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8 October 2025

SMI Early Careers Profile: Dieudonne Munyabarenzi

In the latest SMIFutures Early Career Profile, Dieudonné Munyabarenzi, Relationship Manager at DeCourcy Alexander, shares his thoughts on the value of intellectual curiosity in the early stages of a career, and reflects on how work experience and a clear five-year plan have shaped his professional journey.

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12 June 2025

SMI Responds to Spending Review 2025

SMI reflects on the 2025 Spending Review, welcoming key announcements while urging stronger focus on the maritime sector.

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3 June 2025

SMI Welcomes the Publication of the Strategic Defence Review

It was a privilege to be invited to contribute to its development and to collaborate closely with the Naval Staff, ensuring that the voice of the UK maritime industries was heard and reflected in its propositions. The government has listened—and importantly, has backed the Review in full.

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18 May 2025

International Women in Maritime Day 2025 - Celebrating an Ocean of Opportunities

Today, on International Women in Maritime Day, the Society of Maritime Industries proudly reaffirms its commitment to supporting an equitable, inclusive, and diverse maritime sector where talent can thrive.

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16 April 2025

Opportunity for UK Businesses to Join The Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC)

PIMEC is an initiative of the Pakistan Navy, being organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in order to jump start development in the maritime sector. ADS, SMI and High Commission of Pakistan are inviting interest from UK businesses to join the event in Karachi on Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th November 2025.

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31 March 2025

Ultra Maritime Announced as Silver Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce Ultra Maritime as a Silver Sponsor of the forthcoming SMI Conference 2025, which takes place today at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour.

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31 March 2025

BAE Systems Announced as Gold Sponsors of the SMI Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries is pleased to welcome BAE Systems as Gold sponsor of the Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025.

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26 March 2025

Seawork Announced as Bronze Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

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

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26 March 2025

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.

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25 March 2025

Kongsberg Maritime Announced as Silver Sponsor for Society of Maritime Industries Conference 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to announce Kongsberg Maritime as a Silver Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2025, taking place on 1st April 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour.

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