Email News June 2008

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Foreword...

Welcome to the June issue of Marine South East email news. In this issue we are looking at the role of workforce developmet in the future of the industry, including the importance of projects such as Schools Marine Challenge to inspire and encourage young people to enter the industry. Read on to find out more...

Posted 2008-06-01 21:34:17

Planning and Development

Woolston Planning proposals submitted – have your say...

Plans for the development of Woolston Riverside have now reached the next stage and have been submitted for consideration to Southampton City Council.

Posted 2008-05-30 09:33:30

Hythe Marine Park Ship Lift Facility...

Marine facilities at Hythe Marine Park are now being marketed to prospective companies looking to gain access to this strategic waterfront location.

Posted 2008-05-30 10:44:25

Have your say on the Marine Navigation Bill...

Proposals to improve marine safety in ports and at sea were published recently and are open for consultation until 25 July 2008. The Marine Navigation Bill will improve the ability of the Secretary of State, harbour authorities and the General Lighthouse Authorities to manage shipping and allow the better management of wrecks to help to minimise their environmental and financial impact.

Posted 2008-05-30 10:49:32

Networking and Marketing

MareNet Events prove popular with delegates...

If you are interested in attending an effective networking event for the marine industry then why not consider MareNet?

Posted 2008-05-30 10:56:21

Hard copy newsletter out now...

Our hard copy newsletter, which is sent out three times a year, is now available as a pdf document instead of being sent out by post.

Posted 2008-05-30 22:37:08

Students review Marine South East’s marketing and communication activities...

The Marine South East PR and networking group recently commissioned a group of Southampton Solent University students to undertake a piece of research on the effectiveness of our marketing and communication activities, including the website, hard copy newsletter and email news services.

Posted 2008-05-30 22:40:03

Training and Recruitment

Competition Heats Up as Schools Marine Challenge Race Day Approaches 1st July 2008...

The Schools Marine Challenge race day is nearly upon us, with entrants making final changes to their craft. Students from schools across the South East have spent many hours in the workshop honing their marine design and engineering skills to develop a winning entry. In fact some schools are taking Schools Marine Challenge a step further and have included it within their curriculum work.

Posted 2008-05-30 22:48:54

Marine South East on hand to help your business at this year’s SeaWork, 10-12 June 2008...

Seawork 2008 will be officially opened on Tuesday 11 June by the Right Honourable John Denham MP, who represents Southampton Itchen. The event promises to be an exposé of commercial ingenuity and talent with products and vessels from around the world, presented by the 450 exhibitors.

Posted 2008-05-30 22:57:38

Recruitment tops the agenda this year’s Seawork...

Do you have vacancies to advertise? The Maritime Training and Careers Pavilion is back, bigger and better, at Seawork 2008. Not only does the Pavilion contain recruitment agencies and maritime training organisations, other companies eager to promote their services to the commercial marine sector have also booked space. Graduate Jobs Southampton has also confirmed that it will be exhibiting.

Posted 2008-06-01 06:44:06

Graduate Job Southampton celebrates successful first year...

GJS celebrated its 1st anniversary in April, and has seen good results over the 12 month period, with around 2,500 students and graduates registered who are looking to work in the region, more than 1,000 companies registered on the site and more than 400,000 hits on the website.
It is free to advertise on the GJS website and now is a great time to get your job advert on the website as final year students prepare to leave university and look for work. The site also contains some great tips on writing job adverts to attract graduates to your vacancy.

Posted 2008-06-01 06:58:23

Innovation and Business development

Sustainable Business Awards 2008 – do you have the green credentials to enter?...

Is your business a good place to work? Do you save energy and recycle? Does your business support the local economy? If you have a good green story to tell you could consider entering The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards 2008.

Posted 2008-06-01 07:06:50

MoD Green Light for Carrier Order...

The MoD has announced today that it is ready to proceed with the contract signature for the two new super aircraft carriers. HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales will be the biggest and most powerful surface warships ever constructed in the UK, and will remain in the fleet for an expected 50 years from entering service in 2014 and 2016 respectively.

Posted 2008-06-01 06:37:17

Help for marine manufacturers looking to develop their business...

The Manufacturing Advisory Service South East has been helping companies in the region to develop their manufacturing capability. The organisation is part of a national Government manufacturing initiative and is funded by SEEDA. It was ooriginally set up by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) but is now a programme of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)

Posted 2008-05-30 23:06:49

South East leading the way in development of marine renewable energy...

We already have hydro-electricity and growing wind and biomass energy industries but there are other opportunities out there too. Harnessing marine renewable energy, more specifically wave and tidal stream energy, is not new but it is only now that we are focussing on making it a reality.

Posted 2008-06-01 06:30:33

Would you like to appear on BBC’s Dragon’s Den?...

BBC’s Dragons’ Den is now auditioning for the 2008 series of the popular TV Show. It offers entrepreneurs the chance to make their business dreams come true. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, they would like to hear from you.

Posted 2008-06-01 07:11:18

Events

Transforming University Excellence into Business Success, 4th June 2008, 5.45pm...

Venue: University of Portsmouth

Posted 2008-06-01 07:30:20

Managing a Cash Flow Crisis, 10 June 2008...

Venue: Ocean Village, Southampton

Posted 2008-06-01 20:36:32

Exploiting Technology for High Value Marine Markets, Monday 16th June 2008...

Venue: The Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Posted 2008-04-30 20:07:19

Kent Coastal Conference, 17 June 2008...

Venue: Pines calyx, St Margarets Bay

Posted 2008-06-01 07:16:25

Free ANSYS Seminar on Simulation Technology in the Marine Industry, on Tuesday 17th June 2008....

Venue: The Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

Posted 2008-04-30 14:40:52

SEEDA Waterfront MareNet event, Monday 23rd June 2008 4.00-6.30pm...

Venue: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Posted 2008-06-02 10:14:21

ABYA Conference, 25TH June 2008...

Venue: Marwell Hotel, Colden Common near Winchester

Posted 2008-06-01 20:55:06

‘Shaping the Future Workforce’, EBP Diploma conference, on Wednesday 25th June from 8.30am to 1.00pm...

Venue: The Hilton Hotel, Portsmouth

Posted 2008-04-30 14:50:35

Venturefest 2008, 30 June & 1 July 2008...

Venue: Unipart House, Oxford

What do you need to make your business a success - free advice, free business support, access to funding?

Visit Venturefest 2008 on 30 June & 1 July - a FREE two-day networking forum, open to all, providing vital support, advice and funding for early-stage and fast-growth businesses.

Posted 2008-06-01 21:01:51

Annual Marine Spill Seminar, 2 and 3 July 2008...

Venue: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton and Ocean Village

Posted 2008-06-01 20:50:07

Technology Business Forum, Monday 7 July, 10.30am...

Venue: Surrey Technology Centre

Posted 2008-06-01 07:21:59