ABOUT US

Scottish Maritime Cluster

The Scottish Maritime Cluster (SMC) is the collective voice of Scotland’s maritime sector, bringing together industry, ports, shipbuilding, engineering, education, innovation and maritime services to support sustainable growth and long‑term prosperity.

We exist to connect, collaborate, and champion Scotland’s maritime strengths—ensuring the sector is visible, influential and well‑positioned both nationally and internationally.

Who We Are

Scotland’s maritime sector is diverse, globally connected and strategically important. The Scottish Maritime Cluster provides a single platform that unites this ecosystem, enabling collaboration across shipping, ports, shipbuilding, offshore energy, supply chain, skills, research and innovation.

As Scotland’s only dedicated maritime cluster, we work closely with industry, government, academia and international partners to support economic development, workforce growth and innovation across coastal, rural and island communities.

What We Do

The Scottish Maritime Cluster focuses on three core areas:

Driving Collaboration

We bring organisations together to share knowledge, identify opportunities and strengthen connections across the maritime supply chain—supporting resilience, innovation and growth.

Supporting Skills and Careers

Through programmes such as Maritime Pathways, we promote maritime careers, engage with schools and educators, and help address skills and workforce challenges across the sector.

Championing Scotland’s Maritime Strengths

We promote Scotland’s maritime capability at home and abroad, supporting trade, inward investment and international collaboration while representing member interests to policymakers and stakeholders.

Our Impact

• Connects Scotland’s maritime industry through a single, trusted national network
• Strengthens skills, careers and workforce pipelines across coastal and island communities
• Supports innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth across the maritime supply chain
• Acts as a collective voice for Scotland’s maritime sector with government and industry

Why Join the Scottish Maritime Cluster?

Joining the Scottish Maritime Cluster means becoming part of a collaborative national network shaping the future of Scotland’s maritime sector.

As a member, you benefit from:

• Stronger visibility and influence through a collective sector voice
• Access to collaboration, events and working groups across industry, academia and government
• Opportunities to shape policy, skills and innovation priorities
• Promotion of your organisation within Scotland and internationally

The Cluster exists to help members connect, grow and thrive—while supporting maritime‑led prosperity across Scotland’s communities.

Get in touch today to find out more!