OCEAN BUSINES 2019 PREVIEW
Ocean Business Announces High-Profile Speakers for Opening Session
Ocean Business 2019, taking place at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton from 9-11 April 2019, has just revealed a high profile line up of industry experts to present speeches in the opening session of Ocean Business.
Ocean Business 2019 is one of the biggest marine technology events across the globe. Its opening session reflects this with the address being delivered by Claire Jolly, Head of IPSO Unit Ocean Economy Group, OECD, presenting a keynote speech about the scope of the economy in 2030. These presentations will provide an exciting insight into current trends and emerging markets for ocean science and technology products and services.
The session will then delve into business opportunities for the ocean
technology community in a growing ocean economy, with presentations from industry experts - including Ralph Rayner, President, Society for Underwater Technology (SUT); Rick Spinrad, President, Marine Technology Society (MTS); and David Loosley, Chief Executive of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). For those eager to hear more, there will then be a panel discussion and a Q&A session.
“What better way to open Ocean Business than with a showcase
of opportunities for the industry followed by lively debate from some of the most respected people in the business? This perfectly represents the energy and optimism at Ocean Business this year and we are delighted to have such influential leaders to open the show,” comments Cheri Arvonio, Ocean Business’ event manager.
Ocean Business promises to be an incredible global show with over 330 exhibitors offering the very latest technologies, water-based demonstrations and learning opportunities, as well as Offshore Survey, Ocean Careers, key international associated industry events and an amazing line-up of social opportunities for networking.
For more information on the opening session taking place on day one of the Ocean Business event on 9 April 2019, please visit
www.oceanbusiness.com/opening-session
To attend Ocean Business 2019, register for free online at:
www.oceanbusiness.com The show will take place from 9-11 April 2019 at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK Game-Changing USV to Launch at Ocean Business 2019
A new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) with the potential to change the way offshore hydrographic surveys are conducted will launch at Ocean Business in April 2019.
Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS) has designed and built the next- generation Accession Class USV for use
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in nearshore and offshore industries. The unique modular design of the Accession Class USV allows the vessel to increase its base design length of 3.5m to a maximum of 5.0m for additional payload equipment and/or power for extended endurance depending on operational requirements.
James Williams, Director at USS, said: “We wanted to build a USV that was
truly versatile, reliable and robust enough to withstand operating in offshore conditions while keeping it simple and easy to use for surveyors. I’m delighted with our solution and extremely excited to be launching the Accession Class USV at Ocean Business in April.”
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