Email News November 2010
Welcome to the November 2010 Marine South East email newsletter...
Welcome to the November 2010 edition of the Marine South East email newsletter keeping you informed of events and activities of interest to marine companies with the South East of England.
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email text and image to sarah@marinesoutheast.co.uk
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Life after the Regional Development Agencies .......
Marine South East is leading an initiative to create a business-led steering board to help support the new Local Enterprise Partnerships or LEP's which are being set up by the Government. This would make available to the LEPs a wealth of maritime expertise and business influence, and ensure that the importance of maritime sectors to the local economy is fully reflected.
Ministers announced the first wave of successful partnerships last week as part of the new plan for local economic growth, which sets out the Government’s role in empowering locally driven growth, encouraging business investment and promoting economic development.
Among the South East LEP's which received the Government green light last week were the Solent LEP, Coast to Capital a West Sussex LEP and the Kent, Greater Essex and East Sussex LEP.
Marine South East is also hosting a ministerial visit to the Solent next February which will present progress on business engagement with the LEP and highlight the importance of the marine sector in future economic development.
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CJR Propulsions partner with University of Southampton to develop innovation in sector...
Leading propeller and sterngear manufacturer, CJR Propulsion, has announced the start of a long-term partnership with the University of Southampton, to develop accurate design tools to optimise propeller and sterngear technology for improved performance, fuel efficiency, longevity and reduced vibration.
Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), CJR and the University aim to analyse and solve problems relating to fluid flows; using numerical methods and algorithms to perform the complex calculations required to simulate the interaction between hull appendages and the water.
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CAMIS Marina Tourism Cluster Research Survey...
There has been substantial growth in the marina industry over the last decade and with this a realisation that marinas are ideally situated to provide a hub for local business and industry cluster activities.
The purpose of this research is to study the marinas along the South Coast of England and the Northern Coast of France to gain a better understanding of the leisure marine industry in the Channel region. Results from this research will contribute towards a revised policy and set of tools for enabling Marina Clusters to further their economic growth and therefore the growth of the local area whilst opening opportunities for cross-border collaboration with France.
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Preferred developer selected for Cowes Outer Harbour project...
The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has confirmed Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc as the preferred bidder in the process to identify a developer and operator for the new Outer Harbour development at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
The development is a key part of the regeneration of East Cowes, which will provide the opportunity to improve the links between East Cowes and West Cowes and open up the waterfront to enhance East Cowes’ status as a gateway, boosting tourism in the area. The plans include a new outer breakwater and a marina of 300 berths with separate provision for visitors and events. The project is is a joint project between SEEDA, Cowes Harbour Commission and The Crown Estate.
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Solent Tidal Energy Opportunities...
Marine South East in partnership with Envirobusiness is involved in a Solent based collaborative initiative called the Solent Ocean Energy Centre which is looking to advance the UK marine renewables sector by accelerating the technological advancement and commercial development of Marine Current Energy Converters (MCECs).
The Solent Ocean Energy Centre is a marine energy park for developers of 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation MCECs in and around the Isle of Wight and Solent region.
The Solent region is an ideal location for a marine energy park due to its strong tidal flows, physically protected waters and easy access.
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Leadership and Management Skills series of courses starting November 2010...
Britain’s Got Talent. Can you manage it?
The University of Portsmouth has developed a series of two day courses in Leadership and Management Skills which have been specifically designed for busy working professionals running or employed in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
The courses are aimed at management who would like the flexibility of consolidating their work experience and learning new skills but who currently do not have the time to attend University on a weekly basis.
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Ports the Gateway to Offshore Renewables 4th November 2010, Portland...
Thursday 4 November 2010
10:00am to 4:30pm
The Heights Hotel, Dorset
Ports are the gateway for offshore renewable energy projects. Only by having the right port infrastructure will the UK be able to provide a base for the manufacturing, construction and operation of offshore renewable energy projects.
This event, aimed at companies involved with the installation and operation of offshore renewable projects, will examine the opportunities that exist and how fit-for-purpose ports are vital for the entire supply chain.
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How to improve profitability and sustainability, MareNet event 10th November 2010, Hamble...
Marine South East, in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council, are delighted to be hosting this timely event looking at opportunities to improve companies’ profitability whilst reducing their environmental impact.
The event will explore a number of initiatives which have been developed to assist companies wishing to improve their bottom line profits whilst at the same time addressing environmental and sustainability issues.
The event will take place on Wednesday 10th November 2010 at the RAF Yacht Club, Rope Walk, Hamble, SO31 4HD
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Meet Marine Market Experts at METS 2010 Amsterdam 17-18 November 2010...
If you are considering exporting your marine goods or services, you could benefit from a free 40 minute one-to-one meeting with UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) specialist marine Commercial Officers at METS 2010.
Representatives from France, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Italy and Croatia will be on hand to provide you with
* an overview of their country’s business opportunities
* useful cultural tips
* access to relevant business contacts / websites
* answers to your specific questions face-to-face.
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Opportunities for the marine sector in Sussex 23rd November 2010, Shoreham...
Marine South East, are delighted to be partnering with the Coastal West Sussex Partnership to bring this marine networking event to West Sussex. The event will take place on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 from 4.00-6.30pm at the Sussex Yacht Club in Shoreham.
The event will provide an update on a number of development and regeneration projects taking place in Sussex as well as informing delegates of a number of initiatives which have been developed to assist companies wishing to improve their bottom line profits whilst at the same time addressing environmental and sustainability issues.
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Short courses at the University of Brighton...
The Collaborative Training Centre at the University of Brighton will shortly be running two new courses: What every business needs to know about Web 2.0 and Social Media and An Introduction to Marketing and Sales: developing your business for greater profitability.
We are also running our popular Practical Marketing for Businesses course again in the New Year.
All these courses will be held in the Cockcroft Building on the university’s campus at Moulsecoomb, Brighton. Brief details are below and more information can be found by following the links.
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Winter events listing for Southern Branch of RINA and IMarEST...
The Southern Joint Branch of RINA and IMarEST hold a series of Technical Meetings over the winter which might be of interest to newsletter readers.
The meetings can also form part of the continuing professional development programme for persons looking to acheive chartered engineer status.
For a full listing of events please visit
http://www.southernjointbranch.org.uk
