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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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19 January 2026

Beckett Rankine Reaches Key Milestone in The Tall Ship Glenlee Restoration Project

The Tall Ship Glenlee’s masts and rigging are being removed for the first time in nearly 30 years.

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15 January 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Welcomes Alfa Laval as a Bronze Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026

Alfa Laval has been announced as a Bronze Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026, reinforcing its support for industry collaboration at SMI’s flagship event.

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15 January 2026

Roxtec Announced as Bronze Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2026

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has confirmed Roxtec as a Bronze Sponsor of the SMI Conference 2026, taking place on 17 February 2026 at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow.

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14 January 2026

BMT Welcomes Adam Northover as Senior Account Manager – Ports, Infrastructure and Environment

BMT have announced the appointment of Adam Northover, further strengthening its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the global ports sector.

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13 January 2026

Lloyd's Register Launches Advanced Stowage Solutions to Cut Container Losses and Improve Ship Efficiency

Lloyd’s Register has rolled out a major upgrade to its suite of container stowage solutions, offering shipowners new tools to help reduce container loss

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13 January 2026

Artemis EF-24 Passenger Ferry Reaches Major Milestone With Delivery of First Vessels to Belfast

Artemis Technologies has reached a major milestone with the first three Artemis EF-24 Passenger ferries now delivered to Belfast.

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8 January 2026

SMI Strengthens Digital Technology Group Leadership With Senior Appointments from SpecTec and GE Vernova

Adam Dennett, CEO at SpecTec and Kevat Chavan, Strategic Sales and Innovation Leader at GE Vernova Appointed as Chair and Vice Chair of SMI Digital Technology Group

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6 January 2026

Macduff Ship Design Deliver Aquaculture Service Vessel 'Naomi Jennifer'

Macduff Ship Design have delivered a new 25m hybrid aquaculture support vessel to Inverlussa Marine Services

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