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Main Conference: 1st - 2nd October 2014, Dublin, Ireland | Ship Visit and Workshop: 30th September 2014 The leading maritime security forum for the global patrol vessel community Register Today: Speakers Include: Rear SS Ranasinghe, , Western Naval Area, Lessons learnt from a vast array of missions to help Sri Lankan Michel Hofman, Commander, Belgian Naval shape the future requirements of emerging and Component mature naval forces Rear Admiral , Deputy Chief of Staff Support, Irish Detailed discussions of platform and systems Samuel Anim, Principal General Staff at the modernisation plans, as well as the chance to Ministry of Defence, Navy Staff Commodore Tariq Khalid Al-Obaidli, Director of Education network with leading patrol vessel builders such as and Training, Qatar Emiri Navy Brigadier General So Semtaua, Head of Naval Operations, Babcock and Vard Marine Tanzanian Navy An exploration of the latest technological Commodore Keith Blount OBE RN, Deputy Commander & UK Contingent Commander, Combined Maritime Forces developments in order to discover the most cost Commodore Hugh Tully, Commanding, effective solutions to match your requirements James Robertson, Commanding Officer,US Networking with over 100 of the most influential Europe Commander Kone Amara, Capitane de Fregate, Navy of Cote and important people working with, in or around d’Ivoire Offshore Patrol Vessels Commander Ousseynou Drame, Chief of the Naval Operation Group, Senegalese Navy Captain Mika Martikainen, Chief of Operations, “A very valuable experience, which enabled Commander Paris Kanoutos, Director of Education and Training, me to understand other ’ realities, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre and allowed for excellent networking Commander Simon Rooke, Commissioning CO of HMNZS OTAGO, opportunities with industry” – Commander, Colonel Andrew Mallia, Head of Maritime Squadron, Lieutenant Colonel Sid-Ahmed Hachemane, Head of Operations “A very and Combat Preparation, Algerian Navy interesting event, Kristian Daugaard, Captain of HDMS Knud Rasmussen, In Association With: which provides a Michel Aymeric, Secretary General for the Sea, Office of the very good insight French Prime Minister into the current Chris Reynolds, Director, and future Rear Admiral Massimo Annati (Retd.), Chairman of the European trends” Working Group on Non-Lethal Weapons, – Deputy Branch Professor Guy Thomas, Chairman, Global Maritime Awareness Chief, MoD Institute for Safety, Security and Stewardship Senior Representative, Incoming Deputy Commander, EUNAVFOR

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www.offshorepatrolvessels.com | +44 (0)207 368 9737 | [email protected] Dear Colleague,

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to this year’s International Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) conference, which is being held in Dublin, September 30th – October 2nd. We are holding the event in association with the Irish Defence Forces, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding Commodore Hugh Tully of the Irish Naval Service and Rear Admiral Mark Mellet, Deputy Chief of Staff, Irish Defence Forces.

Our proven annual event, now in its ninth year, provides the opportunity to meet face-to-face with stakeholders from the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Our outreach is what maintains our unmatched credibility within the community and we have continued to source the most up-to date programmes and topics for 2014.

Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the fastest growing segment of the Naval Vessels Market. At least 22 countries are known to have a total of 120 OPVs on order and 28 countries have plans for another 265 at a total value of over $57 Billion. The total number of OPVs on order has increased by 7% in the last year, while the number planned has also increased – by 40%. Against this backdrop, Defence IQ’s Offshore Patrol Vessels conference gives you unrivalled access to international requirements, plans and policy, procurement and operational military staff that operate within the most dynamic sector of the Naval Vessels Market.

The conference will examine issues critical to advancing maritime security such as the importance of information sharing and collaboration, combining information from AIS, airborne and coastal sensors to create rapidly actionable intelligence. It will also assess the role of the modern OPV as the lynchpin in a diverse set of missions that range from fisheries protection to pollution control, from SAR to counter-piracy and from humanitarian operations to patrolling the EEZ.

At the event through discussion, debate, case studies and lessons-learnt, the leadership of international navies and coast guards will benefit from a clear understanding of the best path to balancing capability and affordability whether choosing platforms or a piece of technology. You will enhance your understanding of how to deliver optimum mission effectiveness tailored to your own unique needs.

