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About The SUT
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) exists to unite a global community committed to exploring, understanding, and protecting our oceans through technology, science engineering and innovation.
We are a unique, inclusive learned society for anyone passionate about the underwater world. Our global members range from students to leading experts in science, technology and engineering. Together, we exchange knowledge, spark innovation, share best practices while promoting responsible ocean use through education, training, collaboration and events.
Founded in 1966, The SUT is a global hub for advancing underwater knowledge, technology and talent - charting a course for innovation and a more sustainable ocean future.
Founded in 1966, The SUT is a global hub for advancing underwater knowledge, technology and talent - charting a course for innovation and a more sustainable ocean future.
We are approachable, affordable and deeply people-focused.
We connect individuals and organisations through a global network of branches, special interest groups, and inclusive events – from training and workshops to conferences and meetups.
Bridging academia, industry and policy, we support underwater technology and the people and the companies behind it.
Our mission: To shape a more sustainable future for our ocean, through supporting a community of individuals and organisations through branches and special interest groups, fostering knowledge exchange and career development in ocean technology, engineering, and science via training, events, publications, and networking.
60
Years of impact
43
Countries represented
2025/26
Strategic Framework
As The SUT nears its 60th anniversary it must evolve with the changing ocean economy and new ways of communicating. The 2025 - 2026 Strategic Framework sets out goals to support members, drive innovation, and promote sustainable ocean use.
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Our aims
WORKING FOR AN ALL INCLUSIVE MEMBER FOCUSED FUTURE
01.
Collaborate
Foster cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange
Promote the sharing of ideas, experience, and information across academia, industry, government and research to accelerate innovation in underwater science and technology.
02.
Innovate
Advance tools and techniques for ocean exploration and use Support the development of cutting-edge methods and technologies to explore, study and responsibly harness ocean resources.
03.
Sustain
Champion sustainable and responsible ocean practices
Encourage the economic, environmental, and sociological sustainability of ocean resource use ensuring long-term benefits for people and the planet.
04.
Educate
Support education and professional growth
Invest in the education and training of scientists, technologists, and future leaders to uphold excellence in marine science and underwater engineering.
Our Values
01
Knowledge exchange
We believe that breakthroughs happen when disciplines connect. The SUT provides a trusted platform for collaboration between scientists, engineers, technologists and policymakers to foster the exchange of ideas to tackle the ocean’s greatest challenges.
02
Education and career development
We believe that breakthroughs happen when disciplines connect. The SUT provides a trusted platform for collaboration between scientists, engineers, technologists and policymakers to foster the exchange of ideas to tackle the ocean’s greatest challenges.
03
Global community
We believe that breakthroughs happen when disciplines connect. The SUT provides a trusted platform for collaboration between scientists, engineers, technologists and policymakers to foster the exchange of ideas to tackle the ocean’s greatest challenges.
04
Innovation
We believe that breakthroughs happen when disciplines connect. The SUT provides a trusted platform for collaboration between scientists, engineers, technologists and policymakers to foster the exchange of ideas to tackle the ocean’s greatest challenges.
05
Sustainability
We believe that breakthroughs happen when disciplines connect. The SUT provides a trusted platform for collaboration between scientists, engineers, technologists and policymakers to foster the exchange of ideas to tackle the ocean’s greatest challenges.
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