What is Futures Afloat?
Futures Afloat is the name for a brand new programme that will deliver leading-edge new ships known as Multi-Function Tenders to Trinity House, to replace THV Patricia and THV Galatea.
Trinity House launched the Futures Afloat project to build upon its sea-going capabilities and leverage what that means for the maritime community and our island nation. As one of the world’s most trusted maritime organisations, we understand the importance of the sea to our island nation, the need for all those at sea to transit safely and our responsibility to mariners. Futures Afloat will build upon our reputation for excellence and invest in the ways we can safeguard shipping and seafarers and provide education and support to the seafaring community.
The following video introduces the project.
Futures Afloat is now live!
Trinity House is excited to announce that the procurement to procure two brand new ships to replace the THV Patricia and THV Galatea, is now live!
Watch Damien Oliver, Senior Responsible Owner and Director of Major Projects and Neil Grant, Futures Afloat Programme Manager give a short programme update.
The Contract Notice for Futures Afloat was launched on 10 July 2025. This marks the start of the procurement process to replace Trinity House’s two Multi-Functional Tenders.
Please visit Find a Tender for further details and how to participate in the process, noting the deadline to submit enquiries is 22 August 2025 by 5:00pm.
You can also re-watch our previous events below, or read our current Q&As which will be updated periodically following any events.
If you would like to find out more, or register your interest in this exciting project, please email us at futuresafloat@trinityhouse.co.uk