Mersey Maritime at the Labour Party Conference 2026

Maritime in the Liverpool City Region: Delivering Growth, Opportunity and Clean Energy | Sponsored by Balaena Birkenhead, Bibby Marine & Stena Line Taking place during the Labour Party Conference, Mersey Maritime will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders and key voices from across the Liverpool City Region to explore the future of maritime and its importance […]

Technology & Innovation Forum – AI & Climate Risk

Can AI help or hinder progress in mitigating climate risk across the Liverpool City Region’s maritime and logistics sector? As part of Liverpool City Region Innovation and Investment Week 2026, this event delivered by Carbon Happy World will examine the growing climate risks facing ports and logistics infrastructure and the role AI could play in […]

ROYAL NAVY ROUNDTABLE: MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

Mersey Maritime is pleased to be working in collaboration with the Royal Navy to deliver a focused roundtable session exploring the evolving situation in the Middle East and its implications for the maritime and logistics sector.  Hosted at HMS Eaglet, this two-hour discussion will bring together senior representatives from industry and defence to share insight, […]

Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation – Roundtable with Stena Line

Join us for an interactive roundtable led by Stena Line, focusing on one of the maritime sector’s most pressing challenges: recruiting and retaining the next generation of talent. This session is designed to create a collaborative space where participants can share experiences, exchange ideas, and leave with practical, actionable insights. Stena Line will begin by […]

Mersey Maritime Industry Awards 2026

Mersey Maritime is proud to launch the twelfth annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards – a flagship celebration of the people, businesses and organisations driving one of the UK’s most dynamic maritime regions. This year’s awards will mark an exciting new chapter, taking place at a brand-new venue with new categories, fresh opportunities to celebrate excellence, […]

International Day for Women in Maritime: Members Afternoon Tea

SPONSORED BY ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE We are delighted to be hosting a relaxed afternoon tea and networking event, proudly sponsored by Atlantic Container Line, to celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime. The event will bring together professionals from across the sector to celebrate women in maritime, share experiences, and encourage open conversations – […]

Onboard with Stena Line

Join Mersey Maritime for a unique onboard experience with Stena Line aboard  one the Stena E-Flexer vessels. This rare opportunity offers members the chance to step onboard one of Stena Line’s flagship vessels and gain first hand insight into the organisation’s strategic priorities and regional investment. Attendees will hear directly from the Richard James, Regional […]

May Face-2-Face: Member Networking Drinks

Mersey Maritime invites members to join us for our May Face-2-Face: Member Networking Drinks, hosted at Malmaison Liverpool. This informal evening event, taking place on a Wednesday (please note this is a change from our usual Tuesday Face-2-Face sessions), is a chance to bring members together to connect with peers across the maritime community, build on […]

UK Emissions Trading Scheme Workshop 

Mersey Maritime, in partnership with Hill Dickinson, a leading international law firm specialising in shipping, energy, and commercial sectors, invites you to a focused roundtable workshop exploring the impact of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) on the maritime sector. This interactive session will begin with an overview of the current landscape, before taking […]

EVENTS
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Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events
Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) Limited
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
Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities Limited Limited
Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities Limited
Opportunity to attend national events and forums Limited Limited
COMMUNICATION / PR
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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
Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events
Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters Limited
Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise Limited
New member shoutout
DIGITAL
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Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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Dedicated account manager Limited
Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level)
Quarterly meetings and reporting Limited
BUSINESS SUPPORT
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Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business Limited
Facilitation of membership network introductions Limited Limited
Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders Limited Limited
BESPOKE REQUIREMENTS
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Bespoke services and solutions Limited
Events Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner

Access to monthly Face-2-Face breakfast events

Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance)

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to present at Face-2-Face and networking events

Limited

Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks

Limited

Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders

Limited

Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference

Limited
Limited

Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards

Limited
Limited

Opportunity to have 1-2-1 with Mersey Maritime board members

Opportunity to host specific events at your own facilities

Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities

Limited

Opportunity to attend Maritime UK and other national trade bodies events and forums

Limited
Limited
Communication / PR Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate
Limited
Limited
Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine
Limited
Limited
Limited
Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level)
Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month
Digital Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website
Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature
Relationship Management Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Dedicated account manager
Quarterly meetings and reporting
Limited
Business Support Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Creation of bespoke package of business support, marketing and events tailored to your business
Limited
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)
Limited
Limited
Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international
Limited
Facilitation of B2B introductions
Limited
Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime
Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK
Limited
Limited
Bespoke Requirements Micro Standard Executive Sponsor Partner
Bespoke services and solutions