Marine South East April 2007 issue
Foreword
Foreword
Many companies are unaware of the support available to them through government and other agencies, including support for research and development projects. This will be the topic for the first Marenet event since Marine South East took over the mantle earlier this year. Over the coming months we will be working to engage companies previously unaware of the value of these networking events, as well as offering a new and exciting programme of events for our regular attendees.
The programme will also include discussions on the Waterfront, with ongoing projects working towards producing a waterfront strategy that will help ensure the protection of this resource for local businesses. A workshop on 27th April is inviting input from companies - go to the events section for more details.
Posted 2007-03-28 10:40:16
Business support and networking
Marine South East pledges to look at how companies can make the most of R&D tax credits
Research and development (R&D) tax credits will rise under the 2007 Budget announced by the Chancellor late last month.
From April 2008, the large company credit will go up from 125 per cent to 130 per cent. And the credit available to small and medium-sized firms will rise from 150 to 175 per cent.
The increases were part of a range of measures aimed at improving UK productivity and ensuring competitiveness in the global economy. Changes included a two pence cut in corporation tax and a 25 per cent cash increase in public investment in science by 2010-11.
'To lead in global competition - and particularly to secure our place in the high value-added, investment-driven growth sectors of the future from modern manufacturing and the creative industries to business and financial services and the city - Britain must champion open markets flexibility and free trade - an open and inclusive globalisation, not protectionism,' Chancellor Gordon Brown told parliament.
'And here the right policy is to combine the most modern and flexible competition regime including, as announced today, the further extension of risk based regulation - into employment tribunals - with the most effective incentives and support for British investment and British innovation,' he said.
Marine South East is planning to look at R & D tax credits in a future Marenet event as there has been past speculation on whether companies are finding the processes and procedures to apply for this tax relief too complex and time-consuming.
See our article on future Marenet events for details of the programme in the year ahead or click on www/marinesoutheast.co.uk/ongoing_projects
Posted 2007-03-28 10:42:53
Compelling new evidence shows the potential devastating impact of Portsmouth Naval Base closure on the south east’s economy
An independent report has been commissioned jointly by Portsmouth City Council and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA). It shows that the naval base and associated defence related industries and jobs are worth £680 million to the region’s economy every year.
The report was produced by the University of Portsmouth and was commissioned as a result of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) review of the future of Britain’s three main naval bases – Portsmouth, Devonport (Plymouth) and Clyde/Faslane.
The university report gives further proof of how Portsmouth Naval Base is at the heart of the local defence ‘supply chain’ with many small specialist industries working directly or indirectly for the base or one of the three large contracting companies based inside – VT Shipbuilding, Fleet Support Ltd. (FSL) and BAE Systems.
The base is a Centre of Excellence from design concept and shipbuilding to worldwide support, repair and disposal of ships. It has built up training excellence which it shares with related suppliers. Portsmouth and south Hampshire is also home to one of the UK’s leading high-tech super clusters spanning electronics, aerospace and defence, and IT.
The naval base is a key catalyst of this activity with research and development from internationally renowned companies providing the Royal Navy’s military advantage. The defence industry centred around Portsmouth and the wider south Hampshire economy has many of the skilled people and facilities needed to continue to deliver a world-class navy.
The new report, by the university’s Centre for Local and Regional Economic Analysis at the Portsmouth Business School, updates a previous study of 2005 and seeks to help the MoD to understand the role of the naval base in the local economy.
The University of Portsmouth recently re-ran its model based on the assumptions that were provided by the MoD’s Defence Analytical Services Agency. These assumptions, including the phasing of any job losses and clarification on the treatment of ships’ companies, has resulted in a clearer picture of any potential job losses and other indirect economic impacts.
Under current MoD assumptions, there could be up to 5,150 direct and indirect job losses - excluding ships’ crew - in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant alone.
For a full report on this issue go to www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/journals where you can download the latest news from Portsmouth City Council and SEEDA on the Portsmouth Dockyard review.
The report was produced by the University of Portsmouth and was commissioned as a result of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) review of the future of Britain’s three main naval bases – Portsmouth, Devonport (Plymouth) and Clyde/Faslane.
