There are a number of organisations and groups throughout the region who organise marine specific events whether they be for networking, training, or information purposes. The full diary of events is listed below.
The course is designed for all personnel, including those with little previous experience of GRP hand lay-up procedure, who require the practical ability and technical skills of the GRP lay-up & manufacturing processes and various repair techniques including repairs with access from one side only and gel-coat replacement/repair/matching.
Course objectives:
1. To develop safe working practices in storing, handling, dispensing and use of hazardous s chemicals in accordance with the current statutory regulations.
2. To identify and formulate the ingredients of the resin system to manufacturers' specifications and requirements.
3. To select various glass fibre reinforcement materials and calculate resin to fibre ratios.
4. To apply resins and glass fibres to produce mouldings to the stated specifications and relevant standards.
5. To manufacture an item from a mould in order to understand and appreciate the practicalities of such processes.
6. To undertake various repair techniques to damaged GRP mouldings.
7. To identify and recognise various laminate defects.
8. To describe the methods of plug and mould making techniques and to state the limitations for plug and mould construction.
9. To undertake the City and Guilds GRP hand laminating practical and theory tests.
For more details or to book your place on the course, please contact:
Kenneth Cast
Marine Skills Manager
City College Southampton
07944-998-951
http://www.southampton-city.ac.uk
Business Solent and Solent Skills Development Zone partners invite business leaders to contribute to the shaping of the Solent skills and recruitment agenda. The conference will focus on Southampton as a key contributor to economic growth and talent development within the Solent sub region.
The event will take place on 7th February 2012, at Eastpoint Centre, Bursledon Road, Southampton SO19 8BR, 8.30am to 1.30pm
This consultative event, involving local businesses, leading training and learning providers, Southampton City Council and Jobcentre Plus, introduces Solent Skills Development Zone and what it means for local employers and provides a platform for employers to:
* Determine local skills and recruitment challenges
* Input to the key employment and skills priorities within Southampton and the Solent
* Identify the relevance of central government's employment and skills programmes and connect with local providers
* Develop an employer engagement strategy that provides businesses with a single employment and skills 'offer' and 'entry point'
Committed to a 'joined up' approach to meeting businesses skills and recruitment needs, the Department for Work and Pensions Work Programme Providers; A4e and Maximus with its partner CDG are sponsoring this event together with Southampton City Council.
Solent Skills Development Zone (formerly Southampton focused) was developed by employers to address skill and workforce development needs. It provides a framework for key training and learning providers and support agencies to work collaboratively with employers to provide a coordinated programme to address the employment and skills needs of businesses and residents.
This free event includes a buffet lunch and networking.
If you would like to attend please register by emailing bookings@businesssolent.com or call the events team on 023 8068 2520 by 31st January 2012.
Visit to the UK by Raksha Maharaj, UKTI South Africa, who leads on the ports sector at the British Consulate in South Africa.
Raksha is based at the British Consulate General in Durban, has a good backround in South African and African business and has recently joined UKTI. She is to do what she can to promote UK interests in South Africa.
The South African Government has embarked on a massive infrastructure development programme and of the total spend, approximately ZAR 15 billion is to be assigned to port development and upgrades over the next five years. In addition, discussions are currently underway for the development of a digout port and container terminal in Durban to add capacity to the current port facilities. Raksha is also leading on commercial opportunities in Mozambique including port developments, in particular the port of Maputo,
Raksha would like to meet with PTG and explore possible interests. She would also be happy to meet PTG members individually. There will be a reception towards the close of the morning.
The price per delegate for attendance at the seminar, including refreshments/networking lunch with wines, is: £50 + 20% VAT (Total £60)
A specially discounted price of: £40 + 20% VAT (Total £48) is available to members of the Society of Maritime Industries.
For more information and registration details please email info@maritimeindustries.org
Ports and shipping businesses and suppliers are invited to meet on board the latest P&O ferry "Spirit of France" as she sails between Calais and Dover on Thursday 9 February 2012.
The European Interreg IV 2 Seas programme project PATCH (Ports Adapting To CHange) brings together a number of ports in the UK, France, Belgium and The Netherlands to share innovative environmental practices in port related matters.
With assistance from P&O Ferries, the Port of Calais is organising a one day business to business event on the theme of "Eco-innovation in infrastructures and logistics for the future". This event will take place during a return crossing of the ferry 'Spirit of France' between Calais and Dover.
The day commences at 0930 at the Port of Calais ferry terminal prior to embarkation on to the ship. There will be a presentation and discussion on eco-innovation in ports, followed by an opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services.
