Email News March 2016
Welcome to the March 2016 email newsletter from Marine South East
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Posted 2016-02-22 12:18:39
Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics course, Southampton
SMMI and Lloyd’s Register Marine are embarking on a series of professional development training courses. The first of these focuses on computational fluid dynamics that has now become an established tool for naval architecture and marine science.
This prestigious three day course will provide delegates with an introduction to the key principles of CFD applied to the marine sector through practical examples.
The course will equip delegates with the knowledge to objectively assess CFD work and gain an understanding of how to use CFD appropriately for maximum advantage.
Who will benefit?
Engineers and naval architects who are involved in research, design or development of naval or marine systems who wish to acquire background knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics, learn how best practice CFD is applied in the marine industry, and learn how CFD may lead to novel designs and/or faster time-to-market.
Pre-requisites for the course are a basic level of engineering and naval architecture knowledge as well as some IT literacy.
However, no prior CFD experience or knowledge will be required. The course will start with a brief overview of the fluid dynamic principles.
The course will be delivered by leading academics in the field from Southampton University Maritime Engineering and Ship Science department and practising naval architects and engineers from Lloyd's Register who use CFD in industry on a daily basis. The content will be presented in a lecture format incorporating live demonstrations and hands on practical examples that attendees will be coached through to develop competence.
The course will take place at the Boldrewood Innovation Campus which brings together the engineering excellence from the University of Southampton and Lloyd's Register in the largest research collaboration of its kind in the UK. Attendees will also tour the new 138m towing tank on site and have the opportunity to informally network at the course dinner.
Delegates will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
For further details please visit http://www.lr.org/en/marine/training/marine_computational_fluid_dynamics_course.aspx
Posted 2016-02-22 12:41:06
COLUMBUS project ambassadors driving impact for Blue Growth
For the first three days of March 2016, over 50 participants will converge in Brussels to review and learn from the first year of the COLUMBUS project, the European Commission’s flagship Blue Growth initiative and representative of their most substantial investment in Knowledge Transfer to date.
This event is the first of three annual international conferences hosted by COLUMBUS that will gather project partners, knowledge generators and end users, as well as Knowledge Transfer specialists, to discuss on-going COLUMBUS Knowledge Transfer.
This event represents the first time that COLUMBUS Knowledge Transfer Fellows and partners meet the newly-formed External Advisory Board. Boasting 14 members, the External Advisory Board comprises members with abundant experience in the challenges affecting the EU's Blue Growth agenda, representing a vast range of highly-relevant backgrounds and organisations: AZTI Tecnalia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Dublin City University, the European Fisheries Control Agency, the European Marine Board, European Parliament, the German Marine Research Consortium (KDM), JPI-Oceans, Marcom, Nord University, the OSPAR Commission, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, Researchfish, Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
"As ambassadors to the project, the members of the External Advisory Board will promote COLUMBUS' goals to relevant policy, industry, scientific and societal actors to ensure visibility and consequence", explains Cliona Ní Cheallacháin, COLUMBUS Project Manager, "This will guarantee that COLUMBUS meets its overarching objective, to ensure that applicable knowledge generated through EC-funded science and technology research is transferred effectively to advance the governance and economic growth of the European marine and maritime sectors."
For more information on the COLUMBUS project and the Blue Growth agenda please visit http://www.columbusproject.eu/
Posted 2016-02-22 12:32:01
5 tips to secure funding for start-ups and small businesses
Innovate UK have put together a video on how to get funding, including advice from successful companies Innovate UK has funded.
The useful and informative video and blog can be accessed at the following link:
https://innovateuk.blog.gov.uk/2016/02/02/essential-business-tips-5-tips-to-secure-funding-for-start-ups-and-small-businesses/
Posted 2016-02-22 13:06:38
Clusters, Collaboration and a Common Blue Voice, 16th March 2016, OI London
Clusters, Collaboration and a Common Blue Voice is an open networking event taking place on Wednesday 16th March 2016 at Ocean International 2016, 13:00-14:30 in the Trade and Innovation Theatre at the exhibition.
The Maritime Alliance (TMA), is hosting this session which will start with short presentations from leaders of active BlueTech clusters in several countries leading to a moderated discussion with the audience.
