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Industry Support
Seawork benefits from the proactive support of the industry’s key operating associations.
Most of the key associations listed below are committed to holding annual meetings at Seawork for their members. Their valued contributions to the conference represent the latest views and concerns of the industry.
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Society of Maritime Industries; 4th Floor, 30 Great Guildford Street, London, SE1 0HS Tel: +44 (0)20 7928 9199 Fax: +44 (0)20 7928 6599 Email: info@maritimeindustries.org Web: www.maritimeindustries.org
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The Society of Maritime Industries is the voice of the UK's maritime business sector promoting and supporting companies which build, refit and modernise ships, and supply equipment and services for all types of commercial and naval platforms, ports and terminals infrastructure and maritime security, offshore oil & gas, and marine science and technology. Our vision is to be the trade association of choice for UK companies engaged in the maritime industries. Companies in the Society's membership have world-class capabilities enabling them to compete in global markets. Many companies enjoy the technological synergies which come from links with the aerospace and electronics industries thereby ensuring innovative solutions are available to the sector's customers to meet the evermore stringent environmental and safety regime in which modern industry operates. The Society is owned by its members and works to represent their interests by promoting and supporting the domestic and export business of members, improving the business environment for members both in the UK and Europe, facilitating communication and networking across all our five sectors and providing marketing and other services to member companies. They deliver their services through five constituent associations under the Society's umbrella: Association of British Offshore Industries (ABOI) |
Shipbuilders & Shiprepairers Association; Marine House, Meadlake Place, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8BF Tel: +44 (0)1784 223770 Fax: +44 (0)1784 223775 Email: office@ssa.org.uk Web: www.ssa.org.uk |
SSA is a member based trade association, with members engaged in shipbuilding, ship conversion, ship repair and maintenance, and providing products and services to the marine industry. It has been in existence in its current form since 1989 and is the voice of the shipyard industry to UK Government departments, the European shipbuilding community, and national and regional agencies, providing support across a broad range of business issues. |
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DMA; Marlborough House, Headley Road, Greyshott, Surrey, GU26 6LG Tel: +44 (0)1428 602615 Fax: +44 (0)1428 604567 Email: k.wyatt@the-dma.org.uk Web: www.the-dma.org.uk
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The DMA is a trade association representing over 650 UK Member companies supplying products and services in the Defence, Police, Public Security & Emergency Service markets. It helps members benefit from business at home and abroad, providing a one stop market information, support and advice service. |
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EEZING; Marlborough House, Headley Road, Greyshott, Surrey, GU26 6LG Tel: +44 (0)1428 602615 Fax: +44 (0)1428 604567 Email: enquiries@eezing.org.uk Web: www.eezing.org.uk
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The DMA is also responsible for the EEZ Industry Group (EEZING), working in partnership with the Government, to promote UK companies in the growing sector of maritime security and EEZ management and control activities worldwide. It provides current market intelligence and support, backed up by inward and overseas missions and exhibitions. |
British Fluid Power Association; Cheriton House, Cromwell Park, Chipping, Norton, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RJ Tel: +44 (0)1608 647900 Fax: +44 (0) 1608 647919 Email: enquiries@bfpa.co.uk Web: www.bfpa.co.uk |
Nationally the British Fluid Power Association represents some 200 companies involved in the Hydraulic and Pneumatic industry, both of which have a strong presence in the Marine sector. The BFPA is very pleased to be working with the Seawork team to provide for the first time a dedicated Fluid Power Pavilion, a benefit to both visitor and exhibitor. The British Fluid Power Association was founded in 1959 and is a full service operation providing many market Statistics to members, Technical support such as Directive interpretation, and Engineering standards. The Association is an external secretariat for BSI and is also involved with various ISO standards. The Seawork Pavilion is yet another example of exhibition work both in the UK and overseas.
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British Commercial Boatbuilders Association |
The BCBA represents Britain’s commercial marine industry companies who are members of the British Marine Federation. The BCBA’s knowledge and experience in the commercial marine industry assists the BMF in presenting its members’ interests at the highest level in the UK and overseas. The Association provides members with up to date information on technical, legal and EU/UK legislation, covering the construction, safety and operation of workboats up to 50m.
