Ports and port technology in United Kingdom (UK)
Maritime London is the promotional body for UK-based companies providing maritime professional services to the international shipping industry. Funded by well over 130 companies and organisations from a wide range of disciplines, Maritime London ensures that the UK remains a world-beating location to base a maritime-related business and to conduct maritime trade.
McLachlan Marine is one of the largest independent workboat operators in the North East of Scotland, based in Aberdeen operating a growing fleet of over 10 Workboats.
Mechan Ltd is a globally renowned company in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of handling equipment for rail depots. Engineered to withstand the constant demands of rail depots and workshops, their lifting and handling equipment is built to outperform, outlast and outsmart their rivals.
Montrose Port Authority's aim is to develop Montrose as the port and logistics hub for North East Scotland. This will build on their existing reputation as the port of choice for key oil and gas suppliers as well as the growing offshore renewables and decommissioning sectors. They also aim to strengthen their position as a logistics hub for traditional general cargo imports and exports and a welcoming destination for the cruise industry.
The National Oceanography Centre is an independent self-governing organisation - a charitable company limited by guarantee. The NOC is funded by UK Research and Innovation to work on National Capability programmes and manages on its behalf, the National Marine Equipment Pool - Europe’s largest fleet of autonomous and robotic vehicles, and two states of the art research ships RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook.
The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) drives transformative change to empower a globally successful, innovative and sustainable shipbuilding enterprise that works for all parts of the UK. The NSO oversees all of the Government's interests in UK shipbuilding, supports growth in the sector, and works with industry to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Navigator Gas is a shipping company owning and operating the world’s largest fleet of handy size liquefied gas carriers. With their 56 sea-going ships, they provide international seaborne transportation and regional distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrochemical gases and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users and commodity traders.
Neptune Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a regional focus on the North Sea, North Africa and Asia Pacific. Building on 50 years' experience from activities in 11 countries worldwide, their vision is to create the leading international independent E&P company within the next 5 years.
Ocean Technologies Group provides maritime professionals across the globe with digital learning, assessment, maritime HR, and fleet management solutions. It is built on the world-recognised e-learning providers Seagull Maritime and Videotel and has been further strengthened by the Compas, Marlins, MTS, and Tero Marine brands.
OceanMind is a UK-based non-profit organisation that powers marine enforcement and compliance to protect the ocean's ability to provide for human wellbeing. The work helps preserve marine biodiversity providing nature-based solutions to climate change, protecting livelihoods, and preventing slavery in the seafood industry.
Offshore Ship Designers (OSD-IMT) is an integrated design company with solid engineering capacity and a strong presence in the offshore markets. They design tailored vessels, offer various marine consultancy services and provide innovative conversion engineering.
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative is a CEO-led initiative that aims to accelerate the industry response to climate change. OGCI member companies explicitly support the Paris Agreement and its aims. OGCI member companies explicitly support the Paris Agreement and its goals. As leaders in the industry, accounting for over 30% of global operated oil and gas, they aim to leverage their collective strength to achieve net zero emissions emissions.
The port far predates the Commissioners. Padstow grew up within a creek on the Western bank of the River Camel, the head of the creek being near to where the Parish church now stands.
Parker Condition Monitoring specializes in providing online and on-site solutions for monitoring critical plant and industry machinery. Our sensors and equipment pieces facilitate rapid and informed decision-making which helps to keep your machinery running efficiently for longer.
PD Ports is one of the UK’s biggest and most progressive port groups with a reputation for excellence gained from decades of experience and a highly skilled workforce. Headquartered in the Tees Valley, PD Ports operates from 12 key ports and logistics centres across the country to keep vital supply chains moving.
Petrofac are a major international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s renowned energy companies. Petrofac designs, builds, manages and maintains oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals and renewable energy infrastructure. Their purpose is to enable their clients to meet the world’s evolving energy needs.
