Marine South East August 2007 issue

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Foreword...

Young people’s interest in engineering and the marine industry was proven again this year with a second successful Schools Marine challenge. Many schools have worked all year on their designs, and their efforts paid off with some fantastic craft that achieved above and beyond last year’s entries.

You can also find out about the latest Marenet events and events planned for September – read on to find out more……

Posted 2007-07-23 16:22:34

News from around the region

Marenet event focuses on the role of ports in the South East...

On the 10th July, the theme was ports and overseas investment at the first of two Marenet events held last month. Doug Morrison, Port Director at ABP Southampton made an excellent presentation to the audience, with insight into where the port has come from and their vision for expansion in the future. The presentation included interesting facts about the growth of the port; the different areas of the business – Cars, Cruises, Containers, Fruit and cargo.

Posted 2007-07-23 16:28:40

Green issues top the agenda at July Marenet event...

Premier Marina at Swanwick played host to the second Marenet event in July, an event which proved to be extremely popular, with delegates attending to hear about the latest news on the topical issue of the environment.

Posted 2007-07-25 11:36:08

RACINE project visit Dover...

The latest Anglo-French meeting of the Marine South East led RACINE project was held in Dover on 19 July. The project was generously hosted by Dover Harbour in their historic board room where historic figures such as the Duke of Wellington and William Pitt once presided as chairman.

Posted 2007-07-25 09:43:58

Solent Marine Community update...

Marine South East is pleased to have been awarded funds by Southampton Partnership to take forward Phase II of the Solent Marine Community (SMC) project, which will run until 31st March 2008 and will build on some of the work previously undertaken by Southampton Enterprise Hub.

Posted 2007-07-23 18:09:54

Training and employment

Weather didn’t dampen spirits at this year’s Schools Marine Challenge...

Schools from across the South East took part in this year’s Schools Marine Challenge on 3rd July, bracing themselves against thunder, lightening and torrential downpours. But their spirits weren’t dampened as they competed to win prizes for themselves and their schools.

Posted 2007-07-23 16:24:32

Sponsors required for 2008 Schools Marine Challenge...

With the 2007 event only just over, the British Marine Federation and Marine South East are already putting plans in place for the 2008 event.

Posted 2007-07-23 16:25:39

South East Women’s Mentoring Network...

SE-Women is a project designed to release the untapped potential of women who are under-utilised in the workforce. By investing in supporting women so that they are better represented in senior management roles and progress in their careers, the project seeks to contribute to the overall productivity and competitiveness of the South East of England.

Posted 2007-07-23 18:05:52

2nd year of B A Peters Management & Leadership Bursary...

The BA Peters Bursary of £2,000 is awarded each year to an individual who is keen to develop as a Manager within the industry. Applicants may own their own business or be an employee taking on an increasingly key role within their company. This Bursary is open exclusively to British Marine Federation members.

Posted 2007-07-23 16:34:34

Innovation and technology

Become a part of a national maritime recycling scheme...

Stirling Consultants UK Ltd has over the last 20 months identified an opportunity to enhance the recycling facilities within ports, harbours, marinas, beaches, commercial ports and fishing fleets within the UK.

Posted 2007-07-23 18:03:33

AMSI gives Evidence to Science and Technology Committee...

The House of Commons' Science and Technology Committee is currently holding a series of evidence sessions under the topic 'Investigating the Oceans'. The Association of Marine Scentific Industries was invited to give verbal evidence, following a written submission, on 13 June alongside The Institution of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, The Society of Underwater Technologies, and the Engineering Physical Sciences research Council.

Posted 2007-07-23 16:41:03