The Centre for the Port and Maritime History focuses on port cities and examines their relationship to maritime ventures and enterprise. Research examines: urban history, British merchant marine advertising, Liverpool and the British Empire in the eighteenth and twentieth centuries.
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A career in the maritime industry can extend onshore into vital shore-based ship management roles and a whole host of other related jobs. Some of these include ship superintendent, ports services and management, marine surveyor and ship broker.
The Centre undertakes historical research on port cities and examines their relationship to maritime ventures and enterprise.
The maritime sector on Merseyside is one of the largest and broadest in the UK. There are more jobs based in Liverpool city centre with major container lines than anywhere else outside of London. Explore the career information and educational resources we have to offer.
Information and resources to support teaching and careers guidance. We work with a number of maritime agencies to ensure we offer the best expert advice and content to enhance your lessons.
Find out more about the Maritime Superskills Project. With over 90% of UK goods being delivered by ship it’s therefore no surprise that the maritime sector is vast and offers opportunities in diverse roles requiring a wide-range of skills.
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and academic potential. Find out more about this scheme and how to apply.
LJMU’s CPMH members have contributed to or curated several exhibitions and are currently involved in exciting new and inter-disciplinary projects, including one centred on the Battle of the Atlantic 80th Anniversary Celebrations.