Email News January 2011
Welcome to the January 2011 email newsletter from Marine South East
Welcome to the January 2011 edition of the Marine South East email newsletter keeping you informed of events and activities of interest to marine companies within the South East of England.
We'd like to wish all marine companies a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email text and image to sarah@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2010-12-09 13:35:01
University of Southampton and Lloyd's Register collaboration announced
World-leading expertise from the University of Southampton and Lloyd’s Register is being brought together in the largest research collaboration of its kind in the UK to be based in Southampton.
Drawing together the engineering excellence of both organisations in a new research hub in Southampton, the collaboration will focus on innovations in transport, energy and the environment. Academics and industry experts will combine forces throughout the entire process of identifying and researching challenges faced by businesses and communities worldwide to more effectively deliver solutions.
At the heart of the Centre there will be a Maritime Institute, drawing on the University’s wide range of expertise in maritime engineering, ocean science, law and business and strengthening links with the existing, highly varied range of marine businesses on the south coast.
Work will commence in the New Year on the state-of-the-art University of Southampton Centre of Excellence, which has an initial investment of £116 million. The campus will include the Lloyd’s Register Group Technology Centre, the cornerstone of the organisation’s global research and development network.
"By locating the cornerstone of Lloyd's Register global research and development network alongside the University's internationally renowned engineering scientists, we will establish a research and innovation hub that is unique in scale and ambition for the UK. Building on our 40-year history of collaboration in ship science, marine and energy-related projects, we will extend our cooperation to create new technologies that address some of society’s most pressing problems, as well as providing our students with unique opportunities to interact with real-time development projects and connect directly with potential future employers.” comments Professor Don Nutbeam, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southampton.
The University has received funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the South of England Economic Development Agency to enable the new Centre of Excellence to take shape.
The Institute will aim to stimulate innovation, create new businesses and establish the city of Southampton and the wider south Hampshire region as a magnet for inward investment in the marine sector in the UK.
The first phase of the development at the University’s former Boldrewood campus is scheduled for completion in 2014.
Posted 2010-12-23 12:12:35
Brittany Ferries announce return to Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour Commissioners are delighted to confirm that, following intensive and prolonged discussions with Brittany Ferries, the Ro/Ro ferry "Barfleur" will return to the Poole/Cherbourg route from March 2011.
This is excellent news for Poole which will once again see a regular passenger service between Poole and the Continent and a doubling of conventional ferry traffic sailings through the port.
The new service will also provide increased opportunities for freight operators seeking to cross the Channel. The freight ferry "Cotentin" will continue to operate from Poole providing 2 direct sailings to Santander every week as well as completing several crossings to Cherbourg, and the fast craft will also be continued.
Jim Stewart, CEO of Poole Harbour Commissioners, welcomed the news, commenting that the long standing relationship between his organisation and Brittany Ferries would be strengthened further by the reintroduction of the ferry. "Many passenger customers and hauliers will be delighted to see the 'Barfleur' back in Poole operating on a regular schedule.
We look forward to working closely with Brittany Ferries to ensure that their customers continue to receive a first class service from the Port of Poole. We are optimistic that they will recognise the advantages of the route and will support the 'Barfleur'. We recognise that the viability of the service will be reviewed next September – the message has to be use it or lose it".
Posted 2011-01-04 12:10:00
Port of Southampton welcomes Transport Minister Mike Penning MP and unveils plans for a fifth cruise terminal
The Port of Southampton recently welcomed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Penning MP, for a tour of the UK’s premier cruise port, during which Associated British Ports (ABP) presented its exciting plans for a brand new fifth cruise terminal.
It is expected that work will start on the new cruise terminal in 2011 and will become operational in 2013
The cruise industry has seen remarkable growth over the last ten years, driven by the increase in demand for cruise holidays starting and ending in the UK. As a direct result of this increase, ABP has, in recent years, invested over £41 million in its cruise facilities, which has enabled the port to provide world class facilities which can cater for all sizes of cruise ships. The new terminal will be designed to accommodate the largest cruise vessels afloat and will be the result of a further £30 million investment by ABP.
The Port of Southampton’s fifth cruise terminal follows Ocean Terminal, the fourth dedicated cruise terminal, which opened in May 2009 and has subsequently handled more than 800,000 passengers. The Port of Southampton Master Plan from 2009 foresaw the need for additional cruise terminal facilities in the Western Docks.
Posted 2010-12-23 12:19:11
Local marine company's appointment with the Queen
Local marine company, Trimline was one of a number of South East marine companies that contributed to the build of the Queen Elizabeth which is the latest addition to the fleet of luxury Cunard cruise ships. Trimline's contribution ensured that the 92,000 ton ship was ready for her appointment with the Queen when the Queen Elizabeth was named by Her Majesty in Southampton recently.
