA these would have on the maritime sector. actual deadweight tonnage of
contributed on average by the sector, (26%) and 236,000 jobs (28%). the UK’s shipping fleet (covering
a further £2.59 in GVA was generated vessels of 500 gross tonnes or
across the UK economy. Growth more) under the current regime
g These aggregate economic impacts
— or outturn — to determine what
Maritime productivity, employment, would have happened to the UK
associated with the maritime sector turnover and contribution to GDP have maritime fleet if the optional tax
also extend to turnover, employment increased nationwide over a five-year initiative had not been brought in.
and the compensation of employees. period, the report found. While revenues raised for the
It is estimated that the maritime sector The report, which was released to UK Exchequer from the tax option
were minimal, Cebr estimated
coincide with London International that the gains from implementing
Shipping Week, found that over five years, the regime, regarding economic
the British maritime sector had performance, far outweighed
experienced a 12.7% increase in turnover, the associated costs of deferred
Corporation Tax revenues.
According to Cebr, under the
lower scenario, total deadweight
tonnage would have dropped
as low as 6.8m tonnes by 2015,
while under the middle and higher
scenarios, deadweight tonnage
figures would have been 3.7m and
2m tonnes respectively — against
an actual 2015 outturn of 13.5m
tonnes. The actual direct impact
of the tonnage tax on gross value
added (GVA) in 2015 was just over
£4bn, while the real aggregate
impact was £16bn. The lower
scenario’s direct impact for GVA in
2015 would have been equivalent
to a loss of 0.11% of UK GDP —
or the UK losing the entire direct
GVA contribution from the dairy or
beer manufacturing industries, or
most other services incidental to
water-transportation. Additionally,
in 2015, the shipping industry
directly supported 51,000 jobs for
UK employees, but the report’s
middle scenario indicated that
direct employment for that year
would have only been 13,700 jobs
— equal to a 73% decrease.
Robust evidence bases are
required to convince government
to effect change – research like
this on tonnage tax will contribute
to the development of such
business cases.
Huge growth opportunities
The Government’s Foresight
Future of the Sea report high-
lighted the size and value of the
maritime sector and forecast that
the global maritime sector will be
worth $3bn by 2030.
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Both industry and government want Maritime UK to speak Together, Maritime UK and its members associations and, added to the fact The group has other aims. One goal is
with a compelling and coherent voice on behalf of the sector. develop joint policy positions and deliver that key findings were placed within the to amplify existing policy positions from
Crafting and
these via lobbying, campaigns and context of the UK’s departure from the members where appropriate, while
messaging. With the organisation seeking European Union, it was easy to identify another is to successfully deliver activities
to bring together its country’s maritime shared areas and topics. Maritime UK in support of the wider objectives
sector to promote the field, drive growth thus created collaborative, sector-wide contained in the UK government’s
and influence government, measured policy positions, which were first Maritime Growth Study.
delivering a
policy stances — formulated from input published in June 2017.
by a wide range of industry actors — is a The Policy Working Group continues to Policy stances
vital and beneficial part of its activity. meet, with a formal, face-to-face meeting Maritime UK is committed to ensuring
held quarterly to check that the common that the UK is a competitive place to do
Taking action on policy themes and statements that it estab- maritime business, that the maritime
compelling
Maritime UK established the Maritime UK lished are still relevant to Maritime UK sector can attract inward investment,
Policy Working Group, using a workshop members. Its remit is to provide Maritime that the UK boosts the export of its
dynamic, to lead on the development of UK’s board with key policy issues and cutting-edge maritime products and
cross-industry policy positions. Member briefings on issues which are of concern services and that the maritime sector can
message
associations were asked to give feedback to Maritime UK’s membership as a whole. efficiently facilitate UK global trade. Its six
on the issues that they face, with these Members of the group formulate policy collaboratively formulated policy stances
issues being prioritised to reach a recommendations before delivering them — agreed upon by the Policy Working
position of alignment. During the feed- to the board. Chaired by David Balston,
back process, common themes emerged the UK Chamber of Shipping’s director
from comments from the different of policy, the group offers members the
opportunity to inform Maritime UK about
the issues that they are facing through a
Maritime UK event at the Tory Conference. democratic and pluralistic process.
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Party conference
Maritime UK is now coordinating
sector activity at party
conferences. 2018’s activity
included a fringe event at the
Conservative Party conference on
the ‘Coastal Powerhouse’ and a
private lunch at the Albert Dock
during the Labour Party
conference.
