Email News September 2016
Welcome to the September 2016 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 2016-08-15 10:46:27
Robotics and autonomous systems - £5m available from Innovate UK
Businesses can apply for a share of £5 million to develop innovative applications of robotics and autonomous systems, the aim of this competition is to help UK companies explore new robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) opportunities.
Innovate UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) are looking for innovators to develop new solutions to existing or emerging problems. Commercially viable RAS solutions often need to combine several different technologies to achieve the required performance. This competition aims to support and speed up this work.
The aim of this competition is to enable UK companies to explore new RAS opportunities. It will enable them to develop capabilities for application in many sectors of the UK economy. The commercial opportunities are clear. We intend to encourage RAS research projects to progress towards them.
Proposals should show how they can speed up the development of RAS technologies towards demonstration and commercialisation. Projects may focus on technical feasibility, industrial research or experimental development.
They expect projects to range in size from total costs of £50,000 to £500,000. Projects should last between 6 and 15 months. You must complete the work and incur, pay and claim for all costs before the end of March 2018.
A business must lead the project. Projects with costs of £100,000 or above must be collaborative.
Deadline for registrations is 19th October 2016 and deadline for full applications is noon on 26th October 2016.
For more information please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-competition-robotics-and-autonomous-systems-applications
Posted 2016-09-05 10:03:27
Horizon 2020 European Funding Support for UK businesses
UK organisations including marine businesses businesses and universities can access Horizon 2020 European funding support for research and innovation projects.
Horizon 2020 (H2020) is the largest ever European funding programme for research and innovation. It has a budget of 79 billion euros and will run until 2020. Its aims are to:
* ensure that Europe produces world-class science
* remove barriers to innovation
* make it easier for public and private sectors to innovate together
For more information on funding availability, eligibility, and details of how to find a partner please follow the link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/horizon-2020-what-it-is-and-how-to-apply-for-funding
Posted 2016-08-15 10:55:09
IMarEST bursary to support distance e-learning students globally
An innovative new partnership has been announced between the IMarEST's distance learning arm, MLA, and ABMA Education, an organisation that awards vocational qualifications.
The partnership will work together to increase the career development opportunities for students of shipping and logistics diplomas who aspire to take their education to the next level.
MLA is able to offer Plymouth University degrees in maritime subjects to students studying anywhere in the world, which matches perfectly the existing provision of ABMA Education diplomas in Shipping and Logistics. These courses enable thousands of students in a host of countries to study an industry relevant course to develop their career.
The joint working between ABMA Education and MLA links the two methods of study to provide an additional route of progression for existing students into distance learning higher education. At a time when the maritime industry is desperate for properly qualified personnel, this joint statement of a clear career progression path is extremely good news.
Any students enrolled on these courses will automatically be entitled to complimentary student membership of the IMarEST and all of the benefits of access to information, status and networking which this confers.
MLA is a distance learning company specialising in degree education in hydrography for professionals, sustainable maritime operations and meteorology/oceanography.
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). MLA is the parent company of the Hydrographic Academy.
Our Total learning platform is a proven, successful and flexible way of bringing the UK's leading maritime university to the workplace. Designed specifically to meet the needs of marine industry employers and individuals, we offer a unique way to study on a part-time basis whilst on-board ship, in the office, or at home.
Through this application students can reach the full suite of learning materials including videos, tutorials, assessments, transcripts and on-line library.
This app allows Marine Learning Alliance students to access and download their teaching and learning materials ensuring they can complete their studies anywhere in the world.
http://www.mla-uk.com
Posted 2016-09-05 08:46:04
New course launched in response to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention
A new two-day course has been launched by Warsash Maritime Academy, part of Southampton Solent University, in response to the imminent ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention (2004).
This intensive course will ensure that company and organisation officials are better prepared to implement and monitor the Convention.
The Convention includes an environmental responsibility for the shipping industry, with measures being put in place to avoid pollution through the transfer of non-indigenous species from one area of the world to another through the ship's water ballast. The Ballast Water Management (BWM) course, being delivered by Warsash's maritime training experts is designed to help provide a clear understanding of implementation and monitoring requirements at an early stage.
