Benefits of Membership with the Society of Maritime Industries
Our membership is open to all businesses in the UK which build, refit, repair and modernise commercial and naval vessels, supply and manufacture equipment, provide services in all areas of maritime engineering. Member companies range in size from SMEs to major companies with international operations. To enquire further about membership, companies are invited to complete the registration of interest form in this directory or contact us at
info@maritimeindustries.org.
We offer a wide range of services some of which include: n Assistance in China through our Manager based in Shanghai.
n The ability to network with other companies engaged in maritime business through our events. The events programme shows the range of activities we undertake on behalf of members.
n Advice and assistance on making contacts in your chosen markets.
n Participation in sector focussed inward and outward trade missions and assistance with the development of markets in new territories and sectors.
n Special member rates for most of our conferences, seminars, presentations and workshops.
What Members say…
“It was clear when viewing the calibre of the members involved in the Board and Councils that SMI was able to draw on a vast pool of experience across a broad range of the maritime industries… What was good for them must be good for us, so joined and the benefits immediately”.
“Contacts made through out membership enable us to identify and win business outside our traditional markets, easily covering the annual subscription”.
“The Society of Maritime Industries facilitated an important introduction for us leading to a fantastic opportunity to secure a large order for the company. The contacts we have gained as a result of membership have been extremely beneficial”.
n Access to the online Member Zone; area exclusive to members containing market reports and intelligence.
n Representation of member issues with government through regular briefings with ministers and officials, in various government departments including BEIS, Cabinet Office, Defra, DIT, DfT, MoD and Treasury.
n The ability to influence the drafting of UK government’s white papers and other consultative documents through our representation on the various fora (for example the Defence Industries Council and the SME Forum of the Defence Suppliers’ Forum convened by the Secretary of State for Defence).
n Engagement in the UK technology agenda, with UK Research & Innovation, through the Maritime UK Technology & Innovation Group and Maritime Autonomous Systems Steering Group, both of which are chaired by SMI’s Chief Executive.
n Eligibility for election to the consultative councils of SMI’s five market sectors.
n Daily or weekly (the choice is yours) email alerts on news and events in our industry.
n FREE use of our attractive Board room in the heart of the City of London.
n FREE listing on our successful website and its highly functional listing of the products and services which provides deep links into your own website.
n FREE entry in SMI’s annual Members’ Handbook and Directory circulated to key clients worldwide.
n The opportunity to participate in the UK groups, at discounted rates, in our extensive worldwide portfolio of international exhibitions.
n Access to Government support for international exhibitions, trade missions and seminars.
n Discounted participation in our biennial ocean technology exhibition, Ocean Business, for space and training sessions.
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