Email News September 2011
Welcome to the September 2011 edition of Marine South East's email newsletter
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email text and image to sarah@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2011-08-31 19:32:52
Gosport's HMS Daedalus site to become an Enterprise Zone
The Government has announced that the former HMS Daedalus site near Gosport, is to become the first Enterprise Zone in the South. The site was recently earmarked for marine, aviation and aerospace use in the Local Plan.
Enterprise Zone designation will mean that the site will benefit from business rate discounts, simplified planning rules and investment in the site’s infrastructure, in an effort to encourage businesses in and bring thousands of jobs to the area.
Sean Woodward, who helped form the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership and is also Fareham Borough Council leader, said: 'There are some significant financial breaks for businesses that move on to the site that means there is the potential for a full rebate of business rates for five years while they get established up to the value of about £250,000 a year.
The other financial bonus is that the growth in business generated on the site will be able to be held locally. That growth will be used to invest in the infrastructure for the site.'
Posted 2011-08-18 17:52:07
Solent LEP successful in gaining start-up funding
The recently launch Solent LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) has been successful in its bid to receive £95,000 start up funding from the Government.
Doug Morrison, Solent LEP Chairman commented;
"I am delighted that we have been successful in our bid to the LEP Start-Up Fund. This Start-Up money will be used to establish the Solent LEPs operational capacity so that it is robust enough to ensure we are in a strong and sustainable position to deliver for the Solent.
Part of the money will also be used to develop a full business plan for the LEP. This will allow us to build on the initial information gained at our launch event consultation and determine where we can make the biggest impact for the Solent business community."
Further information on the LEP Start-Up fund is available at http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/economic-development/leps/lep-start-up-fund
Posted 2011-08-16 10:54:57
Ports lobby for level playing field for cruise terminals
A number of UK ports have raised their concerns over a Government precedent that appears to be upsetting the level playing field for cruise sector turnarounds.
Marine South East is also concerned about the action which could act as a disincentive to future private sector investment in cruise terminals.
For companies wishing to express their concern there is a petition website set up at:
http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/ukcpa
Posted 2011-08-31 11:42:27
SMARTA Sustainability Network (SSN) grows in strength
The SMARTA Sustainability Network is going from strength to strength and now has in excess of 80 members many of whom will be attending the inaugural SSN event on 8th September 2011 in Southampton (see below for details).SMARTA is a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
The monthly environmental newsletters are proving popular with members, providing a condensed round-up of the latest marine environmental news. You need to be a member to receive the newsletter, so if you're not already signed-up, you can complete an application form via the following link
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/smarta/downloads/index.php?link=&dla=login
or join at the SSN event on 8th September.
A new SMARTA initiative, SMARTA Business Solutions, is about to be launched. It's still in its formative stage, but in essence will provide a link between marine SMEs and research establishments with the aim of developing innovative solutions to technological problems. More details will be revealed at the SSN event which is entitled Working with marine research organisations.
To find out more about the SSN event and register to attend follow the link
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/marenet/
To find out more about the SMARTA project and SMARTA Sustainability Network please call or email Steve Sharp at Marine South East.
Tel: 02380 111594
Email: stephen@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2011-08-31 19:40:56
New Fast Track Business Growth Programme
The Fast-Track Business Growth Programme provides support and guidance for busy business owners and senior executives to enable them to successfully maange the growth of their business and make changes to drive future success.
If you are a owner, manager, director or key decision maker of an organisation with between 10-20 staff based in London or the South then the Fast Track Business GROWTH Programme could provide the answers you want.
If you want to:
* Drive your business growth
* Improve your personal and business development skills
* Learn through coaching and sharing of experiences and expertise
* Access relevant, accurate and up to date information
* Network with like-minded business people
* Give support, advice, solutions and friendship to your peers
* Position your business better and win large contracts
* Make your business more attractive to others
* Provide more security and income for you and your people
* Drive standards to new heights
If the answer is Yes to any of these points then the Fast-Track Business Growth Programme is right for you.
For more information please contact Samantha Oades on 020 7492 5923 or email samanthaoades@ibp.uk.com quoting the reference FTGB
Posted 2011-08-15 16:17:10
Funding for Businesses in the South East
If you are a company in the South East with between 2 and 250 employees, you can apply for funding from the Leadership and Management Advisory Service to develop your organisation's people management skills and support your most important asset.
