Freeport Futures: Turning potential into opportunity
Freeport Futures: Turning potential into opportunity This summer marked the successful conclusion of the first Freeport Futures programme, an initiative delivered by Tees Maritime in partnership with Middlesbrough College to help bridge the gap between education and industry. Designed to give students a real insight into the opportunities emerging across the Tees Valley, the programme […]
An update from Tees Maritime
End of Year Update from Tees Maritime As we close out the year, we’ve published a short update on what member support has helped make possible over the last quarter. It’s a snapshot of progress across skills, education, policy engagement and collaboration — and a reminder of the value of a strong, collective maritime voice […]
Youth Voices at the North East Coastal Powerhouse Summit
As host of the North East Coastal Powerhouse Summit, Tees Maritime was proud to place young people at the centre of the conversation. Members of the Tees Maritime Youth Board interviewed senior leaders from across the UK maritime, energy, defence, and infrastructure sectors, asking direct questions about Teesside, skills, green energy, and the future growth […]
Turning Momentum into Impact – An Update from Tees Maritime
Since launching in May, Tees Maritime has been hard at work turning ambition into action – from shaping skills and education to raising the sector’s voice in government. We’re building the pipeline, shaping the system, and telling the story. The launch was about planting the flag. Now it’s time to fly it. We’ve laid the […]
From Port to Doorstep – Inspiring the Next Generation
This September, 25 local primary schools will take part in a brand-new classroom project bringing Teesside’s maritime story to life. In collaboration with Spark Tees Valley, and thanks to the generosity of our members, we’ve created a series of videos following the journey of cargo from ‘Port to Doorstep’, showcasing the huge variety of careers […]
Shaping the Future of Port Skills in the Tees Valley
On 12 June, we brought together a cross-section of industry, education, careers services, training providers, and local authority representatives to explore what a new entry-level route into port operations could, and should, look like. Hosted by PD Ports, the workshop marked the start of a collaborative process to design a skills bootcamp that works for […]
Anchoring Ambitions: The Birth of the Tees Maritime Cluster
Teesside has always looked to the water for opportunity. On Wednesday, 7th May 2025, that legacy will enter a bold new chapter with the official launch of the Tees Maritime Cluster at the Port of Middlesbrough. This event marks a significant step in uniting industry leaders, educators, and public sector partners to align skills, education, […]
Green light for Tees Maritime Cluster
Creation of the Tees Maritime Cluster formally announced with ambition to achieve Teesside’s economic potential A new regional partnership that will champion and grow Teesside’s maritime sector has been officially confirmed by the Department for Transport. The Tees Maritime Cluster, a private sector-led initiative, supported by industry body, Maritime UK, is dedicated to accelerating economic growth […]
Nearly £1m investment for British coastal towns to grow local economies
Nine maritime clusters across the UK will receive a share of government funding, helping them secure investment for local industry, deliver skills, training and educational programmes, Maritime Minister Mike Kane will announce today. The maritime sector is key to unlocking regional economic growth, and this targeted support aims to revitalise coastal towns and cities, help […]