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Oceanology International 2012
Every two years, representatives from industry, academia and government meet at the Oceanology International exhibition and conference in London, England, to share knowledge and connect with the marine technology and ocean science community.
This year’s Oceanology International will be held March 13 to 15 at London’s ExCeL, featuring more international pavilions, parallel events and a precursor conference on March 12. Traditional aspects of Oceanology International such as visiting vessels, the demonstrations program and an education day for graduates and undergraduates will also return this year. Last year, the conference drew nearly 7,000 people from 75 countries, event organizers said.
“The growth of the exhibition in general and the international pavilions, in particular, is no mean feat in straitened economic times and speaks volumes about activity in the industry sectors using various aspects of oceanology,” said event manager James Coleman from Reed Exhibitions’ Energy & Marine Group.
Conference Topics and Sessions
Oceanology International is free to attend and features six one-day conferences. The first day of the program will feature marine renewables, and navigation and positioning sessions. The second day will be devoted to maritime security, and oil and gas, and the final day will cover hydrography and geophysics, and ocean observation and forecasting.
“It has never been more important to understand how to safely and economically develop ocean resources at the same time as protecting the marine environment,” professor Ralph Rayner, chairman of the conference, said. “The exchange of ideas and experience at Oceanology International 2012 will make an important contribution to these goals.”
The hydrography and geophysics session is chaired by Andy Hill, marine geohazard technical authority at BP America (Houston, Texas). The marine renewables session is chaired by Alan Moore, nonexecutive chairman of partnerships for Renewables Ltd. (Corsham, England) and chairman of Ventus 2 VVCT plc (London). Rob Balloch, strategic business development director for Sonardyne International Ltd. (Yateley, England), chairs the maritime security session. Ed Danson, independent consultant for Swan Consultants Ltd. and international sales manager for C&C Technologies (Lafayette, Louisiana), chairs the navigation and positioning session. Zdenka Willis, director of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System, chairs the ocean observation and forecasting session. The oil and gas session is chaired by Colin Grant, advisor and segment engineering technical authority of BP’s Subsea & Floating Systems Upstream Engineering Centre.
National, Industry-Focused Pavilions
This year, Oceanology International will have two American pavilions, one organized with participating companies and another organized by the Marine Technology Society, event planners said. There will also be pavilions from France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Canada, including the Atlantic Canada and Ocean Networks Canada pavilions.
Other pavilions highlight specific sectors within the industry, such as offshore renewable energy, maritime security and commercial diving. At the marine security pavilion, which is supported by the U.K. Trade and Investment, the Royal Navy, and the Society of Maritime Industries, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Unit will display its MCM RECCE system based on Hydroid Inc.’s (Pocasset, Massachusetts) REMUS-600 AUV. The Association of Diving Contractors UK Dive pavilion will help visitors identify suppliers for commercial diving.
Precursor Conference
Disruptive technologies are driving rapid changes across many industries. Their impact on the marine engineering, science and technology sector will be highlighted by presentations at a one-day conference, called “Catch the Next Wave,” at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London on March 12.
Focusing on materials, sensors, power sources, robotics and cyber infrastructure, speakers from the marine research and the ocean industries will present an overview of where disruptive technologies are emerging in the marine sector and their potential.
The precursor conference will bring together those who are actively involved in research, products and the supply chain in an effort to translate research into scientific, social and business benefits.
Interspill 2012
The Interspill exhibition, featuring more than 100 international exhibitors, runs alongside Oceanology International. It comprises an opening plenary session; sessions on regulation and legislation, compensation and cold climate issues; and a technology development session. There will also be case studies on response logistics, subsurface dispersion, in-situ burning and hazardous and noxious substance response.
The Interspill exhibition can be visited free of charge, however, there is an additional charge for the Interspill conference. For more information, visit www.interspill.com.
Registration
Registration and further information for Oceanology International is available at www.oceanologyinternational.com.
Exhibitor List
The following list of exhibitors was updated at press time:
This year’s Oceanology International will be held March 13 to 15 at London’s ExCeL, featuring more international pavilions, parallel events and a precursor conference on March 12. Traditional aspects of Oceanology International such as visiting vessels, the demonstrations program and an education day for graduates and undergraduates will also return this year. Last year, the conference drew nearly 7,000 people from 75 countries, event organizers said.
“The growth of the exhibition in general and the international pavilions, in particular, is no mean feat in straitened economic times and speaks volumes about activity in the industry sectors using various aspects of oceanology,” said event manager James Coleman from Reed Exhibitions’ Energy & Marine Group.
Conference Topics and Sessions
Oceanology International is free to attend and features six one-day conferences. The first day of the program will feature marine renewables, and navigation and positioning sessions. The second day will be devoted to maritime security, and oil and gas, and the final day will cover hydrography and geophysics, and ocean observation and forecasting.
“It has never been more important to understand how to safely and economically develop ocean resources at the same time as protecting the marine environment,” professor Ralph Rayner, chairman of the conference, said. “The exchange of ideas and experience at Oceanology International 2012 will make an important contribution to these goals.”
The hydrography and geophysics session is chaired by Andy Hill, marine geohazard technical authority at BP America (Houston, Texas). The marine renewables session is chaired by Alan Moore, nonexecutive chairman of partnerships for Renewables Ltd. (Corsham, England) and chairman of Ventus 2 VVCT plc (London). Rob Balloch, strategic business development director for Sonardyne International Ltd. (Yateley, England), chairs the maritime security session. Ed Danson, independent consultant for Swan Consultants Ltd. and international sales manager for C&C Technologies (Lafayette, Louisiana), chairs the navigation and positioning session. Zdenka Willis, director of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System, chairs the ocean observation and forecasting session. The oil and gas session is chaired by Colin Grant, advisor and segment engineering technical authority of BP’s Subsea & Floating Systems Upstream Engineering Centre.
National, Industry-Focused Pavilions
This year, Oceanology International will have two American pavilions, one organized with participating companies and another organized by the Marine Technology Society, event planners said. There will also be pavilions from France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Canada, including the Atlantic Canada and Ocean Networks Canada pavilions.
Other pavilions highlight specific sectors within the industry, such as offshore renewable energy, maritime security and commercial diving. At the marine security pavilion, which is supported by the U.K. Trade and Investment, the Royal Navy, and the Society of Maritime Industries, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Unit will display its MCM RECCE system based on Hydroid Inc.’s (Pocasset, Massachusetts) REMUS-600 AUV. The Association of Diving Contractors UK Dive pavilion will help visitors identify suppliers for commercial diving.
Precursor Conference
Disruptive technologies are driving rapid changes across many industries. Their impact on the marine engineering, science and technology sector will be highlighted by presentations at a one-day conference, called “Catch the Next Wave,” at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London on March 12.
Focusing on materials, sensors, power sources, robotics and cyber infrastructure, speakers from the marine research and the ocean industries will present an overview of where disruptive technologies are emerging in the marine sector and their potential.
The precursor conference will bring together those who are actively involved in research, products and the supply chain in an effort to translate research into scientific, social and business benefits.
Interspill 2012
The Interspill exhibition, featuring more than 100 international exhibitors, runs alongside Oceanology International. It comprises an opening plenary session; sessions on regulation and legislation, compensation and cold climate issues; and a technology development session. There will also be case studies on response logistics, subsurface dispersion, in-situ burning and hazardous and noxious substance response.
The Interspill exhibition can be visited free of charge, however, there is an additional charge for the Interspill conference. For more information, visit www.interspill.com.
Registration
Registration and further information for Oceanology International is available at www.oceanologyinternational.com.
Exhibitor List
The following list of exhibitors was updated at press time:
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