Email news September 2007
Foreword
This month sees another bumper month for Marenet with two events in the region. And if that isn't enough, we now have a range of Marenet events planned to take us up to Christmas.
In this month's issue we also have a focus on what's happenning in Kent and some of the latest training and recruitment offers around.....
Posted 2007-08-31 13:47:34
Training & Recruitment
Support for workers facing redundancy
The Manufacturing, Engineering & Marine Skills Partnership has launched a programme to support employees who are either at risk or who face being made redundant and companies experiencing difficulties with recruitment, within these industries.
Last month saw BA Peters go into administration, with 130 of its 180 employees being made redundant. These were mainly staff based in Chichester area although the company also has sales sites in Gosport and elsewhere.
The MEMSP programme offers a brokerage service in the Southampton, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant areas that links pre-redundant people with companies that have vacancies, setting up work placements and offering training to overcome skills deficits for the new role.
If you are an individual facing redundancy, a company facing the possibility of making workers redundant or a company looking to recruit new staff within the Manufacturing, Engineering or Marine industries, please call 02380 652562 or email Richard or Eileen at rransom@ibptraining.co.uk or eharris@ibptraining.co.uk to find out how the MEMS Partnership could help you.
Posted 2007-08-31 11:06:17
Quick, easy recruitment for Hampshire companies with Graduate Jobs Southampton
The Graduate Jobs Southampton (GJS) website raises awareness and recruits students and graduates to the excellent opportunities available within smaller, local companies in the Hampshire region.
GJS is a great place for companies to raise their employer profile and to recruit one or more of the 1,000 students or graduates on the database.
You can register once, and then use the website to advertise your vacancies as and when you have them.
For more information go to: http://www.graduatejobsouthampton.co.uk or call Meredith Pollock 02380 319734
Posted 2007-08-31 10:27:15
Last few space available at this year’s Skills Festival
The popular Manufacturing, Engineering and Marine Skills Festival will be held at the Hampshire Rose Bowl on Wednesday, 17th October 2007 from 9.30am until 3pm.
Limited free exhibition space is still available to companies who are able to offer interactive displays that give students a chance to get hands-on experience of working in marine, engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
As the biggest and most successful event of its kind in central Southern England, the Manufacturing, Engineering and Marine Skills Festival attracts students, schools and colleges from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It is estimated that up to 2000 13-19 year olds will come through the doors, keen to learn more about what careers in marine, engineering and manufacturing have to offer.
Schools and Colleges are invited to visit the show bringing students who will be encouraged to take part in some of the activities on offer. During the event students have the chance to win an exciting range of prizes, from cricket coaching lessons to I-pods.
To find out more about how you can take part in the Festival please contact Robin Smith on 023 80725748 or email robin.smith@solentskillquest.co.uk.
Posted 2007-08-31 10:33:00
Partnership launches health and safety campaign to boost awareness
Solutions – The Training and Skills Partnership is launching a campaign to help raise awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace. The campaign also looks at how, with the right training, many businesses can profit from improvements to health and safety measures.
To kick-start the campaign Solutions has issued a mini–guide to health and safety training to businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The guide highlights why health and safety is good for business. It offers a range of courses and services to help local businesses comply with government regulations and make health and safety improvements.
Advisors at Solutions are also on hand to offer information to employers on the training their staff may benefit from. Anna Wood, Project Director at Solutions – The Training and Skills Partnership, launched the campaign today saying;
“Effective health and safety must be a priority for all businesses, regardless of their size and industry sector. As well as helping employers to comply with legal requirements, cost effective health and safety training will benefit a business by improving its performance, saving money, and reducing the significant cost and disruption that accidents and ill health can bring.
“Today we are calling on all businesses to review their health and safety training. For example, how would you deal with a first aid emergency – are your people equipped? How are you managing noise – it’s a real risk and damage to hearing by noise is permanent and can be costly to an employer if a claim is upheld in court. Did you know that legislation even applies to simple things like climbing ladders?
“At Solutions we offer a free advisory service to all businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight which works with employers to identify their training requirements, and then find the right course, training provider and location to suit their needs.”
In the UK, during 2005/2006:
• 2 million people suffered from an illness they believed was caused or made worse by their work.
• 212 workers were killed at work and 328,000 reportable injuries occurred.
• 30 million days were lost overall, 24 million due to work-related ill health and 6 million due to workplace injury.
• 1012 offences were prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive and a further 332 offences were prosecuted by the local authorities.
• The average penalty per conviction in 2005/2006 was £29,997.
