Sharon Jones
Maritime Enterprise Engagement
RN Maritime Enterprise Engagement
My interests
Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessels
Diving & Underwater Services, Subsea, Hydrography
Hybrid & Electric Power
Maritime Security
Attending
Conference Room 2
OPS for workboats and leisure - MCS, batteries, CCS etc: building the infrastructure for decarbonisation
Hosted - Conference Room 1
HM Government Session
Conference Room 1
HM Government Lunch & Networking
Seawork 2024
Live
WISTA & Seawork Women in Marine Industry Event
Seawork 2024
Live
The Electric Seaway (TES) & Zero Emission Network of Workboats (ZENOW)
Seawork - Conference Room 1
WISTA UK & Seawork's Women in Marine Industry Networking Event
Seawork Event Space
Seawork Women in Marine Industry in partnership with WISTA UK
Online
Building the Infrastructure & Data Ecosystems for Autonomous Workboats
Conference Room 1
The Future of UK Maritime: Government Strategy meets SME Opportunity
Online
Defence as an Engine for Growth
Moderator's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Online
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Live
Online Session
English
Defence as an Engine for Growth
Moderators:
The commercial workboat sector has a significant role to play in supporting the objectives of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025: Making Defence an Engine for Growth. By providing versatile, cost-effective, and innovative maritime solutions, the sector can enhance defence capabilities while contributing to economic growth and national resilience.
Workboats support a wide range of defence activities, including logistics, port operations, training, and maritime security, allowing military assets to focus on core operational roles. The sector’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as autonomous systems, advanced sensors, and sustainable propulsion, aligns with the MOD’s goals of modernisation and environmental sustainability.
Join the webinar to explore how the commercial workboat industry strengthens the UK’s defence supply chain, fosters innovation, and supports high-value jobs, particularly in coastal and regional economies.
- Sharon Jones - Regional Lead, Maritime Enterprise Engagement
- Debbie Mason - Maritime Journal, Editor
- Mark Helliker - DASA Innovation Partner for the South East
- Tim Ketton-Locke - Deputy Director, Office for Small Business Growth
- Jane Warren - Head of Navy Commercial Define
The commercial workboat sector has a significant role to play in supporting the objectives of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025: Making Defence an Engine for Growth. By providing versatile, cost-effective, and innovative maritime solutions, the sector can enhance defence capabilities while contributing to economic growth and national resilience.
Workboats support a wide range of defence activities, including logistics, port operations, training, and maritime security, allowing military assets to focus on core operational roles. The sector’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as autonomous systems, advanced sensors, and sustainable propulsion, aligns with the MOD’s goals of modernisation and environmental sustainability.
Join the webinar to explore how the commercial workboat industry strengthens the UK’s defence supply chain, fosters innovation, and supports high-value jobs, particularly in coastal and regional economies.
Presented by Seawork
Speakers (3)
Mark Helliker
Innovation Partner, UKDI, HM Government ZoneTim Ketton-Locke
Deputy Director, Office for Small Business GrowthModerators (3)