Evolving navigation in the North Sea Region
The ACCSEAS Second Annual Conference builds on the success of the First ACCSEAS Annual Conference held in Germany, earlier this year.
ACCSEAS continues to bring together a global audience to explore the implementation of the ACCSEAS e-Navigation test-bed services and present the latest findings and results of this engaging EU project focused on safe, efficient and accessible navigation of the North Sea Region.
Chaired by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, previous Hydrographer of the Royal Navy, this conference will present and where possible, demonstrate the test-bed services and will be followed by lively and interactive panel discussions.
Dr Alwyn Williams, ACCSEAS Project Manager said: “The waters of the North Sea Region are forecast to become increasingly congested, with an estimated 50% increase on the number of ship movements by 2020+. Likewise, the navigable space taken up by wind farms could increase from 440km2 to 23,500 km2 in just a few years. This poses significant safety concerns for vessels in the North Sea, which already has some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
“The Conference offers an excellent opportunity to explore what is being done by ACCSEAS to develop a test-bed of services to support the mariner and unlock the potential for sustainable and effective e-navigation solutions in the North Sea Region. This year’s event includes a wealth of expert speakers and I am confident that this event will be of enormous value to all participants.“
The Conference will also host a series of workshops that will discuss the future of e-Navigation Training, the provision of e-Navigation services in the future and the wider impact and relevance of e-Navigation to North Sea Region ports and their inland logistics.
You can find more information at: ACCSEAS Annual Conference page