For further information on health and safety courses or to discuss your other training needs please contact an advisor at Solutions - The Training and Skills Partnership, on telephone 023 8065 2588 or visit http://www.solutionstrainingpartnership.com
Solutions is funded by the Learning & Skills Council for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and the European Social Fund. Solutions is a unique partnership between nine leading training providers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It is designed to put affordable, crucial training services within reach of all businesses, whatever their size, sector or budget.
Posted 2007-08-31 12:07:10
Kent focus
Focus on Dover projects
The Dover Sea Sports Development Trust has started work to build the ‘Dover Sea Sports Centre’ situated on the beach. The building will provide a control centre for water-based activities and a social meeting place to allow the organisations as a whole to benefit from the improved venue. On the upper floor there will be catering and public areas for social activity together with changing rooms and storage facilities; boathouses and lecture rooms are housed at beach level.
The Trust has the support of a wide range of organisations and local authorities which have recognised the benefits which this development could bring to Dover. For sport it offers the facility to attract, retain and train people from a wide range of backgrounds on an inclusive basis. In education it reaches out to young and old, able-bodied and disabled to provide new skills and to develop talent.
The Dover Sea Sports Development Trust which is building the new centre on Dover beach also runs the Dover Regatta. This year’s event took place on 11 and 12 August and succeeded in drawing thousands of people to the waterfront. Along with the extensive range of competitions in and on the water including swimming, sailing, dragon boating, rowing and power boating, there were French and Latin markets and other attractions to provide family entertainment.
Thousands of visitors packed the prom for the extravaganza of events, from a programme of displays and races in and above the harbour to fun on and around the beach area.
If you would like to find out more about any of the Kent events and facilities contact Marine South East’s Kent advisor Richard Barron by emailing richard@marinesoutheast.co.uk. Alternatively call him on 07882 007811.
Posted 2007-08-31 12:29:05
Investment the key to East Kent marine industry success
Traditionally coastal areas such as Southampton have dominated the marine scene, but more and more marine businesses in east Kent are taking advantage of the area’s wealth of existing and upcoming opportunities.
The East Kent Marine Project’s objective is to encourage east Kent to capitalise on these opportunities, by leading business projects designed to encourage joined-up thinking between local marine companies.
Marine South East and East Kent Marine Partnership project manager, Richard Barron, is passionate about how to drive this forward: ‘‘we need to create a community of marine businesses able to support each other in the process of producing competitive services to an international market. ‘By raising the profile of the marine industry in east Kent, we can not only attract inward investment but also ensure that we get the support we need to take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to us.’
So what exactly does Kent have to offer? For a start, providing first class services and products to the international market requires a highly developed infrastructure. Kent’s international airport deals with over 50,000 tonnes of freight a year and its Channel Tunnel rail link constitutes the fastest route to the continent.
Dover Port, the leading ferry terminal in the UK, deals with a vast range of goods and services every year, and busy harbours and marinas in Ramsgate, Dover and Folkestone service fishermen and international yachtsman alike, forming a huge part of coastal life.
The East Kent Partnership is supporting this budding area of business. The area is already seeing a growing network for marine businesses, from services ranging from leisure marine, commercial and offshore marine equipment, ports and shipping, marine services and contracting, ship building and repair, trade associations, research, education and training.
With growing confidence in the sector, there has been significant investment already in projects such as the Dover Western Docks Development. This development will cater for the predicted increase in traffic going to and from Europe.
The Dover Harbour Board’s 30 year plan and £420m of investment will see new ferry berths develop the current dock. In addition to this literal expansion, the project is making provision for a new sports centre and a new marina, which will impact on local marine companies by presenting all kinds of opportunities for new and existing businesses. Investment in east Kent’s development, as well as future projects in trade and commerce, is also attracting further business.
Larger scale projects such as the London Array wind farm, which involves almost £2b of investment into the building and development of 270 turbines over 152 square miles offshore in the Greater Thames Estuary, is already presenting opportunities due to its proximity to nearby ports for construction, operation and maintenance.
With the right support, East Kent has great potential for attracting huge inward investment. The area has a wealth of assets, including location to mainland Europe, proximity to the capital, growing infrastructure, and quality of living for the industry’s employees. The area undeniably has real potential for businesses to tap into. With confidence growing, projects like the East Kent Marine project are leading the way for the future.
For further information contact Riachard barron by emailing richard@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-08-31 12:31:33
Networking
Bumper month for Marenet events
September sees another bumper month of Marenet events. The first of two Marine South East-hosted Marenet events in September is being held on the 4th September at Portsmouth’s historic dockyard and will focus on ‘Life after the carrier and dockyard decision; with invited speakers including Tony Belisario Managing Director of VT Shipbuilding and Paul Karas from Fleet Support Ltd.
