ABOUT US
Ship Management International is the place to go for hard hitting maritime news, views and analysis - specially tailored for busy C-suite executives of ship owning/operating and management companies, all delivered in a variety of print and digital formats.
SMI magazine is a bi-monthly publication focusing on issues that influence and affect the way today’s merchant fleets are managed. Published and dispatched every second month in hard copy as well as in various digital formats, it has a library of back issues posted on the SMI website for ease of reference https:// shipmanagementinternational.com/latest-issue/
SMI website and Daily e-Newsletter is a 24/7 online news service with stories hand-picked for their relevance by our experienced team of editors. A round-up of latest stories is also sent out daily, at 11am UK time, as an e-newsletter to our ever-growing list of subscribers.
Live Debates and Round Tables featuring leading industry figures and live audiences have been a key characteristic of SMI from the outset, and during the pandemic and afterwards some moved exclusively online. Registration for these virtual Round Tables and Webinars is complimentary, with webcasts accessible either live or on-demand on the SMI website and with edited transcripts of the discussions published in the SMI magazine.
OUR TEAM
Publisher: Sean Moloney
Editor: Bob Jaques
Sales: Julian Berry
Vijayatha Poojary
Melissa Skinner
Design: Diptesh Chohan
Brendan Morrell
Finance: Lorraine Kimble
Regular Contributors: Ian Cochran
Margie Collins
Michael Grey
Felicity Landon
Ema Murphy
Martin Stopford
Motoring Journalist: Rob Auchterlonie
Technical Editor: David Tinsley
FEATURES
Notebook
A round-up of the topical news stories that matter
How I Work
Profiles of leading shipping figures and their work/ life balance
First Person
Interviews with ship owners, regulators and key influencers
Dispatches
In-depth coverage of leading news stories and issues from around the world
Alternative Viewpoint
Exclusive columns by eminent commentators
Michael Grey MBE and Dr. Martin Stopford
Classification
Latest developments from shipping’s safety and technical experts.
Decarbonisation & Future Fuels
Looking at the technical, infrastructure, supply and safety challenges involved in shipping’s transition towards Net Zero.
Maritime Safety
Keeping crew and vessels safe at sea. lifesaving & safety equipment, fire & evacuation, navigation, medical & first aid
P&I and Law
Insights from the world of professional business services into issues affecting ship owners and managers
Innovation & Technology
Digitalisation, remote technologies, automation, communications
Clean Oceans
Sustainability, future fuels, chemicals, coatings
Analysis
A statistics-based look at a market sector
In shipping or specific aspect of maritime
Technical Management
Opex, capex, vessel performance monitoring
Human Element
Crew travel, welfare, training and management
Environment
Ship recycling, emissions, decarbonisation
Ad Hoc
Our regular diary section
Ports & Shipping
Port call optimisation, electrification, ship agents
Objects of Desire
Our pick of the most coveted creations
Review
Bringing you the best in arts & culture
Lifestyle
Our most read section, bringing together business, wealth, travel and social leadership
ISSUES
JAN/FEB 2026
Copy Deadline 16 Feb 2026
Artwork Deadline 19 Feb 2026
Regional Focus
• Singapore
• Isle of Man
Shiprepair & Retrofits
Maritime Safety
MAR/APR 2026
Copy Deadline 20 April 2026
Artwork Deadline 27 April 2026
Regional Focus
• Greece
Cyprus
MAY/JUNE 2026
Distributed at SMM
Copy Deadline 15 June 2026
Artwork Deadline 25 June 2026
Regional Focus
• Germany
• Gibraltar
Navigation & Bridge Equipment (including Communications)
Smart Technology & AI
JULY/AUG 2026
Distributed at Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress
Copy Deadline 17 Aug 2026
Artwork Deadline 27 Aug 2026
Regional Focus
• Dubai & Middle East
• Isle of Man
Ship Supply
Crew Training
SEPT/OCT 2026
Distributed at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global
Copy Deadline 19 Oct 2026
Artwork Deadline 28 Oct 2026
Regional Focus
• Panama
• Malta
Crew Management
Crew Welfare
NOV/DEC 2026
Distributed at CMA 2027
Copy Deadline 07 Dec 2026
Artwork Deadline 17 Dec 2026
Regional Focus
• Hong Kong & China
• Türkiye
Ship Registries
Insurance & P&I
Industry Webinars & Round Tables
EVENTS 2 0 2 6
The International Shipowning & Ship Management Summit (ISSS)
A premier gathering organised by SMI and designed for senior leaders across the maritime industry. Attending the summit provides a unique opportunity to gain strategic insights, network at the highest level, and stay ahead in an evolving global shipping landscape.
Held most recently during London International Shipping Week 25 at the Inmarsat HQ, that sold-out ‘I-triple-S’ event - titled ‘Managing the Winds of Change in Global Maritime’ - featured CEOs and top C-suite executives of the UK’s biggest shipowner and five of the world’s largest shipmanagers, as well as the incoming Chairman of the ICS and current Chairman of the International Group of P&I Clubs.
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In exciting news, the 2026 edition of the ISSS will be held during POSIDONIA week in Athens, with the exact date and venue still being finalised and to be announced shortly.
Expect another outstanding line-up of top-level speakers and panellists… plus a sold-out in-person audience at the world’s most influential shipping event being held in Athens next June
Daily Newsletter
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for all issues 2026
SMI Xclusive Content
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