The ACCSEAS Second Annual Conference (4 – 6 March 2014 in Edinburgh, UK) brings 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, say the organizers.
An invitation is extende to join an array of leading organisations at this year’s ACCSEAS Conference, including the International Chamber of Shipping, Danish Maritime Authority, Inmarsat, Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, Kongsberg Seatex AS and the European Commission.
The conference will be opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on Tuesday 4 March and will be chaired by Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, previous Hydrographer of the Royal Navy.
Participants are also invited to attend one of the following workshops on the second day to discuss the impact that e-Navigation services will have on training, service provision and the wider logistics chain:
The future of e-Navigation Training
This workshop will provide an overview of what e-Navigation training is available today, who is responsible for it and how it is provided.
Provision of e-Navigation Services in the Future
This workshop aims to understand the possible opportunities, risks and concerns linked to delivering e-Navigation services, including the Maritime Cloud concept.
Beyond ACCSEAS: The wider logistics chain
This workshop aims to present and explore the wider impact and relevance of e-Navigation to North Sea Region ports and their inland logistics.
View the full programme and list of speakers (subject to change) http://bit.ly/1hiZDtj