New marine welding bootcamp aims to fix the industry’s skills gap
The maritime sector has long warned that a shortage of skilled welders and fabricators could slow growth across shipbuilding,...
Solent marine sector
Solent news about region’s growth, new islands, old forts, sewage, restorations, wrecks and sailing activities taking place in the Solent. All the marine related stories about the Solent waters.
Clipper Ventures invests in new fleet of ocean racing yachts
Clipper Ventures, based on the Solent, in southern England, has confirmed a multi-million-pound investment in a new ‘Clipper RX’...
New marina office open at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina
MDL’s Hamble Point Marina has opened a redesigned marina office. The new office forms part of broader improvements, following...
UK’s only marine electrician training bootcamp opens for 2026 registration
Registrations are now open for the January 2026 marine electrician training bootcamp as the current cohort nears completion. The...
MDL’s Ocean Village named Marina of the Year 2025
MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, on the UK south coast, has received the Marina of the Year title...
MDL Marinas celebrates dual win at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
MDL Marinas has won two titles at this year’s Maritime Solent Awards, taking home both the Clean Maritime Innovator...
Sailor rescued clinging to upturned yacht off the Isle of Wight
A sailor has been rescued after a 16ft sailing vessel capsized in rough seas, south-west of The Needles lighthouse...
Arksen & RAD Propulsion to co-develop next-gen electric vessels
Arksen, a leader in sustainable marine vessel design, has formed a strategic commercial partnership with electronic and autonomous marine...
Maritime Solent Awards return with new categories for 2025
Maritime businesses, charities, and organisations operating in the Solent region have been invited to put their names forward for...
New trust to lead archaeologial dig at historic Buckler’s Hard
A new charitable organisation, Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust, has been established to support education, research, and heritage projects focused...
Blue Funnel boat tours move to MDL’s Shamrock Quay
Solent boat tour company, Blue Funnel, will be moving its motor vessels Ocean Scene and Jenny Blue to a new...
