Seawork Southampton 2026: Inside Europe’s Biggest Commercial Marine Show

“We haven’t built the perfect boat.”That’s the verdict from Alan Goodchild of Goodchild Marine,speaking to Full Ahead at Seawork.Billed as Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine andworkboat exhibition, Seawork brings together hundreds of organisations from across the maritime sector. From unmanned vessels and cutting-edge safety technology to maritime charities and scientific organisations such as theBritish Antarctic Survey, there was plenty to explore.During our visit, we stepped aboard a brand-new pilot boat,took a tour of a powerful harbour tug, and heard about the University of Southampton’s ambitions to strengthen collaboration between industry andacademia.As this special episode reveals, innovation, skills andsustainability are shaping the future of the maritime industry.The Full Ahead Podcast: Proudly sponsored by Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company.