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26 August 2026

SMI Recruiting Director of MASG, MSTG and SMIFutures

SMI is recruiting for a director to lead our maritime autonomy, marine science and technology and SMIFutures working group activity. Applications will close on 9th September.

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26 August 2026

Government First Secretary of State Visits Griffon Marine Shipyard

Griffon Marine welcomed Louise Haigh, First Secretary of State, to its shipyard at Trafalgar Wharf, Portsmouth, as the Government highlighted the role that public procurement can play in supporting British jobs, skills and opportunities.

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25 August 2026

Navantia UK’s Harland & Wolff Belfast Yard Secures Major Cruise Ship Revitalisation Project

Harland & Wolff has secured the largest investment in a cruise ship revitalisation project at its Belfast shipyard since it was acquired by Navantia UK.

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21 August 2026

Babcock Advances Anglo-Danish Naval Cooperation With New Agreements

Babcock has taken a significant step forward in the company's partnership with Danish industry through a number of major agreements unveiled at DALO Industry Days, strengthening cooperation across the maritime defence sector.

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20 August 2026

Ferguson Marine Announces Workforce Adjustments to Manage Transition Ahead of New Vessel Builds

Ferguson Marine has announced the commencement of a voluntary redundancy programme as it manages the transition between completing its current order book and starting work on a new phase of shipbuilding contracts.

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30 July 2026

BAE Systems Wins £5.9bn Submarine Contract

The Government has awarded a new £5.9bn contract to BAE Systems funding critical work to progress the nation's Dreadnought Class nuclear deterrent submarines towards entry into service.

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29 July 2026

The Late John Craggs

The Society of Maritime Industries is saddened to learn of the death of Honorary Member, John Craggs at the age of 83.

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23 July 2026

BMT Expands International Maritime Design Expertise with One2three Acquisition

BMT has acquired Australian naval architecture business One2three Naval Architects, further strengthening its position in independent global commercial and specialist vessel design.

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23 July 2026

SMI Futures Early Career Profile: Gemma Turner

In the latest SMIFutures Early Career Profile, Gemma Turner, Associate Director at Beckett Rankine reflects on how curiosity, variety and resilience have shaped her career

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16 July 2026

Ferguson Marine Announces MV Glen Rosa has Completed Dry Dock Ahead of Schedule

Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd has announced that MV Glen Rosa has left her second dry dock ahead of schedule.

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