Programme of the Second Annual ACCSEAS Conference 4th-6th March to be held at. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, UK.

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1 Programme of the Second Annual ACCSEAS Conference 4th-6th March 2014 to be held at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, UK Conference Theme: ACCSEAS: Evolving Navigation in the North Sea Region Conference Chair and Principal Facilitator: Nick Lambert, CMarTech, FIMarEST Attendance at the Conference and its associated events is free of charge. The conference will be of interest to a wide range of maritime stakeholders across the North Sea Region and Europe, addressing future maritime issues for safe and efficient accessibility of the region s ports. Delegates are requested to register for the conference using the on-line registration form at the following link: Delegates are encouraged to attend all 3 days of the conference, including the fascinating maritime Professional Study Tour at The Falkirk Wheel taking place during Day 3 of the Conference. The tour is optional and can be selected when you register. The daily programme for the Conference is provided below. Please visit for further information on how to contact the ACCSEAS project and its partners.

2 ACCSEAS Conference 2014, DAY 1: Tuesday 4th March, 2014 Evolving Navigation in the North Sea Region Time Description Registration & buffet lunch :05 Everyone to be seated for the Arrival of HRH The Princess Royal 13:05-13:15 Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, CMarTech, FIMarEST Welcome and introduction to the Second Annual ACCSEAS Conference 13:15-13:20 HRH The Princess Royal Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, CMarTech, FIMarEST will introduce the first speaker Key note speech: Evolving Navigation - The continuous development of the concept of the future, e-navigation. Mr Michael Card, Deputy Secretary General, IALA :00 EU Maritime Initiative Jukka Savo Policy Officer, European Commission, Maritime Transport Unit Presentation: ACCSEAS Project, the story so far Dr. Alwyn Williams General Lighthouse Authorities, UK and Ireland ACCSEAS Project Manager, ACCSEAS Project Bureau 14:15-14:35 Potential ACCSEAS solution - Vessel Operations Co-ordination Tool (VOCT) Mr Thomas Christensen, Project Manager and Mr Mads Bentzen Billesø, Chief Officer Danish Maritime Authority, Denmark 14:35-15:05 Coffee

3 15:05-15:25 Potential ACCSEAS solution: Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Mr Mads Bentzen Billesø, Chief Officer Danish Maritime Authority, Denmark Potential ACCSEAS solution: Dynamic Predictor Oscar Lexell, Project Manager, SSPA Sweden Potential ACCSEAS solutions: Panel discussion 16:50-17:00 Summary & Close from Rear Admiral Nick Lambert CMarTech, FIMarEST

4 DAY 2: Wednesday 5 th March 2014 Evolving navigation in the North Sea Region Time Description 08:45-09:00 Arrival & Coffee 09:00-09:10 Introduction to Day 2 Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, CMarTech, FIMarEST 09:10-09:30 Potential ACCSEAS solution: Route Topology Model Mr Jan-Hendrik Oltmann, Federal Waterways & Shipping Administration, Germany. 09:30-09:50 Potential ACCSEAS solution: No-go Area Mr Mads Bentzen Billesø Danish Maritime Authority, Denmark 09:50-10:10 Potential ACCSEAS solution: Tactical Route Exchange Dr Thomas Porathe, Associate Professor Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden (TBC) 10:10-10:30 Potential ACCSEAS solution: Multi-Source Positioning Service Dr. Paul Williams General Lighthouse Authorities, UK and Ireland 10:30-11:00 Coffee 11:00-11:30 Potential ACCSEAS solutions: Panel Discussion 11:30-12:00 Q&A

5 12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch Time Description Presentation: Introduction to North Sea e-navigation Forum. Mr Pieter Paap, Senior Advisor, Rijkswaterstaat Workshop arrangements Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, CMarTech, FIMarEST All delegates will have pre-selected one of the following workshops: The future of e-navigation Training Facilitators: Mr Anders Brodje, SMA & Dr. Michael Baldauf, WMU This workshop will provide an overview of the e-navigation training that is available today, who is responsible for providing it and how it is provided. Participants will be encouraged to identify the current gaps in training and identify how best training could be offered and supported in the future. Provision of e-navigation Services in the future Facilitators: Mr Mads Bentzen Billesø, & Mr Thomas Christensen, DMA This workshop aims to present and understand the possible opportunities, risks and concerns linked to delivering future e-navigation services and capture reactions from participants. It is also an opportunity to further discuss the concept of the Maritime Cloud, and what it means to service providers and users alike. Beyond ACCSEAS: The wider logistics chain Facilitators: Mr George Shaw & Dr. Alan Grant, GLA This workshops aims to present and explore the wider impact and relevance of e-navigation to North Sea Region ports and their inland logistics. Participants will be asked to discuss the potential impact upon, time, safety and cost efficiencies and the role that e-maritime could play.

6 Coffee Break :30 Plenary: Presentation of Workshop results Overall facilitation by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert 16: Plenary: The Implications of the Forum s Output and the Way Forward for ACCSEAS Panel Session facilitated by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert 19:00: Day 2 Evening Event Conference Dinner

7 DAY 3: Thursday 6 th March 2014 Evolving Navigation in the North Sea Region Time Description Arrival & Coffee Presentation: The Way Forward: North Sea regional e-navigation and accessibility Mr George Shaw, Principal Development Engineer General Lighthouse Authorities, UK and Ireland Conference Conclusion Rear Admiral Nick Lambert CMarTech, FIMarEST Closing Remarks Rear Admiral Roger Lockwood Chief Executive, Northern Lighthouse Board Day 3 Event Professional Study Tour Travel to The Falkirk Wheel 11:00-13:00 Group may be split into two to allow for trips on The Falkirk Wheel. A packed lunch will be provided 13:30 (latest) Leave The Falkirk Wheel 14:00 14:30 Airport drop off Dynamic Earth drop off

8 DETAILED LOGISTICAL INFORMATION FOR EVENTS On Arrival Photo ID will be required on arrival on Day 1. There will be a staffed area for luggage. Day 2 Evening Conference Dinner (Dress code: Smart/Casual day wear) Dinner Start: pm (arrival at Dynamic Earth) Dinner End: pm Cost of the Buffet Dinner food and soft drinks for delegates is included in the registration. A complimentary welcome drink will be provided. Delegates are welcome to purchase further alcoholic drinks at their own expense. Specific dietary requirements will be catered for if notified by delegates in advance on the conference registration form. Day 3 Professional Study Tour Departure from conference venue: 10.00am Arrive at The Falkirk wheel: 11:00am Completion of Tours: 13:30pm Buses will be provided to transport delegates to The Falkirk Wheel and back to Edinburgh Airport or Dynamic Earth. A packed lunch will be provided for delegates. Please contact Georgina Button, Communications Officer, georgina.button@gla-rrnav.org if you have any questions.