Relevant port and shipping related businesses based in the South East are particularly welcome to take part in this event in order to meet possible partners and customers in northwest Europe. A light lunch will be served during the crossing with time for networking. An optional one hour visit of the Port of Calais will follow at 1530 for those who are interested.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Howard Holt at howard@marinesoutheast.co.uk
There is no cost for business representatives to register, which can be achieved via the 'news' section of the website of the port of Calais: http://www.calais-port.fr
Brockenhurst College in partnership with Composite Mouldings (CML) will be launching a series of 5 day beginners courses in GRP Wet Lay-up using Hand Laminating Techniques, held at Composite Mouldings facility in Marchwood, Southampton. The first 5 day course will start on the 13th of February 2012.
Candidates will be able to see first hand laminating in action from the 32m2 purpose built mezzanine floor overlooking Composite Mouldings factory.
Priced at just £400 Inc VAT, This College Certificate is an inclusive course devised for Industry, Professionals and Enthusiasts, who demand hands-on skills for wet lay-up and repairing GRP.
The 5 day course will cover everything from Health & Safety techniques recommended to handling composite materials, identifying correct formulations of composite materials, resin to fibre calculations, moulding of own model boat hull to specification, GRP repairs and identification of defects. At the end of the course the candidates should be able to describe the methods and limitations of plug and mould manufacturing methods, candidates will also undertake a Brockenhurst College theory and practical examination, supported by a college certificate.
Brockenhurst College has a main site in the New Forest, Hampshire, England providing education in a wide range of courses for many different ages. The college has over 2800 full time students and over 10000 part time adult learners. The college has recently expanded their construction centre to include the marine sector. Lead by Gary Hales and a number of seasoned shipwright lecturers, the partnership with Composite Mouldings came about through a lack of space at the colleges Marchwood facility and an experienced composite company being neighbours. Both parties feel that the combined experience will be a real benefit to students and ultimately will provide a unique learning experience. Brockenhurst plan to further roll out college certificated courses in: Resin Infusion, Gel repairs, Vacuum bagging and prep-pregs.
For more information please contact:
Tommi Buckley
tommi@compositemouldings.com
+44 2380 660770
Tommi Buckley
Following the Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2010, the Armed Forces are currently going through a phased redundancy programme. To support those leaving, the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and Hampshire County Council are prganising a redundancy Employment Fair for those leaving the Armed Forces.
The event is to take place on Thursday 16 February 2012 in HMS Nelson, Portsmouth, and Employers will have the opportunity to meet highly skilled and motivated personnel settling in the local area and nationwide. We expect to attract in excess of 500 service leavers who will be seeking employment throughout 2012 onwards.
There is no fee associated with the Resettlement recruiting service to Employers, but in order to cover costs incurred in running this Employment Fair there will be a charge of £50 per stand.
The Employment Fair will take place in The Victory Club from 1000 to 1500 and exhibitors will be invited to a rolling buffet lunch between 1200 and 1300. Tea and Coffee will also be available throughout the day.
To participate, please email daniel.ball947@mod.uk to receive a booking form or telephone 02392 723165 / 02392 724595
Fast Response Craft Whole Body Vibration Awareness Course, recognised by The Nautical Institute is relevant to military, search and rescue, government agencies, local authorities, police, wind farm, oil and gas, thrill rides, charter, powerboat schools and all operations operating planing craft.
FRC WBV courses also provide the background to the EC Vibration Direction legilation for naval architects, boat builders and equipment manufacturers.
WBV Manager is a 1 day awareness course aimed at all managers, officers and supervisors. WBV Crew is a 1 day awareness course aimed at all coxwains and crew.
The next course will take place at the Grand Harbour Hotel Southampton on Tuesday 21st February 2012. The price including certficate, lunch and refreshments is £195.00 per person booking 1 to 9 places (of £175.00 per person if you are booking over 10 places).
To book a place please email info@frc-int.com or telephone 01202 443798.
SMI are hosting this event on doing business with the Ministry for Defence and how to be successful with pre-qualification questionnaires and replies to tenders.
The event is taking place on Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at the Army and Navy Club in London.
The seminar aims to help companies navigate successfully through bid/no bid decisions, pre-qualification questionnaires and written submissions when seeking business with the Ministry of Defence and other public procurement bodies.
For more information please contact SMI on events@maritimeindustries.org
Lloyd's Register's Introduction and update on type approval of the Marine Equipment and EU Marine Equipment Directive, hosted by the Society of Maritime Industries on 23rd February 2012 at Lloyds Register, 71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4BS.