The university report gives further proof of how Portsmouth Naval Base is at the heart of the local defence ‘supply chain’ with many small specialist industries working directly or indirectly for the base or one of the three large contracting companies based inside – VT Shipbuilding, Fleet Support Ltd. (FSL) and BAE Systems.
The base is a Centre of Excellence from design concept and shipbuilding to worldwide support, repair and disposal of ships. It has built up training excellence which it shares with related suppliers. Portsmouth and south Hampshire is also home to one of the UK’s leading high-tech super clusters spanning electronics, aerospace and defence, and IT.
The naval base is a key catalyst of this activity with research and development from internationally renowned companies providing the Royal Navy’s military advantage. The defence industry centred around Portsmouth and the wider south Hampshire economy has many of the skilled people and facilities needed to continue to deliver a world-class navy.
The new report, by the university’s Centre for Local and Regional Economic Analysis at the Portsmouth Business School, updates a previous study of 2005 and seeks to help the MoD to understand the role of the naval base in the local economy.
The University of Portsmouth recently re-ran its model based on the assumptions that were provided by the MoD’s Defence Analytical Services Agency. These assumptions, including the phasing of any job losses and clarification on the treatment of ships’ companies, has resulted in a clearer picture of any potential job losses and other indirect economic impacts.
Under current MoD assumptions, there could be up to 5,150 direct and indirect job losses - excluding ships’ crew - in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant alone.
For a full report on this issue go to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/docs/journalswhere you can download the latest news from Portsmouth City Council and SEEDA on the Portsmouth Dockyard review.
Posted 2007-03-28 11:28:27
Catch up on Marine South East’s latest projects
We now have a new section on the Marine South East website dedicated to updating you on our ongoing projects.
The section provides the most up to date information on issues including:
• CNC machine,
• EDS net,
• Marenet,
• Marine Apprentice mentoring
• Marine Technology Strategy
• Medway Waterfront Strategy
• RACINE
• Schools Marine Challenge
• Solent Waterfront Strategy
• Technology Skills
Click on http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/ongoing_projects to find out more and to sign up to receive regular updates on projects you are most interested in.
Posted 2007-03-28 11:30:25
New Marenet programme announced
With a move from Business Link to Marine South East, the Marenet branding will continue in 2007 to offer informative and thought-provoking topics for discussion on a whole range of issues. The first event is planned for 8th May at Chichester Yacht Club.
Starting the programme will be an event in Chichester on Profitnet.
The Profitnet scheme helps a group of marine companies come together to share knowledge and experience and work together to find solutions to common problems. The network is a new way of learning and growing organisations and the ProfitNet programme is available entirely free of charge to companies.
ProfitNet was developed by the Centre for Research and Innovation Management (CENTRIM) at the University of Brighton. The network’s aim is to provide organisations with a unique opportunity to form close alliances with one another under the expert guidance of professional facilitators.
Participants in this exciting programme will discover new ways of problem solving and address issues of sustainability such as sourcing funding, managing innovation, creating new products and services and building new networks and partnerships.
Profitnet is proving a successful programme in other sectors and companies across Sussex are particularly being encouraged to come along to this event to find out how Profitnet could help your business grow. Email admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk for more information
This event will be followed by a range of events across the region including:
Export and inward investment
Launch of Marine South East Kent
Superyacht and Portsmouth Dockyard
Innocation and Tehnology
Skills
SEEDA and the waterfront strategy
We also have events planned for Medway and Gosport, with topics still to be confirmed. If you would like to find out more sign up for more information by logging on to http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/ongoing_projects
Posted 2007-03-28 16:15:16
Commercial sector meet the buyer event planned for SeaWork 13th-14th June 2007
Following the successful meet-the-buyer events held in Portsmouth in July 2005 and May 2006, with key partners Portsmouth City Council, UKTI and the British Marine Federation, the proposal for 2007 is to hold a buyer event at SeaWork in June, focusing on the commercial maritime and EEZ sectors.
This will provide two distinct meet-the-buyer events for the UK marine industry: leisure marine at London Boat Show; and commercial marine at Seawork. The Maritime Industries Meet-the-Buyer will be held at Seawork, Southampton over the second two days of the show, 13-14 June 2007.