Group and shaping Maritime UK’s Maritime UK believes that the UK Additionally, there should be fast-tracked that the amount of goods being shipped
Manifesto — are a reflection of these government should deliver an ambitious planning and consent regimes for port overseas can be boosted, arguing, for
aims and, unsurprisingly, current affairs industrial strategy with the maritime developments. example, that a ‘Team UK’ approach
are at the heart of the standpoints. industry at its heart and that British The fourth policy position covers (similar to the approach of competitor
The first, ensuring that the UK serves businesses should be prioritised first for maritime innovation. The organisation’s countries) should be established, and that
as an attractive business environment, goods and services procurement. British goals under this policy standpoint are industry and government should agree
offers objectives with clear relevance to jobs — including existing EU rights — supporting the creation of a national on priority export markets, aligning
Brexit, on top of discussing Brexit itself. should be championed, and EU funding maritime research centre, ensuring that esources and maximising output.
These goals include delivering an and grants should be guaranteed after talented students and staff within the UK Ministers should lead trade missions
equally favourable trading relationship to Brexit. Another goal here is to encourage maritime sector can study/work at the and attend trade shows held abroad, it
the Single Market, delivering new trade more inward investment by reviewing the country’s educational institutions, and recommends, and there should be a
deals with the rest of the world as soon tonnage tax to make it more appealing. providing clarity, as well as ensuring that bigger maritime inclusion by the UK
as possible to prevent tariffs being set, Spending on connectivity and infra- available grants are accessible. Maritime government with promotion and
ensuring minimum disruption to goods structure encapsulates the third Maritime autonomy is one of the fields of communications. Another one of the
and people-movement at the UK border, UK policy position. The organisation innovation featured in this policy position. stance’s aims is reviewing export support
building a UK regulatory environment believes that the UK needs to invest in The fifth stance in the Maritime UK for maritime vis-à-vis other sectors.
maximising the country’s competitive infrastructure projects that will keep it Manifesto is about increasing maritime
advantage and creating a visa regime competitive, benefit all industries, help exports. It focuses on the different ways
facilitating industry growth. business create more jobs and deliver
The second policy position is based growth. The logistics chain should
around the theme of ‘backing British’. be made more robust via support for
infrastructure and investment, and there
should be wider recognition for port
connectivity ventures across the UK.
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Annual
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Review
2018
2018 Maritime UK Annual Review 2018 19Raising the profile of the sector 1
A united industry is an industry that government takes more seriously. Downing Street marine, and maritime services sectors. UK’s tonnage tax regime is now ongoing,
One voice at
The sector took its message to the International shipowners who to consider whether it is as competitive
heart of government during London attended the meeting included as it could and should be, what owners
International Shipping Week. Emanuele Grimaldi, Managing Director want, and more detailed work is being
Leading figures from across the of the Grimaldi Group; Daniel Ofer, done on ship financing and what
the heart of
industry visited 10 Downing Street to Managing Director of Zodiac Maritime; residency rules could follow the UK
take part in a round table debate with Niels Stolt-Nielsen, CEO of Stolt- leaving the European Union.
government ministers. The challenges Nielsen Ltd; and Dan Sten Olsson, CEO Concerns about delays at ferry ports
Maritime Ministerial
and opportunities faced by the UK’s and Director of Stena AB. as a consequence of Brexit were raised: Working Group
maritime sector were highlighted and “This event brought the whole of the “This was an opportunity to forcefully The Maritime Ministerial Working
government
discussed, and industry representatives sector together, with ministers from explain that the issue needs to be taken Group was established as a direct
gave their views on how the government across the breadth of government seriously,” says Ben Murray. result of the Maritime Growth
could strengthen the country’s appeal as showing the seriousness with which the Other topics for discussion were how Study, its aim being to enhance
collaboration across government
an attractive business centre. government is taking maritime,” says connectivity between the country’s ports on maritime matters. As
The round table was chaired by UK Maritime UK Director Ben Murray. “There and the hinterlands might be improved, requested in the growth study, the
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and were discussions around tonnage and how the UK’s industrial strategy and industry has done its bit in pre-
In the past year, Maritime UK, its was also attended by International Trade tax, funding for training, residency, National Shipbuilding Strategy can be senting ‘one voice’, and it is logical
members and supporters have success- Secretary Liam Fox and the (then) technology, strategy and, of course, implemented effectively. that government should
do the same.
