On 22 November 2021 the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (the AISI) hosted its first Marine Industry Day. This was a virtual event. The aim of the Industry Day was to promote the Marine Manufacturing, Maintenance and Repairs, and Associated Services Development Programme through delivering beneficiary testimonials and providing breakout sessions for companies to network. The Industry Day also allowed for questions to be addressed to the AISI and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) in relation to the Marine programme and the marine industry in general. The industry day was attended by government organisations, industry stakeholders, accreditation bodies as well as academics.