Construction of Whitby Maritime Training Hub gathers pace
Construction is well underway on a multi-million pound scheme in Whitby that is aimed at helping to drive forward the local economy and boost job opportunities.
The Whitby Maritime Training Hub hopes to establish the port as a key player in the maritime and offshore renewable energy sectors.
A dedicated centre will be created on Endeavour Wharf with early technical groundwork having now been completed, and with construction progressing well.
Align was among the project’s leading organisations who recently met at the site to witness the early progress, along with representatives from North Yorkshire Council, developer Willmott Dixon and the Whitby Town Deal Board.
Willmott Dixon will be leading on the construction, which is expected to be completed by April 2026, with Align taking on the scheme’s project management contract administration.
Operations director at Align, Andy Bardon, said: “Whitby is one of North Yorkshire’s most-loved coastal towns and we’re delighted to be part of this exciting project, which we hope will benefit the area for generations to come.
“The maritime training hub is an opportunity to protect the town’s rich maritime history, while also safeguarding and investing in its future by inspiring future professionals into the industry.”
The hub aims to provide training facilities and accommodation for businesses and service providers to inspire the next generation of skilled apprentices and maritime industry professionals.
It will also contain engineering workshops and office space for marine-based start-up businesses and other maritime industries.
North Yorkshire Council leader Cllr Carl Les was also on the visit, along with Cllr Neil Swannick, the member for the Whitby Streonshalh division, and Cllr Phil Trumper, who represents the Whitby West division.
Cllr Les said: “The construction of the maritime training hub is all about driving new economic growth on the coast, providing a diverse and sustainable range of job opportunities to help ensure Whitby’s thriving future.
“This first-class training facility presents a wonderful opportunity to achieve that by creating and inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals and apprentices in a range of maritime industries.
“It was great to meet the key contractors responsible for the hub’s construction, and it was clear they share our passion in delivering a facility that will benefit the entire region.”
For more information, visit North Yorkshire Council’s website at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/project-drive-economic-growth-coast-gathers-pace.
