Email News February 2017
Welcome to the February 2017 Email Newsletter from Marine South East
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Posted 2017-01-04 16:11:42
Maritime and Defence Dual-Use Conference 2017, 4th April 2017
Marine South East, with funding from the European Commission, is hosting a conference targeting maritime dual-use opportunities in autonomous systems and satellite applications. The conference will take place on 4th April 2017, as part of the Ocean Business event programme in National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton. Registration is free, and includes an evening reception for networking.
The conference will take place on 4th April 2017, as part of the Ocean Business http://www.oceanbusiness.com event programme in National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton. Registration is free, and includes an evening reception for networking.
The following day, 5th April, a B2B matchmaking event is being hosted also in NOC. This is being hosted by the Enterprise Europe Network in partnership with Marine South East. This will enable firms to hold more detailed discussions on a one-to-one basis. Registration is free at the following link:
https://www.b2match.eu/oceanbusiness2017
This workshop and B2B event are taking place under the European Network of Defence Related regions which is supporting a programme to promote dual-use innovation
The draft programme for the Maritime and Defence Dual-Use Conference is as follows:
09:00 - 9.30 Registration , coffee and networking
Session 1 Introduction and scene-setting: Moderator Iain Shepherd (MSE)
09.30 - 09.40 Role of Dual-Use programmes to accelerate innovation and competitiveness - Incoming Director, UK Defence & Security Accelerator
09.40 - 09.50 Ongoing initiatives in dual-use innovation - DSC, Paul Whinstanley
09.50 - 10.05 European actions & instruments in support of dual-use initiatives - Paul Anciaux, Policy Officer DG Grow, European Commission
10.05 - 10.10 Maritime dual-use priorities & goal of workshop - Jonathan Williams, Marine South East
Session 2 Exploiting growth in maritime information services
10.10 - 10.25 Challenges implementing maritime information services, Tim Munn, Thales
10.25 - 10.40 The role of Satellite Applications - Gordon Campbell, ESA
10.40 - 10.55 Maritime Internet of Things & cyber security
Rob Myers, Inmarsat
10.55 - 11.10 Dual-use data analytics and web services
Bruce Tomlinson, HR Wallingford
11.10 - 11.40 Coffee break and networking
11.40 - 12.30 Panel Discussion - facilitated by Nick Lambert, Satellite Applications Catapult
Building blocks for creating maritime information services, technologies, business models and collaboration.
12.30 - 12.50 Keynote; Michael Jones, President The Maritime Alliance, US - Dual-se activities in the US Blue Economy, and how we can all benefit from international collaboration.
12.50 - 13.40 Lunch
Session 3 Exploiting growth in sensor platforms and autonomy - Moderator Paul Winstanley (Defence Solutions Centre)
13.40 - 13.55 Marine autonomous systems: dual-use priorities - Rear Admiral Paul Bennett, Royal Navy
13.55 - 14.10 Technical barriers that need to be overcome - Gwyn Griffiths, Autonomous Analytics
14.10 - 14.25 Sensors & smart sensor networks - Simon Gerrard, SMMI
14.25 - 14.40 Building dual use systems: an SME perspective - Dan Hook, ASV
14.40 - 15.30 Panel Discussion - facilitated by Kevin Forshaw, National Oceangraphy Centre
Mapping next generation marine autonomous systems for defence & civil markets
15.30 - 16.00 Tea break
Session 4 Building future dual-use programmes & collaborations
16.00 - 17.15 Panel Discussion and Open Forum - Moderator: Paul Winstanley, Defence Solutions Centre, Facilitator: Jonathan Williams, MSE
16.00 - 16.20 Panel Member introductions
16.20 - 17.10 Discussion and Open Forum
17.10 - 17.15 Conclusions and introduction to B2B Matchmaking Day - Jonathan Williams, MSE
17.15 - 18.15 Visit to Ocean Business show and 'Wine Trail'
18. 15 - 20.00 Reception with Guest Speaker: First Sea Lord
More information can be found at:
https://www.endr.eu/event/maritime-and-defence-dual-use-conference-2017
Please book at the link above.
Posted 2017-01-24 12:20:13
International B2B Matchmaking at Ocean Business 2017, 5th April 2017, Southampton
Enterprise Europe Network is organising a B2B matchmaking event on Wednesday 5th April 2017, during Ocean Business 2017 and its associated events Dual Use Innovation Opportunities and Blue Growth 2017.
The event is supported by the Maritime Technologies Sector Group and the Aeronautics, Space & Dual-Use Technologies Sector Group.
The FREE matchmaking event will give you the opportunity to meet potential business partners during pre-arranged 30 minute meetings and create real business development opportunities with exhibitors but also visitors, active in the maritime sector. Your agenda will be sent to you one week before the event with the exact time and location of your meetings.
