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Our website project

This website was first published in July 2009. It's purpose is to forge stronger links with members and to expand our membership which by February 2010 has grown to 349 from 217 in December 2008.

Our network of contacts including non-members, is fast growing around the world. Anyone who is an ex-cadet, senior student or staff member of Warsash is eligible to join. If that includes you please submit your Membership application online now and you will receive a very warm welcome. We guarantee you'll be delighted to hear from former colleagues you knew at Warsash or whilst serving at sea.

This community website was built for us by ocProducts using its own Content Management System called ocPortal tool developed by its MD Chris Graham. Chris and his team are at the age we WA members were when serving as 3rd and 2nd Officers at sea. The great strength of using ocPortal is that it offers a large range of functions and features which are totally integrated. These functions include members only access, forums, galleries, newsletters, event calendars and online payments.

ocProducts was recommended for the project to the WA Committee by one of our members acting as consultant after researching competitor's products and evaluating bids from several companies.

Throughout the project ocProducts demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and great technical expertise. Its highly co-operative approach and prompt response to suggestions has contributed greatly to a superb website tailored to our needs.

This initial phase of development was completed within our own fairly relaxed timescale and to a fixed-price budget. The website is moderated and maintained on a day to day basis by ourselves using ocPortal with ocProducts providing second line support when required. We intend to use ocProducts for any major enhancements in the future.