The buyer meetings will be held in a defined area within the Seawork exhibition. This area will be designed to enable 20 simultaneous meetings, logos and promotional materials for the buyer companies, a reception desk and waiting/coffee area for the vendors. Access to the show is free and there will be free parking on site.
The proposed sector coverage will be on buyers and suppliers in the following sub-sectors:
• Dockyard and ports supply (equipment and services)
• Maritime security
• Maritime surveillance and vessel management systems
• Naval equipment
• Commercial equipment
• Commercial vessels (all sizes and types)
• Related services
Target countries for the overseas buyers will be identified by the event partners and UKTI overseas Posts, and will take the new UKTI strategy into account.
Vendors must be British-registered companies and can be exhibitors at Seawork or non-participants. Overseas companies asking to be involved as vendors will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but will have to pay more than UK companies (as main funding is provided by UKTI).
Vendors will register on a website that will enable them to write their profile and to request meetings with specific buyers. Meetings will then be coordinated by the Seawork team.
If you would like further information please contact either Rachel Foy or David Nickolls at UKTI South East. Either email Rachel.foy@uktisoutheast.com / Tel: 01983 209813 or email david.nickolls@uktisoutheast.com /Tel: 01256 769287.
Posted 2007-03-28 10:55:26
New project manager in Kent
Richard Barron has been appointed as the East Kent Marine Project Manager in a joint undertaking between Marine Southeast and the East Kent Partnership.
With a strong background in marketing and strategy as well as a passion for the sea Richard will be looking for opportunities to develop existing businesses, bring innovative new products to the marine market and generally raise the profile of the East Kent Marine industry.
Richard, who is a born and bred Kentish Man, believes that a lot of the Southampton office initiatives can be modified for local conditions and rolled out in Kent thereby reducing the lead time for implementation and creating an early impact on the burgeoning marine sector. He can be contacted through the East Kent Partnership offices in Dover on 01304820312 or by e-mailing richard@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-03-30 10:25:20
Marine South East at this year’s SeaWork
Marine south East will again this year have significant presence at SeaWork, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to supporting the growth of the commercial marine sector in the South East.
We will again be sponsoring the Innovation Showcase and Awards, an event that has previously shown the high levels of new technology present in the South East and beyond.
Entries into the Showcase are accepted from Seawork exhibitors and an entry form can be found in the Exhibitor Manual. The entry form requests details about the product or products you want to be considered for entry into the Innovations Showcase. When we receive forms, we check that the products meet the required criteria, ie, that they are new to the commercial marine market within the past 12 months. Provided they are, and the product can be considered new and innovative then it will be accepted.
Also for a second year running Marine South East is hosting a business advice centre. This will include advisors from the Manufacturing, Engineering and Marine Skills Partnership (MEMSP), UK|Ti, Southampton University, the Manufacturing advice Service, Business Link, South East Innovation Relay among others. So pop along to our stand if you would like to make the most of your visit to the show.
Posted 2007-03-28 16:17:40
Have your say on how SEEDA can support your business
SEEDA and its network of service partners are currently reviewing the demand and scope for specialist partnering and alliance support services to help companies better meet their future goals.
Partnering and alliances are growing as a strategic solution but many of them fail to achieve their objectives. SEEDA wants companies to get the best possible help to make partnering activity succeed whether through work with partners based in the region or doing business in other UK or international locations.
Companies’views and experiences are important so SEEDA has created a short survey that will take about ten minutes to complete. Responses will be consolidated into a summary report and personal data will not be shared with others.
By participating in this survey, you will benefit from being directly involved in shaping and influencing SEEDA’s future strategy to help your business grow by partnering more effectively. You will also have the opportunity to see a summary of the survey results and all completed surveys will go into a draw to win one of five copies of the current best selling book on partnering; Alliance Brand: Fulfilling the Promise of Partnering by Mark Darby.
To take part in this survey go to http://www.etouches.com/seeda
Posted 2007-03-28 16:23:51
Training and Skills
First set of marine apprentice mentors pass the grade
The first set of marine apprentice mentors have now finished their ten week course and there has been impressive feedback from those involved. Comments included:
"Paul has benefited from developing his mentoring and management skills and is far more focused on helping others develop."
"Early on in the programme both candidates weren’t sure whether it was going to be beneficial. Now that they are applying what they have learned to the workplace they understand the relevance of the content."
