GENERAL INFORMATION
Engineering professional Development Awards 2008
Awards up to £15,000 per company towards the training and development of engineers in UK industry. Closing date for applications is 24/10/08.
Check http://www.raeng.org.uk/epda for information.
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CONFERENCES/EXHIBITIONS (IN DATE ORDER)
Please email office@ssa.org.uk if you want more information on any of the conferences/exhibitions listed below.
HiPerNano Workshop 2008 19th May 2008, London
HiPerNano, a one day workshop and partnering event, is a unique opportunity for industry
and end users to discuss materials challenges and state-of-the-art nanomaterial
developments.
This free workshop, organised by the Nanotechnology KTN in partnership with the Materials KTN, will
examine high-tech research and development and include the launch of the Nanomaterials Sector
Focus Group.
For more information check http://mnt.globalwatchonline.com/epicentric_portal/site/MNT/hipernano_workshop/
Future Naval Plans Conference 20-21st May 2008, London
There is also a post-conference masterclass on 22nd May on 'The Evolving Role of Asia-Pacific in Maritime Security'.
There will be a 10% discount for SSA members. This is on top of the £200 discount for booking before April 18th.
For more information check http://www.defenceiq.com/uk/fnp or ring+44 (0) 20 7368 9300.
Successful Contractor Management Conference 20-21st May 2008, Manchester
For more information check http://www.tacook.co.uk/cm2008.
RORO 2008 Exhibition 20-22nd May 2008, Sweden
Aimed at the principal operators, suppliers and service providers of ro-ro transport handling methods. Nearly sold out. Next exhibition 2010.
For more information check http://www.roroex.com.
REACH Seminar 21st May 2008, Durham
NEPIC, in partnership with Aker Solutions, is running a seminar that will provide advice about the latest requirements for moving through the REACH timetable, and assist companies in meeting their obligations whilst minimising the disruption to their business.
For more information contact Emma Youdale on 0191 5164400 or via e-mail at emma.youdale@nepic.co.uk.
10th International Marine Design Conference 26-29th May 2008, Norway
The aim is to promote all aspects of marine design as an engineering discipline. The focus will be on key design challenges and opportunities in today’s rapidly changing maritime marketplace, covering topics ranging from sustainable design, design methodology and maritime logistics, to ship propulsion, hull design and computer applications.
Papers are to be submitted by 15 June 2008 through the conference website htt://www.imdc2009.com.
Marine Money's
10th Annual Norway Ship and Offshore Finance Conference May 28th 2008, Oslo
For more information check http://www.marinemoney.com/forums/NO08/index.htm.
ACI Optimising Ship Maintenance 28-29th May 2008, London
This will explore the technologies and management systems available to fully exploit the revene generating potential of your fleet.
Contact Melanie Mulazzi of ACI to get a brochure/register on +44 207 9812504 or email mmulazzi@acius.net.
Warship 2008: Naval Submarines 9 Conference 10-11th June 2008, Glasgow
For more information check http://www.rina.org.uk/warship2008.
Register before 9th May for early registration discount.
Seawork Exhibition & Conference 10-12th June 2008, Southampton
Visit or exhibit with us in the SSA Pavilion. For more information check http://www.seawork.com.
Clyde & Co Shipbuilding/Repairing Training Programme 17-20th June 2008, London
Training programme providing an in depth analysis of legal, commercial and practical issues of importance to shipbuilders and ship repairers. Free participation.
ACI 2nd Shipping Finance Conference 24-25th June 2008, London
This event will provide a platform for shipowners, managers and financial institutions to exchange ideas and investigate the best and most cost-effective financing methods and also to secure long term business continuity and competitiveness.
Contact Anais Donnee of ACI to get a brochure/register on +44 207 9812503 or email adonnee@acius.net.
The European Shortsea Congress 24-25th June 2008, Dublin
This will be Europe's largest gathering of shortsea professionals representing bulk and unitised owners & operators, ports & terminal operators, shippers and receivers, logistics facilitators and the full range of associated professional service providers.
For more information check http://www.shortseacongress.com.
Naval Meetings 2008 24-25th June 2008, Bordeaux
For more information check http://www.navalmeetings.com.
