Email News April 2008

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Foreword...

This month MareNet will have enjoyed a year of success under Marine South East’s management. During this time this networking forum has gone from strength to strength, enjoying average participation of around fifty guests at each event.

From strategic waterfront advice to the development of international trade opportunities, MareNet events often embrace themes which are both innovative and controversial. It is this bold approach which sets MareNet apart from other networking groups. Read on to find out about MareNet events coming up this month and next…

Posted 2008-03-28 12:36:33

Around the region

New Board members at Marine South East...

Marine South East recently appointed two new board members Konrad Aspinall and Keith Read.

Posted 2008-03-28 12:55:29

Solent Marine Community publishes new brochure...

As part of the SEEDA-funded Solent Marine Community project Marine South East has published a brochure and website promoting the Solent area. The target audience is primarily overseas companies and the objective is to attract inward investment.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:12:40

Superyacht UK pavilion helps South East companies make the most of Dubai International Boat Show 2008...

The sixteen companies that exhibited in the Superyacht UK pavilion at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) all reported strong interest and growth in the Middle East Marine Market.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:16:15

Innovation and Technology

Portsmouth University MareNet event highlights technology and innovation capabilities available for marine companies in the region...

Over 50 delegates enjoyed a full evening discussing innovation and technology in the marine sector at March’s MareNet event held at the University of Portsmouth.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:20:50

EDSnet: An Active Year and New International Links...

Through the Environmental Decision Support Network, (EDSnet) Marine South East co- hosted a successful cross-border Ocean Monitoring Innovation Workshop and reception. Both events were supported by SEEDA and took place during the Oceanology International 08 Exhibition at Excel, London on 12 March. The workshop was held onboard the French Naval Vessel ‘LAPLACE’.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:24:54

EDSnet project update...

The EDSnet EMSAC, (European Marine Scientific Applications Consortium) FP7 bid scored very highly but did not secure funding. However it triggered a growing interest in knowledge networking on a European Scale, particularly in cross border applications. There is recognition of a need for industry focused cross-border networking in areas of innovative applications. Through EDSnet activities MSE has positioned itself at the centre of a growing international knowledge network that is well placed to engage with the European Research Area and develop technology themes beyond the end of the Knowledge Network Programme.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:30:36

New opportunities mark the end of an era for the GKN No.3 Towing Tank...

After 38 years of providing high-speed hydrodynamic testing services to the marine industry the historic No3 towing tank at GKN on the Isle of Wight has been decommissioned. Overwhelming commercial pressures have forced GKN to reluctantly dismantle the towing tank. The space is to be used for additional aerospace manufacturing activities that will provide employment for up to 50 people. Marine South East has been working with GKN to develop a strategy for the future provision of hydrodynamic testing facilities.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:36:09

Training and skills

Vospers technology finds its way into the Schools Marine Challenge...

Schools Marine Challenge plays an important part in the development of links between schools and businesses across the South East. By working together knowledge is shared and the next generation of marine engineers and designers are on their way to success. Already the competition between the 20 schools involved in this year’s Challenge is heating-up with St Anne’s Convent Girls School in Southampton taking a very methodical and scientific approach.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:43:06

Kingston University’s customised degrees meet UK marine business needs...

Kingston University (KU) has a strong track record of working closely with business to ensure that the learning opportunities it provides are valuable to employers and students. To this end, they are always on the lookout for new ways to contribute to the success of businesses.
Kingston has been encouraged by the Government to build on existing strengths to develop a new kind of work-based learning Foundation Degree (Fd). This will enable company employees to carry out a programme of study based on subjects and projects closely relevant to individual business’s needs. Learners will not have to attend traditional classes, but will participate in an online learning community with other work-based learners.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:51:49

Help for those looking to take on work experience students...

AIESEC is an international organisation that matches skilled students and recent graduates from over 100 countries with companies in the UK. Companies can access a database of thousands of potential candidates who are looking for traineeships of 2 to 18 months.

Posted 2008-03-28 13:57:48