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and Operations (South Gallery, Room physics, chemistry, biology and genom- 9, Tuesday, March 17, 11.45-16.00), ics, while Imaging & Metrology (spon-

Unmanned Vehicle Concepts of Op- sored by international subsea operating erations (South Gallery Rooms 3 & 4, company DOF Subsea) will pursue the

Wednesday, March 18, 10.00-11.30), application of the newest imaging and

New Unmanned Vehicle Developments measurement technologies as a means (South Gallery Rooms 3 & 4, Wednes- of optimising on-water and subsea oper- day, March 18, 11.45-13.15) and Use ating capabilities.

of Autonomous Systems (Thursday, Delegates can also book tickets now

March 19, South Gallery Rooms 3 & 4, for two one-day events, both mainstays 11:45-13:15). of the Oi 2020 calendar. The ? rst of

Within these, key aspects will be these, the Ocean Futures Forum (Tues- covered in concise, focused 20-min- day, March 17, 10:00-16:00) will gather ute presentations. So, for instance, the together business leaders and senior

New Unmanned Vehicle Developments strategists for in-depth discussions on thread will encompass brief seminars on the evolving scienti? c and technologi-

Roving Bat: A New-Generation Solu- cal requirements of the Blue Economy, tion For Uwild Applications, Enabling and their environmental implications,

Technologies for Next-Generation from both European and US perspec-

Smart Robotics and Unmanned Under- tives. Speakers will include Chris Wil- water Vehicles (UUVS): Area Coverage liams, Managing Director, UK Seabed

Rate (ACR), Sustained Area Coverage Resources; Olive Heffernan, marine bi-

Rate (ACR-S) and Expeditionary Oper- ologist and freelance science writer; and ations. Chairpersons for these sessions Ralph Rayner, Chairman, Sonardyne over the three days of Oi London 2020 International.

will include Richard Mills, Vice Presi- Catch the Next Wave, meanwhile, on dent Marine Robotics Sales, Kongsberg, Thursday, March 19, 09:40-17:00, will and Ahmed Abousabea, ROV Specialist, ? nd paired speakers envisaging ways

Total; while fellow industry profession- in which cross-discipline, cross-sector als ranging from Kate Larkin, Deputy connections can drive crucial ocean sci-

Head of Secretariat, EMODnet and ence and technology innovations over

Matthew Kingsland, Senior Robotics the next 50 years. Speaker pairings will

Systems Engineer, NOC to Dr. Gordon include Don Walsh of The Explorer’s

Offshore Energy Development, Asset Clark, Chief Engineer, General Dynam- Club and Patrick Lahey, President, Tri-

Integrity and Monitoring, Hydrography, ics and scientist Johannes Oeffner of ton Submarines.

Geophysics & Geotechnics, Coastal Fraunhofer CML will number among “The conference schedule will also

Zone & Shallow Water, Navigation & the speakers. be complemented by a range of busi-

Positioning, Imaging & Metrology, As regards other technical tracks, the ness-focused content programmes in

Ocean Observation & Sensing, Marine new Marine Pollution & Environmen- our Spotlight Theatre on the exhibition

Pollution & Environmental Stressors, tal Stressors strand is destined to be a ? oor,” adds David Ince, “so the pros-

Data Interpretation & Al, Unmanned particularly timely and cogent enter- pect for delegates to glean invaluable

Vehicles & Vessels, and Ocean ICT. prise, outlining the latest methodologies information while forging new connec-

Each topic is broken down into dedi- for tackling marine pollution and con- tions is more pronounced than ever, as cated sessions, concluding with audi- fronting issues such as ocean acidi? ca- be? ts this special anniversary event. The ence Q&As, in which the most innova- tion which are being brought about by technological innovations, scienti? c tive developments in speci? c ? elds are climate change. The inherent doctrine breakthroughs and collaborative initia- examined in gratifying detail. Taking of advancing responsible practices for tives spotlighted by Oi events over the the Unmanned Vehicles & Vessels track studying, safeguarding and improving last half-century have done so much to as an example of this principle demon- the ocean environment is understand- put the building blocks in place for the strates how sessions pan out over the ably at the root of every theme in the stewardship of our oceans in the future; three days of the event. The track itself, Oi conference schedule. The Ocean Ob- and Oi London 2020 heralds an inspira- sponsored by marine technology and en- servation & Sensing track, for example, tional new chapter in the conscientious vironmental service solutions company will look at the most encouraging mea- progression of the ocean science com-

Seiche, is subdivided into four subject surement and analysis developments in munity.” threads – ICT for Unmanned Systems the sphere of ocean and atmospheric www.oceanologyinternational.com www.marinetechnologynews.com

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