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SMI launch its new visual identity.
20 November 2020

SMI launch its new visual identity.

SMI is delighted to launch its new visual identity.  The process of analysing the brand and values of SMI has given us real insight into the way we communicate and act and the team is feeling refreshed and focussed to deliver our core ambition statement…  “Be the voice...

Free space at Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual December 14-16th 2020
4 November 2020

Free space at Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual December 14-16th 2020

From 14 – 16 December, come online and join Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual – an exclusively online gathering designed to connect maritime with the Middle East market in a safe and secure environment.  Through one intuitive online platform, participants can gain actionable...

SMI Podcast discussing Opportunities for Marine Autonomous Systems
3 November 2020

SMI Podcast discussing Opportunities for Marine Autonomous Systems

Welcome to the SMI podcast series. This week we are focusing on the opportunities and advantages in Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS), as well as the role of SMI in this sector. Gain insight from two industry professionals, Terry Sloane of Planet Ocean and Geraint West of Sonardyne...

Free entry into China shipbuilding virtual event
2 November 2020

Free entry into China shipbuilding virtual event

No supplier to the newbuild sector can afford to ignore the Chinese market.  The Department for International Trade (DIT) have backed a virtual event called Boatplus which aims to assist in connecting UK suppliers with the Chinese shipbuilding industry. DIT's backing means that 20 UK...

UK-EU Trade Deal – what it means for your business WEBINAR
21 October 2020

UK-EU Trade Deal – what it means for your business WEBINAR

The much talked about UK-EU Trade Deal will have been revealed by mid-November, either a no-deal or a form of trade deal perhaps based on EU - Australia or Canada.  Join us for an hour to get an “easy to digest” overview of what the deal means to you and your business. ...

The Society of Maritime Industries would like to congratulate the following maritime sector personnel on the award of Honours in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
13 October 2020

The Society of Maritime Industries would like to congratulate the following maritime sector personnel on the award of Honours in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List

CBE Professor Ed Hill, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre   OBE Charles Hammond, Chief Executive, Forth Ports  Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President of Shipping & Maritime, Shell  Commodore Paul Carroll Royal Navy Captain Kevin Noakes Royal Navy   Our...

SMI Podcast Discussing Maritime UK
12 October 2020

SMI Podcast Discussing Maritime UK

The second episode of the SMI podcast gives listeners an opportunity to learn about Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the industry. Ben Murray, the Director of Maritime UK and Tom Chant discuss the role, origins and work of this organisation:   SMI · Maritime UK

SMI podcast “Sales and Marketing”
7 October 2020

SMI podcast “Sales and Marketing”

Welcome to the SMI podcast.  This week we are talking “Sales and Marketing” and how the landscape has changed perhaps forever because of covid. Get some insight from two industry professionals, Melanie Foster of Harness UK and Ben Pinnington of Polaris...

New appointments at SMI  - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager
2 September 2020

New appointments at SMI - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager

Emma Johnson and Anna Mcgown were welcomed by The Society of Maritime Industries’ Chief Executive Tom Chant.

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3 August 2020

From the new Chief Executive of SMI

Today, August 3rd, marks a new dawn at the Society of Maritime Industries as after 19 years as CEO John Murray has now retired and Tom Chant has taken over the reins.  John was given a socially distanced leaving lunch on Friday July 31st when we were joined by SMI President Archie Bethel...

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