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11 December 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Conor Gorman

In this article, Conor discusses his career in acoustic engineering at Thales, the varied and exciting opportunities that the maritime industry offers and the role of young maritime professionals in shaping the future of the sector.

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11 December 2024

In Rememberance of John Southerden, 1950 - 2024

SMI is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Southerden, a former colleague who played a key role in supporting UK maritime businesses around the world.

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25 October 2024

SMI Council Elections

We are now accepting nominations to join the SMI Councils in 2025. Submit your nominations before 31st October 2024.

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24 October 2024

SMI Member Survey 2024

Last chance to contribute to the SMI Member Survey 2024!

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27 September 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Jonathan Brown

Meet Jonathan Brown, Engineering Director at Malin Marine Consultants. In his interview, Jonathan speaks candidly about overcoming imposter syndrome as a young maritime professional, along with the importance of building a strong network of peers to assist in doing so.

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17 July 2024

King Charles III Opens Parliament: a Maritime Summary

Among the forty bills announced in the King’s Speech, there are a few that concern the maritime engineering, scientific and technology industry and – more widely – the maritime sector as a whole.

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15 July 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profile: Courtney Story

Meet Courtney Story, Supply Chain manager at BAE Systems. In this interview, Courtney discusses seeing the value in your challenges, the benefits of peer learning and what she learned from her time living aboard a Royal Navy warship.

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12 June 2024

Society of Maritime Industries launches its Vision for Maritime

The Society Maritime of Industries (SMI) has launched its manifesto ahead of the general election, setting out its vision for the maritime sector over the next five years.

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23 May 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Harriet Rowlands

In this interview, Harriet discusses finding her place in the maritime industry, the importance of building your professional network and gaining the confidence to voice her opinions, even in daunting environments.

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16 May 2024

Posidonia 2024: UK Pavilion Showcase Stage Programme

At this year's Posidonia, the UK Pavilion will be hosting a series of daily on stand presentations to showcase pioneering UK engineering, advanced technologies and solutions driving maritime change.

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