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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers Bulletin
This bulletin provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19). All guidance, information and announcements can be found at GOV.UK. Organisations should pay particular attention to the guidance for employees, employers and businesses which is being updated regularly...
SMI member Templar Executives provides home-working advice. E-Learning special offer also being announced this week
In this new world order of working from home, a lot of people will be asked to work remotely for the first time. This will be new to many and unfortunately opens up potential cyber vulnerabilities for companies who are already under pressure. SMI member’s Templar Executives, a Cyber...
SMI gears up to help members through the COVID-19 crisis
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has geared up to assist members through the current COVID-19 crisis. SMI Chief Executive, John Murray, announced: “We have created a special information page on our web site with links to a variety of sources, including on how to access...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Readiness Bulletin
This business readiness bulletin for trade associations, business representative bodies and business intermediaries provides important information for you and your business members and networks on Coronavirus (COVID-19). We suggest that organisations providing advice to business continue to...
Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees
In case coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads more widely in the UK, employers should consider some simple steps to help protect the health and safety of staff. It's good practice for employers to: keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure in the workplace make...
Freeports consultation
The government is working to boost economic activity across the UK, ensuring that towns, cities and regions across the country can begin to benefit from the opportunities of leaving the EU. As part of this work, the government aims to create up to 10 freeports in locations across the UK. The...
SMI and UK Companies complete Finland Mission
11 UK companies have just completed a Mission to Finland, visiting some of Europe’s most active shipyards. The Society of Maritime Industries in conjunction with the Department for International Trade organised the 4 day trip to Helsinki, Turku and Rauma. Tom Chant, Director at the...
SMI Chief Executive, John Murray, to retire in the summer
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has announced that its long-standing Chief Executive, John Murray, intends to retire at the end of June. John was originally employed by the British Marine Equipment Council (BMEC) which was renamed the Society of Maritime Industries in July 2001 to...
Society of Maritime Industries Chief Executive Vacancy
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the lead 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...
Shipping Minister highlights importance of ports and shipping during BPA conference
The shipping and maritime minister Nus Ghani opened the UK Chamber of Shipping and British Ports Association one-day conference on decarbonisation last week and talked of the importance of the industry in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. During her key-note address she...
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