I look forward to meeting you in Dublin this September.

P.S. Don’t forget to book onto the pre-conference workshops, one of which will examine solutions William James for combatting piracy, while the other will assess which combat and weapons systems are the most International OPVs 2014 Director suitable for your OPVs! Defence IQ

Nations represented at Offshore Patrol Vessels

w Afghanistan w Ecuador w Malta w Seychelles w Åland Islands w Egypt w Mauritius w Singapore w Algeria w Faroe Islands w Mexico w South Africa w Argentina w Fiji w Mongolia w South Korea w Australia w Finland w Morocco w Spain w Bahamas w France w Myanmar w Sri Lanka w Bahrain w w Namibia w Suriname w w Ghana w New Zealand w w Botswana w Greece w Nigeria w Switzerland w Brazil w Hong Kong w Norway w Taiwan w Brunei w Iceland w Pakistan w Thailand w Bulgaria w India w Papua New Guinea w The Netherlands w Cambodia w Indonesia w Peru w Trinidad & Tobago w Cameroon w Israel w Philippines w Turkey w Canada w w Pitcairn w Ukraine w Cape Verde w Japan w Poland w United Arab Emirates w Chile w Kenya w Portugal w w China w Kuwait w Qatar w United States w Colombia w w Romania w Vietnam w Czech Republic w Malaysia w Russia w Virgin Islands British w Denmark w Maldives w Saudi Arabia w Yemen www.offshorepatrolvessels.com | +44 (0)207 368 9737 | [email protected] CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, SHIP VISIT AND WORKSHOPS: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2014

08.00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & MORNING COFFEE

08.30 TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO THE LÉ SAMUEL BECKETT DOCKED ON SIR JOHN ROGERSON’S QUAY

09.00 SHIP VISIT COMMENCES The Irish Naval Service will be hosting conference delegates on-board the LÉ Samuel Beckett, the first of three OPVs built for the INS by Babcock. There will be an opportunity to tour the ship and there will be a detailed assessment of the thinking behind her design, the missions she is expected to perform and a thorough analysis of her operational capabilities.

11.30 TRANSFER FROM SIR JOHN ROGERSON’S QUAY TO HOTEL

12.00 NETWORKING LUNCH Sponsored by 13.00 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ONE: CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE COMBAT AND WEAPONS SYSTEMS FOR THE CONTEMPORARY OPV As combat and weapons systems technologies continue to mature, it is possible to include more capability in a smaller hull. This means that it is now possible to develop a highly effective OPV with anti-surface and anti-air warfare capabilities. With the squeeze on defence budgets, and the consequent forced retirement of aging, large and expensive warships, OPVs provide a unique cost-effective solution of maintaining numbers and carrying out simple patrol duties. Indeed, many developing navies around the world now rely on OPVs to provide the core of their maritime defence. With so many combat and weapons systems available on the market, which is the most cost-effective solution which matches your requirements? This workshop will provide attendees with the chance to assess the best combat and weapons systems for their own OPVs. It will assess the benefits and drawbacks of the increasingly used trinomial approach (vessel, boat, and helicopter) and it will evaluate the competing sensors and OPV-oriented CMS systems on offer. It will else examine what weapons the modern OPV needs. In their traditional patrolling role, there has never been a need for substantial combat capabilities – has this changed or should we still of think of OPVs as law enforcement vessels and consequently use weapons which match that role? Do OPVs need main caliber guns or smaller caliber weapons stations? Can non-lethal weapons play a role in assisting the modern OPV in performing its vast array of mission sets? Coordinated by Rear Admiral Massimo Annati (Retd), Chairman of the European Working Group on Non-Lethal Weapons A graduate of the Naval Academy, Rear Admiral Massimo Annati served aboard a number of warships, both of the Italian and US navies (the latter within the Personnel Exchange Program). Whilst on shore-duty, he worked on the staff of the National Armament Director and then in the Navy Procurement Agency. In his last active duty assignment he was the Director of a Joint C4I Agency based in Milan. Since 1999 he has been involved in the field of Non-Lethal Weapons. He currently holds the position of elected Chairman of the European Working Group – Non Lethal Weapons. He is a constant contributor to many defence publications and authored a number of books and studies on defence-related matters.

