Email News August 2015
Welcome to the August 2015 Email Newsletter from Marine South East
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email the text and a suitable image or logo to sj@mseuk.org
Posted 2015-07-08 11:12:45
Could you be eligible to win the most prestigious business award in the UK?
A Queen’s Award for Enterprise is one of the most prestigious awards a UK based company can win and almost 150 of these incredible accolades are give out by the Queen each year.
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organizations who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. They are the highest official UK awards for British businesses.
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:
* Innovation - for commercial success as a result of innovation
* International trade - for growth and commercial success in international trade
* Sustainable development - for commercially successful products, services and management that benefit the environment, society and the economy
To be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade, a company must show a substantial and sustained increase in export earnings over three consecutive 12-month periods, to a level which is outstanding for the products and services concerned, and for the size of the organisation.
Different requirements are set for the award in the categories of Innovation and Sustainable Development. Awards are made on the advice of the Prime Minister after examination of applications by an Advisory Committee composed of leading individuals from industry, commerce, trade unions and government.
Winning a Queen's Award is one of the most effective ways of growing your business. Demonstrating to potential customers, partners and investors that you are better than your competitors by receiving such a significant award from The Queen can add real value to your business.
The awards are valid for 5 years, they are free to enter.
You must submit your application online. You can apply for more than one award.
The application period closes 30th September 2015.
For more information please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/queens-awards-for-enterprise/overview
Posted 2015-07-08 11:23:57
Latest newsletter from REMCAP project available to download
The REMCAP project aims to increase innovation in marine and maritime capabilities. The latest newsletter from the project is now available to download.
All around the globe, Governments are increasingly recognising the social and economic value of the seas: as a source of energy, materials, food and leisure, as well as a transportation corridor. However, the coastal and ocean environment that provides these resources needs careful
management to ensure its long-term viability. The capability to exploit marine resources, in ways that are sustainable and cost-effective, is becoming a strategic priority for maritime nations and the EU.
The REMCAP project has been exploring how these vital challenges can best be met. Over the two years that the project has been running, the consortium has analysed how the markets for ocean resources have grown, and how these
markets offer growth opportunities to the marine and maritime industries. The objective of this work is to spotlight the areas of activity where novel solutions are required, and to identify key topics of innovation needed to create those solutions.
To find out more about the projects key achievements please visit http://www.remcap.eu/project_deliverables/ and download Newsletter 2.
Posted 2015-07-20 16:18:19
British Marine Federation launches new identity and logo
British Marine (formerly the British Marine Federation) has unveiled a new identity that stands out within the context of modern brands in the marine sector, providing a solid focal point for members of the organisation it serves.
The new look is the result of a year-long re-brand exercise which has been undertaken in-house with the Executive Team working with the Membership and Marketing Committee. The British Marine Management Board has overseen the project ensuring that it has been a cost-effective exercise.
The use of the British Marine logo is an important benefit of membership and the organisation will continue to invest heavily in its 'Look for the Logo' campaign to encourage consumers to buy from British Marine members.
For more information please visit:
http://britishmarine.co.uk/News-and-Press/2015/July/New-British-Marine-brand-officially-launched-to-the-industry
Posted 2015-07-08 12:43:24
Looking for funding for a new project? Smart 2015 might be the answer.
Smart 2015/16 is a grant scheme which offers funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in R&D projects in the strategically important ares of science, engineering and technology.
The scheme supports SMEs carrying out R&D which offers potentially significant rewards and that could stimulate UK economic growth.
Three types of grant are available:
* Proof of market
* Proof of concept
* Development of prototype
Any UK SME undertaking research and development may apply; applications are accepted on a rolling basis for assessment by independent experts.
For more information please visit:
https://interact.innovateuk.org/competition-display-page/-/asset_publisher/RqEt2AKmEBhi/content/smart-2015-16
Posted 2015-07-08 11:45:37
Advanced Materials Mission to Sweden, 27th-28th August 2015, Gothenburg
UKTI is organising an event focused on Advanced Materials and Engineering Success in association with Ben Ainslie Racing as they compete in the America's Cup World Series in Gothenburg, 27th - 28th August 2015.
The event will provide a key insight into the latest research and development within advanced materials and future commercial opportunities in the marine, aerospace and automotive industries. The event will provide an exclusive opportunity for British companies specialising in composites and other advanced materials to pitch to potential buyers, partners and financial institutions in the Swedish market.
The Trade Mission will provide delegates with the following:
* Welcome reception and introduction to scheduled events on the evening of 27 August
* Access to UKTI's Advanced Materials event on 28 August
* A 10 minute speaking slot (including Q&A) to give a presentation of your company and products you wish to highlight in front of an audience of approximately 100-150 guests, consisting of advanced materials companies from both the Swedish and the UK market, relevant financial institutions and other key stakeholders
* Opportunity to view the sailing and race village
* Networking drinks and evening dinner
In order to register for this event please email:
events@britishembassy.se
or contact:
Daniel Nutley
Senior Trade Adviser
UK Trade & Investment Sweden
daniel.nutley@mobile.ukti.gov.uk
T:+46 (0) 8 671 3013
Posted 2015-06-08 15:06:14
Selling Skills for the Marine Industry, 2nd September 2015, Southampton
This is a great course for sales people who want to identify that hidden 'X' factor that determines 'excellence' in selling. Whatever your background, if your job involves selling, then the 'Selling Skills for the Marine Industry' will help you maximise your effectiveness in this crucial area.
This course uses the Strength Deployment Inventory to assess your selling style and to examine the buying motivations of customers.
The course runs from 9.30-16.30 and takes place at:
Sandy Lane Shedfield
Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom
SO32 2HQ
For more information please visit:
http://britishmarine.co.uk/What-We-Do/Training/Short-Courses/Sales-and-Customer-Service/Selling-Skills-for-the-Marine
For further information, please contact Liv Whetmore in British Marine Training Department on (01784) 223631 or e-mail: lwhetmore@britishmarine.co.uk.
