Email News September 2010
Welcome to the September edition of Email news from Marine South East
Welcome to the September 2010 edition of Email News which comes from Marine South East. This month's edition includes details of a number of events happening at the PSP Southampton Boat Show 11th-19th September 2010 which are of interest to marine businesses as well as the normal round-up of news and information of relevance to marine businesses in the South East.
If you have articles that you would like to be submitted for publication please email sarah@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2010-08-13 14:32:00
How the marine sector might fit into the new Local Enterprise Partnerships
Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) are the Government's initiative to rebalance the economy towards private sector economic activities, with a particular emphasis on advanced engineering and manufacturing to achieve export-led growth in high-value employment.
Business investment will be pivotal to increased wealth creation, supported by public infrastructure that encourages such business investment. To achieve this, the objectives and outcomes of LEPs must be jointly 'owned' by private and public sectors.
There is widespread acknowledgement that the maritime industries have a crucial role to play in the growth of enterprise in coastal areas and Marine South East wants to make sure that future LEPs support private sector initiative in practical and effective ways. This will depend on LEPs having an in-depth understanding of maritime sector prioriries and barriers to growth, and Marine South East is well-placed to provide this very diverse sector expertise.
Marine South East interacts with more than 2000 maritime businesses which collectively form the major maritime clusters located in South East England, comprising around 20% of the total UK maritime GDP of almost £50Billion. As a non-profit company, Marine South East implements a wide range of business-led initiatives: collaborative projects to explore specific market and innovation opportunities, networking and meet-the-buyer type events, pilots actions to expand apprenticeships and up-skilling, and a variety of market/impact analyses.
Marine South East is providing inputs to several LEP submissions, including the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) bid and is seeking to ensure that LEPs are genuinely business-led. LEP submissions are currently being finalised and will be submitted to the Government by 6th September; it is envisaged that further information on the future LEPs will be published by Government in a White Paper due October 2010.
Marine South East will continue to keep marine businesses aware of developments via the website http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk and monthly email newsletters.
Posted 2010-08-27 12:16:22
Kent businesses urged to sign up to new online business directory for offshore wind
The UK's first interactive online business directory dedicated to the offshore wind industry recently went live.
The portal, http://www.Kentwindenergy.co.uk is an interactive online business directory dedicated to supporting the growth of the offshore wind industry in the Thames Estuary and southern North Sea.
It has been developed through the Backing Kent Business campaign and its sponsors including Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce and the County Council, in collaboration with London Array and Marine South East.
The offshore wind industry is one of the fastest growing business sectors in the UK which is now a world leader for development. With growth comes the need for a supply chain capable of providing the goods and services to support all aspects of development and operation.
The sponsors recognised that there is a gap in understanding the requirements of this sector at the moment and a need to support growth locally and more sustainably. Alongside this the sponsors wanted to open up the opportunities for local businesses to benefit from this new sector of the economy.
The directory responds by providing a place where it is simple for companies involved throughout the whole offshore wind supply chain to search and source their supply chain requirements and simple for companies who can supply those requirements to register their capability. Users will be able to search by category or company across a wide range of services covering project development, equipment design and manufacture, and construction and operation. There is also a wealth of other information on the site to increase understanding about the development of offshore wind around the UK coast.
For more information please go to http://www.Kentwindenergy.co.uk
Posted 2010-08-13 14:39:29
Gosport Business Awards 2010 open for entries
The 2010 Gosport Business Awards recognise Gosport businesses that can demonstrate their acheivements and contribution to the local community. They also provide a unique opportunity to acknowledge and reward the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to business excellence which exists in the Borough.
Applicants have until 24th September in which to apply to one or more of the seven Awards available. These include Customer Service Excellence, Most Promising New Business and Benefit to the Local Community; as well as a new category called “Manufacturing Excellence”.
This year's awards will be announced on Thursday 25 November, at a prestigious black tie Gala presentation ceremony at the Alverbank Hotel, where the host for the evening will be local radio celebrity, Steve Power, from Wave 105.
As well as announcing the winners of the seven category Awards, the presentation evening will also see one winner secure the coveted title of Gosport Business of the Year 2010.
Entry forms for the Awards, which are sponsored by local businesses and supported by Gosport Borough Council, are available online at http://www.go-gosport.co.uk/businessawards.
Hard copies can be obtained from Gosport Business Centre or the Town Hall. Completed entries must be received by no later than 5 pm on Friday 24 September. For further information please email info@go-gosport.co.uk or Tel: (023) 9254 5642.
Posted 2010-08-20 11:01:23
Vince Cable MP announces £34 million contract for South East marine company
While on a visit to Delhi, Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade, announced that Griffon Hoverwork has won a £34 million contract to supply the Indian Coastguard with twelve 8000TD hovercraft.
Speaking from Delhi, Mr Cable stated that “this contract is a very significant step for this Southampton-based firm. Patrolling a coastline as long as that of India is a huge challenge and I am delighted that a UK firm has been selected to help the Indian coastguard in this task. I wish the company every success in their future, and hope this partnership leads on to further cooperation.”
This will be the largest order ever for UK hovercraft and will provide 3 years work for the South East marine company, including extensive training both in the UK and India.
Griffon Hoverwork Ltd are based at the Hythe Marine Park near Southampton.
