Maritime industry is growing in Britain

Of those surveyed by industry body Maritime UK 85 per cent believed Britain was globally competitive and 74 per cent predicted growth over the next five years.
The study coincides with the launch today of the first London International Shipping Week which will be attended by ship owners, brokers, insurers and lawyers and port operators.
Jim Stewart, chairman of Maritime UK, said the industry contributes £32billion to the economy each year, supports 537,000 jobs and provides £8.5billion in tax receipts to the Treasury. Commenting on the survey findings he added: “It is a sign that the industry is determined to carry on being the backbone of the British economy.”
Source: Express