Marine South East January 2007
Foreword
Foreword
Welcome to the first issue of email news for 2007. As usual it is packed full with information and advice on a range of issues. It is also the season for events and as well as the first Marine South East AGM, taking place on the 17th January in Chichester, we have information on a whole host of seminars and networking receptions planned at this year’s London Boat Show. Read on to find out more….
Posted 2006-12-22 09:34:04
Marine South East update
Register now for Marine South East AGM on Wednesday 17th January
Join Marine South East on Wednesday 17th January to discuss the challenges facing the South East marine industry and learn about the initiatives Marine South East is pursuing to tackle profit, productivity and promotion. Email now to register your attendance admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk.
The event will take place at Chichester University from 4.00-6.00pm and will culminate with the AGM of Marine South East. It will be followed by a free networking drinks reception from 6.00pm.
This is your chance to raise issues facing your business, including the following areas of interest:
• Waterfront strategy
• CNC Shared Facility for the region
• Ports and logistics update
• Marine Technology strategy
• Schools Marine Challenge
• Sail South East and other marine clusters
• Chichester Maritime and local networking
• “CommercialiSE” funding for innovation
Speakers include Iain Shepherd, Chair of Marine South East, Jonathan Williams MSE Chief Executive, Sarah Dhanda Training Director at the British Marine Federation, Ken Robinson of Sail South East and Rob Stewart representing Cowes Marine Cluster.
The presentations will be followed by 30 minutes of open forum, discussion of marine business issues and will culminate in Marine South East’s chairman’s report.
Email Jin Sandhu to confirm your attendance
admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2006-12-22 09:36:39
Marine South East looking for two project managers
Due to an expanded prtfolio of projects across the South East region Marine South East is currently looking ot recruit two project managers in both the East kent and solent areas.
If you would like to find out more or would like to download a job description for each of these posts log on to the http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/tenderdocs/general/, alternatively email Jin admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk for further information.
Posted 2006-12-22 11:11:12
Latest information from Marine South East on the web
The Marine South East website is packed with useful information for marine companies across the region, but many people don’t know what is available and what could be useful for their business.
Some of the latest issues and documents that have most recently appeared on the website include:
Latest market report on French Leisure Marine market – go to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/researchto find out more
Press releases are regularly posted on the website, with news from companies around the region. Go to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/press
Latest tender opportunities are updated every month, with information supplied by UKTI. Go to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/tender_opportunities
If you would like to make suggestions or would like to submit a press release for inclusion on the site email helen@cityandstone.co.uk
Posted 2006-12-22 09:45:10
Marine South East Seminar programme planned for SeaWork
At this year’s SeaWork Exhibition, 12-14 June 2007, Marine South East will be holding a series of seminars on issues most affecting companies in the region.
This in addition to the support that Marine South East is offering through sponsorship of the Innovations Showcase for the second year running and the Business Advice Centre that will again have a stand at the show with a range of support organisations and advisors on hand to help companies deal with issues such as recruitment, training, international development, defence diversification and networking opportunities,
Iain Shepherd, Marine South East’s Chairman, believes that the seminar programme is an important addition to the organisation’s support of this important event. “SeaWork has been going from strength to strength over the last few years and I’m sure this year will be no exception. Our seminar programme will help companies get even more out of their visit to the show, offering information and advice on a range of pertinent issues for our industry.
SeaWork will of course also have the usual features that have been attracting exhibitors and visitors in increasing numbers. It will again provide facilities beyond that of an exhibition hall, with on the water demonstrations, purpose built pontoons accommodating over 70 vessels and floating exhibits, quayside area for large exhibits and outdoor demonstrations, as well as international standard conference and meeting facilities. With over 400 companies exhibiting, representing 20 Countries, SeaWork is a definitive diary date for major international manufacturers and distributors, attracting over 5,500 visitors comprising of influential decision makers and organisations.
Watch http://www.seawork.com for updates and further details. Email any queries to
info@seawork.com
Posted 2006-12-22 11:23:32
Latest tenders on Marine South East website
Some new tender opportunities have recently been added to the Marine South East website, if you would like to find out more go to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/tender_opportunities
New tenders and deadlines are:
Qatar - Supply of 2 Pilot Boats
Closing date: 22 January 2007
Egypt - Supply of 6 Workboats
The manufacture, delivery (including training) and commissioning of:
One 20-meter aluminium twin screw workboat for laying of moorings for commercial and leisure diving boats, diving operations, maintenance of moorings, oceanographic monitoring and research and surveillance of diving and fishing activities.