For more information and booking details please contact info@maritimeindustries.org
Marine South East, through its SMARTA project will be hosting the next SMARTA Sustainability Network meeting at the Royal Air Force Yacht Club on Wednesday 29th February 2012 from 4.30-6.30pm. The event will feature Ed Gould giving a marketing 'masterclass' on how to make 18 million people aware of your product in 3 months!
Ed's presentation draws on his experience in running the award-winning marketing campaign for the GORE-TEX® Arctic Rib Challenge and shows businesses how they can use similar tools and tactics to market their product or service, whatever their budget.
Ed will cover the essentials of Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) during his presentation of the RIB trip to the Arctic.
In addition, Nigel Stuart, Managing Director of Discovery Yachts, will talk about the benefits and his experiences of using the Designing Demand programme to redefine and redesign the marketing and brand communications of the company.
The SMARTA SSN event is free to attend and will take place at the Royal Air Force Yacht Club, Riverside House, Rope Walk
Hamble SO31 4HD on Wednesday 29th February 2012 from 4.30-6.60pm. The event will conclude with a networking buffet.
Book online using the link or email admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/marenet
If your company is active in the US market, or intends to be, you might like to meet up with a group of business advisers that are visiting marine companies on the South Coast between 12th and 14th March 2012.
From the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, they help companies with advice on US distribution, sales offices, employment and local connections. Hampton Roads is one of the main hubs for marine industry in the USA across commercial and leisure marine, naval and shipping, with numerous shipyards and boatyard, and a growing interest in offshore wind.
If you would like to meet the team at your offices or at Oceanology, or would like to find out more, please call Charles Macdowell on 0207 823 6003 or email hreda@kendallscom.co.uk
An interactive workshop to identify innovation opportunities with leading-edge marine science and technology.
Marine South East and its international partners are holding this event within Oceanology International 2012, to highlight state-of-the-art technologies and roadmap the next breakthroughs in nutrient sensing and monitoring systems.
Management of nutrient discharges is essential to achieve coastal water quality objectives and ecosystem health, and therefore systems for effective monitoring of nutrient levels are essential.
Miniaturisation, low-cost, responsiveness and robustness are key features of measuring equipment, and are dependent on ambitious advances in performance and cost-effectiveness.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for experts (from scientific, engineering and commercial perspectives) to:
* Explore the deficiencies of current state-of-the-art;
* Consider the potential for advances in know-how and technology;
* Identify the major challenges to radical improvements in nutrient monitoring systems.
It is anticipated that a number of embryonic collaborative project ideas will be developed, which can subsequently be refined and extended around the interests of workshop participants.
Who Should Attend
* Engineers & decision-makers from organisations designing and building sensors and monitoring systems
* Scientists involved in research on sensor techniques, telemetry and sensor networks
* Users from public authorities, water companies and coastal survey contractors
The organisers will try to achieve a mix of participants across the above, and with representation from different countries. Everyone will be expected to speak as well as to listen.
Registration
The event can be booked by clicking on the link or by sending an email to admin@marinesoutheast.co.uk stating your name, organisation, contact details, and field of interest.
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/marenet
There is no charge for participation.
Oceanology International 2012 is free to attend ; please visit https://www.oceanologyinternational.com to pre-register online.
This event is being hosted with the support of the Society of Maritime Industries
Oceanology International is the global forum where industry, academia and government share knowledge and connect with the marine technology and ocean science community, improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world's oceans.
The three day event comprises an exhibition, conference, and the visit of senior industry managers and directors and will showcase a full range of marine technologies, products and services. The exhibition benefits from excellent facilities, security, parking, good catering, conference halls and many other modern features.
The exhibition is open to exhibitors world-wide from companies or groups of companies which undertake research technologies associated with measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world's oceans or design, develop, manufacture, maintain, repair or modernise equipment relevant to the marine scientific industries or train personnel, and promote, sell or provide marine scientific services, or produce documentation and journals connected with the oceanology industry.
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is supporting the UK Group at the exhibition and will have a stand presence there. Companies are hereby invited to join the UK Group, either by taking space only or by exhibiting in the UK pavilion using the group shell scheme.
For further information please contact the SMI events manager on + 44 (0) 20 7448 7023.
Over 100 exhibitors will be present at Interspill 2012 and the delegate registration for the Conference programme is now open. Interspill 2012 takes place 13th-15th March 2012 at ExCel in London.
Visit http://www.interspill2012.com for more information and to book your space.
