Email News July 2013
Welcome to the July 2013 edition of the Marine South East email newsletter
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Posted 2013-06-18 09:39:32
Offshore Wind Investment Organisation announced by Government
UK Business and Energy Minister, Michael Fallon has announced the creation of an Offshore Wind Investment Organisation (OWIO) to boost levels of inward investment and to further stimulate jobs in the UK offshore wind industry.
This is alongside Government support for three offshore wind innovation projects.
Commenting on the announcement, Michael Fallon said: “Offshore wind is a major success story for the UK, and we want to boost levels of inward investment. This will be an important part of our industrial strategy for the sector later this year, and we are creating the Offshore Wind Investment Organisation to drive that activity.
“We already have more installed offshore wind than anywhere else in the world, and this brings enormous economic benefit to our shores, supporting thousands of skilled jobs.
“Through the formation of this industry led partnership and through our support for innovation projects, we will boost the positive benefits that the offshore wind sector can bring to the UK economy.”
The OWIO is one of the recommendations of the forthcoming industrial strategy and will be headed by a senior industry figure. The organisation will be a partnership between industry and Government, established by UK Trade & Investment, that will complement the work of DECC and BIS in delivering the Government wide offshore investment objectives.
The Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy is being developed in a partnership between the Government and industry. It is a long term vision to help bring companies to the UK, build the competitiveness of the UK supply chain, create jobs, improve skills and boost the economy, as well as delivering a vital contribution to the energy mix. It will be published later this year.
The industrial strategy is a long term partnership, setting out an approach which looks decades into the future to how Government supports business and recognises investment lead times. It is intended to build confidence to invest, grow and create jobs.
Posted 2013-06-28 12:52:08
Apprenticeship scheme doubled by local marine builder
Local marine builder, Griffon Hoverwork have announced they are to double the size of their Apprenticeship Scheme to create 20 new jobs for young people.
The local designer, manufacturer and operator of hovercraft claims it will become one of the largest employers of young apprentices in the Southampton area. The company has been able to announce this increase due an expansion in the world hovercraft market and a strong order book.
Griffon has recognised the need to develop specialist talent in a number of key areas and apprenticeships are being offered for a variety of skills including marine engineering, electrical engineering, outfitting, composites, aluminium welding and fabrication, design, stores management and customer service.
Griffon Hoverwork is working in partnership with Southampton City College to offer successful applicants practical on the job experience as well as college based work.
For more information contact either http://griffonhoverwork.com or http://www.southampton-city.ac.uk
Griffon Hoverwork craft operate in over 40 countries; ranging from the humid jungles of South America to the dry heat of the Middle East and to the frozen ice fields of the Arctic. The company recently won a Queen's Award for Enterprise due to success as an International Exporter.
Posted 2013-06-18 09:58:17
New Tidal Energy company relocates to Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner recently opened the new HQ offices of innovative technology company Sustainable Marine Energy (SME). The company has relocated to new offices and workshops at Trinity Wharf in East Cowes because they believe that the Isle of Wight has the right support and local supply chain to enable it to build a pioneering new tidal energy turbine platform.
Called PLAT-O, the platform is designed to cut the high installation and maintenance costs and risks traditionally associated with tidal energy devices. The platform will be build with the help of local companies and is expected to create jobs on the island as the project progresses.
PLAT-O's prototype platform will be undergoing sea trials supported by Yarmouth Harbour, and on-going discussions with the Isle of Wight Council and TB Partners will continue in relation to longer-term test and demonstration opportunities.
SME's mission is to create a fresh approach to tidal energy with the goals of delivering a cost-effective tidal turbine deployment platform and, in the longer-term, contributing to the Island Strategic Partnership's ambition of making the Isle of Wight self-sufficient in electricity from renewable sources by 2020.
To achieve this the company has designed PLAT-O a unique subsea platform on which a number of electricity-generating tidal turbines can be safely installed and taut moored in the sea's main tidal flow for maximum energy extraction. The project is currently being part funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change under an Energy Entrepreneurs Award.
For further information please visit http://www.sustainablemarine.com
Posted 2013-06-24 11:49:27
Developer of Navitus Bay wind farm releases shortlist of Southern ports to serve as operations base for offshore project
Navitus Bay is due to sign a memoranda of understandings (MoUs) with Poole, Portland on the Dorset coast and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. The developer, a 50/50 joint venture between EDF of France and Dutch utility Eneco, claims the port eventually chosen as O&M base could reap a £670m economic windfall over 25 years.