Five 9-meter aluminium single water-jet patrol boats for surveillance and control of commercial and leisure fishing and diving activities, law enforcement, search and rescue and general assistance vessels.
Closing Date: 6 February 2007
Australia - Marina Site Development
The Marina Site Precint adjacent to the Marlin Marina is being designed and developed by the CPA to accommodate the Cairns Yacht Club Restaurant Bar, Marina Facilities and Retail Tenancies. The proposed development comprises of two single story pavilions with surrounding covered external decks/terraces, and a separate Boat Store Facility. Approximate building area for the development is 1780m2.
Closing Date: tbc
Egypt - Mooring Systems, Tracking & Monitoring Equipment
Product/Service required
* Mooring installation equipment
* Mooring materials
* Dive equipment
* monitoring field and laboratory equipment (wildlife and marine monitoring)
* Tracking system for diving sites
* Marine Multimedia, communication & IT equipment
Closing Date: 6 February 2007
Australia - Provision of Response Vessels
Timeframe for Delivery: June 2007
Closing date for response: tbc
For information on all of these can be found by logging on to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/tender_opportunities
Posted 2006-12-22 12:06:28
International development
South East company takes top honours at Paris Boat Show
The winners of the second Laureat Nautique Franco-Britannique Award were announced during the Paris Boat Show last month. Overall winners were South East company Formula Yacht Spars and their French partner Black Flag Composite. The Franco-British award is supported by the UKTI and organised by the British Marine Federation (BMF) and Federation des Industries Nautiques (FIN) and recognises marine companies from France and the UK that have entered into successful partnerships.
Formula Yacht Spars, based in Lymington, Hampshire and Black Flag Composite of Mudaison, Montpellier were recognised for having shown a strong corporate drive to create strategic alliances, build expertise and knowledge across borders. The partnership has led to impressive growth in turnover, improved client service and enhanced credibility in the market place.
The partnerships between Performance Sailcraft (UK) and Direct Sailing (France) and Barton (UK) and Plastimo (France) also received highly commended recognition from the judges during the evening’s celebrations.
Toby Allies, Director of International Development at the BMF commented, “Formula Yacht Spars and Black Flag Composite are a great example of how companies can create new partnerships to drive forward innovation, deliver better service for clients and provide exciting opportunities for their staff. The BMF looks forward to continuing working and supporting them and all the highly commended companies as they continue to develop their businesses in the highly competitive international leisure marine market.”
Mark Merritt, Managing Director of Formula Yacht Spars, added, “This award was a real bonus in an exciting year for Formula in which we have undergone considerable change and expansion. The acquisition of Black Flag Composite, a specialist composite spar maker in Southern France, has given us an important foothold in an extremely active market and strengthened our team of composite experts. This award has come as a very pleasant surprise to us and is in effect only the beginning. It is also a strong indication that we are now a formidable force in the European market and we are looking forward to the New Year with considerable enthusiasm”
For more information contact Rebecca Jackson at the BMF on 01784 223627.
Posted 2006-12-22 11:37:12
New International Activities Guide now available
A new guide to overseas boat shows will be available in January, with details of overseas shows across marine sectors and details of where you can get further information and details on funding available.
The International Activities Guide 07/08 provides details of the shows available and also events being held in the UK to help marine companies develop their international markets. It also contains case studies to help companies get an idea of how funding and support from organisations such as UK Trade & Investment and trade associations including the British Marine Federation and Defence Manufacturer’s Association can help with developing an international strategy.
If you would like to receive a free copy of the guide contact admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2006-12-22 11:44:33
Innovation and Technology
Funding available to help companies develop innovative projects
Through the CommercialiSE framework, PoCKeT provides funds for early stage business ideas. PoCKeT is specifically for "proof of concept" development where the knowledge and expertise of a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Public Sector Research Expertise (PSRE) can assist to make them a commercial reality.
PoCKeT awards range from £5,000 to £50,000. The funds provide finance for activities which will prove the technology or idea and assess its commercial potential. The PoCKeT project should take the concept to the stage where it is capable of attracting customers, external funding and/or a commercial partner.
