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Benefits for Corporate Membership

The Society offers enhanced communication with other companies, government, organisations and individuals working in the area of underwater technology in specialist disciplines. You will enjoy the benefits of:

  • Networking, through branch membership, regular evening meetings in London and Aberdeen, courses, seminars and conferences on topical subjects for everyone, from top executives to new graduates and students

  • Participation in specialist groups and technical committees encouraging discussion between representatives of industry, academia, government and individuals, to provide informed views and the opportunity to influence policy in topical areas. Specialist technical groups and committees address the subjects of: diving and submersibles, underwater robotics, subsea engineering and operations, offshore site investigation and geotechnics, ocean resources, underwater science, environmental forces, offshore engineering, education and training, government liaison, programme planning, publications, and fund-raising for student sponsorship.

  • Up to date information on developments in technology, engineering and science through regular mailings of events information, the SUT Journal and the members' newsletter. Mailings are sent to between 6 and 15 members of your organisation, depending on its size.

  • SUT Members' Directory in the Society's Yearbook: lists both individual and corporate members for maximum information access to other members.

  • An extensive programme of events including conferences, seminars, evening meetings and forums for discussion, technical visits, workshops and courses. These events have broad international appeal and provide detailed professional and technical treatment of their subjects. Many events are based in Aberdeen and London for ease of access, while courses are held at centres of excellence around the country. The programme is designed to fulfil the requirements of a diverse membership. SUT courses can also be run in-house for your company, tailored to suit your needs.

  • Significant discounts on: fees for SUT conferences, seminars, evening meetings, and other events co-sponsored by SUT; publications including more than 35 volumes of conference proceedings and abstracts or collected papers from seminars; advertising opportunities such as journal adverts and inserts, wallet services and stands at SUT events.

  • Use of reference facilities and meeting rooms at the Institute of Marine Engineers. The IMarEST's Marine Information Centre is next to the SUT London office. Special rates are available on room bookings through the City Conference Centre at the IMarEST.

  • Free listing of your company in SUT publicity material, a free Yearbook entry, and the opportunity to publicise your company's latest products and services in SUT News.

  • Publicity for your company by sponsoring evening meetings, seminars and SUT Annual Awards for achievement and excellence in an area of underwater technology ocean science and offshore engineering.

Membership Subscription Rates
Subscription rates for Corporate membership of SUT are defined according to the size of the organisation and the number of technical, scientific and managerial staff with an involvement in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering. The category appropriate to any Corporate Member organisation is agreed by discussion between the Society and the organisation, after proposing a category selected from the list below. Current subscription rates can be obtained from the SUT Head Office (see below).

Terms of Participation in SUT
Only named members will receive SUT mailing literature, but there is no limit to the numbers of staff who can enjoy the corporate benefits of discount and participation in SUT activities. However, only one SUT Representative is the main point of contact for membership administration purposes and only this representative may vote on behalf of the member company.

How to Apply
Enquiries on any aspect of the Society and the Corporate Membership Scheme should be made to the Membership Secretary:
J Hinton: jane.hinton@sut.org 

t  +44 (0)20 7 382 2601
f  +44 (0)20 7 382 2684

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Who are the Corporate Members
More than 120 industrial and commercial organisations, research establishments, government departments and academic institutions reflect their interest in underwater technology, ocean science and engineering by becoming Corporate Members of the Society.

The SUT offers communication and specialist information focused on events, publications and special interest groups. A Corporate organisation can involve its key employees in any of these activities and enjoy all the benefits.

A current list is available here...
 

 

 

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