15.00 AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING

15.30 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP TWO: SCENARIO-BASED CHALLENGE: ESTABLISHING A MULTINATIONAL TASK FORCE TO COMBAT THE THREAT OF PIRACY This workshop will set up a fictitious scenario in which piracy is running rife in an unnamed region of the world, and will provide delegates with the opportunity to set up a multinational task force to counter the threat. Delegates will be given an assessment of the challenge, and information on the fictional region including the local countries that do not have the sufficient resources or skills required. They will also be given information on the potential resources available to the task force. After the Chairman’s scene-setting, delegates will be given the chance to brainstorm ideas in groups and work out: v How this task force could be assembled and the time required for it to be in position v What sort of vessels would be required to accomplish the mission The Workshop Chairman, Commodore Keith Blount OBE RN, Deputy Commander & UK Maritime Component Commander, Combined Maritime Forces, will, using his extensive experience in this field, then provide feedback to the workshop attendees and offer a unique insight into the challenges and problems associated with these operations. Commodore Keith Blount has enjoyed huge variety in his career, sharing his time between the cockpit, bridge, operations room and office. He has commanded 3 warships; HMS ANGLESEY, HMS SOMERSET and HMS OCEAN. He has also commanded the Iraqi maritime Task Group based on the Al Basrah oil terminal, and held Chief of Staff appointments in CTF 151 and Operation ATALANTA, both conducting counter piracy. His staff appointments have included 3 periods in the Ministry of Defence, the most recent of which was as Military Assistant to the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. He has also served as a member of the Directing Staff on the UK Joint Advanced Command and Staff course. Blount holds a Master of Arts degree in Defence Studies and was appointed Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2012. In September 2013 he returned to command, as the United Kingdom Maritime Component Commander and Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces based in Bahrain.

17.30 END OF WORKSHOP DAY

For news, articles, podcasts and white papers on offshore patrol vessels, visit: www.offshorepatrolvessels.com www.offshorepatrolvessels.com | +44 (0)207 368 9737 | [email protected] MAIN CONFERENCE DAY ONE: 1st OCTOBER 2014

