Seawork International returns to its familiar quayside location in the working Port of Southampton for a 2009 edition which promises to surpass all the successful Seaworks which have gone before.
World Marine Market Worth £2 Trillion
A research report by Marine South East valued the total marine market at £2 trillion in February this year. Now in its 12th successive year, Seawork is once again set to be the scene of successful deals between exhibitors and visitors converging on Southampton from all over the world for three days in June. With over 450 exhibitors and 35+ vessels, attracting 6,500 visitors all professionally involved in the commercial market, this is the one event you really can’t afford to miss. Despite the world economic downturn, many sectors of the commercial marine industry remain buoyant. Identifying opportunities for diversification or cross-fertilisation of technologies and extending your network of contacts are all key to weathering the storm. Seawork provides the perfect forum.
John Denham MP graduates to Seawork
Seawork is delighted to announce that John Denham, MP for Southampton Itchen and Secretary of State for Innovations, Skills and Universities, will be visiting the exhibition on Thursday 18 June. He will tour the halls and the pontoons, no doubt paying particular attention to the Innovations Showcase and the Maritime Training & Careers Pavilion, run in association with the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Education Business Partnership and Solent Skills Quest.
Maritime Security Drive
Piracy has been much in the news over the last year, whilst port and inshore security remains a concern of the Harbour Masters and other port managers who attend the show. Seawork has responded quickly by launching a Maritime Security Pavilion, which is being supported by the Association of Police and Public Sector Suppliers (APPSS), the Exclusive Economic Zone Interest Group (EEZING), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA), and the new UKTI Defence and Security Organisation (DSO). Captain Stephen Taylor has been working with the Seawork team as a consultant to help create the new Pavilion. Participating companies will be demonstrating security equipment such as underwater detection and boat stopping devices on the quayside and in the water. Outdoor demonstrations will be announced by the new ‘Sound-To-Go’ public address system, which will be showcased at Seawork for the first time this year.
Also new for 2009 is a re-invention of the Seawork Gala Dinner, which moves to the opulent DeVere Grand Harbour Hotel. Again sponsored by ZF, the event takes place on Tuesday evening, 16 June, giving exhibitors and their guests a chance to unwind, relax and continue networking following the bustling first day of the show. An evening of good food and wine is capped by the usual after diner entertainment and presentation of the Spirit of Innovation Award for the most exciting new product, vessel or project entered in Seawork’s Innovation Showcase. The Showcase and Awards are co-sponsored by Marine South East and the University of Southampton. Additional new features at the 2009 Gala Dinner include free on site parking and a private entrance for guests as well as a hotel bar staying open after dinner into the early hours.
Seawork entertainment does not conclude with the Gala Dinner. Party Time has been added for 2009 and on Wednesday evening, 17 June, Seawork will take over the Orange Rooms in Southampton for a Las Vegas style evening featuring feather-clad showgirls, roulette tables, boogie on the dance floor or quiet, chilled out bar areas. A maximum of 400 tickets are available at only £10 each.
With many Seawork exhibitors already supplying or supporting the fast growing Marine Renewable Energy sector, the Seawork Conference will focus on this subject on the Tuesday afternoon. The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) and the Renewable Energy Association are supporting Seawork again, providing speakers who will deliver papers of particular relevance to vessel builder/operators and marine contractors.
A Seawork Exclusive:
Meet visiting UK & Investment (UKTI) Commercial Officers
Take advantage of the chance to get expert, tailored advice from UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) visiting Commercial Officers at Seawork 2009. Commercial Officers are a valuable part of UKTI’s overseas network. With sound current knowledge and experience of their local marine markets, they have access to up-to-date business opportunities and can provide individually tailored advice for you and your business. You can benefit by booking free one-to-one meetings at the show. To register your interest contact Kandy Jones at: Kandy.jones@uktisoutheast.com or telephone 01489 661405.
Another Seawork exclusive – available to trade visitors!