A team of over 20 Trimline personnel joined the ship as she sailed from her Italian builders to make sure that the finishing touches were complete by the time she reached her base port. Trimline was involved with a wide variety of tasks ranging from converting crew cabins to building a training room.
As the Queen Elizabeth carried out her initial voyages, Trimline continued to support the ship, carrying out modifications in the crew and passenger areas as the ship completed swift turnarounds in Southampton.
Posted 2011-01-05 11:43:43
New Award To Recognise Developments In Marine Renewable Energy
The Scottish Government has launched the Saltire Prize Green Energy Award to recognise outstanding contributions in the development of wave and tidal power.
The Saltire Prize is a £10 million fund provided by the Scottish Government to reward significant innovation in marine renewable energy technology. It is the world's largest single prize for advancement of renewable marine energy, aimed at developing the innovative technologies required to capitalise on Scotland's significant reserves of potential renewable marine energy.
The Saltire Prize Green Energy Award is a new annual award to recognise valuable achievements made by individuals and organisations competing for the Saltire Prize.
The inaugural Green Energy Award will be presented at the Scottish Renewables annual conference in March 2011.
The Saltire Prize, Scotland's £10 million challenge to accelerate the commercial development of marine energy, is now open for applications.
£10 million will be awarded to the team that can demonstrate in Scottish waters, a commercially viable wave or tidal stream energy technology that achieves the greatest volume of electrical output over the set minimum hurdle of 100GWh over a continuous 2 year period using only the power of the sea.
For more information please visit:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Action/leading/saltire-prize
Posted 2010-12-09 14:22:47
£205,000 dedicated to Strengthening the UK Composites Supply Chain
As we move to a low carbon and high value added manufacturing economy, composite materials will be a key enabling technology to exploit opportunities that arise from these changes.
BIS is funding a supply chain programme focused on strengthening the supply chain for composite materials. This is to take advantage of the opportunities in composite materials identified in the UK Composites Strategy which include the marine sector.
The programme consists of four Workshops plus FREE one-to-one technology transfer for SMEs.
Sector Specific Workshops (Dates and Venues to be announced)
* Opportunities from a transition to Composite Materials
* Opportunities for Composites Business in Aerospace and Defence
* Opportunities for Composites Business in Surface Transport
* Opportunities for Composites Business in Energy
These will include Meet the Buyer sessions where OEMs will be presenting their future requirements from the Composites Supply Chain. As well as this there will be talks about how companies can be supported in skills, technology and exporting.
FREE One to One Technology Transfer:
This is specific support to help key companies to develop their knowledge and capabilities in composite materials to take advantage of the identified opportunities.
They will involve an expert providing up to seven days of FREE one to one support to SME companies either already working with composite materials or looking to enter the supply chain. Support can be in many forms involving: materials selection, design, manufacture, processing, equipment selection, testing and QA.
We are looking to hear from people or organisations who:
* Wish to take part in the workshops
* Wish to benefit from the FREE One to One Technology Transfer
* Are Experts wishing to provide One to One Technology Transfer on a consultancy basis
* Are OEMs wishing to tap into the UK Composites Supply Chain and speak at one of the workshops
The programme will be completed by 31st March 2011 so support will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
The Programme will be managed by the National Composites Network (NCN) as a Special Interest Group of the Materials KTN. The Programme is endorsed by the National Composites Centre (NCC).
Programme Contact Details:
Tel: 01223 894 662
E-Mail: info@ncn-uk.co.uk
Web: http://ktn.innovateuk.org/web/uk-composites-supply-chain-project (registration required)
Posted 2011-01-04 11:20:29
University of Kent launch innovation vouchers for businesses
The University of Kent is encouraging businesses to enhance their business growth opportunities by launching a new Innovation Voucher.
Companies wishing to develop a new project with the help of expertise from the University of Kent could be eligible for a 50% contribution towards the cost.
Innovation Vouchers give your business the opportunity
to improve growth and performance by tapping into
academic knowledge, and getting access to specialist
facilities and consultancy.
The dedicated business support team at Kent Innovation
& Enterprise will assist companies with their applications; making it easy to spend your Innovation Voucher.
Limited funds are available and applications will be assessed as they are received, so do contact the team to discuss your project in more detail.
Contact Kent Innovation & Enterprise on:
01227 827376 or email enterprise@kent.ac.uk
Posted 2011-01-04 10:53:55
Energy efficiency rating for ocean-going ships launched by Richard Branson
Ships could be charged different port fees depending on how mmuch carbon they emit, according to ideas being discussed at the UN climate summit in Cancun.
