“A bright future for Portsmouth’s maritime sector” as iconic The Camber reaches full capacity
An iconic Old Portsmouth building housing specialist maritime and and engineering businesses has reached its full capacity, further solidifying the city’s role as a hub for research and development.
The Camber has 600 desks across four floors and now houses 300 specialist employees from two of the UK’s leading maritime R&D and engineering employers, Subsea Craft and BARtech, who are driving the facility’s success.
Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, with portfolio responsibility for culture, regeneration and economic development, said: “Seeing The Camber at full capacity is a positive sign of the strength of these two industries in Portsmouth.
“The land on which The Camber sits has a rich history, and its current success—combined with strong ties to the Portsmouth Harbour Authority—is a great achievement for the city.
“We’re proud that Portsmouth boasts a higher employment rate compared to the rest of the South East, and this announcement from The Camber is testament to that.”
Gabriel Remington, property manager, said: “The overwhelming demand for workspace at The Camber highlights the bright future of the maritime engineering sector in Portsmouth.
“The cutting-edge research and development underway here make The Camber an exciting place to be.
“The presence of these high-skilled, high-salary jobs is a key contributor to the local economy and keeps Portsmouth at the forefront of innovation in the UK.”
The building was originally created as a purpose-built £12million project providing a home for Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team before they moved out in 2021. The building was originally given the go-ahead on Portsmouth City Council land with a government cash grant of £6.5m in capital funding plus £1m for revenue costs.