This funding is available to eligible companies in the South East who:
1 Have 2 to 250 full time equivalent employees
2 Display the potential for high or fast growth, defined as;
* if trading for more than 12 months and have the potential to increase turnover and/or number of employees by 20% each year for three years (or 60% at the end of 3 years)
* if trading for less than 12 months and have the potential to achieve a turnover of £500,000 within three years of trading
* are a Social Enterprise and have the potential to increase turnover and/or number of staff by 10% in each of the next 3 years (or 30% at the end of 3years)
Free Impartial Advice at no obligation:
A qualified and experienced Leadership and Management Adviser will help you identify your own personal training and development requirements and offer a choice of flexible, tailored learning solutions to suit your individual and business needs as well as those of your colleagues.
Up to £1000 Leadership and Management matched funding can be put towards one or a combination of training solutions. For example, 50% of the cost of your or your colleagues training up to a maximum of £1000 of which can be used for:
* Workshops
* Online training
* Training programmes
* Tailored training options
* Peer learning
* Higher Education qualifications
Applying is easy.
Follow the link:
http://businesslinksoutheast.net/businesslinksoutheastlz/lz.aspx?p1=0576097S9201&w=3787
and complete the simple application form and email it to info@skillssoutheast.co.uk or visit their website http://www.skillssoutheast.co.uk.
Posted 2011-08-23 15:31:26
Southampton marine training provider named 'Centre of Excellence'
The Marine Skills Centre in Southampton has been named a Centre of Excellence for Composites Training and is the only centre accredited for Composites by the National Skills Academy for Process Industries in the South East.
The centre is a founder provider for composites training and the only one to specifically focus on the marine sector.
Posted 2011-08-18 17:39:27
Talent Retention Scheme attracts growing number of SME's
The recently announced Talent Retention Solution (TRS), is a new national web based system which helps match skilled employees facing redundancy to UK companies (including SME's) in growing sectors of advanced manufacturing and engineering who are recruiting.
The new scheme has been attracting growing numbers of SME's signing up to the initiative.
Marine South East, working with Winchester Consulting are key partners in delivering this initiative for marine companies.
The easy to use system comes as a result of work undertaken by the Skills and Jobs Retention Group (SJRG) to support the advanced engineering manufacturing sector - engineers who may be struggling to find work in today's difficult economic climate.
Manufacturing and engineering companies which have already signed up to the system and who are recruiting over the coming year include Rolls Royce (1000), Siemens (500), Nissan (200) and Airbus (600). Supply chain companies will also be able to use the system for redeployment and recruitment.
More information can be found at http://www.talentretention.biz
Posted 2011-08-31 11:20:49
New standards for marine diesel fuel - downloadable guide
The IMarEST Small Ships Group has dealt firmly and decisively with considerable concern and confusion raised in the industry by EU Directive 30/2009/EC; the requirement to add biofuel content to gas oil and reduce sulphur content. A major conference was held at Greenwich last October to address the shortcomings of the DfT's limited and inadequate consultation.
The results have been considered carefully by the DFT for the UK legislation enacting the Directive.
This intervention has helped raise the awareness of oil companies and distributors.
A 20 page booklet (£10) about the new standards is available to download from
http://www.imarest.org/Community/TechnicalActivities/SpecialInterestGroups/SmallShipsGroupSSG.aspx
Posted 2011-08-15 11:58:22
Can India help you expand your business?
A new service has been launched by the UK India Business Council to help UK SME's enter the Indian Market.
Its well known that entering new markets is never an easy option but the case for export is equally compelling. According to the UKTI, firms that export increase their productivity by 35 per cent in the first year alone; they achieve stronger financial performance and are more likely to stay in business.
UKIBC is a new service which will provide intelligence, events, reports, and create "communities" linking large and small companies around new business opportunities in six key sectors in India.
The aim is to help UK firms understand the market, identify business opportunities and connect with potential partners. Sector members also get exclusive access to an online B2B hub to connect with Indian and UK businesses.
UKIBC will be hosting a series of events where members will have the opportunity to meet with leading speakers and India experts. Delegates will be able to network, meet other businesses and gain exclusive access to incoming businesses from India.
