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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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1 May 2024

SMIFutures Early Career Profiles: Jacob Graham

Meet Jacob Graham, Head of Defence Business Unit at OCEA UK, and valued member of SMIFutures. We recently sat down with Jacob to discusses his pathway into the industry, the importance of seeing value and learning opportunities no matter the project outcome and finding an empowering workplace culture at OCEA-UK. 

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28 April 2024

SMI Job Opportunities - PTG & DTG Director

A new and exciting job opportunity has opened at SMI. We are looking for a Director for two of our sector groups, the Ports & Terminals and Digital Technology Groups. This is a key role within the SMI team and the candidate will need to work closely with colleagues to drive the continued growth of the organisation and support and engage with our members.

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24 April 2024

Babcock takes on full Type 23 upkeep responsibility for Royal Navy

Babcock has been awarded the contract to manage the Type 23 class frigate Refit Support Group

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16 April 2024

AUKUS Trilateral Advanced Capabilities Forum bring industry together for first time

AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum will see the participation of 12 Trade Associations representing the Australian, US and UK industry in the aerospace, defence, security, maritime and tech sectors alongside senior government officials from the three allied partners.

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2 April 2024

SMIFutures: Early Career Profiles - Tirren Ambroziak

Meet Tirren Ambroziak, oceanographic engineer and valued member of SMIFutures. We recently sat down with Tirren to discuss entryways into maritime careers, overcoming imposter syndrome and carving your own path in the industry.

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30 January 2024

UK Parliament Hosts Roundtable on Future of Ocean Technology

Earlier this month, Emma Johnson attended a thought-provoking roundtable for the launch of the APPG Inquiry into the Future of Ocean Technology.The event, held in Parliament, was a collaborative platform bringing together parliamentarians and stakeholders to delve into the report's key findings.

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17 January 2024

Liverpool John Moores University to Host 'Mastering Shipbuilding Management' Course in June 2024

SMI member Liverpool John Moores University is set to conduct a comprehensive 'Mastering Shipbuilding Management' course from the 24th to the 28th of June, 2024. The course is designed to cater to the needs of both shipbuilders and shipbuilding customers/stakeholders. This educational initiative is a response to the increasing economic activity in shipbuilding and the evident demand for educational support that aligns with the objectives of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

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17 January 2024

SMI response to government proposals on reforms to Contracts for Difference

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) welcomes the government's proposals to reform Contracts for Difference (CfD), introducing a Sustainable Industry Reward (CfD SIR) for offshore wind projects. The aim is to encourage bids that invest in SMEs, deprived coastal areas, and environmentally-friendly supply chains.

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10 January 2024

Creating a Leading Edge – Accelerating Autonomous Assurance to Unlock the UK Opportunity

SMI is pleased to announce the publication of our new report "Creating a Leading Edge – Accelerating Autonomous Assurance to Unlock the UK Opportunity." This report delves into the challenges and opportunities in developing and operating autonomous systems in the maritime industry.

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