Forward Look December 2014
Welcome to the December 2014 edition of Forward Look from Marine South East
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please email the text and a suitable image or logo to sj@mseuk.org
Posted 2014-12-05 09:28:53
Expand your business potential with a KTP, 11th December 2014, Whiteley
Join the University of Southampton, Solent University and the University of Portsmouth for a breakfast event at the Solent Hotel, Whitely to find out how to expand your business potential with Knowledge Transfer Partnership. Thursday 11th December 2014, 8.30-10.00am.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, KTPs, have long been acknowledged as the most successful method for Business to collaborate with Universities. Companies who have participated in the scheme have reported on average:
* An increase of over £220,000 in annual profits before tax
* The creation of three new jobs
* An increase in skills of existing staff
During the morning you will have the opportunity to hear from three companies who have completed KTPs with our universities and learn about the benefits they have gained.
The event will also include a presentation from Dr Neil Grice, Regional KTP Adviser, on funding available for business through InnovateUK.
To find out more and book your place, please visit
https://ktpbusinesspotential.eventbrite.co.uk
Posted 2014-11-28 12:01:32
E-LASS meeting on lightweight marine structures, 13th-14th January 2015, Southampton
E-LASS is a European network for lightweight structures at sea, particularly focusing on the application of composites in larger vessels. Members will meet in Southampton 13th-14th January 2015.
E-LASS is the European Network for Lightweight Applications at Sea. It aims to promote the use of lightweight materials and lightweight designs in the maritime industry.
For more information please visit http://www.e-lass.eu/en/Sidor/default.aspx
E-LASS members will meet in Southampton 13th-14th January 2015 to include:
* 13th Jan, day - visits to local companies and University of Southampton
* 13th Jan, evening - feedback from EU project Adam4Eve on smart materials for marine and dinner with Adam4Eve
* 14th Jan, morning - presentations from several projects related to lightweight marine structures
* 14th Jan, afternoon - workshop on development of regulations related to FRP in larger vessels.
If you are interested in joining E-LASS and attending this meeting, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-lass-european-network-for-lightweight-applications-at-sea-tickets-15045322966
Posted 2014-12-08 09:55:57
10th Vessel Efficiency and Fuel Management Summit, 28th - 29th January 2015, London
ACI will be organising the 10th Vessel Efficiency and Fuel Management Summit taking place 28th and 29th October 2014 in London. The event will look at the impact of new technologies on vessel performance.
Ken Wittamore, Managing Director of Triskel Marine will be speaking at the summit with a presentation entitled 'New methods and technologies for whole vessel energy management' which will focus on reduced fuel consumption and on board energy costs.
For more information please visit:
http://v11.vuturevx.com/exchange-sites/Whitmore%20Group/59/events-pdfs-eu/mbf10-mktg-agenda.pdf
and to register your attendance go to:
http://www.wplgroup.com/aci/_crosslink/register.asp?intSitePageId=12316
Posted 2014-10-22 14:03:07
Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show, 10th-12th February 2015
Southern Manufacturing and Electronics returns to Farnborough from 10th-12th February 2015. Open for three days, the show offers a great opportunity to see the latest industrial and machining technology gathered in one venue.
Access to the show is free.
Click on the following link to get more information:
http://www.industrysouth.co.uk/
Posted 2014-11-24 14:53:44
Digital Ship Bergen, 11th-12th February 2015, Norway
Digital Ship Scandinavia conference and exhibition is designed to provide ship owners and managers with a forum to learn more about advanced communication services and innovative technology relevant to their business.
Digital Ship Bergen also offers an ideal meeting point for users to learn from each other and meet potential business partners, suppliers and customers.
An interactive two day forum of presentations and panel discussions at the most senior level will investigate developments in maritime technology and look ahead at the challenges and opportunities in this sector, and will provide the audience with the chance to listen to their peers, learn about market strategy - and look at what is shaping the industry today. A concurrent exhibition will showcase solutions in maritime communications, ship management software, charts & navigation, crew training & welfare, fuel monitoring and measurement tools, and other technical innovations in the shipping sector.