Revitalising Workshop - Preventing Falls from Vehicles 25th June 2008, Buxton
Email Tracey Oliva for details on tracey.oliva@hse.gsi.gov.uk.
Biofuels - A new Shipping Market Conference 25-26th June 2008, London
For more information check http://www.lloydslistevents.com/lm1052.
RINA Conference on Design & Operation of Container Ships 3-4th July 2008, London
For more information check http://www.rina.org.uk/containerships
Indian Ship Breaking & Recycling Industry - The Way Ahead Seminar 19th July, New Delhi
Papers welcome on:
1. Goverment Policies : knowing the importance
2. Losing Opportunities of ship breaking in India
3. Indian scenario of ship breaking & recycling industry
4. International scenario of ship breaking & recycling industry
5. Where is all the scrap going?
6. Debate - Policies so far : a hindrance or promoter
For more information email contact@mmronline.com.
Meet your Navy 2008 Exhibition 25-27th July 2008, Portsmouth
For more information check http://www.meetyournavy.co.uk.
Ship Repair Symposium - Life Cycle Effects of Ship Repairs 1-2nd September 2008, Newcastle University
For more information check http://conferences.ncl.ac.uk/srtc/
International Symposium on Shipbuilding Technology 2-3rd September 2008, Poland
For more information check http://www.rina.org.uk/isst2008. Deadline for papers 25th April.
2nd International Conference on Dismantling of Obsolete Vessels 15-16th September 2008, Glasgow
The conference aims to explore the recent trends in ship dismantling and recycling to develop strategies and processes to set up an innovative ship-dismantling site in European Union, and discuss the issues related to high demand for ship recycling at the end of this decade towards the adoption of new international regulations. Contributions are invited on topics such as ship dismantling processes, optimization of ship breaking facilities, environmental issues, cost, decision support systems for the industry and case studies.
Register by 10th July.
For more information email office@ssa.org.uk.
Waterjet Propulsion 5 Conference 17-18th September 2008, London
For more information check http://www.rina.org.uk/waterjet. Deadline for papers 2nd May.
2nd Biofuels Maritime Trade Transport Conference 18-19th September 2008, London
As a new and developing maritime cargo, biofuels have the very real potential to create dynamic and exciting opportunities for all sectors of the maritime industry. This has become the definitive maritime biofuels conference which gathers together the world's leading players to understand the key issues, debate the facts and network with established experts.
For more information check http://www.navigateconferences.com/biofuels2_2008.html
13th Annual Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium - Global Value Chains 25-26th September 2008, Cambridge
This will focus on the globalization of manufacturing value chains, including highlights from recent studies on novel approaches used by industry leaders, both established firms and emerging players from industrializing economies.
For more information check http://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/service/events/calendar.html.
ICSOT 2008: Vessels for Deep/Ultra Deepwater Operations 16-17th October 2008, Korea
For more information check http://www.rina.org.uk/icsot2008. Deadline for papers 6th May.
Fatigue & Fracture Analysis of Ship Structures Workshop 18-20th November 2008, Barcelona
It will be of interest to Naval Architects, Engineers and Ship Superintendents who are responsible for vessel design, maintenance and operation. Senior students engaged in naval architecture studies would also benefit.
For more information email office@ssa.org.uk.
Marine Renewable Energy Conference 19-20th November 2008, London
For more information check http://www.rina.org.uk/marinerenewableenergy. Deadline for papers 20th June.
NEVA 2009 10th International Shipping, Shipbuilding, Ports and Offshore Energy Exhibition 22-25th September 2009, St Petersburg
Giving direct access to the fastest growth market of Russia's maritime & ocean industries.
For more information check http://www.neva.setcorp.info
INDUSTRY FACTS
The most recent industry statistics are from 2006 and can be viewed in the Community of European Shipyards Associations yearbook 2006 - 2007.
In 2006, 5500 people in the UK were employed in ship maintenance, repair, conversion and new building.
The main market in the UK is for ship maintenance, repair and conversion, with a limited number of large vessels being built in the UK each year. Commercial build orders are difficult to win outside the super yacht and leisure boat industry.
Below is a table that illustrates this by showing that the UK had the second biggest turnover in Europe after Germany for ship maintenance, repair and conversion.
SHIP MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & CONVERSION TURNOVER