08.50 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS v Balancing seakeeping; powering and stability requirements Rear Admiral Mark Mellett, Deputy Chief of Staff, Irish Defence Dave McMillan, President and CEO, Vard Marine Inc. Forces 15.10 PROTECTING OFFSHORE ASSETS AND ENSURING MARITIME SECURITY OFF THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA 09.00 HOST NATION WELCOME ADDRESS v Outlining the current capabilities and requirements of the Commodore Hugh Tully, Flag Officer Commanding, Senegalese Navy Irish Naval Service v An assessment of Senegal’s maritime security environment v The development of maritime communications technology as 09.25 WELCOME ADDRESS FROM BABCOCK an enabler for joint operations Senior Babcock Representative Commander Ousseynou Drame, Chief of the Naval Operational Group, Senegalese Navy SESSION ONE: MARITIME SECURITY AND OPV REQUIREMENTS FROM ASIA TO THE MIDDLE EAST 15.40 AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING 09.30 OUTLINING THE SRI LANKAN NAVY’S CURRENT OPV 16.10 EUNAVFOR: A MULTINATIONAL APPROACH TO CAPABILITIES AND ITS FUTURE REQUIREMENTS COUNTERING PIRACY OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA v Highlighting the challenges for the Sri Lankan Navy’s OPV fleet v Outlining the mission and mandate of the European Union in carrying out surveillance on illegal transfer of weapons and in Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia monitoring the EEZ v Analysing Operation Atlanta’s effectiveness to date and an v An outline of the Sri Lankan Navy’s existing OPV assets evaluation of the Force’s capabilities and requirements v An update on the procurement of two Bay class patrol boats v Highlighting the lessons learnt from past operations and from the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service evaluating the importance of internal and external v An assessment of the operational performance of SLNS Oshadi, communications to successful tactical missions Sri Lanka’s newest OPV v A view on the Future of EUNAVFOR – will its remit be expanded to v A view on the Sri Lankan Navy’s OPV requirements and future combat piracy on the West Coast of Africa as well? procurement plans Incoming Deputy Operations Commander (Rear Admiral), Rear Admiral SS Ranasinghe, Commander, Western Naval Area, European Union Naval Force Somalia Sri Lankan Navy 16.40 BUILDING A FLEET TO COUNTER THE GROWING THREAT 10.00 MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING OF PIRACY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA v Outlining the current capabilities and requirements of the Navy 10.40 OUTLINING THE QATAR EMIRI NAVY’S FUTURE VISION 2030 of the Ivory Coast Commodore Tarek Khalid Al-Obaidli, v The challenges of gaining full situational awareness in the Gulf Qatar Emiri Navy of Guinea v An evaluation of the effectiveness of joint operations with 11.10 MEETING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS FOR MULTI ROLE regional partners in combatting piracy and the associated OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS challenges with tactical communication v Optimising for the Owner, Builder, Equipment Supplier Paradox; Commander Kone Amara, Capitane de Fregate, Navy of Cote v Cost effective design for a modern multi-role OPV d’Ivoire v Meeting customer needs through the build and delivery Andrew Hamilton, Shipbuilding Director, Marine and Technology SESSION THREE: MARITIME SECURITY IN THE Division, Babcock MEDITERRANEAN SESSION TWO: USING OPVS FOR SECURITY OPERATIONS 17.10 MODERNISING THE OPV FLEET TO MAXIMISE CAPABILITIES AND OFFSHORE ASSET PROTECTION WHILST GROWING THE DOMESTIC SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY FOR LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY 11.40 UPGRADING THE FLEET IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH v An evaluation of Algeria’s immediate maritime security PIRACY AND PROTECT OFFSHORE OIL ASSETS environment and the primary challenges that the Navy faces Commodore Samuel Anim, Principal General Staff Officer at the v Outlining the Navy’s main duties and how the modernisation Ministry of Defence, Ghana Navy programme will equip it with the assets needed to carry out missions to the best possible standard 12.10 MODERNIZING THE FLEET AND WORKING WITH v Analysing the lessons learnt from recent maritime border INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS TO COMBAT PIRACY OFF patrol operations THE EAST COAST OF AFRICA v An assessment of the FPB98 MKI’s operational performance – v An overview of Tanzania’s maritime security environment is it satisfying the Algerian Navy’s requirements? v Providing an outline of the Tanzanian Navy’s brown water capabilities v Updating the community on the procurement of the Alusafe v An assessment of the lessons learnt from recent counter- 2000 patrol vessels and how domestic shipbuilders stand to piracy operations gain from the deal v A view on the effectiveness of joint operations and training Lieutenant Colonel Sid-Ahmed Hachemane, Head of Operations and with international partners through organisations such as Combat Preparation, Operations Department, Algerian National Navy EUNAVFOR and Task Force 150 v Setting out the procurement priorities for the Tanzanian Navy 17.40 QUANTUM LEAP OR BABY STEPS? EXPANDING OFFSHORE Brigadier General So Semtaua, Head of Naval Operations, Tanzanian CAPABILITIES WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES OF MALTA Navy v Brief outline of the roles of the AFM’s Maritime Squadron v Timeline of how offshore capabilities have developed and the 12.40 NETWORKING LUNCH difficulties encountered Outlining current and future challenges and capability gaps 14.10 JUDGING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MULTINATIONAL v EFFORTS TO ENSURE SECURITY ACROSS SOME OF THE v Assessing future OPV project and core requirements WORLD’S MOST IMPORTANT SHIPPING LANES OFF THE Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Mallia, Commander of the Maritime EAST COAST OF AFRICA Squadron, Armed Forces of Malta v Providing an overview of the objectives of the Combined 18.10 CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS Maritime Forces (CMF) Rear Admiral Mark Mellett, Deputy Chief of Staff, v An assessment of the effectiveness of the CMF’s Maritime Irish Defence Forces Security Operations off the Horn of Africa v Highlighting the importance of internal and external tactical Hosted by: communications to successful operations 19.00 GALA DINNER FOR v An evaluation of the Future of the CMF – will its remit be CONFERENCE DELEGATES expanded to combat piracy on the West Coast of Africa as well? Commodore Keith Blount OBE RN, Deputy Commander & United Kingdom Maritime Component Commander, Combined Maritime Forces END OF MAIN CONFERENCE DAY ONE 14.40 OPTIMIZING THE OPV HULL FORM v Speed versus length ratio and how to take advantage of the parameter v Seakeeping performance for all around comfort and operability www.offshorepatrolvessels.com | +44 (0)207 368 9737 | [email protected] MAIN CONFERENCE DAY TWO: 2nd OCTOBER 2014

