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 of the maritime industry.

The conversations were open, thoughtful, and grounded in the realities young people are navigating as they consider careers in and around the sector.

Featured speakers include:

• Brian Fulton, Scottish Maritime

• Blair Moglia, Scottish Maritime

• Julie Underwood, Department for Business and Trade

• Jo North, Port of Tyne

• Lt Cmdr Thomas Pinfold, Royal Navy

• Dave Dawson, Humber Marine and Renewables

• Joe Sayer, Waymaker

Across the three short videos below, speakers reflect on:

• Teesside’s role within the UK’s maritime and energy landscape

• The skills and talent needed to support future growth

• The opportunities emerging through green energy and decarbonisation

• Why engagement with young people is critical to long-term success

These clips are shared as a lasting record of the summit and of the importance of giving the next generation a direct voice in shaping the future of maritime.

https://youtu.be/WaaLTalNG2A