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Commercial Boat Operators Association; Alvecote Marina, Robeys Lane, Alvecote, Nr Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1AS Email: andrew.burge@cbos.org.uk Web: www.cboa.org.uk |
CBOA represents every type of commercial freight operator on the UK Inland Waterways network. Its members range from self-employed operators on the narrow canals, through maintenance contractors and freight barge operators on the larger waterways to large companies with international connections. All these share the Association’s aim, which is the furtherance and development of freight traffic on the Inland Waterway system. In furtherance of its aims the Association negotiates with navigation authorities and regularly lobbies Parliament and Government Departments, national and local. Membership is open to all waterway operators. Any members of the public who support the Association’s aim may become Associates.
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Central Dredging Association; Radex Building, Rotterdamseweg 183c, 2629 HD Delft, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 (0)15 268 2575 Fax: +31(0)15 268 2576
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CEDA is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, professional society. It provides a forum for all those involved in activities related to dredging and who live or work in Europe, Africa or the Middle-East. CEDA encompasses a wide range of disciplines and activities and does not represent the interests of any particular industry sector. |
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One Great George Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AA. Tel: +44 (0)20 7222 7722 Web: www.ice.org.uk
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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) exists to promote and progress civil engineering. The Institute of Civil Engineers is promoting the Seawork Exhibition to it's 11,000 members! |
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International Harbour Masters' Association; F5 Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH Tel: +44 (0)23 9246 0111 Fax: +44 (0)23 9246 0123 Email: info@harbourmaster.org
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The IHMA represents the interests of harbour masters and port captains in almost 80 nations worldwide, with membership now extending throughout western and Eastern Europe, Australasia, Africa, the Americas, Middle East, Far East and Asia. Membership consists of individuals drawn from ports large and small, publicly and privately owned, and offers a resource of substantial experience and expertise in the port and harbour sector. The IHMA has recently been accorded Consultative NGO status at the International Maritime Organisation and also takes part as a competent partner in a number of influential industry policy-making forums. Membership is invited from harbour masters, non-harbour masters and commercial organisations under full, associate and sponsoring commercial membership categories respectively. |
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International Institute of Marine Surveying; 3 Stone Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1SS Tel: +44 (0)23 9258 8000 Fax: +44 (0)23 9258 8002 Email: iims@compuserve.com Web: www.iims.org.uk
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The International Institute of Marine Surveyors is an independent, non-political organisation. |
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Marine Engine & Equipment Manufacturers Association |
MEEMA was formed in 1963, to support, protect and represent all interests and business aspects of the Marine Engine and Equipment segment within the British Marine Industry. The group of approximately 100 BMF members is responsible for a current, annual, economic value approaching £250 million. This industry sector includes engines, gearboxes, stern gear and all ancillaries and encompasses manufacturers, importers, distributors and retail ensuring that a broad, measured and cohesive overview can be studied from initial design through to final customer delivery.
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Met Office; Fitzroy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB Tel: +44 (0)1392 885680 Fax: +44 (0)1392 885681 Email: marine@metoffice.gov.uk |
Lloyd’s Maritime Intelligence Unit in partnership with the UK Met Office brings a new Forecasting and Risk Assessment capability to the World’s Port Community.
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National Workboat Association; Southerly, Chilworth Ring, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7HW Tel: +44 (0)23 8076 7882 Fax: +44 (0)23 8076 8529 Email: enquiries@workboatassociation.com Web: www.workboatassociation.com
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The Association was formed 10 years ago to enable owners to have a united and collective input into the Codes of Practice for Workboats and Pilot Boats. Since its inception the Association now under the chairmanship of Capt. Mark Mead, has made a positive and constructive contribution to the Codes of Practice. Currently the Association has 40 members with 210 boats. Members have access to free advice through the Secretary on either the Codes of Practice or the operation and maintenance of vessels. Initial free advice on legal matters is also available. Further information is available from the Secretary. |
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NEW CIVIL ENGINEER, Greater London House, Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7EJ
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NCE is universally recognised as the leading civil engineering magazine in the UK civil engineering industry and is personally addressed to over 55000 civil engineers every week. These influentail people are responsible for the initation, design, construction and maintenance of the nation's infrastructure. These readers hold senior management positions across a spectrum in consulting and contracting, central and local government, project management and industry. They are the prime specifiers for the construction industry and all are members of The Institution of Civil Engineers. |
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Ports of Scotland, Tower Mains Studios, 18K Liberton Brae, Edinburgh, EH16 6AE
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Published annually in November for the past 26 years, Ports of Scotland is a comprehensive reference book for all ports users. Printed in full colour and now expanded to over 200 pages it includes detailed information on port and harbour authorities, including plans, photographs and useful contacts.
