Tees Maritime Membership
Associate Membership
Start Your Journey
If you’re looking to connect, learn, and explore opportunities within Teesside’s maritime sector, Associate Membership is a great place to start.
As an Associate Member, you’ll join a welcoming network of organisations contributing to the region’s maritime growth. You’ll have access to valuable insights, entry-level events, and opportunities to share your story through the Tees Maritime platform.
Whether you’re new to the sector, growing your presence, or simply keen to stay informed, Associate Membership offers a meaningful first step into the cluster.
Associate Membership Includes:
- Regular industry newsletters
- Access to two networking events per year
- Invitation to an industry-led knowledge sharing workshop
- Company logo/link on Tees Maritime website
- Company logo and profile on TMC Member Directory
- Maritime UK Ambassadorship opportunities
- 10% of all membership fees will be donated to the High Tide Foundation
£250 per year
Standard Membership
Community in Action
If you believe in the power of collaboration and want to play an active role in Teesside’s maritime future, membership is where it starts.
As a Member, you’ll connect with like-minded businesses and partners who are championing careers, inspiring future talent, and helping to grow a stronger, more inclusive maritime sector.
You’ll have the chance to contribute to outreach and education initiatives, take part in networking and knowledge-sharing events, and raise your profile through the Tees Maritime platform.
Membership is about being part of a movement – showing up, sharing insight, and helping to create opportunities that benefit businesses, communities, and the region as a whole.
In addition to the benefits of Associate Membership, Standard Membership includes:
- Input into the strategic direction of Future Skills and Careers projects
- Training and recruitment support (e.g. workforce development, targeted skills initiatives, and career fair representation)
- Priority booking for two industry-led workshops per year
- Enhanced company profile on the TMC website
- Access to and listing in the exclusive Membership Directory
- Priority access to outreach initiatives
- Amplification of your social content
- Unlimited access to networking events
- Opportunity to speak at two networking events
- Discounted rates for additional speaking opportunities
- 10% of all membership fees will be donated to the High Tide Foundation
£1,500 per year
Executive Membership
Growth with Purpose
If you’re serious about growth – and the legacy you leave behind – Executive Membership connects your business to something bigger.
As an Executive Member, you’ll join a network of organisations working to strengthen Teesside’s maritime sector – shaping future careers, developing regional talent, and contributing to a thriving maritime economy.
Executive Membership is for those who want to be visible, be involved, and be part of the region’s success story. You’ll have the opportunity to feed into the Cluster’s strategic direction, engage in high-level dialogue, and participate in collaborative initiatives that create measurable value for both business and community.
In addition to the benefits of Standard Membership, Executive Membership includes:
- Input into Tees Maritime’s strategic direction
- Access to two exclusive leadership roundtables
- Option to grant one organisation complimentary Associate Membership
- Tailored introductions to key industry figures
- Choreographed work experience and outreach opportunities
- Featured company profile on the Tees Maritime website
- Priority access to Maritime UK initiatives
- Dedicated case study via Tees Maritime social channels
- Participation in collaborative social impact initiatives (aligned to the Social Value TOM System™)
- Priority access to high-demand Maritime UK events
- Speaking opportunities at key Tees Maritime events
- Discounted event sponsorship
- 10% of all membership fees will be donated to the High Tide Foundation
£3,000 per year
Partner Membership
Where Influence Meets Impact
If you’re already leading in the maritime space – or ready to help shape it – Partner Membership gives you the platform to influence change at the highest level. Not just for your organisation, but for the industry and the region it calls home.
As a Partner, you’ll be at the forefront of strategy and policy – championing the sector’s priorities at both a regional and national level. From boardrooms to Westminster, your voice will be part of the conversations that count.
Whether you’re driving investment, unlocking innovation, or lobbying for the conditions your business needs to thrive, Partner Membership gives you access, influence, and a platform to lead from the front.
In addition to the benefits of Executive Membership, bespoke Partner Options include:
- Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies
- Invitations to parliamentary and lobbying events
- Exclusive engagement with senior decision-makers
- Influence over maritime government policy
- Access to cluster-commissioned reports and research
- Opportunity to lead collaborative research and projects
- Free sponsorship/branding opportunities on events, publications, and research
- Quarterly strategy meetings with Tees Maritime Director
- Option to grant two organisations complimentary Associate Membership
- Quarterly social media feature posts
- Company logo and website link featured in Tees Maritime email signature
- Co-host and co-develop joint events
- Complimentary event access for two attendees
- 10% of all membership fees will be donated to the High Tide Foundation
Price on application
THPUA Member Discount
We’re pleased to offer an exclusive discount for Members of the Tees and Hartlepool Port Users’ Association (THPUA).
THPUA Members will receive £150 off their first year of Cluster Membership, followed by a £100 discount in year two, and £50 in year three – a recognition of your commitment to shaping the region’s maritime future.
LaunchPad Membership
If your business is in its early stages, our LaunchPad Membership is designed for you.
Available to companies less than two years old, LaunchPad offers the full benefits of Standard Membership for one year — helping you build connections, raise your profile, and take your place within Teesside’s maritime community.