Graduate qualification opportunities are now available in Southampton to help enable key individuals to lead the development and subsequent implementation of scientific research and management policies for maritime nations in the future.

Ratification of the Third United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) in 1994 placed a management obligation on maritime nations with different levels of management sophistication. The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is the coastal zone which extends to 200 miles offshore. Key marine resources lie within EEZs, and as a result nations exercise fishing, mining, navigation, cable laying, research and recreation rights. As well as resource exploration and exploitation, nations are required to discharge a number of other responsibilities in managing their EEZs, such as the conservation and management of resources. These responsibilities are particularly important to nations with economies which have a vested interest in the sustainable development of coastal areas. Increasing economic, human and environmental pressures are impacting on EEZs, and therefore creating a demand for qualified managers and policymakers.

Southampton has a proud maritime heritage. It is Europe's main departure point for cruise passengers, and is one of the UK's busiest freight ports, with leading edge companies in oceanography, offshore mineral resources, salvage, submarine pipelines and cables, marine engineering and construction all to be found in the city region. Southampton is also the headquarters of the UK Marine Coastguard Agency. The City Council is keen to build on maritime expertise, and has been instrumental in consolidating the City's role as a world capital for ocean sailing. All of these factors make Southampton a great place to specialize in maritime studies.

Understanding the oceans is a vital pre-requisite to their sustainable management. The £48 million National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, opened in 1996, provides a focus for all aspects of research, training, technology and support services in marine and earth sciences. Southampton is also the homeport for the National Environmental Research Council's fleet of Royal Research Vessels. The November 1996 launch of Autosub 1, a pioneering deep ocean research instrument, heralded a new era in deep sea technology, which will open up previously unexplored regions to scientists. The University of Southampton enjoys an outstanding reputation for science and engineering, research and training, with the opening of the Oceanography Centre placing the University at the forefront of world ocean study. In addition, the new Graduate School of Earth and Ocean Science provides a range of opportunities for professional development and graduate study.

The Maritime Faculty of Southampton Solent University has extensive experience of serving the needs of British shipping and international maritime clients worldwide. It offers comprehensive educational, training, research and consultancy services, with a host of opportunities for graduate study.

 

Addresses:

Warsash Maritime Academy,
Southampton Solent University
Newtown Road,
Warsash,
Southampton
SO31 9ZL
Tel: +44 (0) 1489 576 161
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 573988
Email: WMA@solent.ac.uk

 

School of Earth and Ocean Science,
University of Southampton,
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
European Way,
Southampton,
SO14 3ZH,
England.
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2011
Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3059 or 8059 3052