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Some ‘big fish’ are entering Plymouth’s Devonport during the Defence sector’s rising interest in autonomous maritime tech. Is there enough room for everyone?

Devonport is located in Plymouth – it is the biggest naval base in Western Europe.

While new businesses moving into Plymouth can be a great sign for British maritime and defence, there are some concerns about the available space on the city’s waterfront.

Plymouth’s marine autonomy sector may be speeding ahead so fast that it is running out of space on the waterfront to test out new maritime technologies.

New manufacturing facility

James Fisher-Defence showed interest in opening a manufacturing facility in the city, amid plans to expand operations.

James Fisher Defence – a world-leader in submarine rescue service technologies, showcased one of its Tactical Diving Vehicles.

These support special operation forces and equipment, operating on the surface or subsurface. They can be used beyond specialist maritime operations, expanding into counter-piracy and maritime protection operations.

Tactical Diving Vehicles

The company showcased one of its Tactical Diving Vehicles at the Land, Sea and Air conference. There, the local