Main Conference Sessions:
1 Oil Spill response Policy - Forty years of tanker oil spills, analysis by ITOPF. Global Spill Preparedness and Response standards, Practices and Capabilities, post Macondo, from BP. IOPC on current IOPC Fund issues, IMO on current IMO issues. The Bunker Convention, issue with limits, speaker tbc
2 Dispersant: Developments in Regulation - Compensation regimes, Definition of a ship from IOPC, the need for an Offshore compensation regime from IMO, the Bunker Convention
3 Cold Climate Issues - The Arctic Joint Industry Project, The Norwegian Coastal Administration on lessons learned from the Godafoss spill. Dispersant Effectiveness, testing of crude oils weathered under various ice conditions, from Sintef
4 Regional Preparedness - Developments in the Black Sea from OSPRI, GIRG 19, is Asia ready, by OSRL. The Atlantic Region's Coastal Response from ARCOPOL. Preparedness Planning in remote East Africa from Statoil
5 Modelling & Risk Analysis - A Tanker industry view on Risk, from Intertanko. A Planning and Assessment tool, from ARPEL. Environmental Risk from shipping n the Norwegian coast, by DNV. Existing modelling for Trajectory & Fate in ice infested waters
6 Monitoring & Remote Sensing - European Satellite based and Aerial Oil Spill Surveillance and vessel detection services, by EMSA. New developments in Aerial surveillance, from OSRL. The Environmental Monitoring and Impact of Marine Oil Spill Incidents - The Premiam project, from CEFAS
7 Impacts & Restoration - What is a reasonable oiled wild life response, by Sea Alarm. Potentially polluting wrecks, by NOAA. Environmental Impact of oil spills, Impact of Pollution on tourism
8 Technology development - Hosting the X Prize oil clean up challenge, by OHMSETT. Norwegian oil spill response technology development, by NOFO. Alternative Response Technologies, progressing learning into R&D Programmes, from BP. Designing a submerged oil recovery system, by USCG. Arctic Technology
9 HNS Response - A Tool for Impact Assessment of Chemicals on Marine organisms, by CEDRE. Are MSDS relevant in case of chemical spills at sea, from EMSA. ARCOPOL on HNS. An HNS case study, by ITOPF
10 Response Operations- Is spill response more about luck and timing than preparedness, by OSRL. In situ burning - coming of age, transition from Alternative technology to conventional option, from BP. Shoreline protection on sandy shorelines and tidal inlets, by OCC/Polaris/Boston University
11 Training - NCP & IMO Workshops, from Polaris. Exercise Sula, by Petrofac. Maximising value from Training Exercises, by Alaskan Government. Monitoring Exercises, by Shell
12 Response Logistics - International Offers of Assistance, a view from USCG. Response Logistics Case studies, GULSER ANA and mv OLIVA. Incorporating Green Alternatives into Emergency Response Waste Management Programs, by BP
In additiona there is a Offshore Forum on 14th March, Science Workshops, Spill Industry Seminar and short courses.
Delegate registration is now open - visit http://www.interspill2012.com for more information and to book your place
DIMDEX 2012, the third dedicated Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference to serve the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, will take place from 26 to 28 March 2012 at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre (QIEC) in Doha.
Sponsored by the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF), this three day event comprises an exhibition, conference, senior staff delegations and visiting warships and will focus on naval & maritime equipment procurement and support services.
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the group organiser for the UK Group. Companies are hereby invited to join the UK Group, either by taking space only or by exhibiting in the UK pavilion using the group shell scheme.
For more information please email events@maritimeindustries.org
City College Southampton will be hosting their annual Industry Showcase event for the Faculty of Engineering (Marine, Marine Engineering, General Engineering, Construction and Automotive) on 29th March 2012 from 5.00-7.00pm.
The event provides the opportunity for prospective students and apprentices to visit the College to discuss with employers in the industry they aspire to work within. Current students and apprentices at the College also appreciate the opportunity to talk with employers and sponsors at this event about the College and its successes.
The showcase event comes at the end of the College Engineering and Construction Industry week during which students complete project work, attend guest lectures and take part in industry related enrichment activities. (Marine Apprentices for example will be demonstrating various techniques they have learned during their training and actually building a small boat during the week.)
Opportunities exist for companies to support the event in a variety of ways including guest lectures, provision of projects for students to work on, exhibition 'pop-up' stands and awards sponsorship.
For more information please contact:
Kenneth Cast
Marine Skills Manager
City College Southampton
07944-998-951
http://www.southampton-city.ac.uk
Venue: City College Southampton, St. Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1AR
The Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) 2012 Exhibition and Conference is the number one oil-gas services event for the Oman and Middle East market.
OGWA 2012 will feature all major companies that play a key role in the continued development of the region's oil & gas industry. With the participation of national oil & gas companies in the GCC and international oil & gas firms, the event will truly be a major international gathering of leading industry professionals from the oil world.