fully raised the profile of the industry and Shipping Minister John Hayes. The Brexit and its implications. Various work “This event was a highlight of our The Ministerial Working Group
increased its influence. Work continues to Treasury, Department for Business, streams emerged from the discussions.” political engagement. It is part of our job brings together Ministers from
ensure that the strength and breadth of Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) On the agenda was the SMarT Plus to bring everybody together – a repre- the Treasury, Department for
the maritime sector is properly under- and DExEU were also represented. proposal for seafarer training, which sentative, confident group serving the International Trade, Department
stood and its importance and needs Led by David Dingle, chairman of won government support and has interests of the sector. This also meets for Transport, Department for
Exiting the European Union
recognised at all levels of government. Maritime UK, industry representatives subsequently been approved. the government’s interest in the industry and Department for Environment,
included shipowners and operators, and There were discussions as to how a being a bit more ‘joined up’ in its Food and Rural Affairs, to meet
Ready to talk: Industry leaders
those from the ports, shipbuilding and more attractive and flexible tonnage tax approach,” says Mr Murray. regularly with leaders from across
arrive at Downing Street. regime might be created. A review of the the Maritime sector, representing
shipping, ports, services,
engineering and leisure marine.
The forum is used by Maritime
UK and government to discuss
key priorities, including how the
UK is responding to the challenge
of the International Maritime
Organization’s 50% carbon
reduction target, and the
opportunities for the sector that
are created by this new regulation.
The Ministerial Working Group is
chaired by the Maritime Minister.
Just as the industry and
politicians can benefit from a
‘joined-up’ approach, so can
civil servants. A new Maritime
Strategy Committee coordinated
by Maritime UK and the DfT has
brought together government
officials, to discuss and report on
maritime topics and strategy.
Maritime UK has stepped
up political engagement with
parliamentarians and ministers
including roundtables with BEIS
and Treasury ministers.
Meetings have also been
held with key members of the
Opposition, including Shadow
International Trade Secretary
Barry Gardiner and Hilary Benn,
Chair of the Exiting the European
Union Select Committee. A
shadow Maritime Ministerial
Working Group is planned.
A week to shine a
spotlight on the sector
Maritime UK Week is an
opportunity to shine a spotlight
on the maritime sector, its role
and future. A week packed with
events across the breadth of the
sector and length of the country
is planned. The week will be held
every two years in the off-year
from London International
Shipping Week.
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Promoting the
sector overseas
and international
collaboration
Maritime UK acts to promote the UK’s
maritime offer to overseas customers
and investors. It works to ensure
appropriate government support for the
export of products and services, and
seeks international collaboration to
further these aims.
The UK’s maritime offer 25
Promoting the offer 27
Spotlight: Shanghai Trade Mission 29
Spotlight: Southampton Boat Show 31
Spotlight: London International Shipping Week 33
Maritime UK activity overseas 35
Spotlight: Commonwealth 37
Minister Ghani on a trade mission trip to China
with representatives of Cosco Shipping.
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UK Annual Review 2018 11
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2
Five-year plan
Promoting the UK’s maritime
offer to customers across the
world requires collaboration with
government. Maritime UK and
the Department for International
Trade are now working on a joint
five-year plan for maritime exports
and investment.
Target markets
In order to provide a coordinated
role in promoting the UK overseas
to international audiences,
Maritime UK undertook detailed
research to establish which
countries or regions are priorities
for its members.
“It was important to first of all
identify where we want to focus
our promotional work,” says
Maritime UK director Ben Murray.
“We went through a process in
which members were asked to
identify their target markets.”
There were no big surprises –
China was named as the number
one growth target market by
everyone, but established markets
in the European Union and North
America were ranked highly too.”
Other targets include Japan, India,
Singapore, South Korea and the
United States.
In response to these findings,
Maritime UK organised its
Shanghai Trade Mission in March
2017, and there was a strong
focus on China during London
International Shipping Week. More
events are planned in China, in
Shanghai and Hong Kong.
The UK is a leading, outward-looking global trading maritime nation. The UK is the world’s maritime centre and High-quality design & manufacturing Major investment opportunities In May 2018, Maritime UK
The UK’s
organised a gathering of those
we are proud to offer a unique and The UK offers high-quality and bespoke The UK is the perfect base from which to interested in the Indian market, to
complete package for maritime business. maritime design, ship building and access markets worldwide with an discuss the opportunities in India
With cutting-edge technology, manufacturing. unrivalled business environment, and how these could be matched.
