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UK-EU Trade Deal – what it means for your business WEBINAR
21 October 2020

UK-EU Trade Deal – what it means for your business WEBINAR

The much talked about UK-EU Trade Deal will have been revealed by mid-November, either a no-deal or a form of trade deal perhaps based on EU - Australia or Canada.  Join us for an hour to get an “easy to digest” overview of what the deal means to you and your business. ...

The Society of Maritime Industries would like to congratulate the following maritime sector personnel on the award of Honours in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List
13 October 2020

The Society of Maritime Industries would like to congratulate the following maritime sector personnel on the award of Honours in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List

CBE Professor Ed Hill, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre   OBE Charles Hammond, Chief Executive, Forth Ports  Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President of Shipping & Maritime, Shell  Commodore Paul Carroll Royal Navy Captain Kevin Noakes Royal Navy   Our...

SMI Podcast Discussing Maritime UK
12 October 2020

SMI Podcast Discussing Maritime UK

The second episode of the SMI podcast gives listeners an opportunity to learn about Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the industry. Ben Murray, the Director of Maritime UK and Tom Chant discuss the role, origins and work of this organisation:   SMI · Maritime UK

SMI podcast “Sales and Marketing”
7 October 2020

SMI podcast “Sales and Marketing”

Welcome to the SMI podcast.  This week we are talking “Sales and Marketing” and how the landscape has changed perhaps forever because of covid. Get some insight from two industry professionals, Melanie Foster of Harness UK and Ben Pinnington of Polaris...

New appointments at SMI  - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager
2 September 2020

New appointments at SMI - Director & Council Secretary and Marketing & Operations Manager

Emma Johnson and Anna Mcgown were welcomed by The Society of Maritime Industries’ Chief Executive Tom Chant.

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3 August 2020

From the new Chief Executive of SMI

Today, August 3rd, marks a new dawn at the Society of Maritime Industries as after 19 years as CEO John Murray has now retired and Tom Chant has taken over the reins.  John was given a socially distanced leaving lunch on Friday July 31st when we were joined by SMI President Archie Bethel...

Travel update to China, Korea & India
15 July 2020

Travel update to China, Korea & India

Santander has provided the latest advice via its Country Specialists and we will continue update this information on a fortnightly basis. Companies should undertake their own research before incurring costs and booking international travel.  For further contact with Santander on their...

Maritime Skills Commissioners announced
2 July 2020

Maritime Skills Commissioners announced

Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is today announcing the inaugural Commissioners to serve on the Maritime Skills Commission. Government and industry, working through Maritime UK, has established the Maritime Skills Commission (MSC) to lead the sector’s work in...

Business Development Director and Secretary to Councils
2 July 2020

Business Development Director and Secretary to Councils

An exciting job opportunity has opened at SMI! We are looking for a Business Development Director and Secretary to two of our councils! About the role The position involves the dual role of Business Development Director and Secretary to these Councils: Commercial Marine Group (CMG)...

SMI Marketing and Operations Manager
24 June 2020

SMI Marketing and Operations Manager

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the trade association for the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector, which is part of an industry which supports £46 billion to the UK’s GVA. Our broad membership ranges from large prime contractors to SMEs. Member...

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