Ports & Terminals News

New SMI Chair - Congratulations Brian and Elizabeth

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is today announcing that Brian Johnson of BAE Systems has been elected as its new Chair after Russell Gould of Hensoldt UK, stepped down. Brian has a strong history with SMI having been Chair of the Maritime Defence & Security Group and more recently an elected board member.

MUK Awards 2023

Held for the first time in September 2019, the Maritime UK Awards are run by the industry for the benefit of the industry. From a judging panel of internationally recognised maritime leaders to an awards evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, the Maritime UK Awards are a unique and impactful way to showcase your business, and collectively, to celebrate a thriving sector. 

Nectar Cargo Handling Belgium - Receives Inaugural Barge Service from Inland Vessel ‘Polybotes’: Sustainable Estuary Container Shipping is Growing in the Port of Ostend.

On December 12th, Nectar Cargo Handling Belgium received and handled the first vessel call for estuary container feeder vessel ‘Polybotes’ from the PortConnect fleet.

MTEC Programme Information

The Marine Technology Education Consortium (MTEC) is a Masters level programme jointly run by Newcastle University, University of Southampton and University College London, all renowned in the field of maritime technology. It is designed for those who are in full-time employment and wish to up-skill. The MSc is accredited, contributing towards Chartered Engineering status.

Opportunities in Pakistan’s Maritime Sector Webinar

Pakistan is seeking international collaboration to exploit its marine resources in fisheries, costal tourism, environment protection, maritime training & education, ports operations, shipbuilding & repairs, and real estate development and many other areas in its maritime space.

The UK DIT, in partnership with SMI, invites you to participate at Sea Asia and exhibit at the show from just £300

We are seeking 15-17 UK companies who can demonstrate advanced technology & engineering innovation to join us in the UK Pavilion at the event in Singapore, April 25 - 27 April 2023.

Made in the UK Sold to the World - Export Opportunities in Brunei, Cambodia, and Laos

Find out how to export your goods and services to South East Asia

MASRWG Conferences

Government commits nearly half a billion pounds for UK research to cover EU shortfall

The package will provide much needed immediate investment to researchers, universities and research organisations, and be delivered across the UK.

RFA Lyme Bay Completes Dry Dock Phase of Refit Programme 22

Bay Class ship, RFA Lyme Bay has completed the dry dock phase of her Refit Programme 22 (RP 22) at A&P Falmouth.