Pioneer Sailing Trust is an Essex-based training services company that provides sail training and boat building apprenticeships for local young people. Pioneer Sailing Trust works closely with life development trusts, training agencies, councils, social services and other organisations devoted to improving the life prospects of young people, many of whom deal with difficult circumstances.
The Port of Aberdeen is constantly evolving to support new industries. With the largest berthage in Scotland, our world-class infrastructure, strategic location, and expert supply chain make Aberdeen the port of choice for offshore energies, decommissioning, general cargo, cruise, and ferry services. Aberdeen is a multimodal port and provides our customers with an integrated logistics and services hub.
The Port of Cromarty Firth’s main concern is for the safety and security of the people and vessels that visit the Firth. The Port’s objective is to sustainably develop, improve and safeguard Cromarty Firth for the benefit of all its diverse stakeholder groups, by utilising the natural deep sheltered waters of the Cromarty Firth and first-class modern facilities.
The busiest international roll-on roll-off ferry port in the UK, the Port handles £144bn of trade in goods and 33% of the UK’s trade with the EU, supporting businesses across the nation. Dover is also the UK’s second busiest cruise port, welcoming over 25 cruise lines and 200,000 guests each year and has a marina and property business primed to benefit from a new waterfront.
The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe.
Located in the North East of England, the Port of Hartlepool serves as one of the primary Frontier Port operations on the River Tees, and is one of the UK’s closest ports to some of the world’s largest proposed and active offshore projects.
Port of Heysham is a story of continuing expansion, investment and success. Its ever increasing importance as a port, particularly in relation to trade with Ireland and the Isle of Man, is clearly demonstrated by the spectacular growth in the tonnage that it handles. With 1,000 metres of berths, including three specifically for roll-on roll-off traffic, the Port serves a number of daily freight ferry services to Dublin, Belfast and Warrenpoint.
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is a self-financing statutory authority. Their responsibilities include keeping the Tidal Thames open for users and overseeing navigation. Their operations underpin the UK's biggest port, busiest inland waterway, a major route for commuting and tourism, plus the country's largest centre for rowing.
Port Strategy is a multimedia magazine for Port Executives in the port management industry. Senior port executives from port authorities, terminal operators and equipment suppliers rely on Port Strategy news and information to help them do their jobs and run their businesses better.
QinetiQ is a company of scientists and engineers committed to listening, understanding and responding to our customers' needs. This enables them to use their depth of experience and their unique science and engineering expertise to equip them with powerful solutions to their most pressing challenges. They deploy scientific and technological knowledge, proven research capabilities and unique, purpose-built facilities to offer quality services.
Red7Marine is uniquely positioned to work with clients to share and manage the risk of challenging marine environments by offering bespoke services and solutions. By working closely with project partners, Red7Marine is able to offer deliver innovative solutions for even the most challenging of projects.
Ricardo provides expert sustainability and engineering consultancy for shipping, ports and suppliers. They accelerate and optimise their clients’ journeys to an efficient, sustainable and low carbon future. From policy advice through evidence gathering and strategy to implementing sustainable technical solutions, including clean propulsion and alternative fuels, they enable confident decision making, impactful action and mitigation of risk.
SAE Media Group (SMG), an subsidiary of SAE International, reports the latest technology breakthroughs and design innovations to a global audience of nearly 1,000,000 engineers, researchers, and business managers. SMG provides critical information these professionals need to develop new and improved products and services.
SeaRegs Training specialises in internationally recognised STCW, MCA SQA, RYA courses, and marine apprenticeships. While the roots are in Plymouth, it has a shore-based training centre in London and teach at employer's bases around the UK.
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Upcoming maritime events in United Kingdom (UK)

Seawork 2025
- 10 - 12 Jun, 2025
- Southampton, United Kingdom (UK)

Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy 2025
- 10 - 11 Jun, 2025
- London, United Kingdom (UK)

Multimodal 2025
- 17 - 19 Jun, 2025
- Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK)

London International Shipping Week 2025
- 15 - 19 Sep, 2025
- London, United Kingdom (UK)