Giving an overview of the wider marine cluster and how Portsmouth City Council supports its activities, will be Barbara Thompson, Strategic Director for Economy, Culture and Community Safety at the Council. This event is now fully subscribed, but copies of presentations will be available on our website after the 4th.
The event comes hot on the heels of the decision to keep Portsmouth Naval Base open and also the announcement of the go-ahead to build two new supercarriers in Portsmouth. The giant aircraft carriers will be part-built in Portsmouth and the expectation is that they will be based there too as Portsmouth is the only base big enough to take them. Designing and building the new ships is expected to create or sustain 10,000 jobs nationwide.
The second MareNet event in September, being held during the Southampton Boat Show, is looking at innovationand collaboration with the University of Southampton. The event will focus on recent marine collaborations with the University of Southampton and will include Ian Campbell from the University of Southampton’s Wolfson Unit showcasing their work on the Luna Rossa Challenge for the America’s Cup; James Grazebrook, Managing Director of Halyard Ltd talking about their collaboration with the University’s Institute of Sound and Vibration Research to reduce noise emissions in boats. Professor Ajit Shenoi will take a look at the marine sector from the knowledge economy perspective and the University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Philip Nelson, will give an overview of the university’s marine capabilities.
We also have Marenet events lined up for October, November and December.
October - Marenet marine skills and recruitment lunch at the Manufacturing, Engineering and Marine Skills Festival, Wednesday 17th October at the Hampshire Rose Bowl. The focus of this event will be marine sector links with schools, recruitment into the marine industry and taking on an apprenticeship, including an apprenticeship case study. There will also be an opportunity for companies to look around the Festival, which includes 50 marine and engineering companies exhibiting and an expected 2000 young people attending.
November – with the date and venue yet to be confirmed November will see a Marenet event focusing on the results of the SEEDA waterfront strategy. This will be your first opportunity to learn about the issues and factors affecting waterfront development in terms of the marine industry and SEEDA’s proposals for a waterfront strategy.
December will see another two Marenet events, the first a speed dating and networking event on the Isle of Wight and the second a Kent based event looking at marine sector issues affecting marine businesses in Kent. Dates and venues for both these events are being finalised at the moment and will be detailed in the October email newsletter as well as on the Marine South East website.
To find out more about the October events either go to the events section at the bottom of this newsletter or email info@marinesoutheast.co.uk.
Posted 2007-08-31 10:21:01
Southampton Port set to raise £100,000 for charity
Doug Morrison, Port Director, Associated British Ports Southampton has taken on the ambitious goal of helping to raised over £100,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in Southampton. Doug has been named as Chairman of JDRF’s flagship fundraising event the 2007 South Coast Walk to Cure Diabetes.
The 5 mile family walk takes place on Sunday 16th September at Itchen Valley Country Park and Doug has launched an appeal to all Southampton Port based companies to get involved. At a recent Breakfast Meeting hosted by ABP at their newly refurbished City Cruise Terminal Doug called on local companies to join ABP in getting employees involved with the event.
Doug said “finding a cure for type 1 diabetes has been a cause close to all of our hearts at ABP Southampton and I feel deeply honoured to be leading the 2007 South Coast Walk to Cure Diabetes as it makes such a huge difference to the millions of people in the world living with type 1 diabetes. Last year thirty of our employees walked and raised more than £3,000 for JDRF. This year ABP is hoping to have a team of 200 walkers and raise much more. We have already committed £8,000 towards becoming a corporate sponsor of the event and we are calling on all Port based companies to do what they can to support the event. We have already had commitments from Adstream Towage, APL Ltd, J H Whitaker Tankers Ltd, Lovell International, Red Funnel, Southampton Container Terminals, Testbank Ship Repair, Usborne Fertiliser Ltd and Williams Shipping”.
The day of the walk is a fun packed day of fun for all the family. Entertainment is laid on for all participants including bouncy castles, face painting, clowns, jugglers, music and refreshments for all. To find out more about how to get your company involved please contact the JDRF staff on 02380 586269 or visit http://www.jdrf.org.uk/walk.
Posted 2007-08-31 12:20:52
Innovation & Funding
EDSnet 'EMSAC' project takes an important step forward.
Marine South East has received encouraging news from the EC Research Directorate-General about the recent bid for funding the 'European Marine Science Applications Consortium' project (EMSAC).
The MSE coordinated proposal has passed an initial evaluation as part of the process to select 70 projects aimed at fostering improved co-operation between marine science and the private sector.