"Although I have had many years of experience Mentoring Apprentices in the workplace, the group work involved in the programme has enabled the sharing of ideas and good practices. This has been really beneficial."
"I have found the course very instructive, especially the different types of learning styles. Being on the programme should enable me to offer more effective support to our new apprentice."
There are also some opportunities for companies interested in hosting young people for apprenticeships, work placement, work trials or Saturday jobs. The students have been on courses including marine engineering, composites, boat building, electrics and electronics. All of them have either a City & Guilds level 2 or an NVQ level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.
The next apprentice mentoring course will begin at Eastleigh College soon after Easter. There are still a couple of places available and any companies who wish to nominate staff for the free training should contact IBP Training as soon as possible on 023 80652562 or by e-mail to kjackson@ibptraining.co.uk
Posted 2007-03-28 12:39:09
Marine Industries Skills Centre opens its doors for first time
The Paragon and ITE Training Group opened a new training centre for the marine industry across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 20th March. The development of The Marine Industries Skills Centre in Fareham is part of the expansion of the Group’s presence in the area.
The Centre was officially opened on the 20th March by Mrs Anne-Marie Mountfield, Partnership Director of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Learning and Skills Council and Adrian Humphries, Chairman of Paragon and ITE Training Group.
Opening the Marine Industries Skills Centre, Mrs Mountfield said: “The investment of nearly £1m has allowed learners to access and take part in programmes dedicated to Marine training. It will be a boost to the local area and to our ambition of producing world class skills.
“Paragon and ITE Group should be applauded for its commitment to this Centre and to the development of this facility.”
The new centre will add to the company’s current training facilities, and will mean vastly improved training facilities for young people and for local employers. The 13,000 square foot development is part of an initiative to provide opportunities for the local community to grow the skills needed by employers in the marine sector.
Paragon and ITE Training Group offers training for both young people and adults; for Apprentices, skilled workers and for employers wishing to send their staff on update courses. As a partner of the South East Centre of Vocational Excellence for Marine Industries, the Group aims to improve national competitiveness for the industry through training.
The new centre will provide state-of-the-art practical training workshop areas for marine engineering, boat building and marine electrical training, superbly equipped classrooms and pneumatic and hydraulics training equipment.
Steve Vernon is the Project Manager for the new development and states: “The Marine Industries Skills Centre is an invaluable asset to local industry and will improve our facilities for both practical and theoretical training for marine qualifications. It is an investment into the future of Fareham.
“We continue to work closely with employers, which will ensure that the new centre meets the needs of the industry and this community both now and in the future. We very much welcome the opportunity to show the centre to both local residents and employers alike.”
For further information about the Marine Industries Skill Centre contact John Graham on 07900 167882 or visit http://www.paragontraining.co.uk
Posted 2007-03-28 11:17:38
Noise and vibration training being tested
Marine South East has been working in partnership with the BMF to fund a 'Noise and Vibration Awareness' Course which is initially being delivered as a pilot to staff at Halyard (M&I) Ltd.
The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research based at the University of Southampton was commissioned to develop the training course to give an understanding of the EU amendment to the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) which places specific requirements on Boat Builders and Engine Manufacturers to limit noise emissions from craft.
Although the requirement became a mandatory part of the RCD in January 2006 there is still a great deal of confusion and ignorance of the implications and what action is required from the marine sector.
Following the delivery of the pilot course the British Marine Federation is planning to develop the training and offer it to a wider audience of Boat Builders and Designers later this year.
We will let you have an update and assessment of the pilot in a future issue of email news.
Posted 2007-03-28 11:32:23
International Development
High hopes for marine businesses following visit from international superyacht professionals
International superyacht representatives will today end their three-day visit to UK marine companies[see full list of local companies at end of release]. The tour of excellence, organised by Superyacht UK, an association within the British Marine Federation, and supported by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), involved introductions to 70 UK companies through site visits, networking events and a exhibition showcase.
