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