The evaluators praised the high quality of the proposal's objectives, stating that the project would be 'an important step forward, and will fill a real gap, bringing together industry and the research community' and should receive support. EMSAC now goes forward with the other 329 proposals from across Europe that have passed the initial evaluation for final selection. There are more hurdles to clear and a good deal of competition but EMSAC is off to a very good start.
The EMSAC proposal seeks to establish a framework for long-term collaboration and investment involving key marine industries and the marine science base. This project will encourage the marine science community and the private sector to find areas of synergy where common initiatives can be developed, focusing particularly on major industrial sectors whose activities require marine scientific knowledge and capability.
The Research Institutions in the consortium are some of the best in Europe. Most of the UK partners are members of EDSnet (Environmental Decision Support Network. EDSnet is a Knowledge Network facilitated by Marine South East and supported by SEEDA's Knowledge Network Programme.
If you would like to find out more about EDSnet contact Simon Powell by emailing simon@marinesoutheast.co.uk or log on to
http://www.southeastknp.co.uk/Networks/EDSN
Posted 2007-08-31 12:12:39
Access to funding for marine companies
SEEDA has recently put together a report looking at the different funding sources available to companies in the region looking to develop technology. SEEDA has funded a number of “Knowledge Networks” (KNs) to increase activity in areas such as technology exchange between academia and industry.
At an early stage in the process it was recognised that an important issue was the availability of funding for projects. The Knowledge Network Programme was not the vehicle to provide this funding but was able to help identify the funding options available.
The level of potential public-sector funding is much higher than most would anticipate. There are schemes that range from the smallest interventions for £5000 up to multi-million pound schemes. However, the goal of a clear funding escalator is still some way distant as all of these sources are disparate and there is only a limited degree of coordination between them.
This report provides information about the options, the amounts available and the timescales for public sector funding. It is anticipated the report will be of use to the KNs, general industry, business support services and could be of great use to many start up companies and those located in business incubators such as SEEDA's Enterprise Hubs.
There are many different ways to categorise the types of funding available. The method chosen has six easily understood headings:
• Free money
• Loans
• Equity
• Projects, Programmes & Grants
• Working with Universities
• International Opportunities
For further information on funding log on to http://www.southeastknp.co.uk
Posted 2007-08-31 12:16:38
Get access to nationwide “business angels”
Marine businesses looking for funding to see a new idea or product through to reality may want to visit Angels Den, the first fully national online service that connects UK business angels with entrepreneurs seeking investment.
Angels Den's objective is to fill the equity funding gap between the amount of money that entrepreneurs want and need. Angels Den compliments the services offered by existing business angel groups by facilitating deals with a value of up to £500,000.
If you would like to find out more visit http://www.angelsden.co.uk
Posted 2007-08-31 12:37:31
Events
MareNet to hold local marine industry event in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, 4th September 2007 from 4-7PM
Venue: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
The first of two Marine South East-hosted Marenet events in September will focus on the local supply chain and opportunities to hear of the plans of key marine contractors. Invited speakers include Tony Belisario from VT Shipbuilding and Paul Karas from Fleet Support Ltd.
Giving an overview of the wider marine cluster and how Portsmouth City Council supports its activities, will be Barbara Thompson, Strategic Director for Economy, Culture and Community Safety at the Council.
To register for this event email your details to admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-07-25 14:53:19
Renewable Energy Association WATTS 2007 Wave & Tidal Technology Symposium, 4th September 2007
Venue: Northwood House, Cowes, Isle of Wight
The significance of Europe's commitment to meet 20% of its total energy needs from renewables by 2020 cannot be overstated. A 20% energy commitment probably entails a 30% contribution from electricity. The timescale for delivery, coupled with the UK's prime share of Europe's wave and tidal resource, bodes well for this emerging industry - in all its forms!
A main theme of this conference will be considering what contribution wave energy, tidal stream, tidal barrages and lagoons could make to this ambitious new European target. It will set out the policies needed to move the industry form the R& D stage to large scale commercial deployment.
It will assess the progress made by the UK's renewable device developers elsewhere, and contrast our support measures with those abroad. The focus on the climate change agenda can tend to overshadow other benefits of a move to renewable energy - benefits the marine renewables have in spades - such as its contribution to energy security, the unique level of predictability and the massive range of scale in potential applications, spanning kWs to Gigawatts.
This conference will be the first WATTs to debate properly tidal barrages and lagoons. Some see this technology as threatening to other marine renewables - but is this the case? Does the level of concern over the environment justify a repositioning of environmental priorities, of global climate change and conservation?
