Shipbuilders and Ship repairers Association Autumn Seminar, Tuesday 13 November
Venue: Egham offices
The SSA is running a series of one day seminars to keep members up to date with some of the most pertinent issues in the industry today. The keynote speaker for the Autumn seminar will be Rear-Admiral Bob Love who heads up the CVF IPT (Royal Navy Future Aircraft Carrier, United Kingdom Integrated Project Team)
On the 25th of July 2007, the Royal Navy confirmed that it had signed a £3.8bn contract for what are now classed as the largest vessels ever sailed by the Royal Navy. The first ships HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, are expected to enter service in 2012 and 2015.
This announcement is key for the success of the UK shipbuilding industry in to the next decade, and this not only because there is an opportunity to bid for work on the carriers themselves but because the main ships will need support vessels such as fleet tankers, sea based logistics vessels and fleet support ships that will provide further build work.
This is your opportunity to question the man in charge, ensure that your business benefits from this project and that work stays in the UK.
Other speakers will include:
- SEMTA is the Sector Skills Council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies will be speaking about what they are doing to address this, what they can do for you, and answering your questions.
- Safina will be talking about marine paints and the environmental impacts related to paint issues.
- The UKTI assist businesses in breaking into international markets, their seminar will focus on how they can support you in doing this.
- Cliff Funnel is an expert on the relevance of research to the ship building industry and will be discussing how you can get involved and bid for funding.
Cost £20 for SSA member organisations and £30 for non-members.
For further information and to reserve a place by Wednesday the 7th of November contact Michelle Ryder on 01784 223 770 or at michelle@ssa.org.uk
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