08.50 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS icebreaker assignments and general policing tasks Rear Admiral Mark Mellett, Deputy Chief of Staff, Irish Defence v A view on the optimum speed of an OPV Forces v An evaluation of how the Knud Rasmussen’s air assets allow the Royal Danish Navy to project its presence further offshore SESSION FOUR: THE DIFFERING APPROACHES TO THE Lieutenant Commander Kristian Daugaard, Commanding Officer USE OF OPVS IN EUROPE HDMS Knud Rasmussen, Royal Danish Navy 09.00 HOST NATION KEYNOTE ADDRESS FROM THE 12.40 NETWORKING LUNCH IRISH MINISTER FOR DEFENCE SESSION SIX: THE COAST GUARD PERSPECTIVE Minister for Defence, 14.10 UPDATING THE COMMUNITY ON THE US COAST 09.30 BUILDING AN OPV FLEET TO COMPLEMENT THE WIDER GUARD’S NEXT-GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL NAVY IN CONDUCTING MARITIME SECURITY OPERATIONS CUTTER PROJECT v Analysing the need for wider integration of maritime domain v Update on the procurement of the US Coast Guard’s offshore awareness across Europe and in international waters patrol cutter, now that it has reached design stage with three v Balancing requirements for increased flexibility with cost- bidders remaining effectiveness in the running, support and maintenance of the fleet v Outlining the US Coast Guard’s requirements for the new Cutter v An update on the procurement and construction of the BNS Castor v Detailing how US Coast Guard Europe interacts and cooperates and the BNS Pollux with an outline of the type of maritime with regional coast guards and navies as part of the wider American security operations that these new ships will perform goal of international outreach – engaging with European allies Rear Admiral Michel Hofman, Naval Component Commander, Captain James Robertson, Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard Belgian Naval Component Europe

10.00 LEADING THE MARITIME POLICIES OF A COUNTRY 14.40 MAINTAINING SAFETY AT SEA THROUGH INTER- BOUNDED BY THE SECOND LARGEST MARITIME DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION AND EXPLOITING SURFACE IN THE WORLD CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES v Providing an overview of the Secretary General for the Sea’s role v Highlighting the vital cooperation between the Irish Coast Guard and objectives and the Irish Naval Service which enables successful Search and v Highlighting modern challenges in maritime affairs from Rescue (SAR) missions environmental pollution to illegal immigration to the globalization v Assessing the lessons learnt from recent SAR operations of crime caused by the globalization of trade v An outline of the Coast Guard’s other mission sets beyond SAR v Explaining how the French structure of maritime policy v An overview of the Vessel Tracking Smartphone App from DeCare formulation works and how it produced the Coast Guard function Systems which facilitates a faster response time from the Coast v An evaluation of the Coast Guard, 5 years after the original ‘Blue Guard by enhancing their situational awareness, taking the Book’ was agreed upon ‘search’ out of SAR v Outlining the use of OPVs such as the new L’Adroit vessel to assist Chris Reynolds, Director, Irish Coast Guard the Secretary General for the Sea’s mission Michel Aymeric, Secretary General for the Sea, Office of the French 15.10 AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING Prime Minister SESSION SEVEN: IMPROVING CAPABILITIES IN ORDER 10.30 MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING TO CARRY OUT A DIVERSE ARRAY OF MISSION SETS

