Email News October 2016
Welcome to the October 2016 Email newsletter from Marine South East
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Posted 2016-09-26 17:53:19
UK Hybrid Innovation meets Venice Water Taxis
Hybrid electrical vessel propulsion with integrated motor assist (HEVIMA), is an Innovate UK supported project which is being led by REAP Systems Ltd, in collaboration with the University of Southampton and eight industrial partners including Marine South East.
Greener cars are finally arriving; now it's time to kick start the green revolution on water.
Back in 2013 REAP Systems Ltd launched an exciting new concept at the time - a fully electric power boat RIB named She's Electric.
Now in 2016 they are developing with engineers from the University of Southampton, and other partners, a clean and green hybrid electric engine, which can be dropped into existing and new boats, starting with a Venice water taxi.
Venice has around 20,000 leisure craft and 550 taxi boats serving 32 million visitors every year.
As most are currently diesel-powered Venice suffers from high levels of air and noise pollution that affects the water, architecture and health of both residents and tourists. Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage city that needs to make changes - and through the Innovate UK HEVIMA project an innovative hybrid solution is being developed to address the problem.
Interested parties can join REAP Systems for a trip out on the River Itchen to learn about the technology that can revolutionise water transportation. You can get on the She's Electric for a unique electric boat trip and see the to-be-hybrid Venice taxi boat which is currently running on normal diesel engine (but you can already see the hybrid module mounted to it and electric motor spinning!).
Available dates: 08.10.2016, 09.10.2016 & 15.09.2016
Tickets are very limited, so get yours as soon as possible.
Please note that tickets are free, but donations will be asked for on the day to cover costs.
To book your place please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eco-friendly-electric-boat-trips-tickets-27549496285
The event is part of the Southampton Sustainability Week.
More information on the HEVIMA project and the Venice Water Taxis can be found at the following links:
http://www.reapsystems.co.uk/about-project-venice
Dennis Doerffel of REAP Systems will be speaking about the HEVIMA project and the Venice Hybrid Taxis at a workshop entitled 'Next Generation Hybrid Marine Power' taking place on 27th October 2016 in Southampton. Dennis Doerffel will be presenting 'Developing Hybrid COTS Solutions for Commercial, Leisure and Military Craft.'
In addition, as REAP Systems are based close to the event attendees will be able to see the boat in action.
For more information about the workshop please follow the link:
http://www.shockmitigation.com
Posted 2016-09-30 11:24:26
Collaboration on Rampion Offshore Wind project
Design and engineering services company Houlder, has completed the assembly of Pile Restraint Arms for the Rampion Offshore Wind project.
The 256t arms ensure foundation piles are kept vertical as they are hammered into the seabed. Leased to Rampion Offshore Wind, they will operate on the wind farm installation vessels.
Houlder held a series of open days earlier this year to showcase the equipment to a range of organisations.
The collaboration between Houlder and the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm project has enabled the safe and cost effective movement of large heavy foundations through a process of research, analysis, planning and engineering. The company continues to work in partnership with Ramption Offshore Wind and their contractors to improve solutions and solve challenges as wind farms continue to develop and move further offshore and into deeper waters.
Marine South East has been closely involved with the creation of a procurement portal for companies wishing to supply products and services for the Rampion Wind Farm project. Please visit http://www.sussexwindenergy.org.uk to register your business and find out more.
Posted 2016-09-28 13:03:39
Wave of Innovation coming to Southampton in October
A wave of cutting edge US maritime innovations will be highlighted in Southampton this October during three specialist one day events for the sub IMO / sub 24 metre professional sector.
The NEXT GENERATION Workshops bring together an international group of experts armed with the latest knowledge to identify problems that affect the maritime sector worldwide - and highlight potential solutions!
Boat builders and specialist component manufacturers now recognise that they need to work together to develop next generation systems that fit the rapidly changing requirements of modern fleets. The unique knowledge gained from these workshop sessions will help to shape long term decisions that lead to improvements for in-service systems and procurement of next generation vessels.
