Why Is The Solent The Heart Of The World's Maritime Industry? With Stuart Baker MD of Maritime UK Solent

Summary: On the final episode of Season 1, Nella is joined by Stuart Baker, Business Development Director and MD of Maritime UK Solent to discuss the maritime industry in the South Coast. They chatted about the key initiatives of Maritime UK Solent and some examples of innovation that are being brought forward. They touched on the Solent being a global hydrogen hub as well as why the Solent will be the beating heart of the world marine and maritime centre. 

Resources:

• Omega RE website

Companies Mentioned:

• Ocean Infinity
• Solent University
• MIPIM 
• BAR Technologies
• Subsea Craft
• ECOsubsea
• ABP Southampton 
• Portsmouth International Port
• Carnival UK

Shout Outs:

• Brian Johnson

Key Insights From This Episode: 

• The Solent has 340 miles of coastal land, three islands, three peninsulas, two major international gateway ports, world-leading research and training institutions and a rich maritime heritage. - Nella
• The Solent offers maritime defence, maritime green, maritime training, maritime tourism and heritage, advanced manufacturing, ports, cruise sector and ​​regulation and business services. - Stuart 
• Businesses are wanting to make the right decisions. They're wanting to make greener, more sustainable decisions, but ultimately they've got to make a profit. - Stuart
• Solent Freeport could be a hydrogen hub for the UK, if not globally. - Nella
• Southampton water has been identified by the government as an industrial cluster. - Stuart

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