Marine and Marine Autonomy
Plymouth is a global centre of excellence for marine science and technology, with one of the largest clusters of expertise in Europe.
This extends across marine technology, renewables, cruise and leisure marine to boatbuilding, shipping and marine engineering with marine autonomy recognised by the Department for Business and Trade as a High Potential Opportunity for inward investment and export.
20,110
Full Time Employees (FTE)
£1,214m
Gross Value Added (GVA)
£60,080
GVA per FTE
Plymouth Sound is one of the oldest continually studied marine areas on earth and is globally recognised for the strength of its marine science and technology.
Marine Autonomy
Plymouth and its surrounding area boast a rich ecosystem of marine autonomous research, private sector businesses, and world-renowned research capabilities.
The industry predicts a global marine autonomy market worth £103 billion by 2030, with the UK adopting a 10 per cent market share. Investing further in Plymouth's existing hub for testing and developing marine autonomy will enable UK PLC to build sovereign capabilities and secure a significant share in this growing market, particularly in the fields of defence, renewables, and oil and gas.
Sheltered by the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound and two breakwaters, the city is home to the most comprehensive shore side marine offering in the South West.
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Latest Marine News
Plymouth City Council has hailed Babcock International Group’s Defence Dividend Blueprint as a game-changing investment that will supercharge the city’s economy, skills base, and regeneration ambitions.
Glorious sunshine and a packed schedule of maritime fun helped make the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest a huge success, as thousands of visitors gathered at Plymouth Yacht Haven; the city’s largest and busiest marina, to celebrate the region’s rich marine heritage and industry.
Plymouth is set to become the national hub for marine autonomy, as announced today by the Defence Minister during a keynote speech at a major networking event in the city