The 27 delegates, made up of Captains, project managers, yards, brokers and designers, visited a number of businesses including South east companies: Oceanair, Lewmar, B&G, Simrad, Ocean Safety, Southampton Yacht Services, CJR Propulsion, Berthon Boat Company, Formula Yacht Spars, Green Marine, Dixon Yacht Design, Laurent Giles Naval Architects, SP Systems and UKSA
Similar events organised over the past four years have resulted in millions of pounds of business for UK marine companies and early signs from this visit are equally positive.
Toby Allies, International Director, British Marine Federation commented, "The Tour of Excellence is an excellent opportunity for British companies to network with potential buyers. The UK marine industry is a manufacturing success story, and the Superyacht sector is internationally recognised for high quality and innovative design and this event provides a showcase for our industry. We are confident that this visit will result in significant orders for the industry as in previous years."
One of the visiting delegated was equally impressed, Alexander Höfling, Head of Yacht Purchasing, Lürssen Werft GmBH & Co stated, "It's been both entertaining, efficient and a very well organised event. It has been a perfect insight in to the UK supply chain, which will be very helpful for future purchasing decisions."
His views were supported by a second delegate Captain Mark Jasper, Anna Christina, "We have packed a great deal of useful information in a short time, I hadn't previously thought about the UK in terms of superyacht build and it's been ideal to gain a first hand impression of UK superyacht equipment and UK capability."
If you would like to find out more or take part in a future event contact Tom Chant by emailing tchant@britishmarine.co.uk
Posted 2007-03-28 16:22:08
Formula Yacht Spars named South East exporter of the year
Lymington based, Formula Yacht Spars, one of the largest producers of performance carbon and aluminium yacht spars, was awarded the prestigious accolade of South East Exporter of the Year at the recent UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) awards.
Formula Yacht Spars was presented the award at the UKTI international Awards dinner at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands on Thursday 22nd March. Formula also walked away with the High Growth Award for demonstrating significant growth in international trade at a sustained level.
Richard Balding, Chairman, and Mark Merritt, Group Managing Director, both of Formula Yacht Spars accepted the award from Jeff Alexander, an Executive Director of the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA), and Richard West, formerly of McLaren and Williams Formula 1 teams.
“We are delighted that our efforts have been rewarded,” said Mark Merritt after receiving the award. “This shows what can be achieved by a hard working and dedicated team and demonstrates our commitment to global markets. Our export turnover has increased by nine-fold since 2004, which now accounts for nearly 70% of our total turnover.”
The Formula Group continues to go from strength to strength and the award follows the company’s acquisition of Black Flag Composite in France, which has greatly expanded their European base and led to Formula being recognised as one of the most technically advanced composite companies in Europe.
For further information about Formula visit http://www.formulayachtspars.co.uk
Posted 2007-03-28 16:20:20
NorShipping June 2007 - Exhibit your Product or Service
The British Marine Equipment Association Pavilion at Norshipping 2007 is now completely sold out. The whole show is over-subscribed and even the additional tented exhibition areas are full. However, if you wish to have your products and services displayed at the event, we are offering a limited number of display spaces on the BMEA Information Stand. These are available at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a stand at the event.
NorShipping has assumed greater prominence in the maritime calendar, and will certainly be the biggest European commercial shipping/marine equipment show taking place in 2007. Given the importance of the maritime sector to the Norwegian economy, we can expect a lot of attention to be paid to the show and to the participants.
Furthermore, it is now a truly international trade fair attracting Shipyard delegates and Ship owners from all over the globe.
WHAT YOU GET:
* Provision for up to 50 brochures/magazines or 4 kilos, whichever is less
(larger quantities can be negotiated).
* Full contact details of visitors/interested parties after the event
Cost of brochure display is £250 and the deadline for receiving them is 17 May 2007.
If you wish to take advantage of this offer contact Karen Gray, BMEA Secretary (Norshipping 2007) by emailing bmea@maritimeindustries.org
Posted 2007-03-28 17:16:53
Events
Waterfront strategy Workshop, Friday 27th April 2007
Venue: Southampton Football Stadium
Consultants Adams Hendry have been appointed to take forward the consultancy work in partnership with Marina Projects Ltd and WS Atkins on the development of a waterfront strategy for the Solent.
Mapping, business survey work and supply chain analysis will take place over the next few months, with an anticipated completion date in late July.