The CommercialiSE framework provides integrated support for ground breaking business ideas that exploit the South East knowledge base. PoCKeT is co-financed by the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA), the European Social Fund (ESF) and CommercialiSE.
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) may apply to the CommercialiSE PoCKeT fund. An SME is defined as:
• Employing fewer than 250 people
• A maximum annual turnover of €40 million
• A maximum annual balance sheet total of €27 million
• No more than 25% ownership by another company
Companies must be based in the SEEDA region.
Companies must be collaborating with a HEI or Public Sector Research Establishment (PSRE) in order to be eligible. SMEs may choose to collaborate with a HEI or PSRE based anywhere in the UK or Europe.
For further information or to apply to the Fund, please email the PoCKeT Fund Manager zoe.courtney@financesoutheast.com or call 01344 758 543.
Posted 2006-12-22 11:59:29
Royal visit to Portsmouth-based McMurdo recognises innovation in the industry
His Royal Highness The Duke of York visited the headquarters of emergency location beacon manufacturers McMurdo Ltd in December. The Duke was shown the latest life-saving equipment and was introduced to staff in the factory and design offices.
The Duke’s walk-about took him through the assembly areas where the SmartFind EPIRBs and the FastFind personal locator beacons are produced, and he also received a demonstration of the Man Over Board (MOB) Guardian, a new lifesaving system aimed at commercial fishing boats which has been launched in a joint initiative with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
The Duke of York was visiting the company to witness first hand the range of products that has helped to place the South East marine industry at the heart of innovation in the marine industry.
Posted 2006-12-22 12:29:00
Free technology Venture workshops on offer
The Designing Demand Innovate programme starts with a 1 day Technology Venture Workshop – which is being held at the Jubilee Library in Brighton on 16th January 2007 or 30th January 2007 at the Design Council in London.
The aim of the Technology Venture Workshop is for companies to have the chance to learn about design – and to give them sufficient information to consider whether to apply for the full Innovate programme.
The Innovate programme itself consists of a three day workshop taking place over 2 consecutive days in 1 week and the third day the following week. These workshops are run by a Design Associate and three support designers who work with the successful applicants to identify opportunities for improving their business through design. In the following 12 months the Design Associate will meet the company on a monthly basis to support them with the implementation of their Design Opportunities. At the end of the programme there will be a close-out event which reviews the work carried out and also allows the company the opportunity to meet again with their peers from the initial 3 day workshop.
The target audience for the Innovate programme is ambitious technology entrepreneurs - within 3 years of initial start-up with no more than 14 employees and based within the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA) region.
Alumni of the Innovate programme reported that their increased use of design had important benefits:
80% changed strategic direction becoming customer focused rather than technology focused
75% invested significantly in design and are confident of a return on investment
65% changed branding and communication giving them stronger market positioning
80% reported a changed mindset, culture and vision
50% increased their ability to raise investment finance
50% saw better management or reduction in commercial risks and have a more positive attitude to the sustainability of the business
50% significantly changed the balance and composition of the company’s skills
35% changed product or service.
If you would like to register for one of the free Technology Venture Workshops please visit http://www.designingdemand.org.uk. If you have any questions please contact Claire Harper on 01865 811550
Posted 2006-12-22 12:41:24
Skills and Training
Lloyds Maritime celebrates 30 years of training provision with new prospectus of courses
Celebrating over 30 years of providing Lloyd's maritime training programmes to the industry, Lloyd's Maritime Academy has launched a comprehensive prospectus, which illustrates the range of programmes and services now offered by the organisation.
The continued strength of the Distance Learning programme will see over 2,000 international students enrolled on twenty-one different courses this year. From the first course held in 1976 to their current portfolio of over sixty Seminars covering diverse topics in law, insurance, economics, technology, bunkering and management plus the acclaimed “Background to Shipping” course, Lloyd's Maritime Academy seminars have become a familiar feature in the training calendar for many businesses.
The Masterclass series of workshops has been developed for those wishing to extend their knowledge and skills on a particular subject to advanced practitioner status. Where public programmes cannot fit the need, Corporate Training solutions provide businesses with a tailored programme to meet company specific training requirements, aligned with enterprise goals and offered within the same rigorous quality framework as the public courses - whether arranging on-site training for small numbers of learners or global workforce development for a large organisation - using a blend of instructor led training and e-learning.