Nick Lambert from Marine South East will be speaking at the conference in Bergen on the subject of the Arctic Integrated Situational Awareness Service as part of the Arctic IAP European Project.
Read more about the conference at http://www.thedigitalship.com/bergen15
The Arctic IAP Project is a European Space Agency (ESA) initiative with the objective of developing and trialling a fast Integrated Situational Awareness Service for companies operating in the Arctic. Marine South East has secured a role contributing to the project. For more information please visit:
http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/ongoing_projects/?link=collection.php&id=274
Posted 2014-12-04 10:50:37
ABYA Practical Yacht Brokerage Course 2nd/3rd March 2015, Marwell Winchester
ABYA, provides a highly beneficial two-day intensive course as an introduction to professional brokerage. This course provides prospective yacht brokers and dealers with all the information they need to operate both successfully and professionally.
For more experienced brokers and dealers it is a cost-effective way to keep abreast of recent developments and the latest legislation, maintain their professionalism and competitive edge.
Course leader Owen Box, a former ABYA President, has brokerage experience over many years. The speakers on the course are marine industry professionals in their specialist fields and provide topical and instructive lectures relating to Marine Law, VAT, Insurance, Marine Finance, Registration, the Internet, Selling Skills, Surveying & the RCD, plus an insight into new boat sales.
One year's free membership of ABYA is available to delegates on successful completion of the course, providing they are working in brokerage and can submit a complete sales file, and have PI insurance.
ABYA holds its Practical Yacht Brokerage Course three times a year.
For booking details follow the link:
http://www.ybdsa.co.uk/201503_PYBC.html
Posted 2014-11-04 14:06:10
Survey with the YDSA 2nd -3rd March 2015, Marwell Hampshire
This two-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to marine surveying including types of survey, insurance and legal considerations, regulatory and legislative issues, industry codes and schemes, report compilation / procedures and above all what it is expected of a professional, competent surveyor.
The course also covers the work of the YDSA and what is required to qualify for membership. Topical industry issues and latest developments will also be dealt with.
The lead tutor will be supported by specialists in individual subjects - all respected industry professionals with many years' experience.
Sample topics that will be covered:
* What is expected of a surveyor?
* Applying for membership (what the YDSA looks for)
* The legal aspects of surveying
* The importance of good professional indemnity insurance
* Surveying from the broker's perspective
* Introduction to the coding process
* Types of survey
* Introduction to Tonnage and the Registration process
* Report writing
* Formatting a report
* Summary of YDSA surveying requirements and philosophy
On completion of the course delegates receive a course folder with accompanying course notes and a Certificate.
The second day of the course is dedicated to Report Writing - techniques, detail, terminology, do's and don'ts, etc. This day is particularly valuable to those wanting to upgrade their membership. It is an interactive day led by Fellow Member Tony Tucker.
For booking details please go to:
http://www.ydsa.co.uk/20150302_SurveyingWithYDSA.html
Posted 2014-11-04 13:44:05
Ocean Business 14th - 16th April 2015, Southampton
Ocean Business 2015 will take place from 14 – 16 April 2015 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton UK and is expected to welcome over 5000 visitors from over 65 countries.
Ocean Business offers the visitor more than just an international exhibition. The show has an outstanding reputation for its training and demonstration programme, which runs alongside the exhibition. Visitors can actually test drive equipment at sea, in the dockside, in a test tank and in classrooms.
Ocean Business also offers Offshore Survey, a technical conference and Ocean Careers, an interactive careers event - visitors are simply spoilt for choice. If that's not enough, Ocean Business is well known for organising some very special social events, and 2015 will be no exception.
Business was booming at Ocean Business 2013 with an unbelievable 29% increase in visitor numbers from the last show in 2011. In three days 4,111 visitors attended and 2013 saw 2,256 bookings for 173 training and demonstration workshops. Boasting a truly international show, 38% of visitors were from outside of the UK representing a total of 65 countries. Ocean Business 2015 is already set to be the biggest show yet with stands sold out 8 months before the show and registrations already flooding in.
Registration is now open for this event; please follow the link:
http://www.oceanbusiness.com/