As part of this consultancy work, SEEDA and Marine South East are holding a workshop to collect together important input from local businesses. The workshop is being held on Friday 27th April at Southampton Football Stadium. There will then be a follow-up workshop in July.
If you would like to take part in the workshop, which will be bringing together these main themes and discussing them in greater detail please email admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk
Posted 2007-03-28 17:26:03
Events
Marenet - working together to improve profit, Tuesday 8th May 1530
Venue: Chichester Yacht Harbour; starting 1530 with Tour of BA Peters plc, MareNet event starting 1630 ending with networking buffet 1845
Working together to improve profit will be the first theme of MareNet under the new leadership of Marine South East.
The Profitnet scheme helps a group of marine companies come together to share knowledge and experience and work together to find solutions to common problems. The network is a new way of learning and growing organisations and the ProfitNet programme is available entirely free of charge to companies.
ProfitNet was developed by the Centre for Research and Innovation Management (CENTRIM) at the University of Brighton. The network’s aim is to provide organisations with a unique opportunity to form close alliances with one another under the expert guidance of professional facilitators.
Participants in this exciting programme will discover new ways of problem solving and address issues of sustainability such as sourcing funding, managing innovation, creating new products and services and building new networks and partnerships.
Profitnet is proving a successful programme in other sectors and companies across Sussex are particularly being encouraged to come along to this event to find out how Profitnet could help your business grow. The presentation will be preceded by a tour of BA Peters.
Email admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk for more information
Posted 2007-03-30 11:32:36
DESO MULTI-NATION INWARD MISSION, 4th - 8th JUNE 2007
Venue: Portsmouth
The aim of this inward mission is to promote UK ethos, capability and expertise within a specialised area and introduce the UK defence industry to foreign delegates to help companies increase marketing and sales opportunities.
The 2007 theme will be homeland security - border protection & enforcement. The equipment capabilities required by participating companies are:-
Surveillance (including tracking, monitoring, scanning, uav, cctv, listening, imaging and identification equipment);
Protection (including patrol vessels, access control, filtration, physical & blast barriers, shelters, clothing and hazmat equipment);
Detection (including alarms, sensors, screening, scanning, eod/ied equipment);
C4i (including cyber protection, secure, insecure & emergency communications, sensor fusion, tactical picture compilation data links, information display systems, crisis management gis systems/software, sensors, hf/vhf/uhf radios and encryption equipment);
Support services (including shelters, energy & water production, medical, catering, communications, simulators, training, risk assessment and analysis & evaluation equipment).
If you think you might be interested in participating, register with the project manager, John Foster at the Defence Export Services Organisation on 0207 305 2601 or email comsplan1@deso.mod.uk
Posted 2007-01-30 17:24:57
Ports and Ferries: Partners in 21st Century European Trade, Wednesday andThursday 13 & 14 June 2007
Venue: Old Royal Naval College, University of Greenwich
Following two extremely successful conferences on the challenges and solutions facing passenger transport in the 21st century, the Greenwich Maritime Institute in association with ShipShape International and Lloyd's Register - Fairplay has organised its third event.
A panel of speakers from the academic world and passenger, freight transport and ports industries will share their expertise and experiences on a range of issues affecting the ferry and ports industry including marketing, customer perspectives, security, vessel design, marketing analysis and insights. The conference will be relevant for anyone with an interest in delivering value and innovation in the ferry industry and will provide delegates with a superb networking opportunity in an exceptional environment.
For further information call 01622 862 362 or email conference@shipshapeinternational.com
Posted 2007-03-28 17:06:04
Annual British Naval Equipment Association Reception & Buffet Luncheon, Wednesday 27 June 2007
Venue: HQS Wellington, London
The Chairman of the British Naval Equipment Association Council and the members are again be hosting the overseas Naval Attachés & Advisers based in London at a reception and buffet luncheon.
This year the event will again be held on board HQS Wellington which is the Livery Hall and prestigious home of The Honourable Company of Master Mariners.
This is a well established opportunity to meet and lunch with the official naval representatives from potential customer countries. It is also a good occasion to network representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Industry as the event is also open to non-SMI/BNEA members.
Closing date for registration is Wednesday 20 June 2007
For further information contact Clementina Upton at the BNEA on 020 7928 9199 or email bnea@maritimeindustries.org
