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Travel update to China, Korea & India
Santander has provided the latest advice via its Country Specialists and we will continue update this information on a fortnightly basis. Companies should undertake their own research before incurring costs and booking international travel. For further contact with Santander on their...
Maritime Skills Commissioners announced
Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is today announcing the inaugural Commissioners to serve on the Maritime Skills Commission. Government and industry, working through Maritime UK, has established the Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) to lead the sector’s work in...
Business Development Director and Secretary to Councils
An exciting job opportunity has opened at SMI! We are looking for a Business Development Director and Secretary to two of our councils! About the role The position involves the dual role of Business Development Director and Secretary to these Councils: Commercial Marine Group (CMG)...
SMI Marketing and Operations Manager
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the trade association for the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector, which is part of an industry which supports £46 billion to the UK’s GVA. Our broad membership ranges from large prime contractors to SMEs. Member...
Travel updates to China, Korea & India
SMI is aware of the member’s needs to find easily accessible information on travel for employees as sales and technical staff begin to look at getting back out to markets. Santander has kindly provided this advice via its Country Specialists and will update this information on a...
Service offer for SMI members in China!
SMI has a unique service to offer its members in China. For the past 20 years Chen Li Ming has been working with SMI members to build their contacts and business in China. After an exploratory conversation Chen can advise on a plan of action and help with contacts and...
Election of SMI's Maritime Defence and Security Group Chairman
We are pleased to announce the election of Richard Powell OBE as Chair of the SMI Maritime Defence and Security Group Council for a 3 year term. Richard, who is the Group Director for Strategic Engagement (Maritime) at QinetiQ, succeeds Brian Johnson, Business Development Director at BAES...
Changes to Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) from 26 May
About the scheme The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides finance to mid-sized and larger UK businesses with a group turnover of more than £45m (the upper limit for the existing smaller -business focused CBILS) that are suffering disruption to their...
Workplace Safety Guidance Webinars from BEIS
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) business webinars – find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure The UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance for business to help ensure workplaces in England are as safe as possible during the coronavirus...
SMI Business Development Director and Secretary to Councils
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) (www.maritimeindustries.org) is the lead trade association for the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector and its broad membership ranges from large prime contractors to SMEs. Member companies select to participate in one, or more, of six...
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