Email News February 2008

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Foreword...

2008 promises to be a busy year for many with a number of events currently being finalised; those scheduled for February and March are highlighted below. Skills and innovation will be major issues for Marine South East over the next 12 months. Already, the first marine specific CAD/CAM training course, which started in January and was organised by Marine South East, has proved a hit with businesses in the region.

What’s new this month?

BRUSSELS has confirmed that it is to push ahead with its own ‘maritime day’ designed to take place four months prior to the World Maritime Day in September, which is co-ordinated by the International Maritime Organisation. European Union maritime affairs commissioner Joe Borg says there is a “widespread desire” for Europeans to celebrate their collective maritime heritage. The EU proposal is a response to the desire among stakeholders to celebrate Europe’s maritime heritage and future, and to throw a spotlight on its maritime activities.

Posted 2008-01-26 21:11:47

Marine South East calls for a bold approach to the Daedalus site...

MareNet recently hosted an event to discuss the future of the Daedalus site. Jonathan Williams, CEO of Marine South East, summed up the mood of the meeting which favoured an, “ambitious and far reaching vision, potentially combining a marina, slipway and tarmac runway to create a unique cross-sector development opportunity for the South Coast.”

Posted 2008-01-29 19:18:44

MBE for Local Maritime Champion, Bill Moses...

South East England's 'champion' for the marine industry and one of the driving forces behind efforts to bring prosperity back to the River Medway has been awarded a MBE in the 2008 New Year Honours list for his work with the Dover Counselling Centre and services to the marine business.

Posted 2008-01-26 21:18:38

Forthcoming MareNet Events...

There are a number of events planned for MareNet in the first part of 2008.

Posted 2008-01-31 19:50:35

Health and Safety Guide launched by the BMF...

The Collins Stewart London Boat Show saw the launch of the new BMF Health and Safety Guide that will be distributed free to all BMF members shortly. It includes an up to date overview of Health and Safety requirements complemented by three Sector Guides covering the specific Health and Safety needs of Boat Building and Repairs, Marinas and Boatyards and Boat Using at Work.

Posted 2008-01-29 11:57:57

Calling all Marine entrepreneurs!...

Do you run an innovative business in the Marine sector?

Do you need high quality business premises alongside other innovative entrepreneurs at affordable rates and easy-in easy-out terms?

Posted 2008-01-29 12:27:53

Storm of interest generated at the 54th London Boat Show...

The Excel Exhibition Centre once again played host to the annual Collins Stewart London Boat Show held in January this year, with 500 exhibitors and over 1000 boats on display. Over 127,000 people visited the show and were treated to a host of entertainment. However, the Show had a more serious side to it with businesses from across the South East looking to network, showcase their wares, launch products and services, as well as generate lucrative sales.

Posted 2008-01-29 19:24:00

Training and Skills

British Marine Training Awards 2008...

The British Marine Training Awards 2008 are designed to celebrate marine businesses and individuals that demonstrate outstanding business and personal success through investment in training. The purpose of the awards is to raise awareness and inspire others to invest in learning and development.

Posted 2008-01-26 21:23:12

First Marine Specific CAD/CAM Training Course Launched...

The first training course covering the fundamental and advanced elements of CATIA software commenced on Monday 21st. January, when personnel from leading Yacht Designers and Production Boat Building companies attended the Marine Regional Resource Centre (RRC) Southampton.

Posted 2008-01-26 21:26:05

International Business

2008 Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence - visit from international Superyacht professionals...

Representatives from the international Superyacht sector will be visiting the South East, as part of the four day Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence taking place April 22nd to 25th. Importantly, the Tour gives UK businesses direct access to an international audience of prospective buyers and provides a tremendous opportunity for UK businesses to showcase their talent.

Posted 2008-01-26 21:37:53

Lord Digby Jones to speak at business in Asia event...

UK Trade and Investment South East and the Asia Task Force are currently organising a business in Asia event to be held on the 17th March 2007.

Posted 2008-01-29 12:16:23

Events

Free one-day training courses to help your business use less water, waste and energy, on Thursday 14th February and Tuesday 19th February from 9am to 5pm....

Venue: Southampton Science Park, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7NP (14th February) and Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RX (19th February).

Posted 2008-01-26 21:51:22

Southampton Welcome - Customer Services training for hospitality businesses of Southampton in 2008...

Based on the successful Welcome Host one-day customer service course, Southampton Welcomes is a specially tailored training programme which will motivate employees to take pride in and promote Southampton as a vibrant, modern city with a rich cultural heritage.

Posted 2008-01-26 22:06:23

An Insight into Modern Manufacturing and Inspection...

Venue: Marine Regional Resource Centre, Woolston, Southampton

Posted 2008-01-26 22:14:55

‘Creating the Healthy Workplace’ Seminars, on Thursday, 14th February and Monday, 17th March 2008...

Venues: Priestfield Conference Centre, Gillingham, Kent (February) and EEF South, Station Road, Hook (March).

Posted 2008-01-29 11:46:20

New Technology Showcase, on Tuesday 19th February 2008...

Venue: University of Warwick

Posted 2008-01-29 19:29:37

Launch of the London 2012 Business Network and the new Competefor Service, on Wednesday, 20th February 2008 from 9.00am to 12 noon...

Venue: Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Reading

Posted 2008-01-29 11:29:19

Free MareNet Marine Sector Design Workshop, on Friday 29 February 2008 from 8.30am to 1.30pm...

Venue: The Port House, Port Solent

Posted 2008-01-29 11:19:46

Events

BMEA outward trade mission to Turkish shipbuilding and repair yards, from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th March 2008...

UK marine equipment manufacturers and service companies are invited to join this mission.

Importantly, Turkey is a growing shipbuilder and ship repairer. Turkish private sector dockyards aim to reach 1 million tonnes of steel fabrication per year as well as 2 million deadweight of ship construction and 10 million deadweight of maintenance and repair capacity.

Posted 2008-01-29 11:22:28

Events

Profiting from our Past: The Modern Value of Maritime Heritage Conference on March 5 and 6 2008...

Venue: University of Portsmouth

Posted 2008-01-29 11:41:26

An offer to display company advertising and equipment promotion brochures for non-exhibitors at Dimdex 2008, from 17-19 March 2008...

Venue: Dimdex 2008, Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference, Doha Qatar.

Posted 2008-01-26 22:19:18

2008 Marina Conference on Thursday 10th – Friday 11th April 2008...

Venue: Marriott Hotel, Portsmouth

Posted 2008-01-29 11:50:29