SESSION FIVE: MODIFYING OPVS FOR USE IN 15.40 CONDUCTING TRAINING FOR NATO FORCES TO IMPROVE INHOSPITABLE ENVIRONMENTS THEIR MARITIME INTERDICTION CAPABILITIES v An overview of the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational 11.10 THE FINNISH NAVY’S EXPERIENCE OF USING OPVs FOR Training Centre’s mission MINE COUNTERMEASURES IN THE BALTIC SEA v An analysis of how the NMIOTC trains NATO forces in surface, sub- v Highlighting the role of the Finnish Navy in conducting mine surface, aerial surveillance, and special operations countermeasures operations and an overview of the multinational v Sharing best practice in how to handle hostage situations and exercises that are conducted in the region related counter-piracy operations v An assessment of Finland’s current OPV capabilities, and an v Assessing the importance of integrated tactical communications outline of the type of maritime security operations that the Navy to successful missions typically conducts other than mine countermeasures Commander Paris Kanoutos, Director of Education and Training, v A view on the Finnish Navy’s ongoing procurement projects and NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre future requirements Captain Mika Martikainen, Chief of Operations, Finnish Navy 16.10 SPACE BASED AIS: THE GAME CHANGER Professor Guy Thomas, Chairman, Global Maritime Awareness 11.40 4 YEARS ON: EVALUATING THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND Institute for Safety, Security and Stewardship NAVY’S EXPERIENCE WITH OPVS v Outlining the RNZN’s current OPV assets and with an assessment 16.40 CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS of their operational performance to date Rear Admiral Mark Mellett, Deputy Chief of Staff, Irish Defence v Highlighting the challenges of Antarctic Operations particularly in Forces terms of developing an ice navigation capability v The need for versatility in the OPV fleet with contrasting mission END OF CONFERENCE sets in the tropics and the Southern Ocean ice navigation season v Looking to the future and assessing the RNZN’s likely future use of OPVs Commander Simon Rooke, Commissioning CO of HMNZS OTAGO & Head of a Naval Ratings Career Management, Royal New Zealand Navy

12.10 HOW THE KNUD RASMUSSEN CLASS EMBRACES AIR ASSETS OVER SPEED FOR ENABLING PATROL MISSIONS FURTHER OFFSHORE v Analysing the new OPV’s operational performance in fisheries inspections, environment protection, SAR, EEZ enforcement,

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Offshore Patrol Vessels is a major international event designed to bring together and Dinner of Navies and Directors of Coast Guards from across the world, in at The Old order to discuss a variety of issues facing navies, including: Jameson v Current threat types being prioritised by international navies and coast guards v Strategies for development of more integrated maritime domain awareness Distillery, v Operational gaps facing current naval fleets and plans to fill these gaps Dublin. v Insight on best-practice in ensuring cost-effectiveness across naval fleets The Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin has been EVENT HISTORY voted as one of the top attractions in Dublin by Trip Advisor. An expert guide will take you back In 2006, Defence IQ hosted the inaugural Offshore Patrol Vessels conference in time as they lead you through the fascinating in London, UK. For the first time in Europe, Heads of Coast Guards and Navies story of Jameson. The tour teaches you how were invited for an intimate information-sharing event, brought on by the need three ingredients make the number one Irish for practical advice, benchmarking requirements and an informal exchange of Whiskey in the world, of course there is also an information on the latest developments in other nations. opportunity to enjoy an aperitif of a Jameson Since then the event has gone from strength to strength, massively increasing signature drink. the size and seniority of its attendees, and providing the Naval community with insightful and timely presentations and workshops led by an international Following the tour a sumptuous meal will follow speaker faculty. and as dessert is served the resident team of As well as this, the event has provided a forum for many international an- musicians and dancers evoke an authentic and nouncements and OPV strategic talks including: South Africa’s Project Biro, lively atmosphere. the Argentinian PAM programme, the Canadian Arctic OPVs, the Chilean PZM programme, the Danish Knud-Rasmussen class, the Mexican Oaxaca class, the Dutch Holland Class and many others. menu STARTER 9 Years of Delivering to Customers Ardsallagh Goats Cheese Seared Beetroot Salad Served with Mixed Leaves and a Beetroot Reduction 2014 Dublin with Toasted Hazelnuts Or Celeriac Soup 2006 London 2011 Hamburg Garnished with baked Chorizo and Basil Herb Oil 2012 Amsterdam MAINCOURSE 2007 Rotterdam Slow Braised Fore Rib of Beef 2009 Lorient Served with Horseradish Mash, Sautéed Rosemary Carrots And Wild Mushroom and Barley Gravy Or Roasted Darne of Salmon Served with Diced Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Peas In a Buérre Blanc Sauce garnished with Pickled Samphire 2008 Genoa Dessert 2013 Toulon Homemade Lemon Tart With Jameson Lemon Zest Cream and Red Berries TEA & COFFEE

