Cox Marine opens training space in the UK

British diesel outboard manufacturer, Cox Marine, has opened a new multi-functional training and collaboration space at its UK manufacturing headquarters in Shoreham-by-Sea.

The new facility will primarily focus on the technical and product training for Cox Marine’s global network of distributors, dealers and service partners.

Located within the company’s manufacturing headquarters, the space offers a dedicated environment for hands-on training on the Cox Marine V8 diesel outboard. Attendees will be able to benefit from both classroom instruction and practical technical training at the site.

The space also serves as a versatile hub for wider collaboration, enabling internal team engagement, cross-functional meetings and company-wide briefings as Cox Marine continues to expand its global operations.

By combining product training, partner engagement and internal collaboration in a single environment, the new facility supports Cox Marine’s long-term strategy of building a highly capable global service network while maintaining the brand’s premium standards.

Cox Marine announced changes to its board and leadership team ahead of the planned transition to series production in 2025.

The training will ensure partners and customers are equipped with the technical knowledge and certification required to support expanding fleets.

Cox’s new facility is named Drummond, in honour of pioneering British marine engineer Victoria Drummond, who was one of the first female marine engineers to sail as a fully qualified officer in the British Merchant Navy.

George Bramley, CEO of Cox Marine, comments: “The opening of this new space marks an important step for Cox Marine as we continue to grow internationally. While its primary focus is technical training for our partners and customers, it also fosters collaboration across the business. Bringing teams, partners and customers together in one place strengthens knowledge sharing, alignment and ultimately the support we provide to operators worldwide.”

The facility has already hosted its first distributor training programme, welcoming representatives from JTC Marin, Cox Marine’s distributor in Panama. During the session, the JTC Marin team received the latest product updates, technical guidance and hands-on factory training, enabling them to return to Panama equipped to deliver training and support to their own dealer network and customers.

The UK-based facility complements Cox Marine’s established global training programme. In partnership with its technical support engineers, the company continues to deliver structured training across key international markets. Cox says this blended approach allows distributors and dealers to either travel to the UK for factory-based immersion or access in-market training delivered directly by Cox Marine specialists, ensuring consistent standards across the global network.