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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…

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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…

22 January 2026

New SMI Job Role: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager

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

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…

Events

17 Feb
17 Feb 2026

SMI Conference 2026

The SMI Conference 2026 will take place on 17th February 2026 at the University of Strathclyde Technology & Innovation Centre covering the theme Engineering the...
18 Feb
18 Feb 2026, 13:00 – 16:00

SMIFutures Maritime Careers Showcase

Maritime Careers Showcase event featuring SMIFutures board member presentations, demos and competitions
25 Mar
25 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026

APM (Asia Pacific Maritime) is the premier exhibition and conference in Asia showcasing a complete overview of the vessel sectors services and solutions, technology, vessel equipment, supplies, and...
31 Mar
31 Mar 2026 – 1 Apr 2026

Ocean Connect Asia 2026

Ocean Connect Asia presents a regional meeting point to bring together the converging worlds of autonomy, robotics and uncrewed based solutions for the ocean and coastal economies. As the...
01 Jun
1 Jun 2026 – 5 Jun 2026

POSIDONIA 2026

Posidonia brings the whole shipping world to its exhibitors. The international shipping community attends in strength with national pavilions and thousands of visitors.
09 Jun
9 Jun 2026, 08:30 – 11 Jun 2026, 17:00

Seawork 2026

In 2026, we are once again partnering with Seawork, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, to host a dedicated SMI Hub within the exhibition.
01 Sep
1 Sep 2026 – 4 Sep 2026

SMM 2026 (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair)

When it comes to meeting up with all the leading protagonists of the global maritime industry, there’s no place like SMM, one of the leading international maritime trade fairs. 
16 Mar
16 Mar 2027, 09:00 – 18 Mar 2027, 17:00

Sea Asia 2027

SMI will once again organise the UK Group Pavilion at Sea Asia in its role as the official Country Pavilion organiser. The event will return, bigger and bolder on 16-18th March 2027. To register...
07 Jun
7 Jun 2027, 09:00 – 11 Jun 2027, 10:00

NorShipping 2027

SMI will once again organise the UK Group Pavilion at Nor-Shipping. The event will return, bigger and bolder in 2027. 
19 Oct
19 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027

Kormarine 2027

Join SMI in the UK Pavilion at Kormarine a leading international marine exhibition held biennially in Busan, South Korea. Kormarine highlights cutting-edge advancements in shipbuilding, maritime...

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Aluminium Marine Consultants

AMC has been involved in work boat and offshore crew vessel transfer design & construction since 2007 and offers a range of comprehensive services across the commercial sector.

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Seawork

Seawork brings together the full commercial marine and workboat supply chain, providing a proven platform for networking, knowledge exchange and business development. Supported by the industry’s…

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For all those involved in exploring, protecting and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and waterways. Oceanology International delivers access to comprehensive, innovative solutions, content…

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Marine Data specialises in design, manufacture and testing of Marine Navigation & Control systems and provides products and tailored solutions for the global marine industry.

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Manufacturers of marine approved fire suits sold worldwide. Manufacturers of marine approved fire suits sold worldwide, to the shipbuilding industry through our network of distributors.

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Evica Ltd are a UK OEM specialising in the design and manufacture of high-end LED lighting products. The Evica Search range delivers high intensity marine and land-based LED searchlights with unique…

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