5 September 2024
Drop-In Clinics
British Marine has a fantastic opportunity for members to get the latest advice and guidance, free of charge, from a wide range of Government departments, agencies and industry experts during the Southampton International Boat Show.
Held as part of British Marine’s “Trade Tuesday” on Tuesday 17 September, members will be able to pre-book 15 minute 1:1 meetings with a range of organisations between 14:00 and 16:00 in the British Marine Lounge (located in Mayflower Park).
Alternatively, members can turn up on the day and wait for an available slot.
To secure your session in advance, book your slot by emailing one of the clinic participants directly. Please see below those clinic sessions that are available.
Border Force
Contact: Project-kraken-borderforce@homeoffice.gov.uk
Department for Business & Trade
- Individual, team and wider contacts including overseas DBT offices
- DBT research using subscription-only intelligence and data including in-depth research into one country
- Global Digital Focus (digital consultancy) - to improve your overseas online footprint
- Export Academy – courses on exporting worldwide
- UKEF – assisting with export finance and insurance
- Innovate – advice, and some grants may apply
- UK DSE – advice on exporting defence-related products and services
Contact: maritime@businessandtrade.gov.uk
UK Export Finance
UKEF is a UK government ministerial department and the nation’s export credit agency (ECA). UK Export Finance (UKEF) exists to help exporters win and deliver overseas contracts.
As the UK’s export credit agency, we have over 100 years of experience in helping businesses to bridge financing gaps and realise their trading ambitions.
UKEF helps exporters access working capital and manage the risk of not getting paid by offering a government guarantee. It partners with private sector finance providers and other countries’ export credit agencies to grow UK exports and international trade.
- UKEF helps UK companies:
- win export contracts by guaranteeing finance to buyers so they can source from the UK
- fulfil more orders by unlocking working capital to take on new or higher value contracts
- get paid for their products and services with insurance against buyer default
- UKEF’s finance, insurance and guarantees can help businesses of all sizes access working capital, manage risks and compete on a global scale.
Contact: Richard.Armstrong@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Marina Projects (BM Member)
- Scope of the Marine Licensing Regulations (where and how do they apply)
- Exempted activities
- Self-service licensing opportunities
- Influence of environmental designations
- Benefits of pre-application consultation
- Related consents
Contact: consents@marinaprojects.com
Southern Planning Practice (BM Member)
- Appraisals on potential waterway projects
- Preparation of planning applications for marine projects
- General advice and guidance on marine planning matters including both land and water-based proposals
- River Condition Assessments (if required for proposals affecting rivers, including those that require Biodiversity Net Gain)
We have both architectural and ecological services inhouse to provide a multi-disciplinary service. Please do ask us any questions you may have on both water and land-based projects as we are well equipped to assist with both.
Contact: info@southernplanning.co.uk