For more informtion go to http://www.griffonhoverwork.com
Posted 2010-08-18 13:04:32
Advanced Materials network established in South East
Advanced materials underpin much of today’s technical innovation and this new knowledge network, sponsored by SEEDA, seeks to support this innovation by bringing South East businesses and the UK knowledge base together, to exploit research opportunities, catalyse collaboration and bring more innovation to market in the field of ‘advanced materials for challenging environments.
The new Network was launched in July at an event which focused on surface engineering, coatings and treatments, which attracted over 80 delegates. Further events are being planned for the coming months and will be detailed on the Marine South East website.
You can become of this network now by registering free at http://www.amcekn.co.uk
For more information download the AMCEKN leaflet in the downloads section of this website at
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/info/
For more information please contact Mike Sheehan at info@amcekn.co.uk
Posted 2010-08-18 13:17:15
Free Breakfast Briefing for Marine Businesses 14th September 2010 Southampton Boat Show
The Green Blue will be running a free Breakfast Briefing at 8.45am on Tuesday 14th September at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Taking place in the Winchester Room in the Holiday Inn and including coffee and croissant, delegates will be able to learn how to make cost savings, improve environmental performance and find out how the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme works and if your business needs to register.
A brief presentation will draw on the experience of working with BMF members and will offer some top tips. Topics will include:
* The Government's new Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme which requires businesses with certain meters to register by the end of September 2010.
* How to capitalise from the Government's new feed-in-tariffs for onsite energy generation such as wind and solar PV.
* A display of revolutionary LED lights which use up to 95% less energy than halogen lights in addition to lasting much longer- see for yourself the quality and brightness of these LEDs.
The Green Blue will also have energy meters and other sustainable goodies and gadgets to lend to businesses!
The breakfast briefing will be held in the Winchester Room, Holiday Inn on 14th September at 8.45am. To secure a place (which includes entry to the boat show) or for more information please contact Dan Reading dan.reading@thegreenblue.org.uk or call: 02380 604242
or visit:
http://www.thegreenblue.org.uk/news/latest_news/2010/breakfast_briefing_for_marine.aspx
Posted 2010-08-20 11:41:09
How to get the most out of your next exhibition 14th September 2010 Southampton Boat Show
14th September 2010
9am registration for 9:30 - 11:30
Bradford Suite, De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton SO15 1AG
This two hour workshop has been specifically designed to focus on creating and exploiting the opportunities exhibitions provide for your company and includes:
* Working the stand
* First impressions stick
* Buying motives and signals
* Questioning techniques
* Pre show and post show work
* The Know It All's guide to checklist
"How to get the most out of exhibitions" has been designed for highly experienced exhibitors as well as those new to exhibitions. Everyone connected with the exhibition from sales and marketing to event management and operations will pick up new tips and techniques.
The British Marine Federation International team will also announce the BMF International programme for the coming year.
No charge to attend; this event is supported by UK Trade & Investment.
Complimentary PSP Southampton Boat show ticket for all attendees.
To register for this event please contact Tracey Igoe tigoe@britishmarine.co.uk
Posted 2010-08-20 15:24:45
Maximising Productivity and Profit through University Collaboration 16th September 2010, Southampton Boat Show
The University of Southampton will be hosting this 'Maximising Productivity and Profit through University Collaboration' event on Thursday 16th September 2010 at the De Vere Hotel in Southampton from 4.30-7.00pm.
Delivered by business for business, this event will give delegates an insight into how other organisations are tapping into University expertise to develop new and innovative products and services, streamline their processes and manufacturing and break into new markets.
The University's maritime expertise is broad and diverse, ranging from engineering disciplines such as ship design and naval architecture, fluid dynamics and acoustics through to maritime law and archaeology, oceanography plus tidal and wave based sustainable energy solutions.
The University of Southampton has wide links with the marine industry, enabling organisations to gain access to funding, cutting-edge expertise and the brightest and best graduates and students.
Hosted by Professor Don Nutbeam, University of Southampton Vice-Chancellor, and run alongside the Southampton Boat Show for your convenience, this is your opportunity to find out how our world-class maritime expertise could benefit your business.
To register your attendance at this free event, please email e.roe@southampton.ac.uk by 10th September 2010
Posted 2010-08-18 13:51:22
Port and harbour dredging event, Brighton, 30th September 2010
The European funded SETARMS Interreg project is holding a one-day launch seminar in Brighton on 30 September 2010.
SETARMS is a joint Anglo-French project set up to examine the common problems experienced in the dredging of ports and harbours on both sides of the Channel. Partners on the UK side include the Universities of Brighton and Exeter and on the French side a number of ports are directly involved.
There is no charge for delegates attending this seminar.
Dredging has always been accepted as a necessary operational cost for ports and harbours, and one which can be particularly difficult in marinas. Over the years increasing environmental concerns have made this operation more complex and in some cases the disposal of dredged sediments at sea is no longer allowable. Some sediments require remedial treatment, adding to the cost of disposal. The project seeks to find sustainable, economical and environmental solutions to the specific management of these materials.
In particular one of the project work packages is looking at the re-use of suitable sediments in the production of bulk construction materials, thus potentially converting an expensive waste product into one with a profitable revenue earning capability.
At the seminar a number of presenters from both sides of the Channel will set out the current situation, describe the objectives of the project and the work now being undertaken, and the day will conclude with a round table session on the future of dredging operations.
Further information on this event can be obtained from howard@marinesoutheast.co.uk
