Meet employers and training providers ready to help you find your place in the marine industry
Tuesday 22 September | Southampton International Boat Show | 16:00 - 19:00 | Free to attend + FREE Boat Show ticket
Are you considering your next move after school or college? Thinking about switching careers? Curious about what it’s like to work on the water, beside it, or behind the scenes in one of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic industries?
Then don’t miss the British Marine Careers & Apprenticeship Evening, taking place on Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 4-7PM, at the Southampton International Boat Show.
Whether you're a student, parent, teacher or job seeker, this free event is your gateway to the world of marine careers – PLUS every attendee receives a FREE ticket to the Southampton International Boat Show!
This inspiring evening gives you the chance to meet face-to-face with leading marine employers, training providers, and organisations helping people of all ages and backgrounds launch their maritime careers. From marine engineering and boatbuilding to sailing, hospitality, logistics and more, there’s a sea of opportunity to explore.
What you’ll discover
The Careers & Apprenticeship Evening is designed to open your eyes to the wide variety of routes into the marine sector. You’ll gain first-hand advice on how to get started, with experts on hand to explain the different training options and apprenticeship opportunities available – whether you’re finishing school, looking to change direction, or returning to work.
The event offers tailored insights for students, career changers, teachers, and parents alike. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear inspiring real-life stories, and learn about the day-to-day roles across the sector – from engineering and boat design to sailing, customer service, logistics, and marine operations. It’s a unique opportunity to explore everything the industry has to offer – all under one roof, and all in one evening.
Who will be there?
This year’s event will bring together 19 companies and training providers from across the marine sector, with experts from:
Marine Society & Sea Cadets
Bournemouth & Poole College
Carnival UK Maritime
City College Southampton
South Hampshire College Group
Berthon Boat Company Ltd
Tall Ships Youth Trust
Maritime & Transport Careers Programme (MTCP)
Brockenhurst College
Solent AC & Warsash Maritime School
Royal Navy
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)
CECA NextGen
UKSA
Rockley Watersports
Southampton City Council
Wilson Halligan Recruitment
Boat Building Academy
Sailing Holidays Ltd
I am always excited to support British Marine’s careers fair at the Southampton International Boat Show. It’s a great opportunity to highlight Berthon’s award-winning apprenticeship programme and showcase the fantastic and diverse industry we work in to school children, college students, and teachers.
Keith Longman Yard Manager at Berthon Boat Company LtdFree Southampton International Boat Show Ticket!
There’s no age limit to attending the evening event and all attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the Southampton International Boat Show, valid for any day between 24–28 September 2025. It's the perfect way to see the industry in action and get inspired by the incredible opportunities and people that make it happen.
This event is a great chance to discover the wide range of rewarding careers the marine industry has to offer. Whether you’re taking your first step into the world of work or considering a new direction, attendees will leave with valuable insights, new industry connections and greater confidence about where a career in marine could take them.
Manj Mahey Training Manager at British Marine
Event Details
📍 Location: Southampton International Boat Show
🕓 Time: 16:00 – 19:00
📅 Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
🎟️ Free to attend + FREE Boat Show ticket!
For more information and to register your interest email: training@britishmarine.co.uk
About Southampton International Boat Show
The Southampton International Boat Show is the UK's largest boating and water sports festival, celebrating everything boating. Alongside hundreds of exhibitors and incredible boats and watercraft of all shapes and sizes, the show offers a unique blend of family entertainment, retail opportunities, and live music, making it an unmissable event in the marine calendar.
Visit the website www.southamptonboatshow.com or follow our social channels for all the latest show news and updates.