Email News January 2016
Welcome to the January 2016 Email newsletter from Marine South East
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Posted 2015-12-15 20:14:13
Marine South East wins funding for a 'Managing Energy on Marine Vessels' project aimed at small commercial vessels
Marine South East has been successful in attracting funding for an Innovate UK/DSTL project under the Managing Energy on Marine Vessels competition.
Marine South East will be partners in two of the nine projects that have been granted funding; quite an achievement against the stiff national competition which included several world-class companies including Rolls-Royce, Babcock, BAE and GE.
The first of the Marine South East projects to commence is the MOVE project (Monitoring for Operational Vessel Efficiency) which aims to stimulate increased take-up of energy-efficient propulsion/ancillary systems and operational practice in the small commercial vessel market.
The MOVE project will develop new technology for monitoring and optimising the fuel efficiency of marine vessels, and create a strategy for bringing this technology to market.
Accurate measurement of the power output from marine engines is crucial to optimising the running of both the engine and the propeller, particularly on vessels fitted with variable pitch propellers. It can also determine when maintenance such as hull cleaning is best carried out to optimise savings.
The MOVE technology will directly meet this need in a significantly more cost-effective manner than is currently possible. The MOVE project will develop and validate an easily-fitted monitoring system for capturing real-time torque/speed/thrust data on propulsion and genset power trains. To avoid any impact on vessel operations, this system can be quickly retro-fitted and removed, and without electrical dependence on the vessel’s existing systems.
With further advances in hybrid marine propulsion systems, there is a growing requirement to determine the cost savings potentially offered by such systems, in comparison with conventional engines. The MOVE system will enable such comparisons, by simulating how a hybrid vessel would perform under a real vessel's operating regime, and quantifying their relative fuel consumptions. This data supports the case for investment in hybrid propulsion, where it can offer tangible benefits.
Partners in the MOVE project include:
* Marine South East
* Lloyds Register
* Gardline Geosurvey
* Datum Electronics
* Triskel Marine
* University of Strathclyde
The project is being funded by Innovate UK and DSTL as part of the Managing Energy on Marine Vessels competition.
An interest group will be set up for those companies interested in being kept up to date with the findings of this project. More details to follow on the Marine South East website and in future newsletters.
Posted 2016-01-04 14:45:15
Technology Inspired Innovation - Funding opportunities for feasibility studies
Innovate UK has announced investment of up to £2 million in technical feasibility studies to stimulate innovation across four enabling technology areas; advanced materials, electronics, sensors and photonics, information and communication technologies and bio-sciences.
The aim of this competition is to ensure that small and micro businesses in the UK are equipped to respond to market opportunities across a range of economic sectors.
Innovate UK are seeking proposals that will kick-start the delivery of genuinely new products and services, with substantial and scalable commercial potential.
Projects must be led by a small or micro company, working either alone or in collaboration with one other small or micro company.
Companies could receive up to 70% of their eligible project costs.
Projects should last up to 4 months and not exceed total costs of £33,000.
More information can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/njgdaum
Posted 2015-12-15 20:20:38
Smart grant applications for innovation closing 21st January 2016
Get your application in for a SMART grant 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. Applications will close 21st January 2016.
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.
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. The current round will close on 21st January 2016.
More information together with guidance forms can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/jzvuwx3
Posted 2015-12-15 20:28:17
Access Global Opportunities at the London Boat Show, 12th and 13th January 2016, London
The London Boat Show is a world renowned event now in it's 62nd year. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South East are hosting a series of Meet the Expert clinics to help you make the most of what globalisation has to offer.
Meet the Expert Clinics Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th January 2016:
With sound Marine sector knowledge and experience, our UKTI experts have access to up-to-date export opportunities and can provide you with in-depth market advice.
Book your 40 min one-to-one appointments with our Marine sector specialists from:
* China
* Italy
* Russia
* Additional markets to be confirmed
Cost: Free of Charge
Venue: London Boat Show, Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL
Register your place at the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/glnqykq
Posted 2016-01-04 17:47:54
Solent LEP Annual Growth Conference 2016, 28th January 2016, Southampton
Join the Solent LEP at their showcase event of the year. Come and hear updates on progress in the Solent area, join the discussion on productivity in the region, hear from a wide range of speakers on future plans for innovation and join a live debate on devolution.
Speakers will include Gary Jeffries - Chairman of Solent LEP, Sir Christopher Snowden - the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southampton, Adrian Went - Managing Director of Griffon Hoverwork and a Senior Government Official.
The event will take place on Thursday 28th January 2016, 10.30am - 3.30pm at the Grand Harbour Hotel, West Quay Road, Southampton SO15 1AG
RSVP: By 18th January via email to events@solentlep.org.uk with your name and organisation.
Maximum 2 attendees per organisation. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For more information visit:
http://solentlep.org.uk/uploads/documents/Annual_Growth_Conference_PDF_-_Agenda_and_Speakers.pdf
