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We welcomed local Member of Parliament Damian Hinds to our offices in Alton in September, after an invitation which was organised by the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), aimed at connecting MPs with innovative maritime businesses in their constituencies.
Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, said: “One of the great things about my role as East Hampshire MP is getting to know the interesting and creative companies in our midst. OceanWise is a great local success story and I was pleased to learn more about the business and a vital sector I knew little about. It’s important public sector agencies work with firms like OceanWise to maximise opportunities for innovation, ultimately creating employment and growth.”
During his visit, Mr Hinds met our team and learnt about how we combine expertise in marine science, engineering, and data management to design systems that monitor the world’s oceans and deliver crucial environmental data to those who need it.
Caroline Levey, our Managing Director comments: “Engaging with our local MP gave us an invaluable opportunity to share our perspective as an SME operating in a technically demanding sector. We hope Damian gained insight into the practical challenges that affect small maritime businesses and the importance of supporting innovation alongside cost considerations in government procurement.”