MarRI-UK together with SMI are leading the development of the UK Maritime Research and Technology roadmap.
The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by environmental imperatives, technological disruption, and geopolitical shifts. The UK as an island nation had a proud maritime heritage and strong international reputation for leadership in the maritime sector. However, as a large and diverse sector there isn’t a combined roadmap for how he UK can maintain a strategic advantage. Other sectors like aerospace and automotive have defined technology roadmaps used to forge collaboration and set a clear demand signal, maritime needs to do the same.
A National Maritime Research and Technology Roadmap will enable:
Engagement and consultation
Input Workshop: 12th Nov 2025, Port of Tyne, South Shields
Input Workshop: 26 Nov 2025, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Input Workshop: 5th Dec 2025, Online
Validation Workshop: 22nd Jan 2026, London
Validation Workshop for ports sector: 13th Feb 2026, Online
Validation Workshop: 16th Feb 2026, Glasgow
Validation Workshop: 25th Feb 2026, Liverpool
Other validation workshops in plan: Jan-Feb 2026, Plymouth/Exeter/Bristol, Online
Individual interviews: Dec – Feb 2026
If you would like to participate in any of the workshops or talk to the team directly, please email: marri-uk-dmem@strath.ac.uk.
Planned release date
August 2026
Maritime Technology Systems Catalogue
While the national Roadmap sets our long-term ambitions, this Catalogue provides the concrete engineering substance. It documents 65 critical technology systems split across three deeply integrated domains:
- Ports & Infrastructure: Transforming ports into net-zero, cyber-secure, and autonomous logistics hubs.
- Ship Systems & Technology: Driving the decarbonisation and digital enablement of the fleet.
- Shipyard Design & Build: Pioneering sustainable operations, digital design, and advanced manufacturing.