high-quality design & manufacturing, From prestigious handcrafted yachts internationally competitive tax regime – “This event provided practical
unparalleled expertise in services and to complex and highly technical naval including the lowest corporation level in steps and was an important
maritime
platform for bringing all the
major investment opportunities, the UK systems, quality and reliability are the G20 – and an attractive tonnage tax opportunities together,” says
is the natural home for your maritime ingrained in everything designed and regime for shipowners. Ben Murray.
business. made in the UK. With few barriers to starting or growing “We are planning further trade
a business, our versatile time zone, global missions and carrying out
scoping work for this.”
offer
Cutting-edge technology Unparalleled services expertise language and access to top talent, make
The Global Innovation Index ranks the UK The UK is the undisputed global leader the UK a valued and attractive location for
as one of the most innovative countries in maritime professional services, with inward investment.
in the world, and the world’s leader in unmatched expertise in vessel chartering, Connected infrastructure and govern-
Information Communication Technology insurance, legal, financial and educational ment commitment to further significant
innovation. services. investment add to the UK’s appeal.
A culture of innovation is embedded Centred on London, but with companies Whether looking to base your business
within the UK’s maritime sector, driving us spread across the UK, an unrivalled in the UK, or invest in numerous exciting
to constantly innovate, challenge existing range of businesses provide specialist projects, the UK is the proven choice for
norms, create new technology and drive professional services to global maritime global inward investment.
progress. business.
Right now, the UK is the place to be for The UK sits at the heart of the
maritime technology. international maritime industry and its
professional expertise is called upon by
shipowners and charterers worldwide.
The UK’s world-renowned maritime
Inmarsat is the leader in global mobile satellite professional services will support you and
communications. Thousands of vessels rely on
end-to-end service availability and coverage for your business to meet the challenges of
operational communications and safety services. today and tomorrow.
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Promoting
Home to one of the world’s most defence sector to support UK companies UK’s Department for International Trade view to securing new trade relationships,”
important marine sectors, the UK in their efforts to increase exports. (DIT) at the shows, with the government says Richard Selby, Head of International
maritime industry has a long history of “With the dominance of commercial potentially offering grants or commercial Development for British Marine and
promoting itself on a global stage. The shipbuilding in South Korea and China officer support. Superyacht UK.
the offer
sector demonstrates its prowess through the exhibitions in these countries and British Marine, the leading trade Other British Marine work has included
trade missions and pavilions all over the surrounding nations — Singapore and association for the UK’s superyacht, creating and managing a trade mission
globe, unlocking trade opportunities in the Vietnam — are the core events in the leisure and small commercial marine to the Miami International Boat Show for
process. Additionally, with the UK set to industry calendar,” says Tom Chant, the sector, also collaborates closely with the UK DIT, organising a British pavilion
leave the European Union in March 2019, SMI’s director of business development the UK DIT at maritime-related events. in the form of a showcase stand at boot
the country’s maritime industry looks set and secretary to SMI councils. “The The organisation has been involved in Düsseldorf and showcasing the marine
Trade missions and pavilions across the world to play a crucial role in ensuring that the European shows of SMM Hamburg, creating and managing UK pavilions at industry through invitations to marine
help the UK showcase its maritime capabilities and UK maintains a prosperous and steadfast Nor-Shipping and Posidonia support the international boat shows, exhibitions and journalists from across the world to join it
forge new trade links with other marine nations. economy. management and ownership sectors inward missions. Previous examples of its on a tour the UK’s leading boatbuilders
One key player in the UK maritime plus specialised vessel-build — although work include the Superyacht UK Tour of and equipment manufacturers. In
industry’s work to boost trade with other of course, the industry hunts for projects Excellence, where approximately 12 key addition, the organisation hosts a pavilion
economies is the Society of Maritime at all the exhibitions. Defence exhibitions decision makers from overseas markets under the Superyacht UK name at the
Industries (SMI). The voice for the UK’s such as Defence and Security Equipment from the superyacht industry were invited Monaco Yacht Show, as well as
maritime engineering and business International, PACIFIC, the Doha Interna- to the UK by British Marine association, showcasing almost 100 exhibitors in
sector, the SMI backs a full programme tional Maritime Defence Exhibition & Superyacht UK, to explore businesses in two country pavilions at METSTRADE in
of events in the commercial marine and Conference, Euronaval and BALTEXPO the sector. Amsterdam.
offer the industry opportunities to meet “The objective of this inward mission
with local defence attachés and key was to connect the international
decision makers.” specialists with the innovation and high
For the SMI, the goal at exhibitions is quality that the UK is famous for, with a
to offer a strong UK-branded environ-
Promoting the Maritime industries at the
ment with extra-serviced meeting space.
