Mersey Maritime Announces 2026 Industry Award Finalists
Mersey Maritime is delighted to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2026 (MMIA26). In its twelfth year, the MMIA26 promises to once again be a celebration of excellence and innovation within the maritime industry. This year, a record number of outstanding companies and individuals submitted applications, leading to a highly […]
A vital sector for Liverpool’s future
Blog – Simon Eardley, Head of Policy & Innovation at Mersey Maritime “A vital sector for Liverpool’s future” … This was one of the key takeaways from a busy event hosted by Mersey Maritime during the Labour Party Conference in the impressive surroundings of Rathbone Hall at the iconic symbol of the city’s maritime strength, […]
How Liverpool City Region is advancing maritime decarbonisation
Reflections from a Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory “Sustainable shipping – decarbonising the maritime sector” workshop Mersey Maritime was pleased to offer its insights into a workshop held on 24 September 2026 organised by the Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LCEI) initiative. The session was delivered in collaboration with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, specifically […]
Mersey Maritime joins UK Maritime Regions Network to strengthen collaboration across the UK’s coastal economies
Eleven regional maritime cluster organisations across the United Kingdom have formally come together to establish the UK Maritime Regions Network (UKMRN) – a new, coordinated forum designed to amplify regional maritime intelligence and strengthen collaboration across the UK’s coastal communities. Mersey Maritime is delighted to be part of this new organisation. The UKMRN brings together […]
Driving maritime innovation through research and collaboration
Reflections from the inaugural N0MES CDT Annual Conference 2026 Article by Simon Eardley, Head of Policy & Innovation at Mersey Maritime Mersey Maritime was pleased to attend the inaugural N0MES (Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions) Centre for Doctoral Training Annual Conference 2026 in Liverpool. The N0MES CDT programme develops researchers focused on tackling net-zero maritime […]
Mersey Maritime welcomes investment in LJMU’s new maritime facilities
Mersey Maritime was pleased to attend the official opening of Liverpool John Moores University’s newly upgraded Ship Simulator Suite. The £1 million investment includes three new full-mission bridge simulators, two 360-degree and one 180-degree, as well as an upgraded engine-room simulator. The facilities provide marine pilots, shipmasters and officers with a realistic environment in which […]
Mersey Maritime Receives Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
Mersey Maritime has been awarded the Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), recognising its outstanding and long-term commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The Gold Award is the highest level of recognition available through the Employer Recognition Scheme and is presented to organisations that demonstrate exceptional support for Defence, including […]
Turning the Tide – understanding Britain’s coastal communities
A Mersey Maritime response to the Associated British Ports report – Blog by Simon Eardley, Head of Policy & Innovation at Mersey Maritime Coastal communities need a ‘new deal’ – and a dedicated Minister for Coastal Communities. That’s the Mersey Maritime view on a revealing new report from Associated British Ports (ABP): Turning the tide […]
Mersey Maritime reveals refreshed identity and future ambition
Mersey Maritime has today (1 July 2026) unveiled a refreshed brand identity and strategic direction, signalling a new chapter for the organisation as it champions the future of maritime through collaboration, ambition and a sharper focus on the three forces shaping the sector’s future: decarbonisation, innovation and people. The refreshed direction follows a period […]