As well as these high level debates, there will be sessions on deployment, operation and maintenance and case studies describing experiences with operational marine energy devices.
For further information contact REA on Tel: 020 7747 1830 or email info@r-e-a.net
Posted 2007-07-25 11:42:02
River Medway Report Presentation, 7 September 2007
Venue: Nelson Building, University of Greenwich, Medway
Bill Moses and his team from Drewry Shipping Consultants have now completed the River Medway Study, an in depth report that covers commercial and leisure activities on the River.
RMBUA have arranged to announce the findings of the report at a presentation on 7 September which will include a an interesting and informative trip on the River Medway onboard the paddle steamer Kingswear Castle to provide a true perspective of the locations mentioned in the study.
The event will include presentations from Simon Powell, Marine South East – RACINE; Bill Moses, Drewery Shipping Consultants – River Medway report presentation.
For further information contact simon@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-08-31 12:48:27
Bio fuels – a major new maritime cargo conference, 13-14 September
Venue Hyatt Regency Hotel, London
The bio fuels industry is still developing and there are many questions to be answered and debated.
This brand new event – tailored specifically to the maritime industry - will provide answers to key questions such as:
• Where will the new trade patterns emerge?
• What vessel types will be needed now and in the future?
• How is the industry currently configured and where does the future lie?
• How will freight rates be governed?
• What special port handling and storage facilities will be required and where?
• How are bio fuels being traded, how volatile is the price and how does that affect shipping?
• What regulations and restrictions will be imposed?
• Who is involved today and who is ready and waiting to participate?
The cutting-edge maritime players are already profiting from this new and exciting industry. And the forward thinkers are learning as fast as they can. If you want to join those gearing up to take advantage of the bio fuels industry you should attend this conference to understand the key issues, debate the facts and network with established players.
To discuss the sponsorship options, exhibiting and literature distribution please contact Mike Elsom or Caroline Holt on +44 (0) 207 369 1650/6 or melsom@navigatepr.com / cholt@navigatepr.com
Posted 2007-05-31 13:06:53
Annual Chamber Boat Show Lunch, Friday 14 September 2007
Venue: De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel
The Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce believes that the revitalisation of the local marine industry would provide an essential boost to the South Hampshire economy. With this in mind the Chamber is holding a networking event at the Boat show this year.
This event provides an ideal opportunity for corporate entertaining and is open to Chamber members and non-members alike, some of whom book a table to enjoy the lunch with their clients or staff at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel followed by a visit to the nearby Southampton Boat Show. The lunch will include a presentation from Rhys Jones on his Seven Summits Challenge and Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race experiences.
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The Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce sponsored the catalogue for the very first Southampton Boat Show in 1969 and has a long history of lobbying for and supporting the businesses involved in all aspects of Southampton and the surrounding Solent maritime economy.
If you have any queries or would like further information on any of the above, please contact Margaret Toms on 023 8022 3541 or email m.toms@soton-chamber.co.uk. The lunch takes place on the VIP/press day, Friday 14 September and the price of the ticket includes a pass to visit the Boat Show. Bookings and payment can be made on line at http://www.soton-chamber.co.uk
Posted 2007-08-31 12:55:36
MareNet features University of Southampton at its Boat Show event, Monday 17 September at 4.00pm
Venue: Southampton Boat Show
This second Marenet event to be held in September is looking at the support and expertise that Southampton University can offer marine companies in the South East.
Speakers from the University's Wolfson Unit and Institute of Sound & Vibration Research, will give a presentation on the services and innovation work that they have been undertaking recently. The presentation will include company show cases covering work on America's Cup yacht designs and developments in sound reduction to meet stringent new standards.
The University's breadth of technology support for the marine leisure sector will be presented by Prof Ajit Shenoi. Exact time and venue will be circulated nearer the date - please mark your diaries in the meantime.
To register for this event email your details to admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-07-23 17:59:35
Shipbuilding ICCAS Conference, 18-20 September 2007
Venue: Portsmouth
ICCAS 2007 will be the 13th International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding. The 2007 conference will be held in Portsmouth, UK, on 18-20 September 2007.
The conference will review operational experience from existing computer applications in the design and build of ships and offshore structures. It will also examine the advances in Information Technology which have contributed to increased productivity in both shipbuilding and maritime operations; including increasing co-operative working between shipyards, marine equipment and system manufacturers, engineering partners and shipping companies.
