Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Marine Sustainability is a leader in the creation, sharing, and application of insight, innovation, and knowledge for safe, sustainable seas. We take a systems approach to finding solutions to the global challenges facing our oceans. Our research is discovering clean alternatives to fossil fuels used in ships, investigating the impacts of marine pollution, and studying the safety of those working at sea.
The combination of Solent’s world leading expertise and capabilities in sustainability, engineering, maritime, and human factors provide a unique platform for collaboration to deliver global benefit to society and the environment.
Current opportunities
We offer research degrees with the Centre, where candidates will be working alongside our field-leading researchers. We look for outstanding applicants with excellent academic records who show potential for research at the highest level.
Please check back regularly for available opportunities.
Organisation profile
The Centre for Marine Sustainability is a leader in the creation, sharing, and application of insight, innovation, and knowledge for safe, sustainable seas. We take a systems approach to finding solutions to the global challenges facing our oceans. Our research is discovering clean alternatives to fossil fuels used in ships, investigating the impacts of marine pollution, and studying the safety of those working at sea.
The combination of Solent’s world leading expertise and capabilities in sustainability, engineering, maritime, and human factors provide a unique platform for collaboration to deliver global benefit to society and the environment.
Current opportunities
We offer research degrees with the Centre, where candidates will be working alongside our field-leading researchers. We look for outstanding applicants with excellent academic records who show potential for research at the highest level.
Please check back regularly for available opportunities.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
Profiles
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Craig Allison
- Centre for Marine Sustainability - Research Centre Member
- Social Sciences and Nursing - Senior Lecturer Psychology
- Wellbeing and Applied Research in Psychology (WARP) - Research Group Member
Person: Academic
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Giles Barkley
- Warsash Maritime School - Course Leader Yacht Engineering
- Centre for Marine Sustainability - Research Centre Member
- Engineering, Design and Manufacture - Research Group Member
Person: Academic
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Vittorio Boccolini
- Warsash Maritime School - Senior Lecturer Yacht Engineering
- Centre for Marine Sustainability - Research Centre Member
- Engineering, Design and Manufacture - Research Group Member
Person: Academic
Projects
- 5 Finished
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A toolbox for recording and analysing work related adverse health outcomes for workers in UK ship recycling facilities, UK ports and onboard UK registered ships
Devereux, H. (PI), Makri, E. (CoPI) & Walters, D. (CoI)
IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
1/11/24 → 31/10/25
Project: Research › External Project
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State-of-the-art challenges and opportunities of maritime telemedical assistance
Devereux, H. (PI)
University of Warwick, Lloyds Register Foundation
17/05/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research › External Project
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A human-centred design of a novel user interface that combines submarine systems and integrates augmented reality
Bolton, R., Allison, C. K., Hallam, S., Melendez, J., Smith, A. & Plant, K. L., 30 Dec 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Cognition, Technology and Work.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Book Review: BP Shipping Pictorial: The Golden Years 1945–1975 by Ray Solly
Devereux, H., 7 Oct 2025, In: International Journal of Maritime History. 37, 4, p. 819-820 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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From coaling stations to hydrogen hubs: lessons for a net-zero maritime future
Wright, L., 1 Jul 2025, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of the International Maritime Education, Training and Research Conference.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Published conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
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Canada Open House 'Women in Maritime: ‘Identifying concrete actions to get beyond 2% ‘How to Get Beyond 2%
Devereux, H. (Attendee)
25 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating/attending a conference, workshop, ...
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Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute
Devereux, H. (Visiting researcher)
7 Oct 2024 → 10 Oct 2024Activity: Visiting an external academic institution