Blog
April 30, 2026
Mersey Maritime is the regional cluster organisation for the maritime industry and wider supply chain in the Liverpool City Region and the greater North West. As a membership organisation, our mission is to be a catalyst for growth, influencing policy, and driving change for the good of the sector.
Our strength lies in having a broad and independent overview of the maritime sector in the Liverpool City Region and greater North West.
One of Europe’s most successful maritime cluster organisations, representing the interests of over 1700 businesses on Merseyside and beyond.
Covering industry news about local businesses, helping you to promote good news stories about what’s happening in the Liverpool City Region.
Mersey Maritime is recognised nationally and internationally as one of Europe’s leading regional maritime cluster organisations. Why don’t you join us?
Covering industry news about local businesses, helping you to promote good news stories about what’s happening in the Liverpool City Region.
Our strength lies in working as one to build a community, driven by our belief that we are Stronger Together
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| Opportunity to attend workshops, forums and meet the buyers’ events (priority access dependant on membership level and business relevance) | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to attend executive dinners and drinks | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to meet VIP guests, industry leaders and stakeholders | Limited | |||
| Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards | ||||
| Opportunity to present / host specific events at your own facilities | Limited | Limited | ||
| Creation of bespoke events programme to support your business focus / priorities | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to attend national events and forums | Limited | Limited |
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| Opportunity to feature in social media marketing campaigns where appropriate | Limited | |||
| Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the weekly email / newsletters | Limited | |||
| Receive weekly email including industry updates, news, events | ||||
| Opportunity to be featured as ‘Spotlight’ Member of newsletters | Limited | |||
| Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise | Limited | |||
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| Logo and website link on Mersey Maritime website | ||||
| Website link on Mersey Maritime email signature |
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| Dedicated account manager | Limited | |||
| Annual membership meeting (online or in-person dependant on membership level) | ||||
| Quarterly meetings and reporting | Limited |
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| Facilitation of membership network introductions | Limited | Limited | ||
| Facilitation of introduction to relevant industry, academia and government stakeholders | Limited | Limited |
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Opportunity to attend The Maritime Exchange Conference |
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Priority booking for tickets / tables at Mersey Maritime Industry Awards |
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Opportunity to promote your news, events and job vacancies via the Ezine |
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Receive regular updates, news, events and Ezine (tailored to membership level) |
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Opportunity to be Ezine Member of the Month |
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Access to funding, support, guidance and expertise from Dr Matt Fulton, Chief Innovation Officer (additional resource from Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool and MTC) |
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Direct access to Government elected and officials – local, regional, national and international |
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Facilitation of B2B introductions |
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Discounted rates for use of conference facilities at Mersey Maritime |
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Access to Maritime UK and other national trade bodies through Chris Shirling-Rooke, Mersey Maritime CEO’s role as Assistant Chair of Maritime UK |
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