SMARTA Sustainability Network event brings businesses and universities together

Marine South East recently hosted delegates and speakers from more than 21 organisations at a SMARTA Sustainability Network event held at Port Solent. SMARTA is a project funded by the European Development Fund.

The theme was an exploration of the ways in which businesses could enhance their research and development activities through working with universities and research organisations.

The first speaker, James Grazebrook of Halyard (M&I) gave a fascinating insight into two pieces of work completed with the University of Southampton. The first involved working on a Euro750,000 EU-funded project (Soundboat) to investigate methods of verifying acoustic limits set by the European Commission under the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) in 2000. The second involved the development of a Helmholtz resonator silencer. The collaboration helped Halyard progress from a 25 employee company with £2.5m turnover in 2000 to an 80 employee company turning over £6.5m in 2008.

Ned Minns of IT Power talked about the tremendous benefits they've seen from working with graduates from Bristol and Southampton Universities. Three graduates on Eng.D programmes joined the IT Power team to work on various projects. Thea Morgan (Bristol) explored improvements in Systems Engineering, Jack Giles (Southampton) undertook an investigation into a flow acceleration system and Mark Leybourne (Southampton) undertook an investigation into the validation and scaling of the OWEL wave power system.

The final speaker, Susan Phillips of EchoPilot spoke about the history of the company and how they had worked to great advantage with QinetiQ and Bournemouth University to develop forward looking sonars.

Following the presentations, a panel comprising representatives of Southampton, Portsmouth and Southampton Solent universities answered questions on the services and facilities available from the universities and how these could best be accessed by marine businesses.

The delegates' response to the event was whole heartedly supportive, with many stating how useful and informative it had been.

If you would like to join the SMARTA Sustainability Network, please email Steve Sharp stephen@marinesoutheast.co.uk

SMARTA is a project part funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.

Posted 2011-10-31 14:51:35

Funding Boost for Daedalus Enterprise Zone

The Government has announced that money from the Regional Growrh Fund will be allocated to supporting the expansion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at the Solent Enterprise Zone, Daedalus.

Funding from the Regional Growth Fund bid, submitted by the Daedalus Business Partnership with the backing of the Solent LEP, will be invested in the site as follows:

* Upgrading the airfield
* Business support for SMEs, both already based on Daedalus and planning moves into the site, allowing them to expand their operations in the Enterprise Zone.

The Daedalus Marine and Aviation SME Expansion Fund is expected to help up to 20 SMEs expand, creating over 300 new jobs on the site.

For more information please go to:

http://www.solentlep.org.uk

or contact info@solentlep.org.uk

Posted 2011-11-01 10:17:18

First Shipwrights Lectures attract a full house audience from Apprentices to Admirals

Apprentices, students and young shipwrights were inspired, motivated and enlightened about the world of opportunities open to them in both the British and Global marine industry, at the first in a series of Shipwright’s Lectures, held in one of the world’s leading maritime cities.

The Turner Sims lecture theatre at the University of Southampton saw a packed audience for the lecture held in October. The event drew over 120 apprentices, from all over the UK, together with 100 graduates, university and college students aspiring to careers in the marine sector. They heard introductions and welcome addresses from leading industry figures, including Admiral Sir Jock Slater and closing remarks from Sir John Parker, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering and himself a former apprentice.

The event attracted attendees from the UK’s largest marine companies with boat builders Sunseeker, Pendennis, Princess, SYS, and Discovery Yachts, as well as specialist engineering companies such as Halyard, through to organisations including the RNLI and National Waterways Museum.

The designers of Ellen MacArthur’s round the world yacht Kingfisher, father and son team Rob and Tom Humphreys presented the first lecture, which gave a fascinating insight into the past, present and future of yacht design and technology.

The second lecture treated the audience to a rare insight into the future of engine technology from Volvo Penta Ian Benning, Sales Director of marine engines at Volvo Penta UK.

The Shipwrights Lectures, have been organised by The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, which was formed in 1387 as a Trade Guild for shipwrights working on the London River. A number of its current members work and employ young people in the marine leisure sector. Organisation of the first Shipwrights Lecture was headed by Michael Derrick, a Shipwright and well known industry expert, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, with support from individuals and organisations including Halyard Marine, Discovery Yachts. British Marine Federation and Brockenhurst College, whose students filmed the event.

For further information on the Shipwrights Lectures please contact Michael Derrick on: 01590 675 264

Posted 2011-10-21 21:53:16

Sponsorship opportunity to support Sailboat challenge for primary school children at Solent EBP Skills Festival

Solent Education and Business Partnership are looking for sponsors to enable a Sailboat Challenge for primary school children to take place at the forthcoming Solent EBP Skills Festival on 3rd November 2011.

The Festival has invited Primary Schools to attend for the first time and has been overwhelmed with the response. 350 pupils will be visiting to experience 'hands-on' activities and learn about the 'World of Work'.

Introducing them to the marine sector and its career opportunities is the Sailboat Challenge. This will enable 200 pupils aged between 5 and 11 to design a rig for a sailboat and race against other pupils.

Solent EBP are looking for a marine company to sponsor the Sailboat Challenge for around £500 and to promote their company alongside the activity.

To find out more please contact Robin Smith on 02380 725748 or robin.smith@solent-ebp.co.uk

Posted 2011-09-30 11:14:25

A new nationally operated Manufacturing Advisory Service launched to help small and medium sized manufacturers grow

The new service will be delivered by the Manufacturing Advisory Consortium (MAC) and will help create an estimated £1.5bn in economic growth, 23,000 jobs and safeguard 50,000 jobs.

