Email News December 2012
Welcome to the December 2012 editon of email news from Marine South East
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email the text and a suitable image or logo to sarah@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2012-11-19 10:14:27
SMART (formerly Reasearch and Development) Grants available for SME's
Formerly known as Research and Development grants, Smart is a grant scheme which offers funding to small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in R&D projects in the strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology, from which successful new products, processes and services could emerge.
Smart is available to individual companies including pre start-ups, start-ups, and small and medium-sized businesses.
The scheme supports SMEs carrying out R&D which offers potentially significant rewards and that could stimulate UK economic growth.
Three types of grant are available:
* Proof of market
* Proof of concept
* Development of prototype.
Any UK SME undertaking research and development may apply; applications are accepted on a rolling basis for assessment by independent experts.
For more information please visit
http://www.innovateuk.org/content/competition/smart.ashx
Posted 2012-11-19 11:14:47
Plans unvieled for a Studio School specialising in marine manufacturing and offshore energy for Isle of Wight
PLANS have been unveiled to open a Studio School on the Isle of Wight which would specialise in marine manufacturing and offshore energy.
The school will be the first of its kind on the Island and cater for up to 300 14 to 19-year-olds from September 2014. The plans, submitted by Southampton Studio School Academy Trust, are subject to approval by the Department for Education.
Studio Schools are a new state school model for 14 to 19 year olds of all abilities. They seek to address the growing gap between what young people require to succeed in life and the skills and knowledge that the current education system provides.
Between 14 and 16 they will gain GCSE qualifications in English, maths, double science and information technology and take part in work placements, developing their employability and work skills and a full range of extra curricular and physical activities. Post 16 they choose from a variety of qualifications, including A-levels and apprenticeships.
Southampton Studio School Academy Trust is working in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council on the plans, which will give parents and young people on the Island more choice. The Trust already has already had approval to open a similar school in Southampton in September 2013
The Island Studio School will work closely with local businesses to shape its curriculum and specialise in marine manufacturing and offshore energy.
For more information about Studio Schools you can visit: http://www.studioschoolstrust.org/what-studio-school
Posted 2012-11-26 14:17:37
New Bridge Simulator facility opens in Southampton
A new Bridge Simulator facility called The Enav Centre, has opened near Southampton which will deliver high standard bridge courses. The focal point of the new centre is the impressive new Full Mission Simulator (FMS).
The Enav Centre offers a diverse portfolio of bridge related courses, such as BPC, BRM and BTM courses, and additional courses such as Human Factors and Anti-Piracy.
Over a hundred representatives from amongst the world's most renowned maritime companies came together for the opening of the new centre, including representatives from shipping companies, government agencies, chart distributors, P&I clubs, various associations and military nations.
For more information please visit http://www.e-navigation.org.uk
Posted 2012-11-19 11:00:22
UKTI help and support for SME's: market visits and market research
Supporting more UK businesses to export is a key driver in the Government’s plan for growth. A new initiative UKTI have introduced is for pre-export companies to get a taster visit to a European market for £99.
The South East team are running the visit to Milan on the 30th and 31st January 2013 to include a networking lunch with the British Chamber of Commerce. The package includes all flight and accommodations costs providing an excellent opportunity for clients. To find out more, please visit: http://www.embltd.co.uk/ukti
Discounts are currently available on UKTI's tailored market research, Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS), which provides targeted market research to help businesses find those crucial first contacts overseas and to help them develop relationships in new, fast-growing markets. For further information and eligibility details, South East companies can contact their International Trade Adviser or call 020 7940 1587 or email omis@uktilondon.org.uk
Available on the UKTI website is "When two worlds meet: How high-growth market companies are changing international business"; the latest UKTI high growth markets report commissioned from the Economist Intelligence Unit. It examines the growing international footprint of companies based in fast-growing emerging markets and the ways in which firms from Western Europe and North America are responding to a phenomenon that is redefining the global economy. The report also assesses the risks and opportunities that lie ahead for Western economies and their companies.
For more information on high growth markets and to download the report please go to:
http://www.ukti.gov.uk/uktihome/item/108062.html
Posted 2012-11-19 10:28:37
Berthon Boat Company wins top education award
Lymington based Berthon Boat Company has won the National Apprenticeship Services’ Nuclear Decommissioning SLC Award for Medium Employer of the Year.
The Awards, run by the National Apprenticeship Service, recognise excellence in businesses that employ apprentices. The overall winners were announced at The Skills Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 14th November.
Berthon Boat Company, which maintains, repairs, refits & builds leisure and commercial boats was selected due to its dedication to providing good apprentice training for its own trainees and also for encouraging, advising and mentoring other SMEs in its sector (free of charge) on how to run a successful apprenticeship programme to promote skills and expand their businesses.
On receiving the award at the event with yard manager Keith Longman, Brian May, Managing Director of Berthon, said: "I am delighted that Berthon’s dedication to apprenticeships has been recognised, but there is still much work to be done. Four of the five pillars of apprentice training are in place; Government, Colleges, parents and students are willing; however, we are now left convincing SMEs in industry to take on apprentices to replace retiring skilled employees and to provide the necessary skills for the future."
Posted 2012-11-19 11:56:10
The 2013 UKTI Meet the Buyer at the Tullett Prebon London Boatshow - deadline for registration 3rd December 2012
This event provides a unique opportunity for Buyers and International Suppliers of marine products and services to network in one location saving on travel time, air fares and scheduling issues.
Buyers benefit from the event by meeting a global audience of Suppliers in a time efficient manner who are keen to promote their latest innovative products and services.
Suppliers benefit from the event by establishing new international business contacts without incurring extensive travel costs. They also have the opportunity to meet marine Buyers they would not usually have access to.
A twenty minute meeting gives you enough time to establish a dialogue and work out if a follow up overseas visit is beneficial. In January 2012 over £1m of business was expected to be won by Suppliers involved in the event.
The cost for attending the event is £125 ex vat for BMF members and £165 ex vat for non members. For this price Suppliers can meet with as many Buyers as they wish as long as the schedule allows and meetings are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The event is ONLY open to UK marine equipment and service companies.
To see which suppliers will be attending and to register your place please follow the link:
http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/what_we_do/international_development/international_calendar/ukti__bmf_meet_the_buyer/suppliers_get_involved.aspx
The deadline for receiving registrations has been extended to 3rd December 2012.
Posted 2012-11-28 11:51:04
Building a Network of European Innovative Marine Clusters, 5th December 2012, Brussels
Delegates are invited to participate in an international workshop working towards the creation of a European network of innovative marine clusters.
Organized by EMSAC (European Marine Science Application Consortium) the event will take place in Brussels near the European Parliament. The objectives of this workshop are to explore the innovation capacity-building carried out within EMSAC during the last 3 years and to debate future specialization and collaboration opportunities in the 'blue growth' domain.
This expanding network of marine clusters will facilitate new research activities, promote investment in the marine & maritime sector and enable more effective access to funding. The network will facilitate high-value business to business partnerships, drive faster implementation of new technologies and engage actively with governments and public authorities.
To Register please send an email to carre@polemerpaca.com
