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9 February 2026

L3Harris Technologies Announced as Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome L3Harris as a Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

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6 February 2026

BMT Recognised Again in the Financial Times UK’s Leading Management Consultants & Consulting Networks List 2026

BMT has once again been named in the Financial Times UK’s Leading Management Consultants & Consulting Networks List 2026

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6 February 2026

OCEA UK Announced as Bronze Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome OCEA UK as a Bronze Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

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5 February 2026

Society of Maritime Industries Welcomes Develop Consulting as Newest Member

Leading operational improvement consulting specialist, Develop Consulting, has joined the Society of Maritime Industries

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4 February 2026

Truflo Marine Announced as Platinum Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce Truflo Marine as Platinum Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026

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3 February 2026

GE Vernova Announced as Gold Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce GE Vernova as Gold Sponsor of its flagship SMI Conference 2026.

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29 January 2026

BMT and Sea-Changers Partner to Launch the BMT Next Wave Fund

Building on BMT’s 40-year maritime heritage, BMT has partnered with Sea-Changers to launch a new grant programme to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.

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23 January 2026

Liverpool John Moores University is Hosting the 3rd Annual Mastering Shipbuilding Management Course

Liverpool John Moores University will be hosting the 3rd annual Mastering Shipbuilding Management Course during the week of 22nd-26th June 2026 in Liverpool.

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22 January 2026

New SMI Job Role: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager

We’re recruiting: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager (Maritime Defence & Security Group)

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21 January 2026

Babcock Signs Initial Agreement Under Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme

Babcock International has secured its first agreement under the £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences

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