Marine sites

The city has a long history associated with the marine industry which includes the internationally significant Port and port related activities, the Marine and Maritime Institute and Oceanography Centre, and a wide range of other marine industries including boat building and repair and yacht marinas. The sector’s importance to the economy of the city and wider sub region is recognised by the Solent LEP study.  The sector depends on the limited number of sites which have access to the waterfront.  It is important that these sites are safeguarded for marine uses to support the success and growth of the marine sector, including hi-tech and skilled marine activities.