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12 November 2026

SMI facilitates Meet the Buyer roundtable with Puerto de Valparaíso

SMI was delighted to facilitate a Meet the Buyer roundtable with Enrique Piraino from Puerto de Valparaíso at SMI’s London offices on Wednesday 11 November, with UK maritime companies.

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12 November 2026

MCA seeks industry feedback on proposed guidance for innovative prototype vessel trials

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting maritime stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed publication of MGN 720: Innovative…

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5 November 2026

SMI represents UK maritime industry at Euronaval 2026

MDSG Manager Jayne Bradford has been in Paris this week representing SMI and its members at Euronaval 2026

30 October 2026

SMI brings UK shipbuilding to Parliament

SMI brought together parliamentarians, the National Shipbuilding Office and representatives from across the UK shipbuilding and maritime engineering,…

29 October 2026

SMI joins Maritime UK Council meeting with HRH The Princess Royal

SMI was honoured to attend a recent Maritime UK Council meeting aboard HMS Wellington, joined by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Events

17 Nov
17 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 14:30

Annual Trends in Shipping Review 2026

Annual Trends in Shipping is an annual event organised by the Society of Maritime Industries - Ports and Terminals Group, hosted by Watson Farley & Williams LLP, featuring presentations...
24 Nov
24 Nov 2026, 09:00 – 16:30

Working with Maritime Defence Primes – Practical Pathways for UK SMEs

SMI is delighted to announce a brand new event intended to provide UK SMEs with a clear, practical understanding of how to engage effectively with maritime defence primes.
26 Nov
26 Nov 2026, 10:30 – 15:45

SMI Workboat Working Group 2026 Annual Seminar

Future Workboats: Regulation, Autonomy and Supply Chain Opportunity. The SMI Workboat Working Group Annual Seminar brings together vessel owners, operators, shipyards, designers, technology...
26 Nov
26 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 23:00

SMI Annual Dinner 2026

The SMI Annual Dinner is one of the most prestigious events in the maritime calendar – bringing together high-profile representatives from the maritime, defence and engineering sectors,...
01 Mar
1 Mar 2027, 17:00 – 2 Mar 2027, 22:30

SMI Convention 2027

SMI is bringing its flagship event to Liverpool in 2027. Join us at the Titanic Hotel on 1-2nd March for the SMI Convention, with the theme 'Rebuilding Britain’s Maritime Advantage:...
06 Apr
6 Apr 2027, 09:30 – 8 Apr 2027, 17:00

Ocean Business 2027

Ocean Business 2027 is the global meeting place for ocean science and technology professionals. Connect with thousands of the industry’s brightest minds, and share ideas to...
13 Apr
13 Apr 2027, 09:00 – 15 Apr 2027, 17:00

Sea Asia 2027

SMI will once again organise the UK Group Pavilion at Sea Asia in its role as the official Country Pavilion organiser. 
07 Jun
7 Jun 2027, 09:00 – 11 Jun 2027, 10:00

NorShipping 2027

SMI will once again organise the UK Group Pavilion at Nor-Shipping. The event will return, bigger and bolder in 2027. 
15 Jun
15 Jun 2027 – 17 Jun 2027

Seawork 2027

In 2027, we are once again partnering with Seawork, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, to host a dedicated SMI Hub within the exhibition.
07 Sep
7 Sep 2027 – 10 Sep 2027

DSEI 2027

SMI will be organising and managing a POD Showcase Stand at DSEI 2027 within the Naval Zone.
19 Oct
19 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027

Kormarine 2027

Join SMI in the UK Pavilion at Kormarine a leading international marine exhibition held biennially in Busan, South Korea. Kormarine highlights cutting-edge advancements in shipbuilding, maritime...
02 Nov
2 Nov 2027 – 5 Nov 2027

Europort 2027

SMI will once again host a UK Pavilion at Europort 2027, providing a platform for UK companies to showcase their capabilities and engage with international partners and customers. 

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