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Lead Sponsor

Babcock International Group is the UK’s leading provider of through – life engineering support services to the . Drawing on an unmatched range of engineering and technical skills, the Marine & Technology division operates a wide range of strategic shore – based naval support facilities and provides through – life services and deep maintenance to the Royal Navy’s major warships and nuclear powered submarines. Based primarily in the UK, but with a growing position in select international markets, our c 26,000 skilled staff design, design, build, manage, operate and maintain assets that are vital to both the public and private sectors. We provide cost saving solutions and greater availability to key customers such as MoD, central and local government, regulated bodies, international navies and blue chip companies. The division continues to grow its activities in Canada and Australia whilst expanding into other overseas naval market sectors. It is also utilising its core capabilities and skills to increase its footprint in the commercial marine and offshore energy sectors. We are currently building 2 OPV’s for the Irish Naval Service, the first ship is scheduled to be handed over to the customer in 2014. While continuing to support the current UK fleet, we will have a key role in future programmes providing in-service support to the Astute class and the delivery of systems and engineering support to the Successor class submarines. Our strategy supports and has helped define our individual business model and sets us apart from others operating in our markets. They have been the basis of our successful track record of growth for more than ten years and have created the strong platform which we believe will continue to long-term, sustainable growth and value. Fundamental to the future success of our business is our commitment to delivering operational excellence for our customers. Conference Sponsor

VARD Marine is a consulting naval architecture and marine engineering company specialising in the design of commercially based OPVs. The company offers professional design engineering and shipbuilding technology services to the private sector, Naval, Coast Guard or other Defense Authorities worldwide. The services provided cover a wide range, including all aspects of ship design and production technology; total equipment and service packages as required to support offshore and domestic shipbuilding activities; transportation, economic and technical feasibility studies; research and analytical investigations; model tests and full scale trials. www.vardmarine.com Workshop Sponsor

Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon. Exhibitors

GE Intelligent Platforms’ Naval Systems Engineering Group has extensive experience in the design, integration and proving of complex weapon systems. Supporting the UK’s leading defence prime contractors and systems integrators, GE has over 40 years’ experience in technology and encompassing the following key areas: •Electro optical systems and sensors •Ballistic prediction •Weapon control interfaces •Command and control system interfaces •Systems alignment SeaFire EO from GE is a compact naval electro optical system that provides detection, identification and tracking of all target types combined with an advanced naval gun engagement capability suitable for all medium- and small calibre gun systems. These systems are in service with navies world-wide.

Kelvin Hughes Surveillance is a global radar system provider meeting the surveillance, security and safety needs of the world’s navies, coastal protection agencies, critical civil and offshore infrastructure operators, border agencies, law enforcement and military organisations. SharpEye™ radar technology is at the core of our systems providing earlier detection of the smallest of targets even in severe weather conditions with extremely low through life costs. SharpEye™ is a multipurpose radar sensor that also provides a means of covert surveillance. • SharpEye™ naval navigation and situational awareness radar • SharpEye™ SCV small boat situational awareness radar www.kelvinhughes.com

L-3 TRL’s multi-role, multi-platform, interoperable Tactical EW solution provides up-to-the-minute actionable intelligences for Maritime Situational Awareness. Modular and scalable in design, the EW capability for joint operations supports the location, exploitation and disruption of enemy communications. Flexible deployment in maritime, littoral and land roles support: Maritime Security and Interdiction Operations, Maritime Patrol, Strategic Platform Protection, Counter Drugs and Counter Piracy, Amphibious Operations and MPA & Surveillance Aircraft Operations. UK based L-3 TRL Technology protects people worldwide from current and evolving threats, through advanced tactical electronic warfare defence & security solutions in ESM, ECM, EA and Network Security.

