Sponsored by British Maritime Technology, proceedings will feature a series of presentations by representatives of the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC), the National Oceanography Centre and the Ministry of Defence. Topics include DEFRA funding for research projects, opportunities for marine business from EU financed resources, and knowledge transfer opportunities within NERC.

AMSI chairman Paul Ridout says the seminar will be invaluable for companies wanting to expand their activities in association with publicly-funded organisations.

It will be followed by lunch and opportunities for networking.

Cost of registration, excluding VAT, is £95. AMSI member companies may send one delegate free of charge.

Further details from: Karen Wilkinson, AMSI Secretary Tel: 020 7928 9199, Fax: 020 7928 6599, Email: amsi@maritimeindustries.org