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North East Leads Way in WorldSkills UK Engineering CADD Competition

In June 2009 MDC hosted the Northern heat of the WorldSkills UK Engineering CADD competition. And the North East provided 3 of the 5 finalists for the national finals!

Royal Navy Pushes The Boat Out for MDC

When HMS Illustrious visited the Tyne in March 2009 we were delighted to coordinate a North East Industry Open Morning on board to help local companies understand the requirements of the Royal Navy. Over 40 representatives from member companies took part

Drydocks World - Dubai

On 20th August 2008 Mr Gary Gibson of Drydocks World - Dubai briefed guests on the activities and growth of this expanding group and outlined opportunities to get involved. Watch this space for Gary's next visit!

Marine Recruitment & Skills Fair

On 2nd July 2008 MDC held the region's first dedicated Marine Recruitment & Skills fair. Around 800 candidates visited during the day to speak to nearly 30 exhibitors from the sector.

MDC Annual Drinks Reception & Dinner

On 1st July 2008 around 100 of the most influential people in the North East marine sector attended the MDC's first annual dinner to network and meet friends, old and new. Drinks were served around the Turbinia and the Discovery Museum's Great Hall provid

Babcock Marine

In May 2008 Archie Bethel OBE, Chief Executive of Babcock Marine, visited the Marine Design Centre to meet members and talk about Babcock's programmes and procurement strategies.

China State Shipbuilding Corporation

In April 2008 a delegation from CSSC dropped in to the Marine Design Centre to find out about the sector in the North East. See our April newsletter for further information.

BVT

In April 2008 the Marine Design Centre hosted a visit by Alan Johnston CBE, the man set to run Britain's biggest shipbuilder. BVT is the joint venture company being set up between VT Shipbuilding and BAE Systems and will pay a significant role in the CVF

Naval Design Partnership

In December 2007, Adrian Cudmore, Ship Design Authority, FIPT, visited the Marine Design Centre to update members on the Naval Design Partnership. See our events page for details of other events coming up.

The Common User Facility

The Common User Facility at the Marine Design Centre, helping companies to meet increases in demand, providing a neutral location for collaboration on projects and ideal as a training facility. For more information, click on Common User Facility in the me