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) International Meet the Buyer Event
Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th June 2009
The UKTI Seawork Inward Buyer Mission 2009 will bring together key decision makers from major overseas companies to meet suppliers and develop commercial relationships. Don’t miss out on the chance for pre-arranged, 20 minute meetings with leading international marine buyers. (Buyers and suppliers will be matched by capability and interest). Each supplier meeting is £35 per pre booked meeting, £50 if booked on the day of the event, with a £200 fully refundable booking deposit.
Seawork is looking forward to welcoming commercial and international buyers from around the world.
20 MUST-SEE FEATURES AT SEAWORK 2009
► 450 exhibitors from UK, Europe and ROW
► 35+ vessels ranging from HMS Blazer, a P2000 Archer Class Fast Patrol Boat, to RIBs, Pilot Boats and charter vessels
► Fluid Power Pavilion in association with the BFPA
► DiveWork Pavilion in association with the ADC
► Maritime Security Pavilion supported by the DMA, EEZING and APPSS
► Marine Careers & Training Pavilion in association with the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire
► Education Business Partnership and Solent Skills Quest
► RibWork Trail encompassing vessels, drives & propulsion, electronics, equipment etc
► 3-day conference programme including sessions on Renewable Energies, Maritime Security, Safety plus papers by the MOD, RNLI and UK Oil Spill
► Innovations Showcase sponsored by Marine South East and Southampton University – introducing new products to the market and electing the best by category and overall
► Live demonstrations – both on-the-water and on the quayside: vessels, equipment, technologies
► Special events including visit by John Denham MP and Secretary of State for Innovations, Skills & Universities, MIT’s 35th anniversary, Skania reception
► SBEZ – Small Business Enterprise Zone full of bright ideas with a thirst for new product development and an eye for new applications
► UK Trade & Investment Inward Buyers Mission – meet potential overseas buyers
► MOD international defence attachés will be extending their visit to the UK to visit Seawork on opening day
► Gala Dinner to be held on Tuesday 16 June at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel
► UK Spill – formerly Oil Spill Response, UK Spill will be holding its annual seminar at Seawork and members will be touring the halls
► UKHMA will be making their traditional visit to Seawork for the AGM and scouring exhibits for inspiration and solutions to everyday problems
► MEEMA members lounge
► Free wi-fi throughout – so you can carry on your day-to-day business while you expand your list of contacts
► Quayside catering plus, in the main halls, a selection of foods from around the world and the Guinness Bar
SEE THE LATEST & BEST IN THE INNOVATIONS SHOWCASE
Southampton University has joined Marine South East as joint sponsor of the prestigious Seawork Innovation Showcase Awards, which seek to reward those companies introducing genuinely innovative products and technologies into the commercial marine sector. This year’s categories are as follows:
► Marine Electronics, Equipment & Materials
► Marine Civil Engineering
► Vessel Design & Construction
► Safety & Survival
► Diving & Underwater Technology
Seawork Innovation Award winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday 16 June and one category winner will also take possession of the prized Spirit of Innovation Trophy.
HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY MIT
Marine and Industrial Transmissions Ltd (MIT), which provides drive line and propulsion system solutions for a wide range of applications within the marine and industrial markets, is celebrating its 35th anniversary during Seawork.
MIT’s product portfolio currently offers new units, spares and service/support for a wide variety of products including:
► Twin Disc: Power Take Offs, Power Shift Transmissions, Marine Gears, Marine Electronic Controls, ► Pump Mount Drives
► Arneson Surface Drives
► Transfluid: Fluid Couplings, Hydraulic Power Takes Offs, Power Shift Transmissions
► Wesmar: Marine Stabiliser Systems, Bow and Stern Thrusters
► Quincy: Air Compressors
► Mekanord:Controllable Pitch Propulsion Systems
► Maintech: Oil Cleaning Systems
In addition to working with companies such as Sunseeker, Finning, FPT (Iveco), Volvo Penta, VT and South Boats, MIT have recently taken on a contract with the MOD to overhaul 76 RIV Crash Fire Tenders.
Seawork 2009 is the most efficient, most convenient, most focussed business opportunity of the year – just you and 6,500 other marine professionals in one place, for three days, with one objective: doing business.
For more information, visit: www.seawork.com