ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY OF MARITIME … 2017/Confe… · 1100 First party of delegates who have pre-booked departs for tour of the College. 1130 Second party of delegates

I am delighted to invite you once again to theforthcoming annual conference of the Societyof Maritime Industries. It will be held next springat the prestigious and world renownedBritannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.The conference title – Partners in the MaritimeEnterprise: The Royal Navy and the UK MaritimeIndustries – reflects the important and veryclose relationship which has developedbetween UK companies that work in themaritime industrial sector and the Royal Navy

over more than two centuries. It is a relationship that helped propelthe nation to the zenith of its position in the world at the start of the20th century and today, in the 21st century, continues to sustain thecountry as an international maritime power. The college holds aspecial place in the hearts of the nation and is the entry point for theRoyal Navy’s officer corps, many of whom go on to careers in themaritime industries when their service at sea has come to its end.

The conference programme has been designed to draw on the manyand varied strands of this relationship. It will inform and promotedebate on these with presentations from some of the most experiencedand high profile speakers in the industry and in the Royal Navy.

I encourage you to join us at this conference and engage with industrycolleagues to understand and share the scope and diversity of ourrelationship with the Royal Navy and to explore new businessopportunities to support the UK maritime enterprise. I very much hopeyou can come and I look forward to seeing you there.

Peter FrenchChairman of the Society of Maritime Industries Board

ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY OF MARITIME INDUSTRIESBRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, DARTMOUTH

Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 April 2017

PARTNERS IN THE MARITIME ENTERPRISE:THE ROYAL NAVY AND

THE UK MARITIME INDUSTRIES

The conference will include a reception on the famed Quarterdeck of the Britannia Royal Naval College and a dinner in the Senior Gunroom.

It promises to be a must attend & unmissable networking opportunity.

Organised by the Society of Maritime Industries

A national conference that looks at the enduring partnership that exists between the RoyalNavy and the UK maritime industries to realise the United Kingdom’s maritime enterprise.Speakers from the highest echelons of the industry and the Royal Navy will promote debate

on these topics and discuss the critical issues.

Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 April 2017at the Britannia Royal Naval College

Dartmouth, Devon.

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Terms & Conditions1. Receipt by the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) of a properly completed booking form signed by a delegate is contractually binding irrespective

of whether payment has been received. Where payment is not made by credit card at the time of receipt of the booking form, it must be made within7 days of receipt of an invoice from SMI.

2. Changes of delegate names can be made up to 8 working days before the event but fees cannot be refunded for cancellations received after theexpiry of the “early bird” discount offer. Refund for bookings cancelled before expiry of “early bird” discount will be limited to 50% of the fee.

3. It may be necessary to substitute different speakers from those advertised or to amend the contents or timing of parts of the programme but feesdue cannot be refunded.

4. If, for reasons beyond SMI’s control, it is necessary to cancel the event or postpone it to another date or venue, the fee paid will be held as a credit forthe delegate’s attendance at future SMI events of his choosing and a credit note to this effect, valid for one year only from date of issue, will bedispatched to him.

5. SMI is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration, postponement, or cancellation of the event due to causes beyondits control including but without limitation natural disasters, sabotage, accident, trade or industrial disputes or hostilities.

A list of local hotels and B&B guest houses will besent with an acknowledgement of receipt of thisbooking form. Delegates must make their own

arrangements for any accommodation they requireduring the conference. Because the limited

accommodation in the centre of Dartmouth will bein high demand

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Attendance at the conference on 26 & 27 April 2017; refreshments, buffet luncheons & wines on both conference days;conference pack including CD of presentations; option to attend the conference reception & dinner on 26 April; option toparticipate in a tour of the naval college; free parking at the college during the conference hours.

THE SOCIETY OF MARITIME INDUSTRIES 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCEPARTNERS IN THE MARITIME ENTERPRISE:

THE ROYAL NAVY AND THE UK MARITIME INDUSTRIESBRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, DARTMOUTH – Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 April 2017

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Please complete and return booking form as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 28 March 2017 to:The Events Manager, Society of Maritime Industries, 28-29 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AY.

For all enquiries please contact Mrs Clementina Upton: Telephone: 020 7448 7023; Fax: 020 7638 4376; E-mail: [email protected]

NORMAL FEE: £499 + VAT at prevailing rateIf received before Friday 3 February 2017

“EARLY BIRD” DISCOUNT FEE: £459 + VAT at prevailing rate

REDUCED FEES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER COMPANIES OF THE SOCIETY OF MARITIME INDUSTRIES MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES & GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (tick appropriate box)

My company is a member of the Society of Maritime Industries: I am in the armed forces: I am a Government employee:

Further discounts & conditions apply for group bookings of students/apprentices aged 24 years and below. Please apply for details.

I WISH TO TAKE PART IN A TOUR OF THE BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE PLANNED FOR THEMORNING OF WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 2017 FROM 11 AM.

(Further details will be forwarded to you with an acknowledgement of receipt of your Booking Form)

I WISH TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE RECEPTION AND THE CONFERENCE DINNERAT THE BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE AT 7 PM ON WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 2017

Dress code for the conference dinner is business attire - Please ensure my name is included on the seating plan

I REQUEST A CAR PASS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE COLLEGE CAR PARK FOR THE CONFERENCE.If you plan to use a hired car, insert the words “HIRED CAR” in box for car registration number.

