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Welcome to the Sea Vision UK Newsletter for July
Welcome to the July Sea Vision newsletter and this month's selection of diverse news and events.
If you work or are connected to our maritime heritage make sure you don't miss the Maritime Heritage Forum in December. It is only the second meeting of an initiative which brings together all of the UK's existing heritage groups together with any other groups or institutions with maritime collections or interests. The Forum will examine best practice, experiences and current knowledge and based on the first meeting, will offer all attendees much to share and take away of value.
And...if you just love all things related to leisure boats, whether it's super yachts or an opportunity to watch a search and rescue exercise, to try out the Volvo Ocean Race simulator or just to explore the marine equipment and chandlery then the PSP Southampton Boat Show is for you. Just scroll down to see how you can claim a fabulous £6 discount on any ticket you buy for the show...
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Nelson's ship to be on the fourth plinth
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A replica of Nelson's ship HMS Victory will be appearing on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square later this year. The model of the ship will be inside a 5m (16ft) by 2.5m (8.2ft) acrylic bottle on the plinth, and will go on show until 2012. Nelson's ship will appear after Anthony Gormleys' 'One & Other' and after a statue of Sir Keith Parks. Read More...
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UK Maritime Heritage Forum 2009
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The UK Maritime Heritage Forum will be held on 2 & 3 December 2009 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. All UKMCS, MCG and ACNHS members are invited to attend, as well as representatives from all maritime museums nationally, historic vessels, museums and archives with maritime holdings, and representatives from maritime history societies. Read More...
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Ticket offer for the PSP Southampton Boat Show
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National Boat Shows is delighted to offer all Sea Vision partners and friends £6 off tickets purchased (full ticket price £18) for the PSP Southampton Boat Show this September. The show will feature over 500 exhibitors and almost 1,000 boats, and will also aim to break a number of world records throughout the 10 day event. Read More...
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Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope KCB OBE ADC becomes First Sea Lord.
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Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope KCB OBE ADC has become the professional head of the Royal Navy and Chairman of the Navy Board. He is responsible to the Secretary of State for the fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morale of the Naval Service. As a member of the Defence Council he supports the Secretary of State in the management and direction of the Armed Forces. Read More...
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IMO meeting tackles greenhouse gas emissions from ships
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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has held a meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The meeting attracted representatives from across the world to discuss ways to minimise the environmental impact of shipping. The discussions were wide ranging and covered a package of interim and voluntary technical and operational measures to reduce greenhouse gases. Read More...
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Surfing champion joins lifeguards
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Welsh Women's Surfing Champion Beth Mason has joined the team of RNLI lifeguards patrolling four of Swansea's beaches this summer. Beth aged 19, will be one of 23 lifeguards covering Bracelet Bay, Langland Bay, Caswell Bay and Port Eynon beaches. The lifeguards will provide safety information and first aid as well as carrying out rescues throughout the peak season. Read More...
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New science reveals 40% increase in North Sea cod stocks
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Conservation efforts by fishermen are working, says Seafish, the authority on Seafood, with research revealing that the number of cod dying is down by 15 per cent and the number of spawning cod in the North Sea is up by 40 per cent. New data released by ICES (www.ices.dk), the independent international scientific body, revealed the improved status of North Sea cod stocks. Read More...
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Dolphin 'super-pod' sighting
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A huge pod of a dolphin species has been spotted in the Moray Firth, suggesting that dolphin populations are moving increasingly further north in search of food and breeding grounds as a result of climate change. It was estimated that more than 400 short-beaked common dolphins were sighted, in a massive migration northwards into the North Sea, by scientists and volunteers from Earthwatch. Read More...
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South West named global leader for marine energy
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The South West will become a world centre for wave and tidal energy under plans published by the UK Government. Designated as the UK's first Low Carbon Economic Area because of its strength in marine energy, the Government will make £19.5 million available as part of a £100 million two-year investment programme in marine energy projects including the wave hub. Read More...
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Check out the news pages on the Sea Vision website, you'll find these stories and many more from across the UK maritime sector... just click here
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If you would like to support Sea Vision, just click here to see a range of projects and activities which are available for sponsorship.
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Finally, many of you will be aware we have been working to 'clean' the Sea Vision database, to ensure that we have the appropriate and current contact details for Sea Vision partners. Thank you for your help with this work, we will be updating the website list of Seas Vision partners on the website using this information in the near future – we appreciate your patience!
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