Preparing for cruise

Preparing for cruise

During the peak cruise season at the Port of Southampton, it’s not unusual for the Solent Stevedores team to handle between five and ten ships from Friday through to Sunday. For every cruise turnaround, our team plays a vital role in ensuring each vessel departs...
Scott qualifies for Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Scott qualifies for Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Congratulations to our Assistant Operations Manager, Scott, who has qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, following an outstanding performance at a recent Ironman 70.3 middle-distance triathlon. Competing against a field of 1,260 athletes,...
Solent Stevedores welcomes Network Rail

Solent Stevedores welcomes Network Rail

Solent Stevedores recently welcomed a group of Network Rail representatives for the day to observe operations at the Solent Rail Terminal.  Activity included some of our key service arrivals and departures as well as discharge and loading.  Mark Hooper, Director...
International Women in Maritime Day 2026

International Women in Maritime Day 2026

On the 18 May we celebrate the women in our award-winning team. Globally, women make up 1% of the maritime workforce (which includes seafarers). At Solent Stevedores women make up 18% of the team.  The International Maritime Organization (IMO), introduced this day of...
Cruise investment for 2026

Cruise investment for 2026

Solent Stevedores’ latest investment in the cruise infrastructure at the Port of Southampton involves the introduction of new welfare facilities at cruise terminal berths. These facilities are for the operational teams during the cruise season where the team is...