Vessel Efficiency II Better systems at sea

The Transport KTN are pleased to announce the Vessel Efficiency II "Better systems at sea" competition - information and consortia building day at Newcastle. This is in advance of the competition launch, and this consortia-building event will provide the opportunity to hear more about the competition and to network with other interested parties.

At the forthcoming All at Sea 2 event on 7th November the Technology Strategy Board will preview the forthcoming marine Collaborative R&D Competition Vessel Efficiency II: Better systems at sea.

The first marine-specific competition, Vessel efficiency: piloting UK marine and maritime innovation, proved the industry's capability to develop innovative projects to make vessels more efficient and this second competition will build on that success.

The competition will open in January 2014 covering the themes of voyage performance management and vessel system technologies. It will be seeking project proposals that demonstrate technologies that deliver significant fuel, system energy or operational efficiency improvements and/or emissions reductions, compared to the best technologies currently available.

About the Vessel Efficiency competition

The competition builds on the industry roadmap which the Transport KTN supported the development of at the end of 2011. The road map identified several top priority themes, some of which are already being addressed through other investment routes and national activities, enabling this competition to focus on themes covering voyage performance, management and vessel system technologies.

Who should attend these events?

This competition - the first of its kind from the Technolpogy Strategy Board - is a welcome opportunity for marine companies throughout the UK, from leisure marine through to large shipping. The whole industry (from ship and boatbuilders to equipment and systems suppliers, including small businesses) should consider how it could help their R&D plans for next year.

The dialogue with potential project partners should start as soon as possible, so you are strongly encouraged to attend this awareness event. Preparation ahead of the call open period (January to February) will ensure that you are ideally placed to maximise this opportunity.

The Transport KTN is working closely with the marine and maritime industry to disseminate information about this, and assist the formation of partnerships and collaborations.

We look forward to seeing you!

Draft Agenda

08:30 Registration with refreshments 09:00 Welcome by the Transport KTN 09:10 The overview of the Vessel Efficiency Competition - background and aims 09:30 Funding partners explain key challenges and priorities and what they hope to see result out of the competition 09:50 Overview of UK MIA Roadmap and growth strategy - explaining how thee inform the scope of the competition 10:10 Vessel efficiency competition scope - clear, concise and detailed information on the scope, including what is NOT included. 10:30 Coffee Break 11:00 Real World case study - successful applicants explain how they got funded and what benifits this has brought 11:15 Real World case Study II 11:30 Panel Questions and Answers 12:00 Information on the competition process, including who is eligible, how to apply, workinf in consortia 12:15 An assessors' perspective - Even id your project idea is really good, if your application doesn't fit what the assessors are looking for, it won't get through. This key presentation will give you an inside view on what the assessors are looking for, what constitutes a good proposal, tips on putting together a good proposal, and how to avoid common pitfalls. 12:30 Elevator pitches : 2 minute pitches. A change for you to tell other attendees about yourself and what you're looking for in consortia partners 13:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 Proposed finish