CowesMarineCluster.com
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Cowes Marine Cluster - a maritime collaboration based in Cowes, Isle of Wight
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ABOUT THE CLUSTER
The Cowes Marine Cluster was officially formed in April 2003, and launched in June 2003, after Sally Lynskey, the Managing Director of Launch International, had long recognised the need for the local industry to work together in order to help avoid the ‘feast & famine’ scenario that affects many boat builders, for example, working on one-off projects and contracts. By forming a ‘virtual shipyard’, companies could collaborate in terms of shared resources and joint bids and look at ways of becoming more competitive and efficient in the increasingly global market place.
The ‘virtual shipyard’ concept became a reality for Cowes and the Isle of Wight’s Marine Sector, after SEEDA (The South East Economic Development Agency) established a cluster funding initiative in 2002 and a successful bid was won by the, newly, officially named, “Cowes Marine Cluster”. Funds are regularly audited by SEEDA and are used for the facilitation and administration of setting up the Cluster and for marketing purposes.
The cluster already has over 30 members and is growing fast! A Steering Group offers industry guidance and expertise, whilst the development of various cluster initiatives and projects is driven by the membership, supported by strategic partners such as SEEDA, Business Link Wessex, Trade Partners UK, Manufacturing Advisory Service, British Marine Federation, Southampton Oceanography Centre, and other educational establishments, trade organisations and community links.
Contact
- GRP Laminates Ltd.
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- Cowes, Isle of Wight
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland PO31 7AD
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- +49.1234578
