This afternoon, Mersey Maritime hosted a dynamic Technology & Innovation Forum, where we delved into the challenges and opportunities shaping our maritime industry. We were delighted to be joined by Department for Transport, Innovate UK, UK Research and Innovation and Bibby Marine! 🚢🤝

MERSEY MARITIME IS ON THE MOVE

As part of an ongoing transformation, Mersey Maritime have decided to move out of the Vanguard Way premises

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. Department for Transport announce £8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner. 🛳️ ♻️

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We are saddened to learn of the death of former MP for Birkenhead, Lord Field. Mersey Maritime appreciated very much his interest in our work and his strong advocacy for our area. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. May he Rest in Peace: hubs.ly/Q02tVnL50

At Mersey Maritime, we have plenty of exciting events open to our members in coming months including:

🚢Technology and Innovation Forum
👥OEA & Mersey Maritime Supply Chain Event
☀️Executive Summer Drinks

To register and find out more, please visit: hubs.ly/Q02tLlCm0

CHARITY OFFERING WIRRAL HOMES FOR EX-SEAFARERS

Seafarers’ charity Nautilus Welfare Fund says homes are available close to Wirral Waterfront for former seafarers or people who have worked in the maritime industry.

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Mersey Maritime CEO, Ruth Wood joined Downtown in Business for their much anticipated second annual #CML24 Conference today.

Ruth participated on the ‘How To Catapult Growth’ panel chaired by Alex Cousins of Connected Places Catapult, Rachael Stevens from KQ Liverpool & Natalie Reeves Billing.

Our #CML24 talk ‘How To Catapult Growth’ facilitated by Alex Cousins, Business Director of Connected Places Catapult, features Change Makers Rachael Stevens (@KQLiverpool), Natalie Reeves Billing DL (NRB) (Author) and Ruth Wood (Chief Exec Mersey Maritime) discussing business growth and inclusive innovation.

We were delighted to host guests at the Propeller Club LPL 10th Anniversary lunch last week.

It was great to celebrate ten years of the Propellor Club fostering connections, driving innovation, and advancing the maritime industry in Liverpool. 👏

A new £1.5 million funding pot will support feasibility studies focused on accelerating the development of ‘green corridors’ on international shipping routes to and from the UK.

Blog from Simon Eardley, Head of Partnerships and Policy: hubs.ly/Q02sT2hd0

We are thrilled to announce that Mersey Maritime is teaming up with the OEA to host an impactful Supply Chain Event.

In collaboration with partners Cammell Laird, HutchinsonEng and Engineering College, this event promises to be an engaging session!

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Mersey Maritime CEO, Ruth Wood, and Head of Partnerships & Policy, Simon Eardley, are in Belfast today to celebrate the launch of the Northern Ireland Maritime & Offshore cluster. Congratulations to all involved, and we look forward to working with you! 🤝 #StrongerTogether

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2024! Reserve your table now to secure your spot, as availability is limited. 🎉🍾

📅 Friday 25th October 2025
⏰ 18:30 - 23:00
📍 Liverpool Cathedral

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🎉 A big welcome to Astrid Mærsk, our 2nd methanol-enabled vessel to join the #Maersk ocean fleet. Named in a ceremony held today in Yokohama, Japan, it was christened by the vessel’s godmother Mrs. Liza Uchida, spouse of Nissan Motor CEO Makoto Uchida: maersk.com/news/articles/…

A new agreement has been signed to secure the future of Liverpool City Council in a major deal between Global Ports Holding and Peel Ports 🚢

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Upcoming event - Marketing Support Workshop 💻

Joining us for this workshop is Kathryn Doyle, Marketing & Communications Manager at Bibby Marine - Kathryn will be sharing insights on PR strategies, internal communications & effective brand management: hubs.ly/Q02r1PPZ0

Mersey Maritime would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter! 🐣 Please note our offices are now closed until Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 09:00am #HappyEaster

Welcome to our new member, Artemis Media Profile Ltd 👋

Artemis is an internationally acclaimed PR and Marketing agency which represents companies in the marine, cruise, defence and port sectors.

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