Bespoke public relations and communications consultancy for the maritime industry
Bespoke public relations and communications consultancy for the maritime industry
Mariner Communications was founded in 2009 by Neville Smith, to provide a bespoke solution to public relations and media communications for the maritime industry.
Today, the company works for some of the industry’s best known organisations, including:
- The world’s biggest classification society by order book;
- One of the oldest names in marine insurance;
- The largest independent provider of hybrid network and maritime cyber solutions;
- A leading independent provider of maritime research and forecasting data;
- A performance software provider named among the most innovative by industry peers;
- The industry’s fastest-growing supply chain transparency consultancy;
- A specialised operator of small dry bulk vessels; and
- A top five global shipbroking house.
Client locations range from the United States, the UK, Norway and mainland Europe to the Middle East and Singapore, with projects that range from positioning and messaging to product launch and event management, connecting corporates, industry organisation and their stakeholders.

Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is founded on listening to client needs and putting in place a communications programme that exceeds those expectations. We believe that our clients know their business best and that we can help them most effectively by developing managing and protecting their reputations with the media.
Using both new media and traditional channels, Mariner Communications creates opportunities with the maritime press that put our clients’ interests in front of the right audience every time.
With more than a decade and half of frontline maritime journalism experience across a range of industry titles, Neville is able to leverage long term media relationships to deliver coverage and awareness with the most relevant publications.
Our services include the planning and development of messaging and positioning on behalf of clients, as well as the delivery of proven strategies that reflect established brands and cultures.













