In northeast England, Associated British Ports (ABP) on the Humber has announced its full support for Hull Maritime by becoming the project’s first corporate partner.
The UK’s largest port group is committing a significant amount to help bring the North Sea city’s rich maritime story to life.
The funding will play a pivotal role in supporting the redevelopment of the Hull Maritime Museum—once a key former dock administration building—particularly in telling the story of the North Sea (P&O ferry coverage) port’s past, present, and future, with a strong focus on green energy and sustainability.
The transformed museum is set to reopen in summer 2026, and new exhibitions will highlight Hull’s global trade connections, showcasing the city’s historic and modern-day trade routes and destinations. Visitors will be immersed in stories that reflect Hull’s maritime legacy and its evolving role in the world.
ABP has long been a key player in Hull’s maritime history. Today, the Humber Estuary remains one of the UK’s busiest trading gateways, with over 40,000 shipping movements each year—a testament to its enduring importance and vitality.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in the Hull Maritime project.
The Hull Maritime project includes the refurbishment of the Grade II*-listed Hull Maritime Museum, a new bespoke storage facility for the reserve collection, the transformation of Hull city centre's major green space—Queen’s Gardens, the North End Shipyard, and two historic vessels, the Arctic Corsair and the lightship Spurn.