The conference will cover the full range of topics related to computer applications for:
• Concept design, tendering, initial design, general arrangement, cost and work estimation, hull form, hydrodynamic analysis and basic structural design, risk based design
• Detailed and production design
• Structure, machinery, hull and outfitting design
• Parts manufacturing and assembly
• Prefabrication, shop automation, robotics, assembly, simulations and accuracy control
• Material Management
• Material control, supply chain management, logistics and e-solutions
• Inspection and maintenance
• Life-cycle maintenance, parts and systems reliability, inspection standards and risk management
• Knowledge management and innovation management.
For further information log on to http://www.iccas-conferences.com/
Posted 2007-08-31 12:53:06
Future Proofing Our Seas and Inland Waters, Friday 28th September 2007
Venue: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Operating in today’s legislative environment presents a real challenge. This one day training session from The Green Blue will provide a concise summary of relevant environmental legislation for operators of leisure marine facilities, and practical advice on meeting the challenges. A real must for operators of waterside facilities, and those who use them.
Who should attend?
• Marina and boat yard managers
• Marine businesses
• Charter companies
• RYA training centres
• Sailing clubs
• Interested mariners
For further information or to book a place at the conference email info@thegreenblue.org.uk or call 023 8060 4228.
Posted 2007-08-31 12:38:39
British Marine Equipment Association Outward Trade Mission to China Saturday, 6th October - Friday, 12th October 2007
Venue: China
A must for all marine equipment and service companies who wish to do business in China and/or wish to expand their export business in China
Book now to secure a place on the BMEA Trade Mission to China embracing the major Shipyards in Shanghai and its Hinterlands as well as the leading Design Centres and the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), Shanghai Headquarters of Purchasing/Procurement
The BMEA Group will also visit what will become the world's largest Shipyard complex of the Island of Changxing, near Shanghai.
For further information contact Karen Gray, BMEA Secretary by emailing bmea@maritimeindustries.org or call (0)20 7928 9199.
Posted 2007-07-23 17:58:26
Marenet marine skills and recruitment lunch , Wednesday 17th October 2007
Venue: Hampshire Rose Bowl, Southampton
The focus of this event will be marine sector links with schools, recruitment into the marine industry and taking on an apprenticeship, including an apprenticeship case study.
There will also be an opportunity for companies to look around the Festival, which includes 50 marine and engineering companies exhibiting and an expected 2000 young people attending.
If you would like to find out more or book a place at the event email info@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-08-31 13:21:41
Accessing Business Opportunities in the Naval Programmes of Australia, Monday 22 October 2007
Venue: Army & Navy Club, London
With the ever increasing importance of the Far East and the Western Pacific basin as an area of international strategic significance and growing economic prosperity, the future naval procurement programme of Australia is currently enjoying close attention from the Australian government.
This renewed interest presents improving prospects for business opportunities particularly for UK companies working in the maritime industries, a large number of which already have close ties with the Australian naval industry.
There are of course difficulties to be overcome but these are not insurmountable and the cultural advantages of a common language and business processes goes a long way to resolving these. A growing number of UK companies are already exploring these possibilities.
Cut-off date for receipt of all applications is Friday 12 October 2007. For further information contact Clementina Upton on 020 7928 9199 or email events@maritimeindustries.org
Posted 2007-08-31 12:45:48
Kormarine 2007, 24th -27th October
Venue: Busan South , Korea
The BMEA is offering companies the opportunity to display their brochures on the BMEA stand at Kormarine. Kormarine is the largest and most prestigious marine trade exhibition, fully supported by the world's biggest Shipbuilders, in Korea .
- Kormarine covers both commercial and military Shipbuilding as well as featuring an area dedicated to ports and terminals.
- Kormarine is the leading showcase for Korean marine business and will be attended by all the major Shipyards including Hyundai Heavy, Hyundai Mipo, Hanj in Heavy and Construction Co Limited, Daewoo Shipbuild in g and Marine Engineering Co Limited, Samsung Heavy Industries and STX Limited, amongst others.
- The deadline for receipt of brochures is 3 September. You will get Provision for up to 50 brochures / magazines or 4 kilos. You will also get Full contact details of visitors/ interested parties after the event. The cost of this is £250.
Contact Karen Gray at BMEA for further information bmea@maritimeindustries.org or call tel: +44 (0)20 7928 9199
Posted 2007-07-23 17:55:55
The Supplier’s Conference for the United Kingdom’s CVF Programme, Thursday 25 October 2007
Venue: Marriott City centre Hotel, Bristol
With the completion of the Assessment Phase for the replacement programme for the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers, the UK government has recently confirmed that the two new aircraft carriers, each displacing 65,000 tons, will now be built under the CVF programme.
