SMI Weekly Newsletter 24/10/2024
Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)
Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the voice of the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector.
SMI News
SMI Member Survey: Submit your response before 31st October
Two thirds of those who’ve responded so far have said their most accessed member benefits in the last 12 months are networking events and representation of member issues with Government departments. Would you agree? Only a few days left to have your say!
SMI Council Elections: Nominate new SMI Council members for 2025
We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 SMI Councils. Each Council is made up of around 20 members selected from the wider SMI membership to ensure a broad range of views and interests are represented.?
Council members are expected to attend 4-5 meetings annually, and those who engage fully will find the most value in the role. This is an opportunity to work more closely with SMI and contribute to the council workplans and their overall direction. We encourage companies to nominate a diverse range of representatives to bring fresh ideas and contribute to robust discussions.
The deadline for nominations is 31st October
PTG Annual Current Trends in Shipping Review: Final places remaining!?
Final tickets are now available for this in-person event, taking place on Thursday, 7th November 2024, from 10:00 to 13:30 at The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AR.
During this seminar, experts from Clarksons Research and Container Trade Statistics will explore:?
The event programme can be viewed?here.
SMI Workboat Working Group Seminar 2024: New Speaker Announcements
The SMI Workboat Working Group Seminar 2024 on the 27th November 2024 offers the supply chain an opportunity to engage on technical and operational matters directly with owner/operators who will have first-hand experience with the operational challenges and requirements of their fleets.?
We are delighted to announce that Sean Collins , CEO of Thames Clippers and Martin Nuernberg , Director at OS Energy (UK) have now joined the speaker programme.?
Join us for this in person event, held in London at the Informa HQ from 9.30am-5.pm on 27th November and sponsored by HamiltonJet , BMT and Kongsberg Maritime . Limited tickets are available so booking early is advised. More exciting speaker announcements to follow soon!?
MAChallenge 2025: Sponsorship Opportunity
Are you looking to support the next generation of talent in marine technology and autonomy? The #MAChallenge 2025 is the perfect platform to showcase your commitment to innovation and skills development in this rapidly growing sector!
Why sponsor MAChallenge?
Let’s work together to shape the future of marine autonomy!
SMI Policy and Public Affairs Update
In this week’s update, SMI looks at:
You can access the SMI Policy and Public Affairs Update under the Policy & Research section in the Member Zone?here.
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Member and Partner News
Government Procurement Opportunities for the Shipbuilding Enterprise
A significant number of MoD Boats In-Service Support contracts are open this month. See below:
Fleet Solid Support Ships Programme successfully completes its Preliminary Design Review
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), which marks the first major milestone in the programme.
The PDR has been completed in working sessions between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Navantia UK as prime contractor of the programme and BMT, who has led the functional design phase.
This milestone has confirmed the robustness and maturity of the design, marking the progression of the programme. The FSS now enters a new phase, focused on detailed design and heading towards the start of construction in 2025, according to the schedule.
MATS 2024 - 5-7th November 2024
The future direction of the UK’s marine research infrastructure and how to succeed in taking on solo global ocean challenges are on the keynote billboard for this year’s tenth Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS), organiser the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has announced.
The event will run from November 5-7, at NOC’s dockside facilities in Southampton, with the NOC operated research vessel RRS James Cook due to be alongside.
Keep your eyes peeled on all of the NOC and MATS media channels for an announcement of significance for MATS 2024
Marine Measurement Forum 67
The 67th edition of the Marine Measurement Forum is taking place on 29th January 2025 at The Devon Hotel, Exeter, and will offer:
The full agenda can be found here.?
Smart Shipping Café Series
The Smart Shipping Café Series is a collection of webinars designed to connect professionals and innovators eager to explore the future of maritime transport.
Each café session will focus on a key theme at the heart of the smart shipping revolution, offering practical insights into how these technologies are reshaping the industry, and opportunities to explore in the sector.?
F4OR Routes to Access
Did you know that there are four different routes into the national cohort of the Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme??
These routes give prospective supply chain companies a pathway into the F4OR programme regardless of their level of experience in and knowledge of the offshore wind sector.?
The route that a company takes depends on where they are in their offshore wind journey and whether they have previously participated in a F4OR programme and will determine the length of their engagement. Follow the link below to read the Scope and Guidance document to learn more about the different application routes available and eligibility criteria for each.
Chief Executive Officer at Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)
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