The Manufacturing Advisory Service will continue to deliver a national service to all manufacturing businesses in England but the new consortium now means that there will be a specific focus on:

* driving business growth through strategic and technical support for SMEs developing advanced manufacturing capabilities and creating high value jobs

* enabling business improvement with manufacturers operating in global supply chains; and

* linking SMEs with the apprenticeship programme delivering a minimum of 1,250 engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships annually.

Posted 2011-10-21 21:37:27

Superyacht UK Design Competition 2012

Superyacht UK's Design Competition provides an opportunity for young British Designers to be recognised by the Industry and compete on an international stage.

The competition aims to select a student that is currently studying a design orientated degree, to represent British design talent at the Seatec Abitare La Barca Concept Award.

The competition is only open by invitation; chosen universities are invited to select candidates from their students, whose current portfolios reflect the ethos of the Superyacht UK objectice to promote British excellence.

Selected candidates will be judged on their current portfolios.

The competition is an opportunity for students to showcase their portfolio to industry representatives and compete on an international stage.

A winner will be selected by a panel of judges and will be invited to attend the Tullett Prebon London International Boatshow on the 12th January 2012, to be awarded the prize, and to attend lunch with industry representatives.

The winners will be awarded the opportunity to compete in the Abitare La Barca Concept Award at Seatec in Italy, an award usually only open to select Italian universities.

The winner's travel, accommodation and subsistence will be paid for.

The theme for the competition is:
A completely dismountable boat, 3 to 6 metres L.O.A, with entirely eco-friendly propulsion, mono or multi hull, carriable and with a clear approach to a design which involves the use of natural materials, either recycled or recyclable, for every single component. Their use may range from pleasure, fishing to complementary facilities at private beach facilities. Particular attention should be paid to the safety and reliability that a small versatile boat should always have.

For further information please go to:

http://www.sea-tec.it/uk/abitare-la-barca/abitare-la-barca.asp

The UK Superyacht Industry is currently valued to be an estimated £410 million a year. Superyacht UK, an association of the British Marine Federation was established to represent, support and promote the industry.

Superyacht UK's objectives are to actively promote the role of British Excellence throughout the world, and to provide greater co-ordination for the industry while providing support to UK member companies.

For more information please contact Superyacht UK at info@superyachtuk.com

Posted 2011-10-21 21:27:36

Solent Skills Festival and Jobs Fair, Thursday 3rd November 2011, Southampton

Marine Businesses are invited to participate in the Solent Skills Festival & Jobs Fair taking place at the City Cruise Terminal Southampton on Thursday 3rd November 2011.

This year's Solent Skills Festival & Jobs Fair aims to be the largest of its kind in the region, attracting over 150 organisations and 4000 attendees.

The Solent Skills Festival taking place from 9:00am to 2:00pm offers an Interactive World of Work festival for students who are currently attending Primary, Secondary, Further or Higher Education. £50 per stand for businesses wishes to attend.

The Solent Jobs Fair taking place from 3:00pm to 7:00pm is a Jobs Fair for adults seeking employment, change of career or to discover the roles, skills and tasks involved in various industries. Only £100 per stand + a free stand at the Skills Festival.

Skills Festival: Meet your future workforce and inspire them!

This year, as well as demonstrating the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the event will also provide students with the opportunity to discover the pathways that are open to them in other sectors such as hospitality, health, sport and hair & beauty. All Exhibitors are encouraged to bring educational and enjoyable activities for the students to participate in.

Jobs Fair: Recruit local talent, direct.

If you are an employer with a positive and professional attitude to planning, recruiting and developing a future workforce, the Jobs Fair will provide a very cost effective recruitment solution.

The aims of this event are to provide "Actual Jobs for Real People", as well as highlighting training and apprenticeship opportunities, and key employment skills.

Where possible, we encourage interactivity, so that attendees can see and try some of the activities and tasks that are relevant to your industry.

Please click here for the Exhibitor Pack (for both events).

http://www.solent-ebp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/The-Solent-Skills-Festival-and-Jobs-Fair-Exhibitors-Pack-2011.pdf

Posted 2011-09-26 12:58:31

Netherlands - MariMatch Partnering at Europoort, 9th November 2011, Rotterdam

MariMatch 2011, organized by the Enterprise Europe Network, is an international brokerage forum for all companies from the shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology sectors that are looking for business or research partners.

The matchmaking event is targeted at companies and research institutes looking to cooperate in the following sectors:

* inland navigation
* sea shipping
* dredging
* offshore
* mega yachts
* workboats
* construction vessels
* fishery
* naval specials

The brokerage event is a unique opportunity for companies to establish new cross-border contacts for future collaboration and to find new partners.

Date: 09/11/2011

Registration Cut Off: 31/10/2011

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Main Contact: Ruud Hadders

Email: ruud.hadders@fco.gov.uk

Posted 2011-10-25 09:17:57

Getting a Grip on France 29th November 2011

The BMF International Team will be holding a Seminar on the French market on Tuesday 29th November 2011 at Marine House, Egham.

Carine Equeter, Managing Director of Blue Blanc Red, will present the morning seminar. Carine is based on the west coast of France and has an extensive background within the marine industry on both sides of the channel.

The purpose of the Seminar is to help UK exporters, both new and old, to better understand French buying patterns and marketing techniques. The cost of the seminar will be £35 per delegate for BMF members and £75 per delegate for non - members.

For more information go to
http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/what_we_do/international_development/international_calendar/french_seminar.aspx

There are limited opportunities for this event so please sign up without delay by contacting Tracey Igoe tigoe@britishmarine.co.uk
or call 01784 223652

Posted 2011-10-25 09:36:37

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