* Are you looking for new customers, partners or financiers for your company?
* Are you looking for new potential partners to develop your business and research objectives?
* Are you seeking partners to adapt your technology for dual-use applications?
* Or maybe you just want to boost your innovativeness?
The event is highly applicable for any of the following sectors:
* Marine engineering
* Maritime defence
* Environmental monitoring and pollution control
* Ports and harbours
* Marine Autonomous Systems
Why participate?
* Establishing technology and commercial partnerships
* Expanding your business abroad
* Learning about new technologies and solutions
* Showcase your most favourable projects, products or know-how
* Present, discuss and develop new projects
Through the pre-arranged networking, delegates can look forward to:
* start networking weeks before the event due to pre-event profiling (add your business profile and view others profiles)
* request and receive pre-arranged business matchmaking appointments
* manage beforehand up to 13 high class B2B meetings (at 30 min) of your choice at fixed reserved table
For more information and to book your place at this event please visit:
https://www.b2match.eu/oceanbusiness2017
Posted 2017-01-24 12:11:47
Trial Partners sought for PLAXX Marine Fuel project
Currently, global production of plastic surpasses 300 million metric tons per year and is forecast to double over the next 20 years. Only 10% of the waste generated is recycled with the remainder being incinerated, sent to landfill or left to pollute land and sea.* If the current trend continues the world faces an ever-increasing problem.
Swindon-based Recycling Technologies Ltd (RT) has developed a process which can significantly boost the recycling rate of plastic waste to produce Plaxx®, an innovative new fuel meeting the MARPOL Regulations for marine use.
Adrian Haworth, RT's Sales and Marketing Director explained "the hub of the process is the RT7000 machine which converts the plastic waste into a clean and more sustainable ultra-low sulphur hydrocarbon substitute which can be used as an alternative for fossil-based Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)."
This comes on the back of the International Maritime Organisation declaring January 2020 as the implementation date for the 'global sulphur cap'. This requires all ships to use fuels with a maximum sulphur content of 0.5%. Haworth adds "there is very little sulphur in the plastic used to produce Plaxx and therefore it easily meets the requirements for the forthcoming legislation. In addition to the environmental benefits it also provides cost benefits to ship operators."
Following development in the laboratory Plaxx has been produced on a commercial scale in RT's large-scale pilot plant and the first commercial machine will be available in 2017. The technology is very scalable and machines will be mass manufactured allowing easy installation on site, with the raw materials to produce the fuel usually sourced within a short distance of the plant.
To assess and accredit the performance of Plaxx as a marine fuel RT commenced work in July 2016 with Ricardo Ltd, Lloyds Register, World Fuel Services and University of West of England. A series of tests are taking place using Ricardo's Atlas II research engine to evaluate the performance of the fuel against diesel and HFO. Further tests on RT's own engine will be reviewed and assessed by Lloyds Register to ensure that Plaxx complies with the ISO 8217 Marine Fuel Specification.
The results will be available mid-2017 and following this the fuel will be trialed in an operational environment. The team is looking for partners to assist with this and would like to hear from vessel owners operating craft using HFO for propulsion or power generation.
If you would like to discuss participating in the trial or require further information on Plaxx® please join the 'Clean Marine Fuel' Interest Group via the following link:
http://groupspaces.com/CleanMarineFuel/join/
Further information on Marine South East or this project can be obtained from
Simon Powell (Operations Director) Tel: +44 (0) 2380 111 592 or email:
sp@mseuk.org
Posted 2017-01-24 15:50:15
Sponsorship opportunities for Poole Maritime Festival and European Maritime Day Conference
Poole has successfully bid to host European Maritime Day (EMD) and the EMD conference in 2017, joining a long list of major European maritime cities who have previously hosted this prestigious event. This is a one-off opportunity to promote Poole and to use this event as a springboard to promote your business to a local and international audience, and to network with important EU policy makers and business leaders.
Marine South East is assisting with the organisation of the event.
The Poole Maritime Festival 2017, offers some great opportunities not only to promote Poole as a good place to do business, but also gives you the chance to associate your brand, corporate messages and values with the event and the region, and to benefit from the media attention focusing on the conference and festival.
In support of the European Maritime Day 2017 there is a business programme designed to ensure delegates and participants have high exposure to regional and national business leaders, as well as talented local youth - contributing to local community and industry. This will be highlighted in the media and publicity surrounding the events.
Poole Maritime Festical 2017 is split into 3 sections:
* European Maritime Day (EMD) - 2 day conference including an exhibition organised on behalf of the European Commission (DG MARE), networking and delegate reception events.