Southampton Boat Show 2018. The organisation works closely with the
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International Maritime Xchange
The inaugural UK International
Maritime Xchange brought
together UK companies and
international buyers during
London International Shipping
Week in September 2017.
The event, held at Somerset
House, was designed to match
the best of British maritime –
including cutting-edge technology,
high-quality design and manu-
facturing, unparalleled services
expertise and major investment
opportunities – with the needs of
international partners.
The Xchange opened with a
plenary session and delegates
were then split into focused ses-
sions to discuss marine engineer-
ing technologies, ports and inward
investment, cruise technologies
and services, maritime business
services, education and skills, and
UK export finance.
SPOTLIGHT: Maritime UK and the Department of International Trade a reception, exhibition and networking new maritime trade and investment
led a three-day trade mission in March 2017. opportunities onboard. opportunities for both the UK and China.
Shanghai
The programme also included visits to Maritime UK intends to build on the
shipyards in the region. success of the Shanghai trade mission,
Shipping and Ports Minister John with potential trade missions to India and
Hayes and Trade Minister Mark Garnier the United States, as well as a return visit
were proactive members of the trade to China.
Trade Mission
mission. They were joined by represent- “Having learned what worked well at
atives of companies from across the UK Shanghai, we have the promotion
maritime sector, some visiting China for material and the ‘tool kit’ for future such
the first time. missions,” says Ben Murray. “These
“This was industry and government missions are not just about ‘going out
The three-day Shanghai Trade Mission advantages of being based in London pulling in the same direction, and it’s a there’ – they are about providing real
in 2017 coincided with the triggering of but also many reasons for investing model we want to employ again – in information, advice and resource to other
Article 50, signalling the UK’s intention elsewhere in the UK, including in ports China and in other locations,” says Mr people.”
to leave the European Union, thus neatly and in the manufacturing and distribution Murray. “It was clearly answering the A trade mission to Chile is being
tying in with the government message activities they serve. There were also one- question – can we better present our- planned for November/December 2018,
about increasing trade and trading to-one meetings organised for interested selves and improve our pitch? There was as the centrepiece of a new ‘UK-Chile
relationships around the globe companies. no doubt about the success of the visit.” Maritime Fortnight’. The activity will see a
post-Brexit. “This was the first time we had, as a David Dingle, Chairman of Maritime series of receptions, expos, conferences
The trade mission was designed to whole maritime sector, decided how we UK, says: “The UK and China are two of and ship visits, including the National
boost UK-China maritime links and should present ourselves to say – this is the world’s leading maritime powers, and Oceanographic Centre’s RRS Discovery.
promote the UK as The World’s Maritime the UK offer, this is what it looks like, this this trade mission is designed to further The highly sophisticated research vessel
Centre. is how we promote it overseas,” says Ben strengthen relations between our two Discovery is a multidisciplinary ship
A seminar on the first day featured Murray. countries, delivering benefits for both designed for undertaking seismic survey,
presentations on the UK offer, including The mission, attended by senior markets.” drilling, coring, monitoring and exploration
technology, design and manufacturing, industry and government leaders from The trade and investment relationship of the subseafloor.
services, education and training, and both countries, was also timed to between the UK and China has deepened The vessel will be a central part of
investment opportunities. The message coincide with the RMA Queen Mary 2’s visit over recent years, and during the visit the Maritime UK event, which is likely to
was clear – there were many strong to Shanghai during the cruise vessel’s Maritime UK and the DIT had discussions include an expo, summit, seminar and
East Asian tour. The vessel was used to with the Pudong New Area to identify reception, attracting delegates to Chile
Shanghai Trade Mission audience comprised
promote UK excellence across shipping, from across Latin America.
of key decision makers and potential partners
from across the maritime centre. ports, marine and business services, with
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Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating
showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and
products from over 500 global marine brands.
SPOTLIGHT: British Marine’s Boat Show in September
celebrates the very best the marine industry has to offer.
Southampton
Boat Show
Maritime UK member, British Marine’s
TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat
Anahita the mermaid, complementing a
packed exhibition.
Commenting on the event, Lesley
Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of
Show 2018 saw around 100,000 visitors Alongside launching over 180 new British Marine, commented: “With such
experience the fun and excitement of life boats and products to the market, the an array of boats, products, services
on the water while offering some serious Show boasted an array of new features and expertise on offer at this year’s
business opportunities for exhibitors and to deliver the ultimate visitor experience. TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat
partner organisations. This included the inaugural edition of Show, it truly was a celebration of the fun,
Held from 14-23 September in the port the Harbourside Gin Festival, which lifestyle and excitement that can be had
city, TheYachtMarket.com Southampton showcased a selection of hand-picked on the water.
