Marine South East February 2007

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Foreword...

Marine South East has been looking ahead this year at the challenges facing marine companies in the region. At the AGM issues such as waterfront development, training and innovation topped the headlines.

If you would like to get more involved with Marine South East email sarah@marinesoutheast.co.uk

Posted 2007-01-30 12:01:17

Around the region

Marine South East’s first AGM looks at hot topics for the year ahead...

Fifty people attended Marine South East’s first Annual General Meeting last month in Chichester. The event was also an opportunity for guests to hear about some of the projects on the go and take part in an open forum to discuss how MSE can further meet company needs in the region.

Posted 2007-01-30 12:38:09

Marine South East takes over Marenet...

Marine South East announced its plan to take over the Marenet programme of events yesterday at what was Marenet’s final event under Business Link funding.

Posted 2007-01-30 12:03:21

EDSnet to seek European funding to help deal with environmental disasters...

The environmental threat posed by the stranded MSC Napoli off Branscombe beach has illustrated the need for robust and effective decision support systems to assist those responsible for managing risks to the marine environment.

Posted 2007-01-30 12:20:27

New appointee for SEEDA board could help raise the profile of marine industry...

Bob Goldfield, the Chief Executive of Dover Harbour Board was appointed to the SEEDA board in mid December. He has been appointed to represent the business community in the region for an initial three year term.

Posted 2007-01-30 15:03:21

How Marine South East can help you...

If you aren’t up to date on Marine South East’s latest projects or would like some more general information on Marine South East’s role in developing the marine industry in the South east then log on to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/general where you can download a copy of our latest Business Plan.

Posted 2007-01-30 13:08:07

Ground breaking project will help South East marine manufacturers access world class capital facilities...

The development of a shared CNC facility has moved a step closer to reality with a meeting last month of keen companies interested in investing in the project.

Posted 2007-01-30 17:40:38

Solent Marine Community to host meeting with Boeing representative...

Solent Marine Community has been invited by Boeing's representative for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to put together a group of local SMEs involvement to assemble local SMEs' who are interested in marketing to the US Department of Defense.

Posted 2007-01-30 15:59:38

Marine companies win top honours at the Portsmouth News Business Excellence Awards...

Now in its fifth year, the event saw 500 people at the black tie event which again attracted record entries in eight categories from firms and individuals across the Portsmouth area.

Posted 2007-01-30 17:35:43

Marine South East seeking project manager...

to an expanded portfolio of projects across the South East region Marine South East is currently looking to recruit aproject managers in the solent area.

Posted 2007-01-30 20:19:34

Business and funding support

Proposals in place to increase workers’ minimum holiday entitlement...

Jim Fitzpatrick, Employment Minister, today announced the Government's proposals to increase workers' holiday entitlement from 20 days per year to 28.

Posted 2007-01-30 13:11:02

Funding available through the Government’s new Train to Gain...

Train to Gain is a new service designed to help businesses get the training they need to succeed. It is funded nationally by the Learning and Skills Council.
The service offers free impartial advice on the skills needs of a business.

Posted 2007-01-30 13:32:44

Companies are missing out on claiming R&D Tax Credits...

DTI have recently published new advice for businesses to help improve understanding about the benefits of R&D Tax Credits and to provide reassurance that the application process is relatively straightforward.

Posted 2007-01-30 15:00:02

Training and skills

City College succeeds in bid to establish prestigious Regional Resource Centre for advanced marine composites...

Southampton City College has recently announced the launch a new Regional Resource Centre (RRC) for advanced marine composite technologies. The development follows a co-funded grant of £500,000 from the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and the European Social Fund (ESF).

Posted 2007-01-30 15:07:18

Employers set to reap the rewards of 180 new training places up for grabs...

Employers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to leap into action and contact IBP Employment & Training Ltd to find out how they could benefit from 180 new, fully-funded, training places.

Posted 2007-01-30 16:39:43

Young people with a keen interest in the marine sector looking for short work placements...

Southampton City College is looking for companies interested in hosting young people for apprenticeships, work placement, work trials or Saturday jobs. The students have been at college since September 2006, on courses including marine engineering, composites, boat building, electrics and electronics. All of them have either a City & Guilds level 2 or an NVQ level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.

Posted 2007-01-30 17:11:47

The law relating to brokerage and boat retailers...

A one-day course designed to:
• Increase Boat retailers' knowledge of law and legislation as it relates to the sale and purchase of craft in the European Union
• Reduce disputes and rejection by purchasers of craft
• Aimed at those who have responsibility for the legal issues surrounding brokerage and retail.
What do you get for your money?
• On-hand advice from professional Marine Solicitor for full day - will answer any questions you have
• Copies of all notes/presentations from the course
• 80 page course manual which will act as a reference guide for your day to day work
• BMF Standard Documents

Posted 2007-01-30 17:03:04

Marine Apprentice Mentor training – last three places available...

The first marine apprentice mentoring course started in January as part of a project set up by Marine South East and IBP Training and Employment to encourage more marine companies to develop apprenticeship programmes within their organisation by helping them access mentoring support and develop the skills required to supervise apprentices.

Posted 2007-01-30 17:21:07

Raymarine Service Agents work towards BMET certification...

The British Marine Federation (BMF) and BMEA (British Marine Electronics Association) established the British Marine Electronics Technicians (BMET) Scheme in January 2005 to provide a standard for marine electronics technicians.

Posted 2007-01-30 17:00:44

The Defence Acquisition Change Programme, Friday 23 February 2007...

Venue: Army & Navy Club, London

Posted 2007-01-30 16:33:44

Dover Maritime Careers Festival, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th March 2007...

Venue: Dover Cruise Terminal (Western Docks)

Posted 2007-01-30 18:17:52

Trade Mission to Vietnamese Yards and Shipbuilders, 3 March - 10 March 2007...

Venue: Vietnam

Posted 2007-01-30 16:44:44

£10 Panama and Sri lanka Port Sector Trade Missions, 5 - 9 March 2007...

If you are active or interested in doing business in Panama and Sri Lanka you may be interested in two separate UK Trade & Investment Ports Trade missions taking place during week beginning w/b 5 March 2007.
£010

Posted 2007-01-30 17:44:59

Developing Export Sales Skills Workshop, Thursday 8th March 2007...

Venue: Society of Maritime Industries, London

Posted 2007-01-30 16:37:15

The First Sea Lord talks to the Naval and Maritime Industries, Monday 26 March 2007...

Venue: Army & Navy Club, London

Posted 2007-01-30 16:41:29

DESO MULTI-NATION INWARD MISSION, 4th - 8th JUNE 2007...

Venue: Portsmouth

Posted 2007-01-30 17:24:57