OGWA 2012 will be a world-class platform for showcasing the operations of the oil & gas industry as well as a forum for discussing the latest developments and future directions of the industry. Held under the patronage of Oman's Ministry of Oil & Gas since 1998, the three-day biennial event is now on its seventh edition and has built a reputation as one of the established and still fast-growing oil & gas shows in the Middle East region.
OGWA 2012 will feature all major companies that play a key role in the continued development of the region's oil & gas industry. With the participation of national oil & gas companies in the GCC and international oil & gas firms, the event will truly be a major international gathering of leading industry professionals from the oil world.
This is an ideal opportunity to get close to the procurement teams of the major Middle East producers, as well as to talk to local agents who already represent UK marine firms.
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) will be taking a group stand at the event. We have appointed IMPS Limited, an exhibitions specialist in the layout and operation of individual booths, to design and build the UK Pavilion with enhanced features details of which are set out below. Contact: John Crane, Tel: +44 (0)20 8979 4784, Email: john@imps-uk.com
For more information please go to:
http://www.maritimeindustries.org/events/view.jsp?id=1380
Oil & Gas Libya 2012 – the International Exhibition for the Regeneration of Libya’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Sector – is set to take place 23-26 April 2012 at Tripoli’s International Fairground.
The Organisers are in consultation with the Libya National Transitional Council, now internationally recognised as the legitimate conduit to the country's future governance. The Council has established immediate priorities which include rebuilding the country's oil, gas and petrochemicals sector which has suffered a lack of investment in recent years and considerable damage during the conflict.
The exhibition will play a vital part in bringing expertise and technology to help in the up-grading of Libya's strategically important oil and gas industry.
The conference will allow the Libyan authorities to set out their priorities and requirements for the country's energy sector and suppliers of technology and services to recommend solutions.
This is an ideal opportunity to get close to the procurement teams of the major Middle East producers, as well as to talk to local agents who already represent UK marine firms.
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the group organiser for the UK Group. Companies are hereby invited to join the UK Group, either by taking space only or by exhibiting in the UK pavilion using the group shell scheme.
SMI members and colleagues are warmly invited to participate and are advised to register as soon as possible to secure a prime location for the show.
For more information please email events@maritimeindustries.org
The Society of Maritime Industrie's Annual Conference is themed, 'Converting the Global Maritime Engineering Challenges of the early 21st Century into Potential Business Opportunities' and will take place on 15th and 16th May 2012 at the Hilton Hotel Liverpool.
For more information and booking details please contact info@maritimeindustries.org
A world-wide forum for representatives of shipbuilding, marine engineering & offshore industries to discuss urgent and long-term issues and the maritime vision for the future.
The World Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition will provide opportunities for organisations to make connections with and sell to senior professionals across the many relevant industries.
The three day event comprises an exhibition, conference, and the visit of senior industry managers and directors and will showcase a full range of marine technologies, products and services. The exhibition benefits from excellent facilities, security, parking, good catering, conference halls and many other modern features.
The exhibition is open to exhibitors world-wide from companies or groups of companies which undertake research technologies associated with measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world's oceans or design, develop, manufacture, maintain, repair or modernise equipment relevant to the marine scientific industries or train personnel, and promote, sell or provide marine scientific services, or produce documentation and journals connected with the oceanology industry.
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is supporting the UK Group at the exhibition and will have a stand presence there.
Companies are invited to join the UK Group, either by taking space only or by exhibiting in the UK pavilion using the group shell scheme.
For more information email at events@maritimeindustries.org
EURONAVAL 2012, the biennial International Naval Defence & Maritime Exhibition and Conference, will take place from 22 to 26 October 2012 at the Le Bourget Exhibition and Conference centre in Paris.
Supported by the French Ministry of Defence and the French Navy, it is the major naval and maritime defence exhibition in Europe in the alternate years to the DSEi exhibition in the UK.
The five day event comprises an exhibition, conference, and the visit of senior staff delegations and will showcase a full range of naval and maritime defence technologies, products and services. The exhibition benefits from excellent facilities, security, parking, good catering, conference halls and many other modern features.
The exhibition is open to exhibitors world-wide from companies or groups of companies which design, manufacture, maintain, repair or modernise naval equipment, including naval aviation equipment, refit ships, support fleets, train personnel, and promote, sell or provide naval and maritime security services, or produce documentation and journals connected with the naval and maritime security industry.
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the group organiser for the UK Group. Companies are hereby invited to join the UK Group, either by taking space only or by exhibiting in the UK pavilion using the group shell scheme.
For more information please email events@maritimeindustries.org