Plymouth’s South Yard An exceptional investment opportunity in a prime marine location

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Introducing the Marine Industries Production Campus in South YardSouth Yard is part of the HM Naval Base located in Devonport Dockyard Plymouth. Plans are well advanced to transfer 7.5ha of the Yard to Plymouth City Council in order to develop a flagship Marine Industries Production Campus. The vision for the campus is to bring together research, innovation, production and deployment in areas such as autonomous vessels, green vessel technology and composite manufacturing.

South Yard occupies an unrivalled location. There is deep water access to the open sea and three vacant open water docks. Two of the largest marine companies in the UK Babcock Marine and Princess Yachts International are located close by, Plymouth University, Plymouth Marine Laboratories and the Marine Biological Association provide world class research facilities.

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The Wider Peninsula Offer

The development of a Marine Industries Production Campus in South Yard will act as a catalyst for similar developments across the far south west.

Expertise in the marine sector is not confined to Plymouth alone. The Wave Hub in Hayle, theFalmouth Bay Test site and Appledore Shipyard Campus will link up to create prospects forjoint working, innovation and growth.

By 2030, the marine sector in the south west peninsular will have created 9,000 new jobs.

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Hayle

North Devon

FAB Test is a one quarter scale, fully consented, wave energy test site. Port of Falmouth is the deepest natural harbour in Western Europe.

A&P Falmouth is one of the largest private sector employers in Cornwall.

The £42m Wave Hub is the largest and most technologically advanced grid-connected site for the testing and development of marine energy devices. Hayle Harbour is undergoing a £20m investment in port infrastructure including a new marine renewables business park.

The marine division of Babcock International has a major shipyard at Appledore, employing over 400 people including design engineers, fabricators and specialist trades.

Torbay

Plymouth

Devonport Naval Base and Dockyard, home to Babcock Marine is the largest naval base in western Europe, directly employing over 5000 people. It has 14 dry docks and over 25 tidal berths. Plymouth University’s Marine Building houses dedicated technical support and facilities for up to 150 Marine Institute researchers. Their COAST Lab wave tank is available for private sector device developers.

There is a range of marine related industries based in Torbay complemented by high-tech businesses such as Spirent and Oclaro.

Marine Industries Production Campus

Falmouth

World Class Businesses

Plymouth’s marine sector employs around 13,600 people that make up 11.3% of all employment in the city.

Companies and their employees already taking advantage of Plymouth’s strengths and enviable lifestyle include: Fine Tubes Ltd, Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK) Ltd , Manuplas Ltd, Msubs Ltd, Pipex px, Plessey Semiconductors Ltd, and many more.

More than 300 marine related businesses are based in Plymouth including the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, the Marine Biological Association and the National Marine Aquarium.

“Plymouth is the perfect base for Princess Yachts. The city has provided us with a rich supply of skills and expertise, therefore it was important for us to be able to expand our operations here.”

Chris Gates, Princess Yachts International Managing Director

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South Yard will provide state of the art facilities for marine manufacturing, including space for engineering and composites workshops, assembly areas and mobilisation.

There will be direct access to the docks from this area allowing businesses to engage and share ideas.

The main campus car park for 300 cars will be sited in this area.

Manufacturing

South Yard’s three docks are suitable for many marine industry dockside operations and will offer marine specialist companies a unique expansion opportunity. The dry dock facilities can be reinstated and the site has the capacity to undertake deep water testing.

Dimensions

The three docks range from 165m to 84m long and between 20m and 29m wide.

Deployment

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South Yard

The entrance to the campus will contain research areas with laboratories and workshop space suitable for marine ICT, technology and prototype development as well as training facilities.

The accommodation will be flexible allowing for collaboration within a community of like-minded businesses.

Research

Linked to the research area we will also have spacesuitable for design companies and consultants. Light,bright and with meeting places, the area will suit a varietyof professional marine businesses, CAD specialists anddesign engineers.

We will also have a café and open air meeting space. Many offices will have spectacular, uninterrupted sea views, including views across to the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Country Park in Cornwall.

Design

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Marine Science and Innovation

Plymouth’s world-leading marine science and energy sectors rely upon its significant academic, research and development strengths.

• Plymouth is a globally recognised centre of excellence for marine science and technology. With one of the largest clusters of expertise in Europe, it has a highly skilled workforce to match.

• Plymouth University, a UK top 50 research institute, has a strong track record in innovative science and commercial applications.

• The University’s £19 million Marine Building is home to the UK’s most sophisticated wave tank testing technology.

• In 2011 Plymouth Marine Laboratory was listed 8th in the world by Thomson Reuters of the top 30 Research Institutions in Oceanography.

“Every year the marine scientists of this city lead multi-million pound research projects that are helping to shape global policy. Plymouth has an international profile and a reputation to match.”

Professor Martin Attrill, Director of the Marine Institute at Plymouth University

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Commitment to Skills

Plymouth is committed to providing a talented and highly motivated pipeline of skilled workers to support its ambitious growth plans.

• With two universities, Plymouth has over 50,000 students studying in further and higher education.

• Plymouth University is the ninth biggest university in the UK, it was ranked among the top 300 universities in the world in 2013.

• City College Plymouth has a strong commitment to apprenticeships, working closely with local employers.

• The University Technical College for 14-19 year olds specialises in marine engineering and advanced manufacturing and is supported by City College Plymouth, Plymouth University, Princess Yatchs International and Babcock Marine.

• Marine Academy Plymouth for 11-18 year olds is the UK’s first marine academy.

• The academy ensures all students have access to the world class resources offered by its lead sponsor, Plymouth University.

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Plymouth

Britain’s Ocean City is the largest port city on the south coast of England. With a spectacular waterfront, Plymouth has ambitious plans for growth both economically and culturally.

Offering an outstanding quality of life, the city is framed on one side by its harbours and marinas and on the other, by the dramatic Dartmoor National Park.

South Yard has Assisted Area status, with access to enhanced grants. Contact Plymouth City Council’s Enterprise and Inward Investment Manager to find out what funding and support incentives are available. Contact details are the back cover.

Connectivity

• 16 daily rail services run between Plymouth and London with a fastest journey time of just three hours.

• Extensive choice of international flights from Exeter, Newquay and Bristol airports.

• Plymouth is ranked in the top 10 of UK cities for its superfast broadband speeds and coverage.

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For more information on South Yard and the available funding and support incentives, please contact Plymouth City Council’s Enterprise and Inward Investment Manager +44 (0) 1752 304115invest@plymouth.gov.uk

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