NEXT GENERATION Workshop topics are relevant to Workboats, Pilot Boats, Patrol Boats, Search & Rescue, Wind Farm Support, Fishing, Survey Vessels, Superyacht Tenders and the emerging market for Unmanned Surface Vessels. Workshop attendees include Boat Builders, Equipment Manufacturers, Service Providers, Designers and Classification Societies. £250 per day - 20% discount for British Marine and SSA.
For more information about the workshops which are taking place 25th - 27th October 2016 in Southampton please visit:
http://www.shockmitigation.com/
or for further information contact Event Manager - Julie Arthur directory@shockmitigation.com
Posted 2016-09-30 12:41:37
Sir Vince Cable to speak at Future South Conference
Future South (previously Future Solent) will be hosting their annual conference on Friday 4th November 2016 with Sir Vince Cable headlining as their Keynote Speaker.
Sir Vince Cable, a key former Government Minister, will bring some clarity to the post Brexit landscape and will announce the launch of the Hampshire Community Bank.
The event will take place at the Guildhall Winchester and over 250 visitors will:
* Start to secure finance opportunities for their projects
* Learn how Greentech South members have been supported to win funds, loans, contracts and contacts
* Find out which projects our Energy team will bring to the South
* Network with like-minded businesses and academics
* See cutting edge tech in our Expo
* Enter a tech challenge set by the Offshore Renewable Energy catapult
* Find out who will win the first annual David Green award
The Key Note Speaker is Sir Vince Cable, a key leader in the last government. Sir Vince will bring some clarity to the post Brexit landscape and will announce the launch of the Hampshire Community Bank.
Contact: richard@futuresouth.org
for more info on exhibiting or booking your place.
Posted 2016-09-26 17:57:40
Government underwrites European funding
The UK Government recently said that businesses and universities should continue to bid for EU funding while the UK remained a member of the EU and that it would underwrite payment of awards even when projects continued beyond UK membership.
The Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed that British businesses and universities will have certainty over future funding and should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while the UK remains a member of the EU.
Key projects supporting economic development across the UK will be given the green light, ending uncertainty over their future following the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
For more details on the announcement please follow the link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-philip-hammond-guarantees-eu-funding-beyond-date-uk-leaves-the-eu
Posted 2016-09-27 11:18:12
Horizon 2020: European innovation fund seeks business projects
Businesses can apply for European funds for a range of innovative projects from autonomous transport to energy efficiency.
A European funding programme for businesses and researchers is to invest more than Euro600 million across 7 new initiatives.
Businesses can apply for support for projects in a range of fields including smart transport, autonomous transport, factories of the future,digital health, the circular economy and energy efficient buildings.
The funding is part of the EU's Horizon 2020 fund for researchers and business, which aims to ensure Europe produces world-class science and that barriers to innovation are removed.
More information can be found at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/horizon-2020-what-it-is-and-how-to-apply-for-funding
Posted 2016-09-27 11:14:51
Business Opportunities from the Growth of Future South, Friday 4th November 2016, Winchester
Future South (previously Future Solent) is holding its 5th Annual Conference on Friday 4th November 2016 in the Guildhall Winchester.
More than 250 visitors will:
* Start to secure finance opportunities for their projects
* Learn how Greentech South members have been supported to win funds, loans, contracts and contacts
* Find out which projects our Energy team will bring to the South
* Network with like-minded businesses and academics
* See cutting edge tech in our Expo
* Enter a tech challenge set by the Offshore Renewable Energy catapult
* Find out who will win the first annual David Green award
The Key Note Speaker is Sir Vince Cable, a key leader in the last government. Sir Vince will bring some clarity to the post Brexit landscape and will announce the launch of the Hampshire Community Bank.
Contact: richard@futuresouth.org
for more info on exhibiting or booking your place.
