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: 21st Jan 2026, London
Validation Workshop: 16th Feb 2026, Glasgow
Other validation workshops: Jan-Feb 2026, Liverpool, Plymouth/Exeter
Individual interviews: Dec – Feb 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
Latest Roadmap
All workshop attendees will gain early access to the latest version of the roadmap and have the opportunity to continuously shape its final content through their input and feedback.