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Foreword...

Following key announcements by the Government in November skills and training are topping our agenda this month. We have articles on a range of opportunities on offer, including developing leadership skills, apprenticeship programmes and CAD/CAM training on some of the most up to date software available to the marine industry.

Posted 2007-11-20 20:34:02

Training & Skills

Government announces more apprenticeships for the industry...

The first apprenticeship programme for older adults was unveiled last week by John Denham, the Skills Secretary of State. It was part of an announcement of a massive expansion of training schemes.

Posted 2007-11-20 20:36:28

Dates confirmed for first subsidised CAD/CAM training package...

Superyacht UK and Marine South East have been working together to produce a package of subsidised Cad/Cam Catia training specifically for marine companies who have already adopted or are planning to use Catia software in their offices. We have the last few places left on the initial course which must be reserved by 10th December to take advantage of the subsidised offer.

Posted 2007-11-20 20:41:29

Training programme launched for inspirational leaders...

The Leadership for Global Competitiveness programme is a major initiative for the south east designed to assist owners and managers of high growth businesses develop inspirational leadership skills and so create strategic advantage for their business.

Posted 2007-11-20 20:49:59

Southampton school looking for marine companies with a challenge ahead...

A year 9 class at Redbridge Community School in Southampton is looking for companies interested in working in partnership to look at some real-life problem solving scenarios that they could get their teeth into.

Posted 2007-11-21 15:59:53

International Business

UKTI publishes new reports on marine sector in the Netherlands and France...

UKTI have just published their marine sector report on the Netherlands, the 18 page report gives an overview of the marine sector in the Netherlands including superyachts and inland shipping as well as detailing the major boatyards, equipment distributors and chandlery outlets.

Posted 2007-11-21 16:09:46

South East company celebrates DAME award triumph at this year’s METS...

The South East marine industry has cause for celebration following victory in the 'Marine Electronics' category of the DAME Awards (Design Award METS), at the Marine Equipment and Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam on Tuesday. BMF member Secure Yacht Ltd. of Alton, Hants won for its dedicated marine access control relay product, Net 2 Marine Reader.

Posted 2007-11-21 16:24:07

BMF supports a growing Dubai International Boat Show...

The 2008 Dubai International Boat Show March 11 - 15, the largest marine industry exhibition in the Middle East, is a classic showcase of yachts and boats from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine equipment and accessories.

Posted 2007-11-21 16:26:38

Business support and opportunities around the region

Marine South East new-look website...

Marine South East has recently redesigned its website to make it more interactive and easier to navigate. Changes include:

• redesigned home page with more pictures and a greater emphasis on news, events, tender opportunities and technology transfer opportunities
• New menu bar to make navigating the site easier
• Edited downloads page giving easier access to research reports, presentations, journals etc
• MSE projects listing so marine companies can quickly and easily find out about MSE current projects and receive updates when new information is posted on the site
• Dedicated MareNet page with information on forthcoming events, downloadable booking forms, presentations from past MareNet events
• Site map for the website

Posted 2007-11-21 16:33:45

Marine South East PR and communications contract out for tender...

A two year contract to supply PR and communication services to Marine South East is due for renewal in March 2008. In order to ensure that a new two year contract is in place well before this date we are looking for companies interested in supplying this service to pitch for the work by 14th December 2007.

Companies interested in pitching for the contract need to be based within the SEEDA South East Region.

Posted 2007-11-21 16:35:16

2012 opportunities tops the agenda at November’s MareNet event...

Over 70 companies attended the November MareNet event looking at opportunities for marine businesses in the run up to 2012.

Posted 2007-11-21 17:32:02

6th December MareNet Racine event in Dover will bring together key themes of project...

The RACINE project has the objectives of reducing congestion and the resulting costs to improve competitiveness and reduce the environmental burden of freight transport and aid economic development through improvements in the efficiency of freight logistics and logistics interfaces.

Posted 2007-11-21 19:20:15

2008 MareNet events programme being finalised...

The events programme for our networking initiative, MareNet is currently being finalised for 2008.

Posted 2007-11-21 19:51:38

MareNet Designing Demand Marine workshop 29th February 2008...

In February MareNet will be teaming up with Designing Demand to hold a workshop looking at the importance of design on increasing profit. This interactive workshop will be taking place on Friday 29th February 2008 at the Port House, Port Solent and will be a half day free workshop.

Posted 2007-11-22 11:11:16

Support for technology companies wishing to drive growth and improve competitiveness...

Are you a technology intensive company looking to drive growth and improve competitiveness? If you are, you can get up to 10 days of free business support services from the Innovation Advisory Service.

Posted 2007-11-21 18:04:06

Cash-injection kick-starts bold campaign to sink a warship in Seaford Bay...

Marine South East has pledged its support to the Sink One 4 Seaford campaign at the recent November launch meeting. To help kick-start the campaign Marine South East has offered 50% of the funding for an initial scoping study.

Posted 2007-11-21 19:11:54

Southampton celebrates Cruise Partnership launch...

The newly formed Cruise Partnership was launched last month aboard the iconic cruise liner, the QEII. The event was attended by a number of key business people from the region and local dignitaries including the Sheriff of Southampton.

Posted 2007-11-26 09:59:33

Marine engineers could lead the way in green technologies...

Business Secretary John Hutton today called on UK manufacturers to respond positively to new opportunities created by emerging markets in the green economy, such as renewable energy and other low-carbon technology.
He announced that a renewed manufacturing strategy will look at how the Government can help British industry take advantage of opportunities presented by tackling climate change while ensuring that the UK is at the forefront of developing and manufacturing new green technologies.

Posted 2007-11-27 16:49:49

Seeking your views on the environment and social responsibility...

The University of Southampton would like to know your views and attitudes towards the environment and social responsibility. The University is looking for the opinions of owners/founders/MDs of SME marine companies (employing up to 250 employees). Taking part just involves completing a brief online survey. It should only take a few minutes and all answers are anonymous.

Posted 2007-11-21 18:06:22

Events

Marine Energy: The next big market opportunity for your technology?, Tuesday 4th December 2007 – 4:30pm to 8:00pm...

Venue: The Arup Campus, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull

Posted 2007-11-21 18:08:17

The Surface Ship Support Project, Tuesday 04 December 2007...

Venue: Marriott City Centre Hotel, Bristol

Posted 2007-11-21 18:11:50

MareNet - RACINE Dissemination Event , 6 December 2007...

Venue: Pines Calyx, St Margarets Bay, Kent

Posted 2007-11-05 09:08:03

Important changes for Importers and Exporters, 12 December 2007...

Venue: Wrotham, Kent

Posted 2007-11-21 18:28:44

MareNet to look at the future of HMS Daedalus site, Wednesday 9th January 2008...

Venue: The Port House, Port Solent

The theme of this January MareNet event is the future of the HMS Daedalus site. This is your chance to have your say on how you would like to see the site developed.

Posted 2007-11-26 12:22:04

Decision-making in the coastal zone, 15 January, 2008...

Venue: Holiday Inn, Southampton

Posted 2007-11-28 09:51:22