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SMI Publishes Maritime Trade Export Promotion Report
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has published From Pavilion to Pipeline: The Case for Maritime Trade Export Promotion, a new report demonstrating the exceptional value of government-backed trade show support for UK maritime SMEs.
Sir Neville Trotter
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is saddened to learn of the death of Sir Neville Trotter at the age of 94.
SMI Council Leadership Spotlight - Kevin Robertson
As part of our new spotlight series, we're shining a light on the people behind SMI's Councils — the maritime leaders whose experience and judgement help shape the direction of our industry. First up is Kevin Robertson, Chair of SMI's Commercial Marine Group for two consecutive terms and General Manager of HamiltonJet EMEA (UK) Ltd.
Joint Statement on the Defence Investment Plan and defence spending by SMI, Make UK Defence, techUK, ADS, and TheCityUK
SMI joins leading defence trade bodies calling on Government to back UK defence with meaningful investment ahead of the NATO Summit.
From Ambition to Operational Advantage: SMI Welcomes the First AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project Announcement
SMI warmly welcomes the announcement of the first AUKUS Pillar II signature project, focused on delivering cutting-edge payloads and enabling systems for AUKUS partners’ Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles, with delivery beginning in 2027.
SMIFutures Early Career Profile: Dayna Ferguson
In the latest SMIFutures Early Career Profile, Dayna Ferguson, UK Specification Manager; New Build Navy, Nuclear & EPC at Roxtec Ltd., reflects on how curiosity, resilience and integrity have shaped her early career.
IWD2026: SMIFutures, collaboration and shaping the maritime industries of the future
Hear from Emma Johnson, SMI Director on the role that collaboration and mentorship has played in her own career and the many ways that SMIFutures is seeking to shape the future of the maritime industry, a future with space for new and diverse voices.
Transport Select Committee Backs SMI Calls on Skills and Procurement
The House of Commons Transport Select Committee has published the final report of its inquiry into Skills for Transport Manufacturing
L3Harris Technologies Announced as Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome L3Harris as a Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026
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