Marine Futures is a national workforce development initiative built on over a decade of evidence-based research to deliver lasting, legacy outcomes for Australia’s marine and maritime industries. The program connects government, peak bodies, training providers, and employers across key sub-sectors—defence sustainment, superyachts, marine tourism, shipping, commercial operations, manufacturing, and the blue economy.

Strategic advocacy is paired with immediate action, combining policy alignment with practical solutions that attract, prepare, and retain talent. This unified, industry-led model is designed to scale, strengthen capability, and future-proof the maritime workforce nationwide.