National Maritime – Supporting SMEs in the UK Maritime Sector

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Driving Trade and
Growth for SMEs

BUILDING SUPPLY CHAINS

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Engaging Coastal
Communities

Regenerating Coastal Communities

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Partnerships

We are a community of maritime SMEs enjoying access to services and content at the point of delivery. We operate a ‘Pay as you Go’ partnership service. We believe this approach provides a more value-added tailored solution for businesses from the traditional trade association membership model.

Support for SMEs

We support maritime SMEs through funding, expertise and talent. We provide opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices to deliver a sustainable programme of business support and community development, to help businesses realise their visions and address targeted challenges.

UK Maritime SME Directory

For us business is all about making the right connections and building the relationships that lead to further business. Create a business profile to boost your online visibility and reputation, and make the #maritimeconnection

Consultancy & Support

We provide insights to help businesses and the sector grow. We help clients to understand patterns and to assess the challenges and opportunities. Our business support programmes offer several routes to explore your businesses potential.

Research & Funding

We help UK maritime SMEs identify and secure funding from external funding opportunities. We offer a complete bid management service with a flexibility of involvement to suit your needs. We help business to access skills and research and provide access to specialised research centres and facilities.

Training & Apprenticeships

We promote maritime education and practical training, and provide access to the latest equipment and expert training using dedicated specialist classrooms, a Fire Training Ground and Thameside Jetty.

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National Maritime SME Awards 2025

The National Maritime SME Awards 2025 celebrates the outstanding and innovative achievements of small and medium enterprises across the UK maritime sector.

Once again, held at the extraordinary RIBA London award-winning Woods Quay, moored on the Thames; basking in the revered riverscape from Waterloo Bridge towards Westminster and beyond, the awards are dedicated to connecting small and medium business owners and leaders from across all maritime industries.

Goodchild Marine Limited

Winner of The National Maritime SME Business of the Year Award 2023

“Great to hear that the Clipper Round the World fleet are heading to the Royal Docks for an incredible finale of the 2019-20 Race. We are delighted it is happening here and thank you for the part you played in bringing it to the Royals!”

Miles Cole

Dockmaster & Operations Manager, London Royal Docks

“Many thanks for a couple of enjoyable and worthwhile days. Carlos and I were impressed with the Society & Sea conference and the way you looked after us and made sure to introduce us to all the right people. There was a very nice atmosphere at the conference well done to all the team.”

Eric W Zon

Managing Director, Lankelma Ltd

“Thanks again also for the high quality event hosting and facilitating on the day. The venue is excellent and you ran things very professionally which made a positive impression on all involved.”