This programme will be managed by the CVF Alliance that brings together the Ministry of Defence teams with those of BAE Systems, VT Group, Babcock International Group, KBR and Thales UK.
Although many important procurement decisions have been taken during the extended Assessment Phase of the programme, and some contracts have been placed, a significant amount of business remains to be established with second and third tier sub-contractors.
As part of a parallel international framework involving cooperation with France on its PA2 carrier programme, French naval and maritime industries are encouraged to bid for the supply of equipment and systems on the CVF programme.
The Cut-off date for receipt of all applications is Friday 12 October 2007. For further information contact Clementina Upton on 020 7928 9199 or email events@maritimeindustries.org
Posted 2007-08-31 12:56:56
India Shipping Summit 2007, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st October 2007
Venue: Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
India is a growing market in respect of new builds, repair and conversion work and has a burgeoning ship owning fraternity, particularly in the Mumbai area. There will also be a large number of international firms attending such as V Ships, BP Marine, Mediterranean Shipping, and Eurasia. Based on the 2006 India Shipping attendees, it is envisaged that all the major Indian Shipyards will be in attendance.
The event is co-organised by Seatrade and Tradewinds and BMEA is pleased to advise that it has secured an all-in package with the organisers which includes a 3m by 3m shell scheme stand inclusive of electrics and furniture, a 150 word editorial entry with the company contact details in the India Shipping Summit catalogue/programme. In addition, 2 people may attend all sessions over the two days inclusive of Conference presentations, networking breakfasts, lunches, the full welcoming reception and Awards dinner on the evening of Monday 29th October 2007, a cocktail reception on Tuesday 30th October 2007 and a farewell drinks reception on Wednesday 31st October 2007.
The BMEA will target Ship owners, operators and ship managers as well as the procurement people from the new build, repair and conversion yards. The India Shipping Conference sessions will be focused on shipbuilding and repair and conversion, port infrastructure, development and container transport, energy transportation for sustaining India's growth, i.e. oil and gas, ship owning, ship management and ship finance. The total package cost is £3500 per exhibitor, of which £1,800 will be covered by the TAP grant for SMEs.
Places at India Shipping will be limited, therefore contact Karen Gray, BMEA Secretary, ASAP on Tel: 020 7928 9199 or email Karen.gray@maritimeindustries.org, if you want to attend. Deadline for applications is Monday 30th July 2007.
Please click on link following for a copy of the booking form http://www.maritimeindustries.org/events/files/IndiaShipping2007BookingForm.pdf
Posted 2007-06-29 18:05:14
Last few Stands available at The Marine Equipment Trade Show METS 2007, 13th-15th November
Venue: Amsterdam
The show has sold out, but the BMF has a few stands available in the prominent British Pavilion at METS, the worlds largest Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam. The stand will this year will play host to over 100 British companies with a total of 1872 sqm.
There are also government grants available to those who qualify. UK Trade & Investments Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) support is available to UK manufacturers who are New to Export - this means that during the past 12 months less than 10% of turnover resulted from proactive exports and no more than 25% of turnover resulted from a combination of proactive and reactive exports.
Companies wishing to exhibit within the UK Pavilion should contact Amanda Simpson at the British Marine Federation on 01784 223628 or email asimpson@britishmarine.co.uk.
Posted 2007-07-23 18:08:28
Making the new maritime industries landscape deliver, 21-22 November 2007
Venue: Holiday Inn Conference Centre, Plymouth
A national conference to debate the issues that surround delivery of the UK maritime capabilities across the new landscape of the Maritime Industries
The conference includes optional industrial visits and a structured programme of one-to-one meetings between delegates as well as a reception and conference dinner in the wardroom of the naval base barracks, HMS Drake. It will be an excellent net-working opportunity.
Return booking forms no later than Friday, 2nd November 2007. For further information contact Clementina Upton on 020 7928 9199 or email events@maritimeindustries.org
Posted 2007-08-31 12:47:18
European Inland Waterways and Ports Forum, 27-28 November 2007
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Amsterdam
Explosive growth of trade volumes in Europe's seaports has created capacity problems – which is why the focus is now on inland port and waterway development
That's why Lloyd’s Register–Fairplay's Maritime Events Division (MED) is organising the first European Inland Waterways and Ports Forum.
Increased use of inland waterways to move freight cost-effectively and simultaneously curb emissions and reduce congestion is a policy actively pursued by the EU. Europe has a network of 35,000km of rivers and canals, carrying nearly 500M tonnes of freight annually – and huge investments are planned across the continent to expand and improve inland waterways, ports and terminals that will affect shipping lines, shippers, forwarders and intermodal operators.
