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Email News July 2010


Welcome to the July edition of Marine South East email news...

Welcome to the July 2010 edition of email news which is sent to marine businesses in the South East of England.

This edition includes an important survey that we are asking all recipients to complete to have your say about future business support for marine companies in the region. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and will form an important submission to Ministers who are deciding now on future business support programmes.

If you have any articles that you would like to be considered for submission please email admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk

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Posted 2010-06-18 09:31:00

Survey to streamline future business support - please assist us by completing this online survey...

As you may well have read in the press, the new Government is rethinking how and to what extent it should support business expansion and wealth creation. Marine South East believe this is absolutely the right thing to be doing now, to ensure that every pound of tax-payers' expenditure on business support ultimately helps companies to prosper and grow.

Marine South East are asking all newsletter subscribers to participate in an on-line survey, which comprises 6 simple check-box questions and will take less than 5 minutes to complete.

http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/survey/

Your answers will contribute to an analysis of the barriers to business growth, and if/how those barriers could best be tackled through business support in future. The aggregated results will be presented in a summary report which we will submit to key Ministers, MPs and Councillors, and of course publish on our website.

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Posted 2010-06-29 10:23:40

TIME cross-border collaboration project announces its key programme sectors...

A new cross-border project that will encourage businesses to share innovation, technology and supply chain logistics is being launched under the title of TIME.

Transferring Innovation for Maritime Economy (TIME) is an INTERREG IVA project supported by the European Regional Development Fund that will operate across the geographical regions of South East England, Nord-Pas-de-Calais in France and Flanders.

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Posted 2010-06-18 14:24:47

Offshore Wind: Packed audience at Seawork hears about Supply Chain Opportunities for marine companies...

The renewable energy industry offers a multitude of supply chain opportunities for marine businesses. At Seawork 2010, Marine South East and Envirobusiness ran a workshop bringing together influential players in the offshore wind sector and presented examples of successful case studies to communicate the important timelines, challenges and opportunities for marine companies looking to get ahead in an industry with exponential growth projections.

The demand for clarity, insight and knowledge sharing was clearly evident as over 100 information-hungry marine professionals crammed themselves into the show conference room.

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Posted 2010-06-29 12:13:55

Sunshine and winners for Schools Marine Challenge South East Race Day...

Schools and Colleges from across the South East Region met once again to compete in the 5th annual Schools Marine Challenge Race Day on Thursday, 24th June 2010 at Bluewater, Kent.

Supported by the Hampshire Economic Partnership, British Marine Federation, Techsoft and hosted by the Bluewater Shopping Centre, the day was a great success with staff and pupils enjoying great sunshine and close boat racing.

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Posted 2010-06-30 14:25:31

South East Regional Ports Group meeting report June 2010...

On 22 June 2010 a special meeting of the South East Regional Ports Group was held in London to discuss the role of ports with respect to the development of offshore renewable energy projects, including offshore wind farms, floating wind turbines, tidal range, tidal stream and wave energy.

With particular regard to offshore wind a number of South East ports are already providing services to the developers of Round 1 and Round 2 sites, and the announcement of the developers for the two Round 3 sites off the South Coast has opened further opportunities for ports in construction, operations and maintenance support for these installations.

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Posted 2010-06-24 12:13:48

New South East facility undertakes £1M refit on Superyacht...

Southampton-based ship repairer, Testbank, has successfully completed a £1 million pound refit on a Superyacht at the newly established Trafalgar Wharf facilities at Portchester.

Testbank Ship Repair spent three months renewing the £44 million luxury superyacht 'Senses', on charter to a New Zealand brewery tycoon.

The bulk of the refit was done at Testbank’s ship repair facility at Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester using the company’s 1,000 tonne Rolls Royce syncrolift, one of the biggest of its kind in the South of England. Final checks and trials were completed at Southampton Docks.

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Posted 2010-06-22 12:08:07

SEEDA EPSRC Industrial Case Studentships 2010...

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. Each year a number of Industrial Co-operative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) studentships are allocated to facilitate 3-year research projects run in conjunction with an academic institution and a business. EPSRC allocates Industrial CASE to companies to enable them to take the lead in defining and setting up research projects with the Research Organisation of their choice.

Four studentships have been allocated for the South East region in 2010. The closing date for applications is 12:00 on Friday the 16th July 2010.

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Posted 2010-06-22 11:54:42

Make a big Splash: Is your business ready for growth? 5th July 2010, Egham...

As the economy continues to falter, many economic commentators are predicting a “double dip” recession. More market share will change hands in the Marine industry through this next phase than at any other point in the economic cycle. Understanding how to successfully navigate this phase is crucial for those businesses wanting to thrive.

How prepared are you to seize the opportunities?
The BMF has partnered with International Business Coaching firm, Shirlaws, to help you navigate the next part of your business journey. The "Splash" programme has been created specifically to support small and medium-sized businesses in the Marine sector through a short series of workshops that give you the strategies you need to seize the opportunities.

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Posted 2010-06-23 12:28:09

Boatbuilding with advanced composites: Manufacturing for the future 15th July 2010...

15 July 2010, Southampton

Following a highly successful and well attended event two years ago, this one day seminar will develop the theme of ‘Manufacturing for the Future’ further. The seminar will show how production boatbuilders can manufacture stronger, lighter and cost effective structures that comply with construction standards and environmental legislation through the use of advanced composite materials and processes. The theme of ‘Manufacturing for the Future’ aims to help the UK boatbuilding industry remain profitable and competitive.

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Posted 2010-06-18 09:28:39

Framework Programme 7 EU Energy Calls 2011 Information Day 15th July 2010...

Framework Programme 7 (FP7) is the EU's funding programme for research and technological development. The Energie Helpline UK, the UK support service for FP7 Energy, is holding a free Information Day on 15th July 2010 to present information on the forthcoming 2011 FP7 Energy Calls for Proposals and the recently launched Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Call for Proposals. You can register for the event by following the link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P7SQBBD

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Posted 2010-06-24 16:53:12

BMEA UK National Pavilion at Marine Tech Korea 20th-23rd October 2010, plus visit to major Korean Shipyards...

BMEA is pleased to advise that it has negotiated very economical rates for UK firms to attend this exciting Marine Trade Fair based in Changwon at the centre of Korea's World leading shipbuilding and maritime industries.

Marine Equipment manufacturers, suppliers and service companies that already have a foothold in the lucrative Korean market should consider this show as well as new companies who wish to enter what is the World's leading shipbuilding market.

Prior to the trade exhibition BMEA is arranging trade mission visits it the major shipyards in the area.

Follow link below for more information and booking forms.

http://www.maritimeindustries.org/events/view.jsp?id=1153

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Posted 2010-06-22 14:28:48

Navdex, a new Middle East Defence show being launched February 2011...

In a move that supports IDEX’s status as one of the world’s leading tri-service defence events, show organisers ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company), have announced the launch of NAVDEX (Naval Defence Exhibition), a dedicated exhibition for naval defence, coastal and maritime security that will run alongside IDEX (International Defence Exhibition & Conference), 20 - 24 February 2011.

NAVDEX will provide a showcase for the latest in naval technology incorporating warships, naval workboats and amphibious crafts, combat equipment, coastal security systems and sea-to-shore communication solutions.

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Posted 2010-06-18 09:57:09