BLOG – Simon Eardley, Head of Policy & Innovation at Mersey Maritime | May 2026 The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically significant – and currently volatile – maritime chokepoints in the world. Following attendance at a Lloyd’s List Intelligence webinar on 14 May 2026, it is clear that the evolving situation […]
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| Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders | Limited | |||
| Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards | ||||
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| Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to attend national events and forums | Limited | Limited |
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| Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters | Limited | |||
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| Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters | Limited | |||
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| Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website | ||||
| Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature |
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| Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders | Limited | Limited |
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Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference |
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Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine |
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Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level) |
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Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month |
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Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC) |
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Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international |
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Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime |
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Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK |
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