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27 March 2026

SMIFutures Early Career Profile: Dayna Ferguson

In the latest SMIFutures Early Career Profile, Dayna Ferguson, UK Specification Manager; New Build Navy, Nuclear & EPC at Roxtec Ltd., reflects on how curiosity, resilience and integrity have shaped her early career.

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26 March 2026

Confidence in Situational Awareness for MASS: Building the Future Testing Capability in the UK to Support a Thriving Maritime Autonomy Sector

NPL and partners have announced the launch of the first stage of their dedicated Maritime Autonomy sensor and weather test range in Plymouth Sound

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23 March 2026

UK Maritime Industry Input Sought for YES to Shipping Forum at Posidonia 2026

Dr Melis Özdel, Head of Maritime Law at UCL Laws and a maritime law consultant specialising in international trade and dispute resolution, will…

19 March 2026

GT Wings Announces Strategic Manufacturing Partnership with Zunsion Technology for AirWing™ Production

GT Wings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zunsion Technology in China to establish a strategic manufacturing partnership for its…

Events

25 Mar
25 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026

APM (Asia Pacific Maritime) is the premier exhibition and conference in Asia showcasing a complete overview of the vessel sectors services and solutions, technology, vessel equipment, supplies, and...
12 May
12 May 2026, 09:30 – 14:00

Navigating the UK Defence Ecosystem: Opportunities for Marine Science and Technology

  The Society of Maritime Industries' (SMI) Marine Science and Technology Group (MSTG) is running a seminar to provide a high-level overview as to how non-traditional defence suppliers...
01 Jun
1 Jun 2026 – 5 Jun 2026

POSIDONIA 2026

Posidonia brings the whole shipping world to its exhibitors. The international shipping community attends in strength with national pavilions and thousands of visitors.
09 Jun
9 Jun 2026, 08:30 – 11 Jun 2026, 17:00

Seawork 2026

In 2026, we are once again partnering with Seawork, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, to host a dedicated SMI Hub within the exhibition.
01 Sep
1 Sep 2026 – 4 Sep 2026

SMM 2026 (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair)

When it comes to meeting up with all the leading protagonists of the global maritime industry, there’s no place like SMM, one of the leading international maritime trade fairs. 
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. The event will return, bigger and bolder on 16-18th March 2027. To register...
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. 
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...

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For all those involved in exploring, protecting and sustainably operating in the world’s oceans and waterways. Oceanology International delivers access to comprehensive, innovative solutions, content…

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Aluminium Marine Consultants

AMC has been involved in work boat and offshore crew vessel transfer design & construction since 2007 and offers a range of comprehensive services across the commercial sector.

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Ecomar Propulsion Limited

Ecomar Propulsion designs and manufactures zero emission and hybrid propulsion systems for commercial vessels. We also manufacture electric outboard engines and battery systems between 40 – 100…

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Marine Data Systems

Marine Data specialises in design, manufacture and testing of Marine Navigation & Control systems and provides products and tailored solutions for the global marine industry.

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JD Marine International

JDMI Marine autonomy focuses on advanced design and build of cutting edge uncrewed surface vessels USVs.

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Seawork brings together the full commercial marine and workboat supply chain, providing a proven platform for networking, knowledge exchange and business development. Supported by the industry’s…

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