Seawork launches a new membership for commercial marine professionals

April 2025 – Southampton, UK – Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, is excited to launch its exclusive Seawork Membership, designed to give maritime professionals a powerful advantage both onsite and online.
Leading the list of exclusive benefits is unrestricted access to Seawork’s online messaging platform on seawork.com, allowing members to connect directly with visitors, exhibitors, and potential leads. Members can arrange meetings, build business relationships, and create opportunities before, during, and after the event.
For just £295 annually, members receive more than £500 worth of benefits designed to enhance professional visibility, foster industry connections, and keep them informed with the latest insights from the maritime sector.
Andrew Webster, CEO of Mercator Media, “As the maritime industry evolves, this membership offers a vital opportunity for individuals to fully integrate into the commercial marine sector – not just during the exhibition, but all year round. It’s about creating meaningful connections and providing ongoing value to our professional community.”
Premium onsite benefits
Seawork members will enjoy:
- Priority entry to the exhibition
- Access to a members-only lounge, offering a quiet, premium space for networking or downtime
- Exclusive invitation to the prestigious Seawork Awards evening on Tuesday night
Direct access to industry expertise
BECOME A MEMBER UPGRADE YOUR ACCOUNT Daily “Meet the Editor” sessions with Maritime Journal Editor Debbie Mason offer unique insights into market trends, policy developments, and key industry movements — available exclusively to Seawork members.
Value that extends beyond the exhibition
Membership doesn’t end with the event. Seawork members benefit all year round with:
- A complimentary subscription to Maritime Journal (RRP £255), delivering essential news and analysis from across the commercial marine sector
- Editor’s Insight, a members-only monthly eNewsletter curated by Debbie Mason, featuring exclusive commentary and behind-the-scenes industry updates
- Free entry to the highly anticipated Get Set for Workboat Conference, hosted in partnership with The Workboat Association
Create your profile and boost your presence on seawork.com
Members receive enhanced professional visibility on seawork.com. Take advantage of exclusive upgraded profile features; highlight individual presence and industry experience to Seawork’s global audience.
Join today and unlock the full power of the Seawork Membership. Build meaningful industry connections, stay ahead of the latest developments, and get more from your Seawork experience.
To register or learn more, visit seawork.com/members
About Seawork
Seawork is the largest and fastest growing international commercial marine and workboat exhibition and conference held in a European working port environment. Now in its 26th year, Seawork takes place over three days every year in the Port of Southampton UK and attracts over 7,700 high calibre commercial marine professionals from over 70 countries, Seawork is produced by Mercator Media Ltd Visit www.seawork.com to find out more.
About Mercator Media Ltd
Established in 1989 UK-based Mercator Media Ltd (MML) is an events, magazines and online B2B media business, specialising in the commercial marine sector.
Mercator Media knows how to create and disseminate vital content that moves markets centred around the world’s commercial marine infrastructure. It is a global leader in the creation of integrated marketing strategies for clients using a range of media channels including print, online, social, events and research.
Mercator’s magazines, events and online resources are produced by industry experts dedicated to providing the critical insight, analysis and relevant connections sought by business professionals who are advancing their specific fields. Visit www.mercatormedia.com for further information