To avoid drink/drive constraints, coach transport will be arranged from the Dartmouth municipal car park inthe town centre to the Royal Naval College for the reception & conference dinner and return afterwards.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMMEThe Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth

Conference Chairman – Rear Admiral Terry Loughran had a distinguished career as a pilot in the Royal Navy rising to professional head of the Fleet Air Arm. He has commanded a variety of ships including the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical

Society has consulted on a number of projects, including the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers. A keen yachtsman and motor cycle enthusiast he now enjoys a thriving career chairing conferences and as an after dinner speaker.

1030 - 1230 Delegates register with organising staff at the Britannia Royal Naval College.

1100 First party of delegates who have pre-booked departs for tour of the College.

1130 Second party of delegates who have pre-booked departs for tour of the College.

1230 – 1330 Networking over fork buffet luncheon on the Quarterdeck of the College.

1400 Conference opens in the Casper John Hall with a keynote address from VIP visitor.

Wednesday 26 April 2017

1700 End of first day of conference

1845 Coach leaves Mayor’s Avenue car-park in town centre of Dartmouth for the conference reception and dinner atthe Britannia Royal Naval College.

1900 Conference reception on the Quarterdeck.

1945 Conference dinner in the Senior Gunroom at the Britannia Royal Naval College with speech from the guest ofhonour. During the dinner musical accompaniment will be played by the BRNC volunteer band.

2300 Coaches depart in relays until 2359 for delegates returning to their hotels.

Theme 1 – The Maritime World Today

Rear Admiral David Snelson, Maritime Specialist sets the scene with the economics of UK maritime trade, UK ports &terminals, together with the maritime security of the UK littoral, including SOLAS, search and rescue, maritime borderissues, International Law of the Sea, and piracy.

Rear Admiral Chris Parry, Author & Maritime Consultant talks about the maritime “Superhighway” in the context ofinternational geo-politics and evolving threats.

Rear Admiral Paul Bennett, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Capability) at Navy Command provides an insight intothe capability requirements of the Royal Navy for operations from high intensity warfighting to low intensityhumanitarian tasks including stemming migration & the drugs trade and the protection of offshore assets.

1530 – 1600 Networking opportunity over coffee/tea break in the foyer of the Caspar John Hall.

Mr Stephen Phipson, Head of DIT Defence & Security Organisation reviews the importance of wide-ranging maritime

exports in sustaining the health of the UK maritime industries whilst promoting the UK government’s prosperity agenda.

Professor David Lane, Director, Edinburgh Centre for Robotics discusses the broader technology developments

relevant to the seafaring world including maritime autonomy and the need for the sector to be more ambitious in

setting its R&D agenda.

Panel discussion orchestrated by conference chairman Terry Loughran with David Snelson, Chris Parry, Paul Bennett,

Stephen Phipson and David Lane with questions from the audience.

Thursday 27 April 20170930 Conference re-opens in the Caspar John Hall at the Britannia Royal Naval College.

Theme 2 – Supporting the UK Maritime Enterprise

Mr Tony Graham, Chairman, UK Naval Engineering Science and Technology (NEST) Forum discusses theongoing UKNEST campaign plan to research and address the UK naval enterprise skill and technology challenges.

Professor Kevin Jones, Dean of Plymouth Marine Institute offers a view on general & equipment training,including the development, use and management of bridge simulators and computer based training.

Mrs Sarah Kenny, Managing Director, Maritime, Land & Weapons, QinetiQ reviews the ranges, test andevaluation facilities for the Royal Navy and the naval industries.


Commodore Duncan Lamb, Head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary talks about the role of the Royal Fleet Auxiliaryincluding tankers, store ships, landing support ships & Ro-Ro vessels in support of humanitarian and maritimesecurity operations.

Mr Guy Platten, Chief Executive Officer, UK Chamber of Shipping provides an insight into the role of theChamber in strengthening the civil/military relationship and the defence & security needs for UK shipping under areinvigorated UK Flag.

Panel discussion, orchestrated by conference chairman Terry Loughran, with Tony Graham, Kevin Jones, SarahKenny, Duncan Lamb and Guy Platten with questions from the audience.

1215 – 1315 Networking over fork buffet luncheon on the quarterdeck of the Britannia Royal Naval College

Theme 3 – RN Shipbuilding, Repair, Support and Supply Chain

Mr Steve Hyde, Leader of Naval Design Partnership, Defence Equipment & Support reviews the Naval DesignPartnership including the role of Classification Societies and Lloyds Rules for naval vessels.

Mr John Hudson, Managing Director, BAE Systems Maritime talks about the partnership with the Royal Navy forthe support of warship & submarine acquisition and naval base management & support.

Mr John Howie, Chief Executive Marine & Technology, Babcock International Group reviews the partnership with theRoyal Navy across the asset lifecycle of warships and submarines and the associated Defence Lines of Development.


Mr Russell Gould, Chief Executive Officer, Kelvin Hughes summarises the state of the current supply chain fornaval procurement viewed from the perspective of a maritime equipment supplier.

Rear Admiral Henry Parker, Director Ships Acquisition, Defence Equipment & Support talks about the state ofcurrent RN surface ship procurement programmes including QE Class aircraft carriers, Type 26, GPLF, OPVs, and theMHC programme.

Panel discussion orchestrated by conference chairman Terry Loughran, with Steve Hyde, John Hudson, JohnHowie, Russell Gould, and Henry Parker with questions from the audience.

1600 Conference ends

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