UK marine industry global competiveness report launched
A UK government and marine industry-led plan to help companies increase exports to countries including China, Brazil and South Korea, and to key sectors is part of a strategy to help marine businesses grow and be more competitive.
The UK Marine Export Strategy identifies some of the most promising sectors for British companies to target, including offshore oil & gas, naval defence and leisure boats & equipment.
Featuring eight recommendations for growth, the strategy also includes detailed analyses of emerging and mature economies across the world that present the best opportunities for exports.
Recommendations include:
* Developing a campaign approach to identify and pursue major marine business opportunities
* Enhancing the relationship management of existing key UK-based trade and investment customers as well as targeting overseas companies and potential inward investors
* Encouraging inward investment into targeted segments of the UK marine and offshore wind sectors which will build the capability of the UK and in turn increase its exportability
* Marketing UK marine excellence in high-growth markets like China, where luxury marine can form part of the Government's GREAT campaign
The strategy is being led by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), in close collaboration with industry and stakeholder bodies, and lays the foundation for a long-term strategic vision for the future of the British marine industries.
Business Minister Michael Fallon is Co-Chair of the Marine Industries Leadership Council - the advisory group comprising Government and industry which commissioned the strategy.
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