Seawork

What Seawork does

Seawork operates Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition, held annually at Mayflower Park in Southampton, UK. The event brings together 500+ exhibitors across 30+ categories — including Power & Propulsion, Marine Equipment, Vessel Design & Build, Maritime Security, and Hybrid & Electric Power — alongside conferences, awards programs, on-water demonstrations, and specialized pavilions (Speed@Seawork, Workboat Association Pavilion, Superyork Connect, Vessels Afloat, Cardboard Boat Regatta). The platform is operated through ExpoPlatform, which provides the underlying digital infrastructure for exhibitor profiles, matchmaking, session scheduling, floorplan access, and news distribution; a dedicated Seawork App extends event access to mobile attendees.

The business serves three primary customer segments: (1) the commercial marine industry broadly — vessel owners, operators, and maritime service providers seeking equipment sourcing, networking, and business development; (2) the workboat sector — operators, builders, and equipment suppliers for non-convention sea-going commercial vessels needing decarbonization solutions and specialized equipment; and (3) maritime professionals pursuing training and careers via the Training & Careers Day and Seawork CPD program. Revenue is generated across four streams: exhibition floor-space rental, tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum through event-specific), free-to-attend conference sessions, and recurring Membership programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales are conducted directly via [email protected].

Seawork is privately held under ExpoPlatform, with 11-50 employees and offices in Southampton and March, Cambridgeshire (the latter for Vessel Arrest Systems, a customer). The company is registered in the United Kingdom and markets primarily across Europe and EMEA. Exhibitions are scheduled through at least 2028, with the next event held June 15-17, 2027 at Mayflower Park. The strategic ecosystem includes Platinum-tier sponsors (Volvo Penta), major sponsors (Suzuki GB, Damen Shipyards), and supporter organizations (British Tugowners Association, Society of Maritime Industries, Workboat Association, Maritime & Offshore NL).

Name

Seawork

Legal name

Seawork

Website

https://seawork.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seawork operates Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition, held annually at Mayflower Park, Southampton, serving 500+ exhibitors across 30+ maritime categories through exhibitions, conferences, awards, digital matchmaking, and a recurring membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Trade Shows & Exhibitions

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pilot Boats & Crew Transfer/Service Craft (Pilotage, CTV-style workboats) (IMAJADAG)

Keywords

• Commercial marine exhibition
• Workboat trade show
• Maritime industry conference
• On-water vessel demonstration
• Shipbuilding industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Rental: Revenue generated from selling exhibition floor space to maritime industry companies wanting to showcase their products and services
2. Sponsorship Packages: Various sponsorship tiers including Platinum sponsors and event-specific sponsors like Speed@Seawork lunch sponsors and Maritime Sustainability Award sponsors
3. Conference Sessions: Free-to-attend conference sessions covering decarbonisation, autonomy, OPS, and other maritime topics
4. Membership Programs: Seawork membership offerings for industry participants

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seawork is Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition, held annually at Mayflower Park, Southampton. It provides exhibition space, sponsorship packages, conferences, industry awards, and specialized pavilions (Speed@Seawork, Get Set for Workboat 2050, Training & Careers Day) to connect maritime equipment manufacturers, vessel builders, and service providers with buyers and operators. The event is supported by a digital platform for exhibitor profiles, matchmaking, and conference scheduling.

Product overview

Seawork is Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboats exhibition, serving as a marketplace and networking platform for the maritime industry. It is not a traditional software product but rather an annual trade exhibition event held in Southampton, UK. The platform is built on ExpoPlatform technology and facilitates exhibition management, exhibitor profiles, conference scheduling, matchmaking services, and news distribution for the commercial marine sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speed@Seawork: High-speed vessel demonstrations and showcase at the Seawork exhibition
• Seawork Awards
• Seawork Conferences
• Seawork Connect
• Seawork Insights
• Get Set for Workboat 2050
• Seawork CPD
• Seawork Membership
• Vessels Afloat