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Professional Boatman's Association; PBA Office, West Sussex Tel: +44 (0)23 9271 6833 Web: www.pba.org.uk
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The aim of the Professional Boatman's Association is to monitor the constant barrage of bureaucracy that we are under and fight excessive, expensive and damaging legislation whilst always promoting safety and professionalism in our industry. |
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Royal Institute of Navigation; 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AT Tel: +44 (0)20 7591 3130 Email: info@rin.org.uk Web: www.rin.org.uk
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The aims of the Institute are to encourage and create an environment of cooperation of all those involved in research and development, dissemination of knowledge and the end user. The Institute welcomes membership to all those with a serious interest in navigation. |
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Royal National Lifeboat Institution; West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ Tel: +44 (0)1202 663353 Fax: +44 (0)1202 662243 Email: ibenham@rnli.org.uk Fax: www.rnli.org.uk
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MOB Guardian is a 21st century aid to the challenge of helping keep fishermen safer whilst at sea. Regular reports are sent to the RNLI giving their position and course and if missed an alert is raised. Crew members benefit by wearing a PSD (Personal Safety Device) that alerts automatically to the RNLI and HM Coastguard in the event of Man Overboard. |
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Dolphin Chambers, Dolphin Lane, 35 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2DF. Tel: +44 (0) 238 023 5211 Fax: +44 (0) 238 023 7144 Email: info@seacity.co.uk Web: www.seacity.co.uk
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Sea City is a huge annual festival that takes place from April to October celebrating events and special attractions that link Southampton with the source of much of its wealth and excitement – the sea! The festival promotes and publicises sea themed events and activities that are taking place within the City whilst also helping to arrange new ones. |
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8 Hatherley Street, London, SW1P 2QT. Tel: +44 (0)20 7932 0000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7932 0095 Email: seafarers@seafarers-uk.org Web: www.seafarers-uk.org
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Seafarers UK - 90 years as Britain’s leading charity for our maritime community |
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Society Of Consulting Marine Engineers & Ship Surveyors (SCMS); 202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JW Tel: +44 (0)20 7261 0869 Fax: +44 (0)20 7261 0871 Web: www.scmshq.org |
The Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors was founded in 1924 to provide a central organisation for Consulting Marine Engineers, Naval Architects and Ship Surveyors.
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Tel: +44 (0) 1962 846027 Email: info@solentforum.org
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For more than 15 years, the Solent Forum has provided a platform to deliver Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Solent sub-region of the South East. It operates at a strategic coastal management level, providing a network for closer working relationships, information dissemination and discussion of topical coastal issues. |
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UKHMA Secretariat, Maritime Centre, Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Portsmouth, PO11 0NH. Tel: +44 (0)23 9246 0111 Fax: +44 (0)23 9246 0123 Email: secretariat@ukhma.org Web: www.ukhma.org
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The UKHMA exists to represent and support the UK's Harbour Masters to the wider public. |
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UK Maritime Pilots Association; Transport House, 128, Theobald's Road, Holborn,London. WC1X 8TN. Tel: +44 (0)20 7611 2570 Fax: +44 (0)20 7611 2757 Email: ukmpa@tgwu.org.uk Web: www.ukmpa.org
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The U.K.P.A. was founded in Bristol by Capt. George Cawley in 1884. Pilots from 18 Districts attended its Inaugural Conference, with observers from Spain, Denmark and the U.S.A. Its objective was to influence the development of Pilotage and Associated Regulations, including Acts of Parliament, and to help those members around the country who found themselves in difficulty (but it was not a Friendly Society as such). |
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Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association (YBDSA); The Glass Works, Penns Road, Petersfield, GU32 2EW. Tel: +44 (0)1730 710425 Fax: +44 (0)1730 710423 Email: info@ybdsa.co.uk Web: www.ybdsa.co.uk
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YBDSA is the management company for:
We also provide the secretariat for the Professional Charter Association – the association for professional charter skippers in the UK. |
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The Hydrographic Society Chairman - William Heaps Tel: +44 (0)2380 608212 Email chairman@ths.org Web:www.hydro8.co.uk |
The Hydrographic Society UK is organising and hosting the 16th European Hydro Conference – Hydro8 – in Liverpool in November 2008. The Hydrographic Society UK has appointed 'The Conference Business' (CB) as the Event Administrator of Hydro8. CB will be responsible for event logistics including delegate registrations, and the sales and management of the sponsorship and exhibition space. CB organises and manages conferences and exhibitions, on behalf of associations and agencies and it was the Event Manager for the Shallow Survey 2005 Conference held in Plymouth, UK. |