A free internet database set up by Richard Branson will list the energy efficiency of almost every ocean-going vessel, in a scheme designed to reduce shipping emissions by nearly 25 per cent.
Using publicly available data on the engine size and CO2 emissions of nearly 60,000 ships, exporters and importers, as well as holidaymakers on cruises, will be able to choose between clean and dirty ships.
The initiative, called Shippingefficiency.org, rates ships from A-G in a similar fashion to ratings given to fridges or washing machines. It will allow supermarkets, oil and mining companies, food importers, retailers and manufacturers to specify that their goods are sent from places like China or Australia only by the least polluting ships.
Britain, which imports most of its food and manufactured goods by sea, is expected to be one of the heaviest users of the database.
Shipping contributes around one billion tonnes of CO2 a year, about three to four per cent of the world's total. This makes it collectively the sixth largest greenhouse gas polluter in the world, just after Germany.
Shipping has been slow to address carbon emissions. The world fleet has been driven for years by engines designed to burn the cheapest, dirtiest "bunker" fuel. Nearly 15 per cent of the world's ships account for about half of all the industry emissions.
Under the new ratings, the biggest ships in the world range from the most to the least efficient. The giant tax haven cruise ship, The World, rates an F - the second worst score - the Queen Mary 2 is only slightly better with an E, and the massive Allure of the Seas - launched last week and officially the largest cruise liner in the world - is an F.
The lowest score, G, goes to the mighty Aegean, a giant crude oil tanker built nearly 40 years ago, but top marks go to the Berge Stahl, a bulk carrier which is so big it can only dock in two ports in the world.
The database is expected to be used by ports to offer incentives to clean ships, as well as to shipowners and designers.
For more information visit:
http://www.shippingefficiency.org
Posted 2010-12-09 13:54:58
Meet the Experts at The London Boat Show 11th/12th January 2011
Benefit from Free Consultations with Marine Market Experts at The London Boat Show.
Date: 11/01/2011 - 12/01/2011
Registration Cut Off: 11/01/2011
Event Organiser: UKTI
Location: ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL, London, United Kingdom
Whether you are considering trading overseas, or are already an experienced exporter you could benefit from FREE 40 minute one-to-one consultations with our specialist marine Market Experts.
marine Market Experts from:
* Turkey - Ozgur Tuna
* Mexico - Adriana Lopez
* Australia - Leah Gartner
* Greece - Marina Arvanitakis
* Brazil - Chris Cobb
* Germany - Gisela Heine
* Italy - Ines Montella
* Netherlands - Fran Edmunds
* Sweden - Magnus Almen
* Taiwan - Julia Chang
* China - Douglas Barnes
will be attending the 2011 London Boat Show. This is an excellent opportunity to come and find out about the prospects for your business in one or more of these countries. Benefits from attending a consultation include:
* An unbiased and objective overview of the business opportunities in the relevant country;
* Useful cultural tips to help you do business more successfully;
* Access to relevant business contacts / websites;
* Answers to your specific questions face-to-face.
* The chance to speak to one of our marine sector specialists who will also be available.
With sound knowledge and experience of their local markets, our Market Experts have access to up-to-date business opportunities and can provide unbiased and tailored advice for you and your marine business.
Meetings are available during the day on Tuesday 11 January and on the morning of Wednesday 12 January 2011. To book your meeting please contact Kandy Jones, kandy.jones@uktisoutheast.com.
Posted 2011-01-04 12:34:32
Increasing the Competitiveness of Europe's Marine & Boat Building Industry 17th January 2011, Brighton
How to attract investments in the proximity of ports to boost regions’ economies.
The Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) project partners are hosting a networking Business to Business event on the theme of increasing the competitiveness of Europe`s marine & boat building industry.
The event will take place in Brighton at the Thistle Hotel
on Monday, 17th January 2011 from 09:30 until 16:30.
The aim of the event is to discuss the opportunities and constraints for growth for the marine industry,
including the need for skills, research and innovation and
the challenge for business collaboration to support supply chains.
The event will be followed by a tour of the port of Newhaven.
The event, aimed at supporting agglomeration for the marine sector and stimulating increased economic development of maritime clusters, will provide private sector professionals, knowledge institutions, public sector authorities from England, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and other EU countries with the opportunity to jointly debate issues affecting the maritime economy for the next 10-20 next years.
Participants will be able to draw on expertise and intellectual capital of some first class guest speakers and industry experts, find new customers and suppliers and have access to contacts in key business support organisations and educational institutions .
To register for this event please email EvgenijaUgrinovich@seeda.co.uk for a registration document.
