Seawork 2025

In 2025, we are once again partnering with Seawork, Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, to host a dedicated SMI Hub within the exhibition.

The annual event brings together over 7,600 industry professionals,  together with over 70 vessels afloat and shore.   82% of Seawork visitors stated they were involved in, or responsible for, specifying and decision-making in their businesses. Of those, 79% had a senior job title of Director, Manager, Team Lead, Harbour Master, Naval Architect, Surveyor, Engineer, or Superintendent.

Join us in the SMI Hub at Seawork 2025

This year, there are now even more ways for SMEs to get involved at Seawork. We have expanded our offering to include exhibition pods and smaller 2x2m stands, available at a reduced rate. As a major proponent of SME innovation within the UK maritime industry, our aim is to facilitate via access to networking and key events within the maritime calendar.

The new exhibition options available within the SMI Hub enables access to the event at a lower cost point and with organisational support from the SMI event team for increased peace of mind. 

Exhibition Pods

Pricing ex vat

• Member rate: £1,445
• Non Member rate: £1,660
• Reg fee: £435 (only applicable if exhibited on pod for over 2 years)

Includes: 

• 1m x 1m Pod with cupboard
•  Stool
•  Graphic printed onto pod (artwork to be supplied by exhibitor)
•  Spotlight
•  Carpet
•  Use of lounge and meeting areas on pavilion
•  1 x car parking permit
•  Wireless Broadband
•  Stand cleaning each night.

Please note: The pod price does not include a plug socket.

Example Pod from 2024 below:

2x2m Mini Stand

SMI Members benefit from a 5% discount on space & shell scheme builds.

Pricing ex vat

• Member: £1,581 (£416 per sqm x 4)
• Non-member: £1,664.00 (£416 per sqm x 4)
• Reg fee: £435.00

Includes: 

• 2m x 2m shell scheme
• Fascia nameboard
• Ceiling grid
• Carpet
• 1x car parking permit
• Wireless broadband
• Stand cleaning each night 

Note that stand cost does not include furniture, electrics or creation of stand graphics. 

Terms for booking pods

Any new exhibitors (member or non-member) can book a pod.

• Exhibitors can book pods for 2 years without paying the registration fee. After this they can remain as a pod but will pay the registration fee.
• Current exhibitors cannot downsize and book a pod on the pavilion.
• Exhibitors can request to be part of the pavilion on a shell scheme stand and be placed around the pods. This includes current exhibitors within the exhibition who would like to relocate to the SMI Hub. 

Those who wish to book should contact Lizzie Monk, Seawork Sales Lead at Mercator Media.