Newhaven Enterprise Zone

Marine Newhaven

About Newhaven Marine and Maritime

The marine and maritime sector is an important part of Newhaven’s economy, heritage and identity. Its port is a gateway to Europe, through which 350,000 passengers and around 780,000 tonnes of freight pass each year. Unlike many port towns, Newhaven also has a significant fishing industry, (with over 900 tonnes of catch landed in 2022) and a 285 birth marina. Newhaven has key assets. These include:

  • Its railhead;
  • Its accessibility to London, Paris and western Europe;
  • Its developable land; and
  • Its deep water berths, which means that it can accommodate sizeable craft.
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Newhaven Marine & Maritime Cluster Study — Final Report

Commissioned by Newhaven Enterprise Zone in 2024, the aim of the Newhaven Marine & Maritime Cluster Study was to provide a framework for the potential development of a Newhaven Marine and Maritime Cluster with the intention to accelerate technological development, leading to indigenous growth, new start-up businesses and to attract inward investment.

To read the full report, please click on Newhaven Marine & Maritime Cluster Study — Final Report