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24 October 2024

Join the tenth Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS) from 5-7th November 2024

The future direction of the UK’s marine research infrastructure and how to succeed in taking on solo global ocean challenges are on the keynote billboard for this year’s MATS

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24 October 2024

SMI Member Survey 2024

Last chance to contribute to the SMI Member Survey 2024!

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22 October 2024

Fleet Solid Support Ships Programme successfully completes its Preliminary Design Review

Navantia UK and BMT Achieve the First Key Milestone on the FSS Programme after collaboration in the Functional Design

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8 October 2024

APCL Group Welcomes 72 New Apprentices Across the UK

Together, A&P and Cammell Laird recruit at least 70 apprentices each year and the vast majority have gone straight into full-time, permanent employment upon completion of their initial training.

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8 October 2024

University and Royal Navy commit to expanded research partnership

The organisations first joined forces in 2021 and have agreed to continue working together for at least a further three years The University of Plymouth and the Royal Navy have reaffirmed their commitment to working together on a range of innovative research and other initiatives.

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2 October 2024

Safety seal manufacturer Roxtec launches new tank boundary solution for the maritime sector

Leading cable and pipe seal manufacturer Roxtec is launching a new tank boundary sealing solution for the maritime sector, after it was used for the first time in the refit of a British naval vessel. The unique Roxtec TB seal has been created for tank boundary divisions and other high-pressure applications, following extensive R&D work by its technical team.

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30 September 2024

Actisense scoops NMEA Manufacturer of the Year Award for third consecutive year

Actisense, renowned specialists in marine electronics, have been honored as the Manufacturer of the Year at the 2024 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo

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27 September 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Jonathan Brown

Meet Jonathan Brown, Engineering Director at Malin Marine Consultants. In his interview, Jonathan speaks candidly about overcoming imposter syndrome as a young maritime professional, along with the importance of building a strong network of peers to assist in doing so.

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25 September 2024

SMI member Sonardyne's technology enables fully remote gathering of important oceanographic data from Atlantic Ocean currents

Sonardyne Origin 65 Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and Current Pressure Inverted Echo Sounders (CPIES) are positioned on the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico gathering long term data on the Loop Current System (LCS).

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17 September 2024

OceanWise Awarded Contract for Maintenance, Servicing and Emergency Call-Out Services for ABP South Wales

OceanWise, a leading provider of marine data solutions and services, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a significant contract by Associated British Ports (ABP) to provide comprehensive maintenance, servicing and emergency call-out services for the South Wales ports of Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Port Talbot and Barry.

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