Marine South East has been working closely for the past two years with The Maritime Alliance, based in San Diego, on setting up a platform for joint international initiatives and investment in the Blue Economy.
Blue Economy and BlueTech clusters are the appropriate entities to coordinate academia, government, and industry on a region-by-region and country-by-country basis.
International cluster collaboration is essential so we can learn from each other, help each other and our respective members, and to promote a coordinated Blue Voice at national and international levels. The technical ability and will to develop ocean industries is growing and international collaboration is critical to promote win-win opportunities for our clusters and nations.
Speakers at the event will include:
* Stephane Claisse - Deputy Director, Pole Mer Mediterranee (France)
* Dr. Valerie Cummins - Director, Irish Maritime and Energy Resource Cluster (Ireland)
* Gordon Gale - Executive Director, Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (Canada)
* Greg Murphy - Executive Director, The Maritime Alliance (US)
* Jonathan Williams - CEO, Marine South East (UK)
The event will be facilitated by Michael B.Jones, President of The Maritime Alliance.
http://www.oceanologyinternational.com/Whats-On/Trade--Innovation-Theatre/Clusters-Collaboration--a-Common-Blue-Voice/
Posted 2016-03-01 11:34:59
Catapult Roadshow 2016, 22nd March 2016, Portsmouth
The Satellite Applications Catapult will be hosting a Portsmouth event of their 2016 Roadshow to which marine companies are invited in order to receive updates on the Catapult's activities, discuss new initiatives and share details about market focused programmes.
The event will see delegates from industry, academia and public sector coming together to network and explore opportunities provided by the growing space sector.
The Portsmouth Roadshow will take place on Tuesday 22nd March 2016 at the Royal Maritime Club from 09:30 to 15:00.
Along with the Catapult overview, delegates will also hear from industry experts presenting how satellite technology and data is adding real benefits to businesses.
There will be the opportunity for attendees to get involved in one of the round-table discussions. These will focus on topics and market opportunities in the Blue Economy sector and SME support (eg. funding, competitions, IP, and security).
Attendance at the Roadshow is free and open to anyone. If you have engaged with the Catapult previously, or are new to our network, come and join us and discover how we could potentially help your business.
To reserve your place at this free event please follow the link:
https://sa.catapult.org.uk/-/portsmouth-roadshow
Posted 2016-02-29 17:26:39
Rampion 'Meet the Buyer' event for Operations and Maintenance Services and Port Facilities, Tuesday 19th April 2016, Newhaven
This event is now full - please email admin@mseuk.org to be put on the waiting list.
E.ON will be hosting a 'Meet the Buyer' event on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at the Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven from 10am - 3pm for local suppliers who are interested in supplying products and services specifically to support the ongoing operations and maintenance services and port facilities element of the Rampion Offshore Wind farm project.
This event is limited to companies based in Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
Delegates attending this final event in the series will hear presentations from E.ON's contract managers and their lead suppliers and installers, tailored to the requirements for suppliers to support the operations & maintenance of the wind farm and the port facilities.
Lunch will be provided and there will be opportunities to network during the event.
Draft agenda (subject to change):
9:30 Registration
10:00 Introduction and purpose - Chris Tomlinson, Rampion Development Manager, E.ON
10:10 Rampion Supply Chain Work Programme - Jonathan Williams, CEO, Marine South East
10:30 Rampion Project update - Chris Tomlinson, Rampion Development Manager, E.ON
10:50 Rampion Operations Overview - Pete Andrews, Plant Manager, E.ON
11:10 *** Coffee Break ***
11:40 MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (turbines) Operations Requirements - Damean Watkins, MVOW Service Manager
12:00 O&M Facilities Newhaven, Stefan Robson, O&M Infrastructure Manager, E.ON
12:20 Q&A
12:45 *** Lunch ***
13:45 Focus Groups:
A. Construction of O&M facilities
B. O&M Good and Services
15:00 Close
Please note that the details of the 14 key contracts including the name of the lead contractor, scope of the contract, contractor contact details where available and approved, and any subcontracting opportunities, where known, are available to view at www.sussexwindenergy.org.uk and will be kept regularly updated.
For more information please visit http://www.sussexwindenergy.org.uk/