Forum sessions will cover:
* European Overview, including present EU projects
* Ports and Inland Waterways
* Using Inland Waterways Today
* Environment and Economics.
Organisations that have already confirmed presentations include the European Commission, European Investment Bank, CEDA, Hamburg Port Authority, European Sea Ports Organisation, Black Sea Coastal Association, Via Donau, TEN-T, European Federation of Inland Ports, the Port of Le Havre Inland and Inland Navigation Europe – the latter also sponsoring the event.
For more information and to register, please contact events@lrfairplay.com or Nigel Dickson or Julie Madigan on 01737 379105.
Posted 2007-08-31 12:24:04
Marintec China 2007, Tuesday 27 November 2007 - Friday 30 November 2007
Venue: Pudong Shanghai, China
Marintec China, Shanghai, is the number one marine exhibition for the Chinese market, attracting the all-important ship design centres, shipbuilding, repair and conversion yards, as well as major Chinese ship-owning companies such as COSCO, who operate one of the worlds’ largest fleets. There are also Chinese marine firms exhibiting who seek technology and innovation from British companies by way of joint ventures and partnerships.
It is an ideal opportunity to get close to the procurement teams of the major yards, as well as to talk to Chinese agents who already represent UK marine firms.
There will be a large presence of procurement personnel from the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), who are now the central procurement body for all the shipyards in Southern China. When attending Marintec, the British companies on the UK Pavilion will find that the Chinese Heads of Procurement are not shy about dropping in for a chat and drink at the BMEA business lounge.
For more information contact Karen Gray on 020 7928 9199 or email bmea@maritimeindustries.org
Posted 2007-08-31 12:49:17
'Creating a Low Carbon South East' Conference, 29th - 30th November, 2007
Venue: University of Southampton
This year's Low Carbon Conference will incorporate the South East Low Carbon Awards
The Awards recognise and reward the businesses, schools, local authorities, individuals and NGOs that are working to make the low carbon economy happen.
We are now looking for successful examples of low carbon activity in all fields to present to our judges.
Since their launch in 2005, the South East Low Carbon Awards have celebrated the achievements of the winners and provided them with great publicity.
This year's South East Low Carbon Awards will be awarded in five categories:
[1] Low Carbon Development of the Year
[2] Public Sector Commitment to Carbon Reduction
[3] Private Sector Commitment to Carbon Reduction
[4] Individual Champion for Sustainable Energy
[5] Campaign of the Year
Awards dinner and presentation ceremony
The Low Carbon Awards will be presented at a prestigious ceremony on Thursday 29th November 2007 at the University of Southampton. Peter Henley, Political Editor for the BBC in the South and South East, will be master of ceremonies at the event.
For further information about the conference and award log onto http://www.environmentcentre.com
Posted 2007-07-23 18:13:59
Pacific 2008 International Maritime exposition, 29January – 1 February 2008
Venue: Sydney, Australia
PACIFIC 2008, the 5th International Maritime Exposition and Conference in this series will take place from 29 January to 1 February 2008 at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre at Darling Harbour, Australia.
Supported by the Australian Ministry of Defence and the Australian Navy, it is the major maritime exhibition for the region. The four day event comprises an exhibition, conference, and the visit of senior staff delegations and will showcase a full range of maritime and naval technologies, services and products
The exhibition is open to exhibitors world-wide from companies or groups of companies which design, manufacture, maintain, repair or modernise naval equipment, including naval aviation equipment, refit ships, support fleets, train personnel, and promote, sell or provide services, or produce documentation and journals connected with the naval and maritime industry.
The British Naval Equipment Association has been officially appointed as the Group Organiser for the UK Group. Companies are invited to join the UK Group, either by taking space only or by exhibiting in the BNEA pavilion using the Group shell scheme of superior design.
The advantages of joining the UK Group are:
- Companies that are defined by the European Union as small to medium sized enterprises (SME) may be eligible for a grant of up to £1,500 for the costs of their participation.
- BNEA, as the group organiser, deals direct with the Pacific 2008 exhibition organisers, co-ordinates payments, appoints agents and stand contractors, produces the UK Group catalogue, briefs the exhibitors, etc.
- Participants exhibit as a co-located Group either from self-build stands or in the BNEA pavilion of superior design which attracts visitors and international delegations.
- Office facilities and a business lounge exclusive to the UK Group are provided and a prime location within the exhibition hall for the UK Group has already been reserved.
If you would like to find out more contact Clem Upton by emailing clem@maritimeindustries.org.
