SMI Weekly Newsletter 23/05/2024
Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)
Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the voice of the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector.
Member and Partner News
The Crown Estate launches ￡50million marine supply chain accelerator fund
In order to deliver the offshore wind capacity needed to support our energy security and net zero goals, the UK needs to develop and invest to build a thriving domestic supply chain for offshore wind.???
We have established a ￡ 50 million Supply Chain Accelerator fund to help catalyse UK supply chain capacity and capability for offshore wind.
The application process opens formally in mid-June and closes at the end of July. Successful projects will be announced from October 2024 following assessment of applications, negotiation of funding agreements and necessary approvals.
Ecomar Propulsion and Shoreham Port collaborate on electric workboat trial
Ecomar Propulsion and Shoreham Port are at the forefront of adapting clean technology for the marine environment. The partners have announced a 3 year operation to test a 30 year old recycled, battery-powered boat. The partnership aims to demonstrate how inland waterways and ports can benefit from Ecomar Propulsion’s zero-emission motors.
Wescom Group’s new sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard is now available
Wescom Group’s new sMRT V300 Class M Man Overboard emergency distress beacon is now available worldwide.? Its first public viewing will be at the Navalia Ship Building Exhibition in Vigo, taking place May 21-23 (stand G96).
The sMRT V300 is the latest in the new series of emergency distress beacons from Wescom Group.? A commercial-grade man-overboard device, the sMRT V300 offers an extended signalling range to enhance localised man-overboard alerting, locating and recovery.
Last chance to enter this year's European Commercial Marine Awards
Entries to this year's ECMA's closes tomorrow, Friday 24th May 2024. The ECMAs celebrate outstanding innovations from the companies and individuals that comprise this vibrant and productive industry sector. The event will take place on Tuesday 11th June from 1730 - 1930 at the Waterfront Restaurant, Seawork.?
SMI is the proud sponsor of the Innovation Awards which celebrates innovation in the industry across ten categories.??
Live Government Procurement Opportunities for the Shipbuilding Enterprise
See below for live government procurement opportunities for the shipbuilding enterprise.
Seatrade Maritime's Global Ports Report 2024
Seatrade Maritime's Global Ports Report 2024 is now available to view The article charts the ongoing challenges for both lines and terminal operators post Covid, whilst outlining aspects of resilience contributing to terminal strength.
Find out more about the outlook for container terminals in 2024.?
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SMI News
SMI Conference 2024
#ICYMI The SMI Conference 2024 speaker programme is now live on our website. We're pleased to once again be collaborating with the National Shipbuilding Office who will deliver session one on day one of our two-day event.?
On the 10th-11th September 2024, the SMI Conference 2024 will cover key topics of interest for those working in the maritime industry - particularly exploring the challenges and opportunities in enabling decarbonisation, autonomy and digitalisation.? Our meet and greet exhibitions area will be open throughout, encouraging ample opportunity for networking.?
The SMI Conference Gala Dinner and Reception will take place in the Atrium at Millennium Point from 7pm on Tuesday 10th September 2024.
Posidonia 2024: UK Pavilion Welcome Reception
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), in partnership with SMI, will be joined by UK businesses, international partners and other guests to celebrate the return of the UK Pavilion at Posidonia 2024 and the opportunities to showcase UK maritime excellence.
The UK Pavilion Networking Reception will take place on Wednesday 5th June 2024, from 14:30-16:30 at Stand 1.221 in Hall 1.?
All Posidonia 2024 attendees are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.?
Sea Asia 2025: UK Pavilion Registration is now open
Sea Asia will celebrate its 10th edition in Singapore from April 8th to 10th, 2025. After?successfully organising a sold-out UK Pavilion at?Sea Asia 2023, SMI will once again be organising and managing a UK Pavilion at?Sea Asia 2025.?
Benefits of joining the UK Pavilion include:?
Full details of the Sea Asia 2025 UK Pavilion can now be found on our website. Booking quickly is of prime importance as it is normally impossible to increase our space allocation, the show will be sold out and last year's UK Pavilion allocation was reserved quickly
SMIFutures Early Career Profile: Harriet Rowlands
It’s time to introduce you to another of our thriving?SMIFutures?members. Meet Harriet Rowlands, Business Development Manager at Sonihull.?
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.?
Read Harriet's interview here.
Marine Science and Technology Group: Review of the UK Marine Scientific Industry Survey
The Marine Science and Technology Group (MSTG) Council are carrying out their next Review of the UK Marine Scientific Industry. The results of the survey will be used to promote the sector.
Please input into this important piece of work by filling in this short survey here.