The creation of the SMMI has been stimulated by the University\'s ever strengthening relationship with Lloyd\'s Register over the last 40+ years. This relationship has resulted in an investment of around £116M in a new campus, the largest such business-focused endeavour in any UK university.

1. Explore the depths
of our potential.
Southampton Marine
and Maritime Institute

2. Accessing our Climate and environment Energy and resources
We are dedicated to providing research
solutions to the marine and maritime sector.
knowledge To find out more visit:
and expertise The Oceans are a vital resource for life on Earth. The ocean is an important source of food, energy and other resources.
www.southampton.ac.uk/smmi
Research Collaborations They cover 2/3rds of our planet
80 50 %
of Europe’s tidal energy resource comes from the UK Contact
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smmi@southampton.ac.uk
Research collaborations can
take many forms, from the
creation of short-term projects
and is home to an estimated % of the earth’s surface Wave and tidal energy could contribute up to
of the UK’s current electricity demand 2 0% Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 8708
They are inextricably linked to global climate and The UK has over
to solve specific problems to weather systems.
longer-term investigations
of fundamental strategic
Coral reefs help prevent coastal erosion and floods. They break
the power of the waves during storms, hurricanes, typhoons,
6 5 0 0 registered fishing vessels
significance.
and even tsumanis. With approximately
Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships
Coral reefs have existed for more than 2 0 0 million years 1 2,5 0 0 registered fishermen
KTPs are government funded
instruments designed to help
businesses improve their
109 countires
have living coral reefs
In the UK we eat
£ 5.6 5 billion
Laboratories and
Test Facilities
competitiveness, productivity worth of seafood Accessing our wide range of
and performance through
the better use of knowledge,
They are home to 2 5% of fish species
weighing in at
state-of-the-art equipment
can save businesses time and
technology and skills. money by utilising the unique
and generate
£ 2 0 billionin annual revenue (goods and services) 3 8 0,0 0 0 tonnes capabilities and skills in place
at our facilities.
Consultancy and
Our expertise covers the basic sciences explaining the behaviour of the Our interests range from understanding of the basic sciences Enterprise Units
environment and the search for resources from it, and developing the influencing the search for energy and seabed resources, the technology
We have a long-established
newest technologies for managing and extracting the resources, to the for managing and extracting them and the legal instruments for
reputation of interacting
legal instruments defining the use of the maritime and ocean space. exploiting such resources.
with industry with a highly-
regarded commercial focus
• Data capture and management • Ocean modelling and forecasting • Anthropogenic • Satellite oceanography
and professional approach.
• Energy harvesting • Offshore energy systems (man-made) noise • Sea levels
• Forecasting • Tidal turbines • Cliff and coastal erosion • Seabed management
• Geochemistry • Underwater acoustics • Deep sea mineral resources • Sediment dynamics
• Geographic information systems • Waste management and survey • Sonar system development
• Hydrographic surveys • Flood modelling and defence • Spatial technologies and
• Marine ecosystems 3D modelling
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3. Trade and Transport Society and government
With a global value of £ 2 trillion the marine market By 2020, it is predicted more than 4 billion
continues to grow across continents or
7 5% of the global population are expected to live within
In th Eu,
9 0% 4 0%
of external trade and
the world’s coastal zones.
The UK maritime economy employs nearly
Southampton Marine of internal trade is seaborne;
and Maritime Institute 1 2 0 0 ports 9 0 0,0 0 0 people
The University of Southampton’s Marine and Maritime cater for and generates nearly
Institute is the world’s largest centre for education, research
and innovation in marine and maritime studies. We can
provide the ideas, solutions and talent required to meet
3.5 billion tonnes of cargo
£ 4 6 billion turnover
current industry sector needs. Come and discuss your
challenges and ambitions with our team of experts.
and generating sales of
The University of Southampton has
22,500 students, employing 5,000 staff 3 5 0 million passengers £ 7.6 billion a year
adding
£ 1 billion
to the local economy Our work encompasses technological aspects, working towards safe
shipping and ship designs, legal instruments governing shipping
Our expertise in this domain includes issues relating to governance
and planning in coastal regions owing to climate change patterns,
The University has been awarded the Queen’s management, logistics and supply chain management and the underlying technological innovations to ensure the safety of people, tourism and
Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further impact of the maritime trade driven economics on the nation states´ welfare. leisure activities, to the historical evolution of societies in port cities.
Education 2012. • Autonomous underwater vehicles • Low carbon and energy • Heritage management • Maritime law
• 3D ship hydrodynamic modelling efficient shipping • Human factors • Maritime sport performance
• Anti-fouling coatings • Noise and vibration enhancement
• Information technologies
• Cable system testing • Ship safety • Port development
• Logistics
• Damage and corrosion • Supply chain management
• Maritime archaeology • Risk research
assessment • Tribology
• Maritime history • Transportation infrastructure
• Design testing
• Lightweight and high
performance marine structures

4. We are dedicated to providing research
solutions to the marine and maritime sector.
To find out more visit:
www.southampton.ac.uk/smmi
Contact
smmi@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 8708