Aerial view of a busy northern UK maritime port with ships and cranes

The voice of maritime in northern UK

Uniting maritime across the north of the UK

Maritime Up North brings together charities, companies and like-minded people to promote, support and grow the maritime industry from the Humber to the Scottish coast.

Championing the maritime industry in the north

Inspired by the success of regional maritime partnerships, Maritime Up North exists to connect the people and organisations shaping the future of shipping, ports, offshore energy and marine engineering across northern England, Scotland and the Irish Sea.

We are a not-for-profit membership association run by the industry, for the industry. Whether you operate a fleet, run a maritime charity, supply specialist services or train the next generation of seafarers, you have a home here.

“Our goal is simple: make the north of the UK the best place in Europe to build, operate and grow a maritime business.”

— Maritime Up North

What we do

Three ways Maritime Up North creates value for members and the wider maritime community.

Membership

Join a growing network of shipping operators, port authorities, marine charities, service providers and educators working together across the north.

Advocacy

We represent members to government, regulators and funding bodies, ensuring the voice of northern maritime is heard loud and clear.

Networking

Build partnerships, share knowledge and open doors through introductions, forums and peer-to-peer support across the region.

Help us shape the future of maritime in the north

Whether you want to become a member, sponsor an event or simply learn more, we would love to hear from you. Together we can build a stronger, more connected maritime industry.