Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage yesterday visited the Southampton Boat Show where she met with a number of local marine businesses and attended an event to commend the success of maritime apprentices.
The Southampton Boat Show takes place every year, showcasing the best of the British marine industry. Amongst the other exhibitors, Gosport's own Haslar Marina and Marine Advertising Agency were promoting their services at the event.
Caroline also met Sir Ben Ainslie who was giving out awards to apprentices from the marine sector, and speaking about his Portsmouth Harbour-based Americas Cup venture.
Speaking after the event, Caroline commented:
"I always enjoy attending the Southampton Boat Show and particularly seeing local marine companies flying the flag for Gosport.
This year, I was honoured to join Sir Ben Ainslie at the Apprenticeship Graduation Awards and was delighted to hear about his hopes for local apprentices in the lead up to the Americas Cup. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for young people to develop industry specific skills and Sir Ben's project will offer terrific opportunities to those in our area who are passionate about the maritime sector."
Since her election, Caroline has worked hard to promote Gosport as a world-class marine and sailing destination. She was instrumental in the formation of the Gosport Marine Scene group in 2012.
The Southampton Boat Show will run until Sunday 21st September.
