Solent Means Success
Maritime Solent is the powerhouse of British maritime, connecting the entire world to the best of UK marine excellence, experience and expertise. Our message is simple. Solent Means Success.
Strategic Partners
Solent means success
The Solent is home to an exceptional maritime cluster, with Portsmouth and Southampton as our headline cities and 340 miles of heritage coastline.
World-class maritime innovation. Technical excellence. Inspiring educators, discovery and defence – explore our diverse £7.7bn community, and find out how you can make global connections through Maritime Solent.
Maritime Solent
What do we do?
We champion Solent success worldwide. Leading by example, we enable our partners to target growth. It’s about bringing pioneers together, caring about the places we live and work, and supporting people to succeed with Solent.
£10.3bn
Total Gross Value Added
£3.8bn
Direct Gross Value Added
8.8%
GVA Growth (p.a. since 2019)
138,000
Total Employment
45,000
Direct Employment
2.1%
Employment Growth (p.a. since 2019)
c600
Cruise Ship Calls (p.a)
£31.4bn
Value of Exports (p.a.)
£70bn
Imports / Exports Handled (p.a.)
Our network
We bring the area’s maritime stakeholders together, working collaboratively to champion the Solent as a leading maritime cluster.
Through our strong ties with HM Government, Maritime UK and the Solent Growth Partnership, we’re developing international links through representation at targeted maritime events and trade missions.
