MarRI-UK is 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:
- Unify and champion the maritime sector by connecting stakeholders across the golden triangle of government industry and academia.
- Enable funding opportunities by creating a clear and defined demand signal to government.
- Position the UK maritime sector for the future by mapping the long term over the horizon research and innovation pipelines.
Engagement and consultation
Workshop: 12th Nov 2025, Port of Tyne, South Shields
Workshop: 26 Nov 2025, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Workshop: 5th Dec 2025, Online
Workshop: Jan 2026, London
Individual interviews: Dec – Jan 2026
SMI conference: Feb 2026, Glasgow
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
March 2026