For more information please visit http://www.navitusbaywindpark.co.uk/
In other offshore wind farm news, the supplier portal for Eon's Rampion project, which has been developed by Marine South East, will be going live shortly and a number of Meet-the-Buyer events are being planned for the Autumn.
Posted 2013-07-01 10:18:20
Boatbuilding Efficiently with Composites Event, 2nd July, Southampton
Find out how others have successfully developed their businesses using the latest tools and techniques and hear about recent developments from researchers and from other sectors. At this seminar, presentations of recent developments and case studies from several companies will demonstrate ways of economically improving efficiency and productivity.
Recent years have seen significant government investment in developing the UK composites sector and increasing interest in supporting the marine sector. Information about recent UK initiatives and how they affect the boatbuilding sector will be presented, including government strategy; the National Composites Centre; skills training; supply chain integration; resource efficiency / recycling; support and funding opportunities.
This event is organised by the Materials KTN, supported by the Transport KTN, the British Marine Federation and the National Composites Centre.
More details can be found at https://www.eventsforce.net/iom/350/home
Posted 2013-06-07 08:28:34
UKTI Shipbuilding Trade Mission to Navalshore Brazil, 11th-16th August 2013
UK Trade & Investment invite companies to explore the opportunities in the shipbuilding industry in Brazil by attending their Trade Mission to NavalShore, one of the major shipbuilding exhibitions in Brazil and to take part in a programme of visits to Recife and Rio de Janeiro 11th -16th August 2013.
Over the last 10 years, Brazil has been investing in public policies and programmes to foster the recovery of its shipbuilding industry. In addition, coastwise shipping, the demand from Oil& Gas companies, for FPSOs, oil tankers and other types of support vessels as well as big companies such as Vale for Bulk Carrier Vessels contribute to boost the development of the sector. In 2012, orders to Brazilian shipyards totalled more than 400 vessels.
The Brazilian industry and government wish to attract world class players in the commercial marine supply chain, starting with basic parts and equipment and aiming for local production of large complex items in the medium term.
There are huge opportunities in Brazil for UK marine companies. NavalShore presents a great networking opportunity for UK companies to meet Brazilian ship owners and shipyard management executives. Companies can also use the opportunity of attending the event to do a wider programme in Brazil. To meet the different needs of UK companies, UKTI has put together a package of support at the show which includes:
1. Exhibiting at the show;
2. Visiting the show and doing a programme of meetings organised by UKTI;
3. Taking part in a programme of meetings in Recife and in Rio de Janeiro.
Companies have the flexibility to choose the options that best meet their needs.
The full programme is as follows:
11/08 - Arrive in Recife.
12/08 - Recife. Visit shipyards and fly to Rio in the evening.
13/08 - Rio de Janeiro. Briefing at the British Consulate and meetings.
Networking lunch. Visit Navalshore.
14/08 - Rio de Janeiro. Visit shipyard and follow to Navalshore. Networking dinner.
15/08 - Rio de Janeiro. Meeting with major Brazilian ship owner. Visit Navalshore.
16/08 - Rio de Janeiro. Visit shipyard and depart to the international airport.
For more information and full booking details please contact Andre Leal andre.leal@fco.gov.uk
Companies interested in exhibiting at Navalshore may be eligble for a UKTI TAP grant of up to £2500. For more information on how to exhibit please contact Gary Ball at the SSA gary@ssa.org.uk or call 0191 567 8965
Posted 2013-06-18 13:33:18
Opportunity to exhibit at the Solent Skills Festival and Jobs Fair, 16th October 2013, Southampton
The Solent Education and Business Partnership is organising the Solent Skills Festival and Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16th October 2013 at Southampton's City Cruise Terminal.
The Solent Skills Festival takes please from 9.00am to 2.00pm and offers an Interactive World of Work event for students who are currently attending Primary, Secondary, Further or Higher Education. Companies wishing to exhibit at this event can do so for £75 per stand.
The Solent Jobs Fair taking place from 3.00pm - 7.00pm is a Jobs Fair for adults seeking employment, change of career or more information on roles, skills and tasks in various industries. Companies wishing to exhibit at this event can do so for £125 per stand plus a free stand at the Skills Festival.
The Solent Skills Festival and Jobs Fair is the largest of its kind in the South region, attracting over 150 organisations and 4000 attendees.
The Jobs Fair is a very cost effective recruitment solution and will highlight training opportunities, employment skills and offer information, advice and guidance where possible.
Companies are required to register before 20th September 2013.
For more information go to:
http://www.solent-ebp.co.uk/projects-events-skills-fest-jobs-fair.htm
or contact Robin Smith robin.smith@solent-ebp.co.uk
