Marine

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 more than 900 tonnes of catch landed in 2022) and a 285-berth marina. Newhaven has key assets. These include its:

  • railhead
  • accessibility to London, Paris and western Europe
  • developable land, and
  • deep-water berths, which means that it can accommodate sizeable craft.

Value of the Newhaven–Dieppe Ferry — Final Report

During Autumn 2025, the Newhaven Enterprise Zone commissioned a research project to provide evidence on the economic and social benefits of the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry service to Newhaven and the wider Sussex region; the implications for the town and region if the service ceased, and the actions that need to be made on the UK side to secure the ferry service over the medium to long term.

The final report presents our findings and recommendations for ways in which to develop the significant potential to make the ferry service thrive as a core component of the region’s strategic international gateways, driving international trade and tourism between Sussex, France and overseas destinations. To read the full report, click on the flipbook (see right) or download this file: Value of the Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry – Full Report

You can read the accompanying Executive Summary of the report via this link: Value of the Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry: Executive Summary.

La valeur du ferry entre Newhaven–Dieppe

A French language version of the report is available to download
via this link:

Image of report's front cover showing title and aerial view of entrance to Newhaven Harbour.

Newhaven Marine and 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