If you would like a copy of the prospectus email Suzanne.Jacobs@informa.com or go to the website http://www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com.
Posted 2006-12-22 12:49:11
Marketing – a series of seminars to help you better target your market
How well do your key decision makers understand your markets? . Are your strategic decisions based on carefully executed market research or on ‘gut feel’?
As supply chains globalise, it is essential for South East manufacturers to maintain and exploit a ‘competitive advantage’, working closely with key customers to anticipate and satisfy their changing requirements.
Introducing basic techniques such as market research, market segmentation, competitor benchmarking and product positioning will help you:
. Better understand your competitive advantage and maintain it by tactical selection of new products and services
. ‘Get the message across’ better with smarter content and targeting of your business communications
. Better identify new market opportunities
MAS South East has developed this series of seminars to help manufacturers develop their marketing skills. The seminars are delivered by an experienced marketing professional, and contain elements relevant to both domestic and
international marketing.
They are of a practical nature, assuming limited prior knowledge, and contain many ideas readily adopted back at the workplace. Each delegate is issued with comprehensive reference notes. This year MAS is able to offer this excellent programme at a cost of £25.00 per delegate for each seminar, or £100.00 for each delegate if they choose to attend all of the six seminars in this series
Seminar subjects include:
Planning for success
Targeting the right customers
Researching export markets and buyer behaviour
Winning at new products
Pricing and distribution channels
International Marketing and promotions
For further information email enquiries@mas-se.org.uk or go to http://www.mas-se.org.uk.
Posted 2006-12-22 12:55:53
SEMTA Funding available for Management and Leadership
The BMF has secured funding from SEMTA (Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies Alliance) to help companies in Marine Manufacturing and Engineering sector develop their leadership skills.
The aim of the fund is to allow for aspiring leaders from Marine companies to access top-level management development. For Marine companies and particularly the managers of the future the opportunity to attend one of the country's leading Management schools and to mix with delegates from diverse but equally challenging backgrounds is an opportunity not to be missed but one that is difficult to sell internally given the cost of the fees.
Funding is available for up to 50% of the cost of any course fees and courses must start by March 2007.
To apply for this funding please complete the attached Application From and return to Sarah Dhanda at sdhanda@britishmarine.co.uk. The funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis so get your Application Form in soonest.
Posted 2006-12-22 12:58:08
Around the region
Minister boosts campaign to save Portsmouth Naval Base
Senior Minister Derek Twigg MP spoke out at a recent meeting in the Houses of Parliament about the future of Portsmouth naval base and the vital role it has to play in the future of the city. The comments of the defence minister came as a massive boost to campaigners fighting to save the home of the navy from closure.
Mr Twigg cited the base's role as home to the new Type 45 destroyers and super-aircraft carriers as well as the Operation Dreadnought cost-cutting drive as major feathers in its cap.
He was speaking during a debate in Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament called by Portsmouth North MP Sarah McCarthy-Fry on the future of Portsmouth naval base.
Mr Twigg was faced by a united cross-party coalition of MPs from the area, including Labour's Ms McCarthy-Fry, Lib Dem Portsmouth South MP Mike Hancock and Fareham Tory Mark Hoban, as well as Tory defence spokesman Julian Lewis. He insisted ministers needed to wait for the recommendations from the Navy Review Board, which is looking at cuts that could see the closure of one of the country's three navy bases.
Mr Twigg raised hopes by saying the board should take note of future plans for Portsmouth and the £30m savings highlighted through Operation Dreadnought, which has been drawn up by the base. He said: 'Under current plans, Portsmouth will be the home of the new Type 45s and aircraft carriers. The review board needs to take note of this. Also, the naval base's savings under Operation Dreadnought need to be given due weight by the review board.'
But he added that the savings still needed to be validated and said all the options, including keeping all three bases or closing all three bases, were still open.
However, his positive comments about Dreadnought came just a day after the commander of the base, Commodore David Steel, also said that the plan had been well-received.
And in her speech, Ms McCarthy-Fry concentrated on the economic and military arguments for keeping the Portsmouth base open.
She pointed out that Portsmouth was the home for 60 per cent of the surface fleet and most Royal Navy families were housed in the area. She said it was the only location where the new carriers could be re-armed on site and that it was also the home of shipbuilding with VT and maintenance with Fleet Support Ltd.
