23 June 2026
Maritime Safety Week returns from 6–10 July 2026, providing British Marine members with an excellent opportunity to highlight the safety standards, expertise and best practices that help make our industry safer every day.
Led by the Department for Transport, this year's campaign is centred around the theme "Every day, everyone: making maritime safety routine." The initiative brings together organisations from across the maritime sector to promote a shared commitment to safety, whether operating at sea, in marinas and ports, on inland waterways or across other waterside environments.
For marine businesses, Maritime Safety Week is the perfect opportunity to showcase the measures you take to protect staff, customers and visitors, while helping to raise awareness of the practical steps that prevent avoidable incidents throughout both commercial and leisure marine activities.
There are many ways to get involved. Businesses could share safety tips and advice on social media, highlight staff training and qualifications, showcase safety equipment and procedures, offer behind-the-scenes insights into how risks are managed, publish case studies, or celebrate team members who champion safety within their organisation. Whether through customer communications, website content, videos, demonstrations or open days, Maritime Safety Week provides a valuable platform to demonstrate your commitment to safety and build confidence among customers, partners and stakeholders.
Supporting and promoting high safety standards is at the heart of British Marine's work. From developing industry-leading training programmes and codes of practice to contributing to national and international standards, we are committed to helping members create safer workplaces and operating environments.
As part of that commitment, British Marine offers a growing range of specialist water safety training designed for marina operators, harbour authorities, boatyards and waterside personnel.
Why not use Maritime Safety Week as an opportunity to strengthen your team's knowledge and skills by booking onto one of our dedicated safety courses?
Featured courses include:
- Inland Water Safety Management Course – providing practical guidance for managing risks and improving safety around inland waters.
- Marina Water Safety Management for Coastal / Tidally Affected Areas – helping marina and harbour operators understand and manage the unique safety challenges presented by coastal and tidal environments.
Investing in safety training not only helps protect people and businesses but also demonstrates a visible commitment to maintaining high professional standards across the marine sector.
Whether you're looking to enhance your own safety management practices or showcase the work your business is already doing, Maritime Safety Week is the ideal time to demonstrate your commitment to creating a safer marine industry for everyone.