The Ballast Water Management course will take delegates through the requirements, and provide the knowledge required for planning, implementation and monitoring of the Convention. As enforcement authorities will have a part to play to ensure that the vessels comply with the requirements, the course also provides an overview of the key monitoring and compliance checks to be expected.
In addition, the main principles of the treatment technologies available for installation and use will be outlined, along with the pitfalls of the same. Furthermore, the issues of installation, retrofitting and convention compliance are covered. The course provides an overview of the key foreign legislation and the key differences with the Convention requirements.
The BWM course is aimed for a wide variety of professionals within the maritime industry, those who have positions with shipping management, Ports State Control and flag state administrations. It is highly suitable for superintendents, surveyors, vetting inspectors, terminal operators and managers, legal team and maritime law experts, enforcement agency personnel, environment responsibilities, seafaring officers and engineers.
The first course starts 5th October 2016, full details of the course can be found at the following link:
http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk/courses/course-pages/ballast-water-management/course-details.aspx
Posted 2016-08-15 14:01:14
Overcoming Challenges in International Trade, breakfast briefing, 15th September 2016, Langstone, Hants
Are you exporting to optimise your business potential? In partnership with UK Export Finance, University of Portsmouth and Langstone Technology Park, UK Trade & Investment is running a breakfast briefing to help companies maximise their success in overseas markets.
Exporting is a proven route to business growth. 85% of UKTI clients said exporting led to a level of growth not otherwise possible. PSM Instrumentation are one client who is already seeing the benefits of exporting.
Economic research consistently shows companies who export to any country, in any financial climate, perform better than those who don't.
Delegates will hear from:
* UK Trade & Investment
* UK Export Finance
* University of Portsmouth
* Langstone Technology Park
Date: Thursday 15 September 2016
Time: 07:45 - 09:30
Venue: Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant, PO9 1SA
Cost: This event is free of charge
To register your place please follow the link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overcoming-challenges-in-international-trade-breakfast-briefing-havant-150916-tickets-26176447459
Posted 2016-08-10 11:20:23
Interested in robitics and autonomous systems? Come and find out more, 19th September 2016, Southampton
Come and meet with regional robotics networks and the Solent LEP and join in the discussions about robotics and autonomous systems at the NOC Southampton 10th September 2016.
The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is hosting three events in September where speakers from a selection of LEP's will present their current thoughts and highlight their interests in RAS.
This forum will provide an opportunity for an open discussion on creating greater collaboration in the regions, highlighting Smart Specialisation and identifying synergies and possible opportunities for development.
Attendance is open to everyone; SME's, businesses and research organisations are welcome to attend and contribute to the discussion.
LEP representatives will give a brief overview of their current strategy, particularly in how it relates to RAS, and then we will have a Q&A session with a panel to identify synergies and common themes (e.g. agriculture, transport, extreme environments, advanced manufacturing, subsea, etc.).
We'll also be hearing from Innovate UK who will be briefing delegates on the newly released Innovate UK & EPSRC funding for RAS. There's up to £5 million up for grabs in innovation projects to stimulate new partnerships across robotics and autonomous systems (RAS).
Tickets for these free events are limited so come and join us.
To register to attend the Southampton event on 19th September please follow the link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/robotics-autonomous-systems-ras-regional-dissemination-brokerage-event-southampton-tickets-26798470948
Posted 2016-09-05 08:38:08
Exporting to the USA, 21st September 2016, Southampton
Did you know that expenditure on boats, engines and accessories in the US totalled an estimated $37 billion in 2015 and that there are more than 12 million boats registered in the US?
If you would like to find out more about how you could export your marine product or services to the US and the positives, pitfalls and perceptions associated with the market, then you can attend an US marine export event taking place on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at the Southampton Boat Show.
At the event, British Marine and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) will be hosting talks from an expert US Attorney, a former project manager from Palmer Johnson and Burger Boat Company, a globally renowned US business coach and a US marine trade association. In addition to representatives from UKTI, UK Export Finance and of course, British Marine.
Places at this event are limited, therefore pre-register your interest with Johanna Sargeant at jsargeant@britishmarine.co.uk