'Portsmouth is a one- stop shop for the Royal Navy, which makes it unique,' she said.
Portsmouth News is running a campaign to save the Base, if you would like to voice your concerns on this issue email handsoff@thenews.co.uk. All responses will be presented to Defence Secretary Des Browne
Posted 2006-12-22 11:50:56
Latest South East marina awarded gold anchors
Thames and Kennet marina has recently been awarded four gold anchors by The Yacht Harbours Association as a result of its ongoing programme of improving quality and value.
The Gold Anchor Award is designed to encourage high standards in the operation of marinas, and has recently undergone a thorough revision with the aim of raising standards higher still. The award of four gold anchors to Thames & Kennet Marina reflects the continuing commitment to improving services, facilities and the quality of management at the marina.
The Gold Anchor Award Scheme was established to improve the standards of facilities available to all boat owners. Marina operators, who are members of the association, may enter the scheme for assessment. The level of the awards range from three to five gold anchors and are a sign of a quality marina, whilst the number of anchors indicates the level of the facilities available. The scheme is purely voluntary and is designed to bring the industry to the forefront of boating and to encourage better standards.
On entry, arrangements are made for the inspection to take place on the site, to assess the standard of the facilities available. The assessors inspecting will then determine the award level, 1 to 5 gold anchors (5 being the highest award).
If you are interested in the scheme and would like to find out more call 01303 814434 or visit http://www.yachtharbourassociation.com
Posted 2006-12-22 12:11:11
South Coast Marinas join forces to launch a comprehensive website for yachtsmen cruising in the South East
Over 35 marinas, harbours and coastal authorities have come to together under the Sail South East brand to launch a comprehensive website for visiting yachtsmen to the South East of England from Weymouth to Ramsgate.
The website gives detailed information on cruising areas in the South East, harbour and marina facilities together with website links, tourist information on a number of waterside towns as well as tidal and weather information for the South East region.
The new website www.sailsoutheastengland.com has been designed as a valuable resource for visitors and those sailing frequently in the area. It enables visitors from the UK and abroad who are not fully familiar with an area to plan their route and select their preferred harbours, marinas and moorings in the South East of England from Weymouth in the west to Ramsgate in the east.
The website also provides links to Coastal Authorities and tourism information sites, so that visitors can plan their leisure activities around their chosen destinations. The design permits potential visitors to see the whole region at a glance, and then navigate within the website to individual locations.
Sam Bourne, Sail South East Chairman said “The website is a fantastic resource for domestic and overseas visitors to the area. It offers information on berths, moorings, marinas and places to visit. The website combines the best of marina and harbour information with all of the tourism information of the local area. We hope that by creating this website we will raise the awareness of the region and visitors will utilise the information provided making the most of their visit.”
If you would like further information please visit www.sailsoutheastengland.com or if you would like to find out how you can become a member of Sail South East contact Alexandra Brooks- Tourism South East on Tel: 023 8062 5506 or Email
abrooks@tourismse.com
Posted 2006-12-22 12:14:12
Sailing on TV
A new online programme for cruiser sailors has recently been launched. Yachting TV is the first professionally made, magazine style show that brings to life the stories, issues and skills that are relevant to every sailor.
All of the current sailing footage available, whether online or on terrestrial television focuses exclusively on events and racing. With Yachting TV, every sailor will, for the first time, have access to the top yachting journalists and world famous sailors dealing with day-to-day stories that really mean something to them.
Each programme will be available to view for free online for a month, whether direct from our own site www.yachtingtv.co.uk or from associated video sites such as itunes, youtube, googlevideo etc. All programmes will subsequently be available to order on DVD or as a download. Over time individual items will be available to order on their own, whether it’s a boat review or a sailing skills item.
The programmes and website will have many opportunities for sponsors and advertising, giving companies both in and out of the marine industry an unrivalled opportunity to reach their target audiences with this dynamic medium.
If you have any queries regarding advertising opportunities or content
please contact
info@yachtingtv.co.uk
Posted 2006-12-22 12:21:10
Events
Whole host of events at this year’s London Boat Show
The British Marine Federation will again this year be putting on a series of events to help companies make the most of their time visiting or exhibiting at the show.