Products and services

• Seawork Annual Exhibition Annual on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition featuring 500+ exhibitors across 30+ categories, held at Mayflower Park, Southampton. Serves maritime equipment manufacturers, vessel builders, propulsion suppliers, and service providers seeking to showcase products to commercial marine buyers and operators.
• Speed@Seawork High-speed vessel demonstration and showcase program held on-water at the Seawork exhibition, allowing exhibitors to demonstrate vessel performance live. Targeted at high-speed craft manufacturers and commercial marine buyers seeking validation of speed and handling capabilities.
• Seawork Conferences Multi-track conference program covering decarbonisation, autonomy, offshore patrol vessels (OPS), and other maritime industry topics. Free to attend for exhibition visitors and serves maritime professionals seeking technical and regulatory education.
• Seawork Awards Annual industry awards program recognizing excellence in commercial marine and workboat sectors, including the Maritime Sustainability Award. Serves maritime industry participants seeking recognition and brand visibility.
• Seawork Connect Digital networking and matchmaking platform for exhibitors and visitors, facilitating pre-event and on-site business connections. Serves commercial marine exhibitors and buyers seeking qualified leads.
• Get Set for Workboat 2050 Conference series focused on the future of the workboat industry and decarbonization, providing ongoing industry education and thought leadership. Targets workboat operators, builders, and equipment suppliers preparing for regulatory and environmental transitions.
• Seawork Membership Membership program for commercial marine industry professionals providing ongoing access to industry content, networking, and event benefits. Targets maritime professionals seeking year-round engagement with the commercial marine sector.
• Seawork CPD Continuing Professional Development program for maritime professionals, providing certified learning opportunities through the exhibition and conference content. Serves maritime engineers and operators needing professional development credits.
• Exhibition Space Rental Booth and floor space rental at the Seawork exhibition for maritime companies to showcase products and services. Sold to equipment manufacturers, vessel builders, propulsion suppliers, and maritime service providers.
• Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship offerings including Platinum sponsors and event-specific sponsorships (e.g., Speed@Seawork lunch sponsors, Maritime Sustainability Award sponsors). Provides maritime brands with event visibility and industry association.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered platinum sponsor, major sponsor, supporter, core partner, media partner and international partner.

• Volvo Pentaplatinum sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolvo Penta is a Platinum Sponsor and major exhibitor at Seawork, showcasing marine propulsion, gensets, and hybrid/electric solutions. Parent company of Tidal Transit.
• Suzuki GB Plcmajor sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuzuki GB is a major sponsor including sponsorship of the Maritime Sustainability Award. Exhibits with child companies Hypro, Jim Coulam, Leco Marine, Robust Boats, and Wolf Rock Boat Company.
• Damen Shipyardsmajor sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor sponsor and exhibitor at Seawork showcasing shipbuilding and vessel solutions.
• British Tugowners Association (BTA)supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeawork supporter organization representing tug owners, providing industry representation and collaboration on regulatory issues.
• Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)supporterStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeawork supporter and strategic partner representing UK maritime industries, collaborating on industry events and initiatives.
• Workboat Associationcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading centre of excellence for non-convention sea-going commercial vessel industry; exhibits at Seawork and participates in conferences like Get Set for Workboat 2050.
• Maritime Journalmedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial industry media partner providing news coverage and editorial content for Seawork events.
• Maritime & Offshore NLinternational partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch trade association representing shipbuilding and offshore sectors, collaborating on webinars and industry events with Seawork.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nor-Shipping: Biennial maritime industry exhibition and conference held in Oslo, focused on shipping, offshore, and ocean industries. Directly comparable to Seawork as a European maritime industry gathering point with similar sponsorship and conference monetization.
• International Workboat Show: Annual US-based workboat industry exhibition and conference produced by Informa, covering commercial vessels, marine equipment, and services. The closest direct competitor to Seawork's workboat-specific exhibition positioning.
• Posidonia: Biennial international shipping exhibition held in Athens, one of the largest maritime industry events globally. Direct peer as a flagship European shipping industry trade show with overlapping exhibitor base.
• SMM Hamburg: One of the world's leading maritime trade fairs, run by Hamburg Messe, covering shipbuilding, marine equipment, and offshore. Direct peer to Seawork as a large-scale European maritime exhibition serving overlapping exhibitor categories.

Emerging players

• METSTRADE: Amsterdam-based marine equipment trade show under RAI Amsterdam, focused on marine materials, equipment, and systems. Comparable as a European marine industry exhibition but with a stronger leisure/super yacht equipment tilt than Seawork's workboat focus.

Others

• Riviera Maritime Media: Maritime industry publisher and events organiser producing magazines, webinars, and conferences for commercial marine professionals. Comparable as a maritime B2B media and events peer, though primarily content-driven rather than exhibition-led.
• London International Shipping Week (LISW): UK-based week-long programme of maritime conferences, awards, and networking events rather than a single exhibition. Thematically connected to Seawork as a UK maritime industry convening platform but operates a different event format.

Regional players

• IMDEX: Asia's leading maritime defence and security exhibition held in Singapore. Comparable as a major maritime industry exhibition but focused on naval/defence procurement rather than Seawork's commercial workboat market.
• Monaco Yacht Show: Annual luxury yacht exhibition held in Port Hercule, Monaco, with a focus on superyacht builders, brokers, and suppliers. Adjacent to Seawork's superyacht offerings but serving a fundamentally different premium leisure rather than commercial workboat market.

Broad incumbents

• Seatrade Maritime (Informa): Informa's portfolio of maritime conferences, exhibitions, and media, including Seatrade Cruise and Seatrade Maritime Week. A broader incumbent offering multiple maritime events rather than the workboat-focused niche Seawork occupies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seawork
• Facebookfacebook.com/seaworkinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seawork-exhibition-conference

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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