Boat Show 2018 showcased more than local and nautical-themed gins, and the Ms Robinson added, “It once again
500 of the leading marine brands, from Science of the Sea Experience, an offered visitors of all ages, from seasoned
British boatbuilding powerhouses to interactive educational attraction on the skippers to young beginners, the
global equipment manufacturers. blue planet and how we can help improve opportunity to explore the marine world
Visitors could explore an array of more the health of our oceans. Plus an all-new and get out on the water, whether that be
than 600 vessels displayed across the on the water obstacle assault course, in a kayak, dinghy, sailing yacht or RIB.”
event including 330+ moored along fronted by “Jet”, former star of ITV’s hit Having just celebrated its 50th
Europe’s largest purpose-built marina. show Gladiators. anniversary, British Marine now look to
With an all-star attendance, the Show Guests at the event included iconic 2019’s Show and how it can develop
offered guests a range of marine-themed British sailors, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston the event to accommodate a growing
attractions. Fun was on offer for all ages, and Tracey Edwards MBE, and demand for space from exhibitors.
with live entertainment, watersports environmentalist TV personalities, Steve Ms Robinson went on to say: “This
activities and family favourites, the Backshall, Monty Halls and Miranda year’s event was very much about looking
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Krestovnikoff, plus other stars including ahead to the next 50 years whilst we
Duran Duran frontman, Simon Le Bon, acknowledged our heritage. We are proud
and the nation’s most loved culinary duo, to be Britain’s biggest festival of boating,
the Hairy Bikers. as well as being internationally renowned,
and we are now set to look at how we
can develop the Show to meet the level of
interest we are receiving.”
“The Show has been a resounding The Southampton Boat Show 2019
will take place from 13-22 September.
success with an exuberant For more information, visit:
www.southamptonboatshow.com.
atmosphere across the 10 days
and I am delighted to hear reports
of strong sales from across a
spectrum of exhibitors.”
Lesley Robinson,
Chief Executive Officer of British Marine
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SPOTLIGHT: A showcase for the UK and London maritime industries London International Shipping Week services provided individually and The sector generates £37.5 billion
to the international marketplace. (LISW) is very much about London and collectively.” gross value added and £4.7 billion of tax
London
the UK’s role internationally – but it is also Global shipping needs London as much revenue, says the report. For every £1
an international shipping event. as London needs global shipping, says generated by the maritime sector, the
LISW 2017 was more successful Mr Moloney. “The lawyers, the brokers, wider economy benefits by £2.59.
than ever, attracting 13 international the arbitrators, the insurers are all here “This new and illuminating report
delegations and up to 20,000 decision – and delegates come to LISW because shows that we are in good health and we
International
makers from the international shipping they know it isn’t just an exhibition. It is are ready to increase our level of fitness
community, and generating 11 million a collection of hard-hitting, top-notch by taking advantage of our opportunities,”
Tweets along the way. There were 165 events working at the highest level, and Maritime UK chairman David Dingle told
official events during LISW, and many they value and benefit from it.” guests at a House of Commons
more were held unofficially. Importantly, LISW has total support reception.
Shipping Week
“LISW showcases London and the UK, from the industry and from the UK He added: “Half a trillion pounds worth
which in themselves have a vital role government, as well as from overseas of goods pass through our ports every
in forging and moulding international governments, he says: “This is about year. But an efficient trade network
shipping,” says Sean Moloney, director everybody working together, about requires a highly developed web of roads
of Shipping Innovation, which owns and servicing international shipping, and and railways that connect these ports to
organises London International Shipping about putting London and the UK’s role each other and to the rest of the country.
Week. “As far as the international shipping at the forefront.” Many of the existing connections to the
community is concerned, they see Maritime UK used LISW as its platform ports are in some cases long overdue
London as pivotal – but LISW was also for launching its new report confirming for improvement – and they should be
important for promoting the rest of the the value of the UK maritime sector. considered on a par with other
UK and the tremendous offering and The Centre for Economics and infrastructure projects such as HS2,
Business Research (Cebr) report, ‘The Crossrail and the expansion of London’s
economic contribution of the UK Maritime airports.”
sector’, says 957,300 jobs are supported
Westminster Parliament House of Commons
hosted the welcome reception for
by the UK maritime sector, including
London International Shipping Week. shipping, ports and marine services.
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