APCL Group Announced as Tea and Coffee Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome APCL Group as a Tea and Coffee Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2025, taking place on 1st April 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour. 

This year’s conference will explore the future of the UK naval and maritime security enterprise, highlighting emerging opportunities within the sector and providing a platform for valuable stakeholder engagement. 

APCL Group provide essential shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services across commercial, defence, and energy sectors. Bringing together A&P, Cammell Laird and Neway, the company operates major shipyards strategically located across the country and in Australia, supporting both naval and commercial fleets. APCL Group also play a critical role in national defence, contributing to the construction and maintenance of Royal Navy vessels, including work on the Type 26 frigates and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships.  

A longtime supporter of SMI initiatives and firmly embedded in the UK’s naval enterprise, APCL is a valued strategic partner.  

Tom Chant MBE, Chief Executive of the Society of Maritime Industries, states: 

"We are delighted to have APCL Group as a Tea and Coffee Sponsor for this year’s event and to welcome Linton Roberts, APCL Group’s Chief Technology Officer to our session five panel which explores investing in UK’s shipyards for increased productivity, innovation and opportunity.  

 As a leading force in UK shipbuilding, repair, and maritime engineering, APCL Group plays a vital role in strengthening the UK's maritime capabilities and we look forward to hearing more about their plans for the future.”  

There will be many chances for delegates to engage in the day’s programme via interactive Q&A sessions, as well as enjoying the space to meet with other members of the sector during the event’s extended networking breaks. Multiple members of the APCL team will be in attendance on 1st April, as will over 200 senior stakeholders in the UK’s maritime defence and security enterprise.  

Further details of the SMI Conference 2025 programme and sponsors can be found here.