We operate as a not-for-profit organisation, working with hundreds of private-sector businesses, both large & small, that make up an industry in this part of the UK with over 1700 businesses employing 28,000 staff. These statistics - and the some of the massive infrastructure developments now taking place across Merseyside - including projects such Peel's Liverpool2 deep water container terminal - ensure that Maritime is recognised as a key economic driver for the region. We work across four main areas: Business Growth, Communications, Infrastructure, Education & Skills. Our strength and value lie in having a broad & independent overview of the Maritime Sector on Merseyside; what's happening, who the key players are, what the common issues might be, what the trends are and how these various strands fit together. In order to deliver real value to local businesses we build strong relationships with a wide range of policy makers, MPs, local authorities & other strategic partner.