* Public Festival - a variety of public events, the main focus being Poole Harbour Boat Show and Public Festival
* Business Programme - various B2B and networking events
Sponsorship Opportunities:
There are a number of business sponsorship opportunities all of which can be tailored and adapted to meet your corporate goals or objectives including:
* Title sponsorship
* Volunteer programme sponsorship
* European Maritime Day reception sponsorship
* Poole Maritime Festival website sponsorship
* Business event sponsorship
* European Maritime Day VIP reception sponsorship
* Message in a bottle sponsorship
* European Maritime Day Conference exhibition stands
For more information please email Daniel Jarvis, Sponsorship Manager at daniel.jarvis@poole.gov.uk or call 01202 633593 / 07977 259238.
Please note: Deadlines for inclusion of your branding in marketing materials should be considered. From mid February it may not be possible to guarantee your inclusion.
Therefore please confirm your support as soon as possible.
Posted 2017-01-26 15:59:31
Ocean Business 2017 - Brochure display offer for non-exhibitors
Companies are invited to forward limited quantities of promotional brochures to the Society of Maritime Industries for distribution to visitors and for display on racks on the SMI stand at the exhibition.
Ocean Business is firmly established as an unmissable international event for ocean technology. As with previous shows, Ocean Business 2017 will be maximising face-to-face interaction between exhibitors and customers.
The three-day international exhibition of technology and services is backed up by a programme of hands-on training and demonstration workshops. Taking place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, the show provides a unique venue with dockside facilities that are fully integrated into the show.
PRICE
The cost for this service, which includes transport to the exhibition and active promotion and distribution of the brochures from the SMI stand during the exhibition, is £100+VAT per company, irrespective of the number of brochures forwarded.
Each company will be limited to three different styles of brochures (e.g. equipment, company, services, etc.).
For more information and booking information please visit:
http://www.maritimeindustries.org/Events/Ocean-Business---Brochure-display-offer/43820
Posted 2017-01-25 11:41:29
New Knowledge Tranfer Network (KTN) online platform for businesses
The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) has refreshed its online platform to intelligently connect you to relevant events, funding, thought pieces and specialist staff to help your business innovate and grow.
You can discover content using your area of interest, from biotechnology to transport; from space to health - all major UK economic sectors are covered. Once you have selected your interests, using the KTNs intelligent tagging system, they will then display rich and relevant content related to your area, often from surprising sources.
All content on the platform has been carefully curated by the KTNs team of innovation specialists - not by an automated algorithm - so you can be confident that KTN is connecting you to the most relevant cutting-edge information.
The move also marks a closer alignment with the KTNs main funder, Innovate UK, with the website branding making a clear visual link. Knowledge Transfer Network is Innovate UK's innovation network partner, and also works with other funders to provide innovation networking services and fulfil its mission to drive UK growth.
KTN link new ideas and opportunities with expertise, markets and finance through their network of businesses, universities, funders and investors. From agri-food to autonomous systems and from energy to design, KTN combines expertise in all sectors with the ability to cross boundaries. Connecting with KTN can lead to potential partners, horizon-expanding events and innovation insights relevant to your needs.
Visit the following link to connect directly with expertise in your sector.
https://ktn-uk.co.uk/people
Posted 2017-01-04 16:16:56
Opportunity Meets Talent, 8th February 2017, Southampton
Join top employers Carnival, Santander, Solent NHS Trust and many more to the first Opportunity Meets Talent Convention organised by Business South. This event will see the region’s top businesses, educators and HE/FE students coming together with the aim of matching talented students to real jobs.
Employers will be able to showcase their organisations and career opportunities directly to hundreds of talented students, who are seeking local employment.
The watchword for this event is opportunity. This is one opportunity you cannot afford to miss.
For information on sponsoring at this major new event or showcasing your job opportunities please contact leigh@businesssouth.org
For more information and to register your interest please visit:
https://www.businesssouth.org/events/opportunity-meets-talent-convention/
To be held on:
8th February 2017
8:00am - 4:00pm
Venue:
St Marys Stadium
Britannia Road
Southampton
SO14 5FP
Posted 2017-01-04 17:10:53
Marine Data Management Awareness Course, 8th February 2017, London
Data is the new global currency and a vital asset for success in any market or venture today. Accordingly, a solid understanding of data management is crucial for anyone using marine data.This course looks at how effective data management can improve efficiency in data acquisition, storage, analysis and re-use.
The course (delivered by data management specialists OceanWise) is for those who need to work with marine data efficiently as it is acquired, used, reused and re-accessed. It is also about knowing what data you already have, and where it is, and how to find it, and how good it is.
Topics include:
* the data life-cycle
* data and metadata standards
* co-ordinate reference systems
* data quality and publishing
* challenges faced in achieving data management best practice
This course contributes to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and will provide an invaluable insight for anyone involved in collecting, managing, using or publishing marine data.
Further details and event bookings can be found at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marine-data-management-awareness-course-tickets-30290692276#tickets
