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Marine South East June 2007 issue


Foreword...

With a successful first event under it's belt, Marine South East is now busy planning for more MareNet events over the coming months as well as a other projects such as the Business Adivce stand at Seawork this month and the race day for Schools Marine challenge in July.

To catch up on all the latest events and projects log onto http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk

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Posted 2007-05-31 14:52:58

Business Support

Success at first MSE led MareNet event...

Money was as the top of the agenda at Marine South East’s inaugural MareNet event last month. The event, which was held at the Chichester Yacht club, included an interesting tour of BA Peters’ shipyard and attracted more than 40 delegates, and focused on helping companies increase their profitability. MareNet events are totally free for businesses to attend.

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Posted 2007-05-31 10:51:18

Business Advice for companies visiting and exhibiting at this year’s Seawork...

In conjunction with other business support organisations, Marine South East is again this year running a business advice stand with a range of organisations offering advice and assistance to marine companies both exhibiting and visiting.

Please visit our stand 176 next too the Innovation showcase for more information about the business support services detailed below; personnel from each of these organisations will be on-hand throughout Seawork to assist you.

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Posted 2007-05-31 10:55:43

Latest news from the Kent area...

Since the appointment of Marine South East’s project manager dedicated to the East Kent area, projects are now underway to help marine companies make the most of opportunities in the area. Here are just a couple of these.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:46:13

Marine South East seeks funding for European projects...

Marine South East has recently been working hard to put together bids for European funding opportunities. The first two bids were submitted in May and are just the first of a series of potential funding streams becoming available. They will be followed by further opportunities later in 2007 and into 2008.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:22:09

Planning and environment

MSE discusses the future of Ports in the South East...

Jonathan Williams, Chief Executive of Marine South East recently presented at a conference in Bremen, Germany on the future of City Ports in the light of the European Green paper on this subject.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:19:44

BMF's Workshop on Marine Bill Raises Important Questions for our Industry...

BMF members had an opportunity to influence the development of the Marine Bill last week. In a packed programme, Dave Bench, who heads up the DEFRA Marine Bill Team detailed the government proposals. The White Paper itself, which runs to 168 pages, was translated into four key sections:
1. Planning in the Marine Area
2. Licensing Marine Activities
3. Marine Nature Conservation
4. Setting up a Marine Management Organisation

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:43:06

Latest news on the future of Portsmouth Naval Base...

The latest issue of Drumbeat, the newsletter looking at the future of Portsmouth Naval Base has now been published. This latest issue covers some of the most recent business wins by companies in the area, reflecting the buoyancy of the marine industry in the area.

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Posted 2007-05-31 13:12:59

Isle of Wight to benefit from new Palmer Johnson facilities...

Wisconsin-based yacht builder Palmer Johnson has announced that it will be building a new production facility in East Cowes, which is expected to create 70 new jobs in the area.
The new facility will produce 36.6m (120ft) and over aluminium yachts and is the culmination of months of work by the IW Economic Partnership and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) to agree a way forward to build a production facility at Venture Quays.

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Posted 2007-05-31 13:11:40

Training and recruitment

Marine South East training update...

Marine South East has been busy over the last few months with a range of activities helping to boost training and recruitment across the whole of the South East.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:25:34

Lend your support to the Schools Marine Challenge 3rd July 2007...

Schools Marine Challenge is now in its second year in the South East. It has been developed to introduce school children to the world of marine technology and engineering via direct contact with businesses and hands-on experience of boat building. Fifteen schools from around the South East are taking part in the competition to design, build and race model powerboats, 50% more than last year. The teams will compete against one another at Race Day.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:27:30

A helping hand to recruit a graduate...

Business+ is a pilot programme, sponsored by SEEDA (South East England Development Agency), which seeks to fill the gap within University-Business projects that exists between frameworks such as STEP and the full 18 months to 3 year Department of Trade and Industry Knowledge Transfer Partnership. Projects are eligible to run from between 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:58:29

Around the region

South East success in Superyacht Awards...

South East superyacht companies reigned supreme at this year’s Boat International Superyacht Awards, held in Venice on 27th April, winning 8 of the 15 awards. This is an incredible achievement for the region and shows the strength of design and talent in the region.

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:51:33

RYA Sailability looking for new trustees...

RYA Sailability is the charity of the Royal Yachting Association, promoting sailing for disabled sailors of all ages in the UK. The charity supports over 200 Sailability groups providing grants for specialised equipment, training for volunteers and fast tracking Paralympics athletes. RYA Sailability trustees raise the funds to make all this happen through fundraising events and sponsorship. They are currently seeking new people to join this dedicated group with experience in grants, corporate sponsorship, individual giving and financial planning. If you are a sailor all the better but if not there’s plenty of help to get you on the water!

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Posted 2007-05-31 11:54:56

Events

Aerospace at the University of Southampton, Wednesday 6th June...

Venue : University of Southampton

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Posted 2007-05-31 13:19:06

Portsmouth Harbour Multihull Boat Show, 8-10 June 2007...

Venue: Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport

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Posted 2007-05-31 12:13:38

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Seawork Inward Buyer Mission, 13th and 14th June 2007...

Venue: Seawork exhibition, Southampton

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Posted 2007-05-02 16:04:25

Investing in tomorrow’s worldclass workforce, today, Wednesday 20 June...

Venue: Hilton Hotel, Chilworth

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Posted 2007-05-31 13:03:05

The Marine Bill White Paper - Exploring the Detail, 3 July 2007...

Venue: London

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Posted 2007-05-31 12:06:00

Events

Living with composites, NDT methods for large scale composite structures, Tuesday 3 July...

Venue: NDT Validation Centre, Port Talbot Wales

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Posted 2007-05-31 12:58:51

MareNet event to look at ports and international trade, Tuesday 10th July...

Venue : Cruise Terminal, Southampton Docks

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Posted 2007-05-31 13:22:41

Bio fuels – a major new maritime cargo conference, 13-14 September...

Venue Hyatt Regency Hotel, London

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Posted 2007-05-31 13:06:53

Seaside Heritage, Colourful Past, Bright Future, 16 - 17 October 2007...

Venue: St. Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings, East Sussex

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Posted 2007-05-31 12:08:57

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Marine energy, the next big opportunity for your technology...

Marine energy is an emerging market with massive growth potential, representing a big opportunity for existing components and emerging technologies. To maintain the UK’s competitive edge the marine energy industry needs:
• Robust technology adapted from existing applications
• Skills and know how from other areas of industry
• Innovative new components

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Posted 2007-06-29 16:26:39