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Southampton Boat Show

Southampton Boat Show

Southampton, UK
13 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024
The UK, or the United Kingdom, is one of the leading countries in the European global maritime industry. This is because of the country’s strategic position on the European continent and its extensive seafaring cluster. It comprises diverse enterprises, including around 120 ports. These represent the whole value chain. This encompasses shipbuilding and shipping firms to maritime transportation service companies. This results in the UK’s seafaring cluster being able to handle diverse segments. For instance, the country’s segment has managed 458 900 000 tonnes of cargo in recent years. It has also received 14 300 000 international sea passengers during the same period. Its Ship Register has also reached a gross tonnage of 10,300,000. This results in the UK maritime industry directly employing around 180,000 specialists. It also indirectly supports over 1,000,000 personnel. This includes over 22,500 seafarers. It also results in the sector significantly contributing to the country’s economy. For instance, it has generated a turnover of 46 100 000 000 GBP in recent years. The UK’s nautical cluster is additionally among the global industry’s central innovation hubs. This is due to the country’s maritime cluster focusing highly on implementing novel solutions. This allows it to remain competitive by adapting to the latest demands and challenges. Often, it presents its latest innovations during annual trade expositions. Such events attract tens to hundreds of thousands of participants.