Testimonials

It is a great privilege to be part of the SMI community and work as the Chairman of the Maritime Defence and Security Group. SMI has increasing importance and ever-growing influence across the maritime sector, achieved by drawing on its considerable collective resources and reputation for effective collaboration --Richard Powell, Director Strategic Engagement (Maritime), QinetiQ

As a member of SMI our company is represented at the highest levels of Government and as part of a group with a much wider footprint than ours alone provides us with both an enhanced network of contacts and a better overview of the entire maritime market at home and abroad​​​​​​.-Terry Sloane, Managing Director, Planet Ocean

SMI affords us the invaluable opportunity to engage with leading Maritime organisations, allowing the University to collaborate to drive innovation in the sector-Kevin Forshaw, University of Plymouth

We are grateful for the help that we have received from SMI and we would have no hesitation being used as a reference for their organisation-Neil Wright, Twiflex – Altramotion

The main reason Solar Solve became a member more than 25 years ago was for the advice and assistance offered to help grow our business within the specialist marine industry. Since then the opportunities to network with other marine companies and the support provided at overseas trade missions and exhibitions has been invaluable to the ongoing success of our business.-Julie Lightfoot MBE, Managing Director, Solar Solve Ltd

It is sometimes hard to understand the value you can get from being a member of an association like SMI. The more you get involved the more value you see. From help at exhibitions, government representation, regulation and many other areas, they cover your back. Top people from the industry work on the councils and the board so decisions are balanced and in the industry’s best interests.​​​​​​​-David Barrow, Windship