Plans are also underway to take a delegate of small and medium sized businesses to India in October to explore partnerships with Indian companies.
For more information please visit http://www.ukibc.com
Posted 2011-07-26 17:02:30
Marine related services and ICT Workshop, 20th September 2011, Southampton
Marine South East and QinetiQ will be leading this Marine related services and ICT roadmapping workshop taking place on 20th September 2011 at the Marine South East offices, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton.
The Technology Strategy Board along with its partners BIS and the Transport KTN are supporting the UK's Marine Industries by developing a roadmap and assessing UK capability. This will help prioritise future research support options to maximise economic growth of UK marine companies.
People with expertise in the marine industry are invited to participate in this workshop. Attendees will be given the opportunity to directly influence the future direction of investment in this vital area. Participants will also benefit from exposure to the views and insights of a group of senior peers from across the sector.
The workship aims to build on the recent BIS Marine Strategic Framework for UK growth road map and the landscape roadmap previously developed.
This workshop, along with others planned for November, will aim to identify the future UK marine research, technology and innovation applications and needs across all sectors of the Marine industry. This will also play a significant part in informing a future programme of investment to underpinn new technologies and innovation.
To register for this workship please email Rob Furlong (Transport KTN) ron.furlong@transportktn.org
Posted 2011-08-31 19:29:55
Maritime Projects Roadshow event 12th October 2011, Southampton
This event is aimed at stakeholders and businesses who have an interest in nautical activities, maritime heritage, maritime training or marine renewable energy.
It will take place on 12th October, from 9am to 5pm,at Solent University Conference Centre, Southampton.
The event will involve a number Franco-British project workshops organised by the INTERREG IVA France (Channel) – England Programme.
The objectives of the Maritime Day are as follows:
* To meet potential maritime project partners within the geographical area of cooperation to enable interested parties to discuss their needs, share ideas for cooperation and initiate collaborations
* To highlight funding opportunities offered by the France (Channel) - England Programme for projects dealing with maritime issues
* To support interested parties to define their concrete actions and implement their goals of cooperation.
These workshops aim to map the needs of key players present in each of the territories through six separate workshops which will consider collaboration on the following themes:
Nautical activities
Workshop 1:
* Networking of marinas, common development tools
* Development of cruises and mini cruise activity
* Development of water sports (sailing races, regattas, diving, sport fishing ...)
Workshop 2
* Enhancement of maritime heritage (boats, coastal, urban, industrial)
* Public information (oceanography museum, aquariums)
The target audience includes: representatives of marinas, boating associations, tourism development organisations, representatives of cities or towns located in seaside tourist development organisations, associations of traditional vessels, structures for the preservation of lighthouses and other maritime heritage ...
Maritime Training
Workshop 3:
* Development of university courses in renewable energy (Masters, Common Modules)
* Development of training courses in operation and maintenance of Maritime Renewable Energy (MRE) for technicians (Knowledge of wind power, Health and Safety, Plastics, Mechanical Maintenance - hydraulic, electrical maintenance)
* To facilitate employability and the return to work as a result of MRE
Workshop 4:
* Development of logistics, transport and maritime safety training
* Training for staff of marinas (Technical knowledge, maritime language, marketing ports, tourist boats, exchange of marina personnel)
The target audience includes the representatives of universities and engineering schools with an interest in EMR, structures involved in maritime vocational training, Maritime Training colleges, Directorates of French Regional Councils,
Valueing marine resources and fishing activities
Workshop 5:
* Valuation, diversification and adaptation of seafood and marine farming
* Preservation and management of marine resources
The target audience includes conservation experts, voluntary and community organisations working to protect the marine environment, Wildlife trusts, Local authority biodiversity teams and other organisations tasked with the management of the marine environment.
Research, innovation and technology transfer
Workshop 6:
* Networking of "Nautical" and "maritime" clusters
* Technological development of renewable energy
* Networking of research centers and universities on the subject of maritime activities
The target audience includes: centres of excellence, "nautical and innovation" clusters dedicated to maritime and nautical activities, universities and research centers ....
The registration form and project ideas sheet is available to download from http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/papers/
Please return completed forms to interreg2011@cr-haute-normandie.fr before 9th September 2011.
Due to limited space not more that two representatives are allowed per organisation.
