SMI Weekly Newsletter 25/05/2023
Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)
Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the voice of the UK’s maritime engineering and business sector.
SMI News
One week left to book your place at PTG Port Tour to Port of Antwerp-Bruges
This port tour offers an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the organisation and functioning of one of Europe's primary ports, while witnessing it in action. The deadline for registering is 2nd June 2023, to register please fill in this form.?
SMI Naval?Attachés?and Advisors Reception and Luncheon
The Society of Maritime Industries will once again be hosting overseas naval attachés & advisers based in London at a reception and buffet luncheon.
This year the event will be held at Apothecaries Hall, Blackfriars, London on Thursday 29th?June, starting at 1200.?Members of the Naval Staff, UK Defence and Security Exports and the National Shipbuilding Office will also be present for what will be a rich networking event. Tickets are available for both SMI members and non-members?here.
Maritime BIM Bootcamp tickets now onsale
Join us for 2 days of sharing knowledge, learning from others, and contributing to unlocking BIM in the maritime industry.
Nominations for the Donald Maxwell Award now open
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is offering a competitive award to support students studying for qualifications in subjects related to Marine Engineering and Technology. Nominations for the Donald Maxwell award are now open. The winner will be presented with their award at this year's Member Reception on 12th October.
Join our Maritime Autonomous Systems Group Council (MASG) for a webinar on collaboration and data sharing and GOOS
Our Maritime Autonomous Systems Council will be holding a webinar on Collaboration and Data Sharing and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) on?Thursday 1st?June at 10.30.
?Dr Katherine (Katy) Hill from the National Oceanography Centre will be presenting. Katy is experienced in science management and science diplomacy with a strong background in marine and climate science and the delivery of collaborative projects and programmes at the National, Regional and International/Intergovernmental Levels.
Member & Partner News
ACUA Ocean and HydroSurv announce intention to merge
The new company, to be named Blue Ocean Autonomy, will deliver turnkey solutions across a broad spectrum of capabilities, covering the inland, nearshore and offshore sectors.
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Royal HaskoningDHV improves vessel safety for Belfast Harbour with Twinn software
Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland’s principle maritime gateway, implements Royal HaskoningDHV’s innovative Twinn Smart Mooring software to help safeguard vessels at berth. Royal HaskoningDHV’s digital solution uses real-time data and metocean forecasts to predict unsafe situations for moored ships and helps to prevent accidents in the Port.?
Last Chance to Apply. Royal Navy Industry Engagement: Surface Platform Power and Energy Roadmap Development Seminar
Applications to join the Royal Navy Industry Engagement: Surface Platform Power and Energy Roadmap Development Seminar will close tomorrow, midday Friday 26 May 2023.
This seminar will be an opportunity for the Royal Navy to set out the high-level requirements and vision for future surface platforms and challenges the Royal Navy is seeking to address. Full details can be found on our site here.?
Join the first Euronaval Talks on 13th June 2023
The first EURONAVAL TALKS will focus on:
“Opportunities in the global naval defence market: trends and disruptions “.
UKDSE opens Expressions of Interest to exhibit at Indo-Pacific 2023
The Indo-Pacific 2023 exhibition will be taking place in Sydney, Australia from 7-9 November 2023. At this stage of planning UKDSE is looking to gather Expressions of Interest (EOI) from UK companies wishing to be part of the UK Pavilion at the event.
Sonardyne upgrade for India’s national tsunami detection network
A network of deep-water acoustic sensors that provides India’s coastal communities with an early warning of tsunami waves is being upgraded by marine technology company Sonardyne to extend both their endurance and capability.
Ninety Percent of Everything (9POE)'s OpenOcean STUDIO goes live in Greece
Richard Buckley, 90POE Founder and CEO, in recognising this milestone said "Since the announcement of OpenOcean STUDIO's general availability in mid-2022, our mission has been to establish solid, trusted relationships within the European market. Today, as we welcome a significant, innovative, and future-oriented company as our first full-fleet customer in Greece, we couldn't be prouder. We are deeply thankful for the trust they have placed in us to help them manage their operations, recognising it as a testament to our shared commitment and capabilities. This partnership is not only a significant milestone for us, but it also reinforces our resolve to continue delivering maritime excellence in the industry."