Foreship UK surpasses 100 projects milestone with further plans for growth

From left to right: Benjamin Smith (Intern, Project Engineer); Shaun White (Managing Director, Foreship UK), Jonny Berglund (Business Development Director), Tuur Killaars (Senior Specialist, Sustainability), and Mitchell Hamber (Senior Manager, Technical Projects)

Foreship UK has completed its 100th project, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the naval architecture and marine engineering firm’s UK presence since launching in 2022.

The accomplishment highlights the robust demand in the UK for Foreship's specialist knowledge in newbuilding, conversions, and sustainability. Foreship UK has collaborated with some of the largest shipowners and operators in the UK, across the cruise, ferry, and wider maritime industries, successfully establishing long-term agreements. The scope of these projects has been extensive, encompassing a variety of services that include energy efficiency technologies, alternative fuel solutions, ship theory and stability assessments, naval architecture, and initiatives related to electrical and machinery systems.

“Reaching our 100th project milestone highlights the impact Foreship UK has made in a relatively short time,” said Shaun White, Managing Director, Foreship UK. “We are proud to support our customers in addressing today’s regulatory and technical challenges and would like to express our immense gratitude for the trust they have placed in us. Our local presence enables us to foster close relationships that ensure we can continue to deliver value to the UK maritime community.”

Foreship UK’s growing project portfolio demonstrates how a local team can support a sustainable maritime industry with independent technical expertise and a deep understanding of both regulatory requirements and practical implementation.

“The UK’s maritime, ship design, and engineering heritage, along with its leadership in research and deep talent pool, have enabled Foreship UK to become a valuable contributor to the wider Foreship Group,” said Lauri Haavisto, CEO, Foreship Group Ltd. “This success reinforces our commitment to providing independent technical expertise to shipowners in the UK and globally.”

Foreship actively contributes to the UK’s role as a center of excellence for maritime education, engaging with industry bodies and programs such as the Society of Maritime Industries, Maritime UK, Innovate UK, IMarEST conference programs, and the Maritime Futures Forum, while forging links with UK maritime universities and research institutes. These initiatives form part of a broader strategy to support the development of future naval architects, marine engineers, and maritime professionals.

From its Southampton base, Foreship is strategically positioned to assist UK ship owners and operators in navigating regulatory and technical advancements. The company aims to grow its UK workforce throughout 2025, targeting both recent graduates and seasoned professionals. Additionally, Foreship plans to broaden its influence in the merchant marine sector, building on its achievements in the cruise and ferry industries.

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