5 January 2007
On the opening day of the Show, the BMF Technical Department will be hosting the latest round of networking events in the Motorsport to Marine programme which will see over 30 motorsport companies visiting the Show to explore opportunities for collaborative ventures, new markets and sharing technical expertise. This follows successful events at the last two Southampton Boat Shows and has already led to several new members joining the BMF and cross sector projects between the marine industry and members of the Motorsport Industry Association.
The event will open with a short seminar to introduce the two sectors, and is an opportunity for BMF members to present what they do and meet potential business partners from high performance engineering companies in the Motorsport sector. There are many areas of mutual interest covering a range of products, technologies, materials and business activities. Exhibitors will also benefit from stand visits from the visiting Motorsport companies and BMF Members wishing to take part should contact Adrian Waddams at sarahawaddams@britishmarine.co.uk
8 January
Annual Superyacht UK AGM
The annual Superyacht UK AGM and networking drinks reception will be taking place from 3.00-5.00pm in the South Gallery Room 31/32. This is your chance to hear about plans for the 2007 Tour of Excellence (March 07), BMF activities and initiatives for the year and to take part in a panel discussion chaired by Martin Redmayne.
The Keynote Speaker at this year's AGM will be Lee Sigley, Senior Project Co-coordinator from Alloy Yachts in New Zealand who will be giving an update of their current projects and overview of the sector.
The AGM is open to non-members and will be followed by a networking drinks reception which is always a useful time to catch up with colleagues and make new contacts.
To confirm your space at the AGM please email Tracey Igoe at the BMF tigoe@britishmarine.co.uk
9 January
Third annual marine industry training conference
Topics covered include:
BMF Annual Report
National Skills Academy for Manufacturing
Specialised Diplomas
Awarding Bodies Update
City & Guilds
EAL
A View from Industry
For further information email sdhanda@britishmarine.co.uk
10 January
BMF Technical Day
South Gallery Room 29 – 10.30 – 1.30pm
The programme includes:
Welcome - Nik Parker, Director of Technical Services
Modular boat interiors, solutions for design and production
Complying with the RCD – Feedback from Trading Standards
Concurrent Engineering in the Context of FRP Boats
Motorsport Meets Marine – High-performance Engineering
Funding and Support for Marine Manufacturing Businesses
R&D Tax Credits – How to cut your costs
Email nparker@britishmarine.co.ukfor further information.
12 January
Technology Strategy Group meeting – 11am
Looking at issues such as research opportunities, new composites projects and other items.
Email nparker@britishmarine.co.uk
Posted 2006-12-22 12:36:33
Adieu from MareNet, Wednesday 31 January
Venue: Royal Naval Submarine Museum, Gosport
For its final event Marenet has arranged a tour of the diesel submarine HMS Alliance when you’ll be able to experience what life was like for the 65 submariners that worked and lived on the sub.
The programme will open with a brief history of submarines by Commander Jeff Tall, Director of the Museum, whose presentations can usually be seen only on the luxury cruise liners on which he is often a guest speaker.
To help companies make the most of opportunities to meet, greet, and network with those all important new business contacts Marenet has lined up Leslie Spiers a highly acclaimed motivational speaker. Leslie will show you how to ‘work the room’, to engage quickly and effectively, and just as importantly, how to back-out of the not-so-attractive situations. For those of you who have not had a ‘Leslie Spiers experience’, you’re in for a treat.
The event will also include a speech from Jonathan Williams Marine South East Chief Executive on the future of Marenet.
To book a place or to find out more go to http://www.businesslinkhampshireiow.co.uk/events
Posted 2007-01-02 10:39:09
Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence 2007, 6th- 9th March
Venue: South East and South West
The Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence is an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase their products and services to an invited group of international superyacht delegates, including project managers, designers, naval architects, owners representatives, shipyards, brokers and captains. In March 2006 14 companies were visited and 60 companies showcased their products and services and networked with the delegates. Previous Tours have resulted in orders worth in excess of £60m for the major yards and smaller businesses in the UK supply chain.
In March 2007 the international delegates will follow a tight schedule of yard visits and also a number of optional company visits. In addition we are arranging two evening showcase events to enable UK suppliers of services and UK products to meet with the delegates in an informal mini-exhibition/drinks reception/dinner format. The aim of the showcase events is to expose the international delegates to high quality British companies operating in the Superyacht sector supplying both equipment and services.
For more information contact Tom Chant, British Marine Federation on 01784 223642 or email tchant@britishmarine.co.uk
