Whitby to get maritime training hub

Willmott Dixon has been awarded the contract to build a maritime training hub in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Building on the port’s fishing and maritime heritage, the hub will provide training and certification for people working in the maritime, marine and offshore renewable industries, as well as accommodation for businesses and service providers.

There will also be engineering workshops on site and office space for marine-based start-ups and other associated industries.

The facility is intended to be occupied by local, regional and national businesses, making Whitby a hub of maritime activity.

Willmott Dixon was procured by North Yorkshire Council via the SCAPE Construction Framework for the £9.6 million project, which is planned to be complete by Spring 2026.

The Chair of Whitby Town Board, Barry Harland, said: “Presenting new opportunities for people in and around Whitby is the main reason for the hub being built. I hope the excitement will build even further as the opportunities that these facilities will offer for local families become clearer over the next year, and more people and organisations engage with the project as it moves towards completion.”

Mark Robinson, Group Chief Executive at SCAPE, added: “We are proud to partnering with Willmott Dixon on this transformative project, which is being delivered with the local community at its core.

“The new maritime training hub in Whitby will be a cornerstone for skills development, training, and employment in the maritime sector, ensuring the future of this historic industry, while driving lasting economic growth for the region.”