Marine South East on hand to help your business at this year’s SeaWork, 10-12 June 2008
Seawork 2008 will be officially opened on Tuesday 11 June by the Right Honourable John Denham MP, who represents Southampton Itchen. The event promises to be an exposé of commercial ingenuity and talent with products and vessels from around the world, presented by the 450 exhibitors.
As part of its continued pledge to help companies access support organisations and funding opportunities, Marine South East will again be hosting a Business Centre stand (stand number 176 next to the Innovations Showcase) which will include support agencies from around the region on hand to answer questions on a wide range of issues.
Support organisations include:
Hythe Marine Park Ship Lift Facility
The facilities at Hythe Marine Park include a hangar of approximately 10,000m² which houses a platform (cradle) lift and slipway. The slipway hoist can move vessels of around 50 metres LOA, and up to approximately 750 tonnes up the railed slipway and on to the hardstanding. There is also an internal rail system which operates throughout the hangar this allows for traversing and dry docking of multiple vessels, protecting them from the elements. With the addition of a removable steel extension to the slipway cradle, larger vessels of up to c. 55m LOA can be slipped. There are also working berths and moorings adjacent in Southampton Water.
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment offer new and experienced exporters tailored, impartial and expert advice on winning business overseas. We combine the skills of our 38 private sector, International Trade Advisers with the national resources of the Department of Trade & Industry and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Moreover, our global network of UK trade development officers, based in British Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions, ensures you can tap into an unrivalled depth of contacts, business knowledge and expertise.
For more information contact us on: 08457 35 45 55 Email: info@uktisoutheast.com or visit our website: http://www.uktisoutheast.com
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth plays a major role in the business life of the region, with an impressive track record for helping businesses both large and small. Whatever the size of your organisation, staying at the forefront of technology and good business practice can give you a vital competitive edge. The University has a wealth of expertise, resources and facilities that have direct relevance to businesses in the marine industry and we are keen to continue to support the marine sector in our region.
http://www.port.ac.uk/busisiness/purpledoor
Business Link Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Whether you are thinking of starting a business, run an existing business that wants to grow or need advice on how to deal with business issues, challenges or opportunities, Business Link can help. The Business Link service is available locally and provides the information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and to grow a business.
We look forward to talking to you on the stand about how we can help your business.
Tel: 0845 600 9 006 http://www.businesslinkhampshireiow.co.uk
Innovation Advisory Service
Innovation Advisory Service (IAS) is designed to help ambitious "growth companies" in the South East to identify what to do, how to do it and to gain access to resources and funding. Companies will typically use technology as a major part of their commercial activities, or be planning to. IAS has a team of highly experienced director level advisors who all have both general commercial and specific sectoral technical expertise. To find out more, visit: http://www.soton.ac.uk/business
University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is at the forefront of the marine industry. Expert areas include the Wolfson Unit for Marine Technology and Industrial Aerodynamics, who have successfully worked with America's Cup teams; the National Oceanography Centre which is jointly owned with National Environment Research Council, leader in ocean engineering, and the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, specialists in noise and vibration control. Another area of specialist expertise includes supply chain management. Visit the Marine South East stand to find out how the University can give your business a commercial edge - we offer collaborative research, consultancy, student placements and first-class facilities - including wind tunnels. Visit: http://www.soton.ac.uk/business
For the third year running Marine South East is also sponsoring the Spirit of Innovation awards at the show. John Denham MPwill present winners with their awards at the dinner on the first night. All this years Innovation Award applicants will have their products and services on display throughout the show on the Innovations Showcase Stand next to the Marine South East Business Support stand.
The star of the pontoon attraction, among some 70 working vessels, will be HMS Blazer, a 56 foot Fast Patrol Boat attached to the Universities of Southampton and Sussex to provide students with onboard experience of life at sea. 7,000 members of the commercial marine industry are expected to visit over the three days of the show.
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