Useful Information
When & where
Conference Location
National Oceanography Centre
European Way
Southampton
SO14 3ZH
UK
Conference Dates
9 - 11 April 2025
Conference Timings
Wednesday 9 April – 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 10 April – 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 11 April – 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Parking
We encourage visitors and exhibitors to travel to the event by public transport, as parking is limited onsite.
If not possible, the official car park for MARELEC is Ocean Cruise Terminal Car Park. This is a short walk to the NOC.
Address: Atlantic Way, SO14 3QN
Price: £15.00 per day (flat fee) - card payment only
Please note: No Parking Overnight
If the Ocean Cruise Terminal car park is full, please use the Ocean Village Car Park at Neptune Way, Southampton, SO14 3TL. This car park is a short walk to the NOC (10 minutes) or take the free shuttle throughout the day.
Travel & Accommodation
Accommodation
Event Express is the official hotel booking agent for Marelec 2025. They provide exhibitors and visitors with a reduced rate wherever possible.
Hotels in Southampton during Marelec sell fast so book now to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or +44 (0) 1905 732737.
By car
The NOC has direct links from the M3, M27 (W) or M27 (E).
From Central London, join the M3 and leave at Junction 14. Follow signs to Dock Gate 4 and the Waterfront for approximately 6 miles.
The journey time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
By ferry
There are frequent ferries from Cowes, Isle of Wight and Hythe, directly to Southampton Docks (Town Quay).
It is approximately 15-minute walk to the NOC from Town Quay.
Timetables can be found on the aferry.co.uk website.
By train
Southampton Central railway station is well connected to the NOC via the UniLink Bus Service, taxis and local pedestrian routes (approximately 30-minute walk).
A taxi rank is located outside both station entrances.
Timetables can be found on the National Rail Enquiries or Trainline websites.
By bus
UniLink Bus Service:
From Southampton City Airport, take the U1C.
From the city centre, take the U1A – it runs every 10 minutes.
Timetables are available via the Unilink Bus website.
By taxi
Uber is available in Southampton. If preferable, some local taxi companies include:
Radio Taxis – 02380 666 666
West Quay Cars –02380 999999
Cab My Ride: 02380 55 55 55