Events

2007-2008 Programme

Unless otherwise stated...

All meetings:

• Start at 18.30 hrs for 18.45 hrs
• Have light refreshments available
• Are normally preceded by a Group Committee meeting

and take place at Sir James Matthews Building Southampton Solent University 157-187 Above Bar Street Southampton, UK

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 26th September 2007

"What's going on?: Getting transport's message across"

Paul Clifton, Transport Correspondent, BBC South

with

David Jinks, Editor, Transport & Logistics FOCUS

Venue: Bargate Suite, Southampton Park Hotel

Good communication is easy to recognise but difficult to produce and, despite the recent tarnishing caused by 'spin', it remains one of business's gold standards. Paul Clifton explains transport issues to the general public via the medium of television and David Jinks is the editor of our journal 'Focus' which explains news from the transport and logistics profession to its practitioners. Two very different types of communication from two expert and entertaining speakers. Come along and hear their messages.

OCTOBER

Wednesday, 31st October 2007

"A Baptism of fire; Managing the MSC Napoli incident"

Robin Middleton, SOSREP (Secretary of State's Representative, Directorate of Maritime Operations, Maritme & Coastguard Agency, Southampton) 

Venue: Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent University 
 

SOSREP is an important new acronym to remember. Robin Middleton is the first holder of that title and he had a challenging introduction to this role by co-ordinating the responses of various bodies to the damage of the container ship MSC NAPOLI due to heavy weather in the Channel. The outcome was the successful salvage of the ship and most of its cargo and encouragingly limited environmental damage. Hear how this was achieved in this important presentation to us. 
 

NOVEMBER

Wednesday, 28th November 2007

Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled.

DECEMBER

Wednesday, 5th December 2007

Annual Charity Quiz

Venue: Staff Common Room, Wallisdown Campus, University of Bournemouth, Wallisdown Road, Poole BH12 5BB

The annual pre-Christmas quiz night is always a popular feature of the Hampshire & Dorset Group calendar of events. Teams (often formed on the night) compete for a trophy and for various prizes by answering an eclectic mix of questions on transport, general knowledge and current affairs. For several years recently we have had winning teams that were only formed on the night so it’s a very open competition in a very convivial atmosphere. This year we will be also inviting CILT members from other Groups in our Region to join us. So, will the cup pass out of Hampshire & Dorset hands? Come along and find out or, better still, get your own team formed now and start training! 

Please book individually, or as teams of four via Corby in order to establish numbers attending. There will be a charge of £5 per person collected on the night. This represents the entry fee to the quiz and a buffet. The surplus proceeds from this event are always donated to a relevant charity.

JANUARY

Wednesday, 30th January 2008

"Where’s my suitcase ? The economics and the logistics of airline baggage handling"

Richard Hunt FCILT, International President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Venue: Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent University

Where’s my suitcase ? The economics and the logistics of airline baggage handling Richard Hunt FCILT International President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Many a traveller’s tale surrounds a story of lost or mislaid luggage but the reality is that a very complex logistics operation ensures that such tales remain a relatively rare experience. Of course, these complex logistics are expensive and the cost must be added to the final price of the ticket. This means that the new low-cost airlines must make their luggage charges much more visible in order for them to stay profitable. Our presenter takes us on an expert’s guided tour of this generally overlooked aspect of today’s busy air transport logistics.

FEBRUARY

Wednesday, 27th February 2008

"The challenges of providing attractive bus services across Hampshire and Dorset"

Richard Soper FCILT, Managing Director, First in Hampshire & Dorset.

Venue: Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent University

A bus company operating across south Hampshire and Dorset is one of contrasts. City congestion in Portsmouth and Southampton to rural operations in Dorset, peak dominated school flows to the new challenge of accommodating those pensioners heading for their free travel from elsewhere in the country. Richard Soper has a unique grasp of how to tackle these trends, having introduced many innovations to his network in recent years. This will be a fascinating talk for all who claim that getting people out of their cars is quite a simple matter. 
 
 

MARCH

Wednesday, 28th March 2008

"The Logistics challenges of gas distribution in the UK"

Speaker: Russell Cooper,  National Grid Gas

Venue: Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent University

  Over the last 30years the UK has benefited from an abundant source of indigenous gas supplies close to our shores. Within the next decade the UK gas market is due to go through a transformation from a net exporter to one where reliance on imported gas will exceed 80% of the total demand. This major step change in market condition also coincides with the continuing drive in the UK for a more and more open, flexible, and price sensitive gas market, to facilitate security of supplies while providing value to the consumer. These changing times provide a significant challenge for National Grid the system owner and operator to meet these needs, the presenter Peter Roberts National Grids' National Transmission Gas Network Investment Manager will provide in insight into these challenges.

APRIL

Wednesday, 23rd April 2008

"Griffon Hovercraft Ltd, Southampton"

Matthew Gibson, Sales & Marketing Manager, Griffon Hovercraft Ltd

Venue: Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton Solent University

Griffon Hovercraft Ltd produce hovercraft with payloads ranging from 380kgs to 12 tonnes (5-98 passengers), capable of cruising at 25 to 45 knots with a full payload. Griffon are currently in service with military, paramilitary and commercial operations worldwide fulfilling a variety of roles including commuter and tourist ferries, hydrographic and seismic surveys , airport crash rescue, fire fighting to name but a few. This presentation will demonstrate that hovercraft have continued to be developed and enjoying a great success around the world.