LK Valves & Controls Ltd is a UK based specialist marine valve and actuator supply company. Their specialist knowledge of the marine sector gained over 4 decades helps them provide a first class quality assured supply service. They represent the world’s leading marine valve and actuator manufacturers. They can supply complete ships sets of valves and actuators for new build projects facilitating efficient procurement and ensuring a project management approach to the supply contract. They can also supply from their extensive stockholding in their Liverpool warehouse, for urgent repair and in service requirements. Many of the products sold have Classification Society Type Approval ensuring they comply with the latest Class rules and regulations. Quality products and exceptional customer service are a core philosophy of the business together with a “Can Do” attitude. Current customers / projects include: Babcock International Group, UK MOD [Navy] – Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels, QE Class Aircraft Carriers, BAE Systems Surface Ships.

Moss Marine Construction Ltd are an outfitting company with our head office and joinery workshop based in Southampton, UK. We carry out complete “Turnkey” projects with our subcontract partners to include steelwork, insulation, HVAC, electrics, plumbing, deck coverings, modular bulkheads and ceilings, galley and pantries, wet units, decorating, upholstery and furniture construction. We can provide a total marine outfitting solution, from assisting at the initial concept phase, design, engineering and planning through to installation of quality products by a highly skilled team, to final handover of the completed project, on time and within budget. The company has the capacity to take on new build projects, conversions or refurbishments of all classes of vessels. www.mossmarineconstruction.net

The company located in Glueckstadt is furthermore requested for special solutions. Often complete stern gears with propellers and struts will be delivered The high requirements of know-how and adequate production in the naval ship building business are met by PIENING PROPELLER: The company has available a well-rehearsed, professional and innovative team of engineers, as well as experienced employees in every subsection; it shall be understood that the company is able to operate independently in the sense of the customer with its own foundry and turning lathes up to 16.000 mm length. PIENING PROPELLER is classified according to ISO 9001 since February 2009 by GLC and is in the possession of the essential approvals of different classification societies. One of the major references is Turkey, who became a big partner in export business of PIENING PROPELLER with its Coast Guard and Navy. www.piening-propeller.de

As an independent systems integrator, Terma provides highly advanced, mission-customizable solutions for the armed forces and global defense industry. With more than 1,100 committed employees worldwide, we develop and manufacture mission-critical products and solutions that meet our customers’ needs and requirements. Terma’s naval solutions range include systems and solutions tailored exclusively to a variety of OPVs – from large ocean-going platforms to high-speed tactical units like RIBs and include naval navigation and search radars, the C-series range of naval C2 systems, electro-optical sensors, datalinks, self-protection systems and simulation and training systems. Terma brings years of experience with international navies and coast guard to integrate and fuse shipboard sensors and weapon systems with identification systems such as IFF and AIS and overlay navigation and ECDIS/Sea Charts to provide realtime situational awareness and confident decision-support. www.terma.com

Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2013, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.7 billion with approximately 18,700 employees. The company has operations in more than 200 locations in nearly 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com

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8 Reasons why How can you meet your marketing and Offshore Patrol business development objectives at OPVs? Vessels 2014 can benefit your Networking business! Ensure that you have the opportunity to engage with the key decision makers within your industry. We can create a platform for you to effectively interact with your top customers and prospects in the environment 1.Generate new sales leads: Our event of your choice. This can range from formalised private meetings / workshops right through to less structured will bring together the region’s key-decision networking events such as sponsored drinks receptions, coffee breaks or lunches. Ultimately whatever you makers, all of whom have strong business decide is the right forum, we will support you in your quest to advance relationships with the key people who reasons for attending the event. By exhibiting can influence the future of your business. and presenting, you can impact on these buyers. By the very nature of the high quality of delegate attendance, the contacts Branding generated will lead to very high conversion Your company can be elevated to a position where they are seen as a market leader. In a fiercely competitive rates. market you need to ensure that your brand is differentiated from the competition. Failure to create a clear 2.Launch new products or services: Use identity will see your organisation fade into the background. We ensure that we do everything we can the event as a launch pad to promote to effectively lift your brand before, during and after the event. Not only do we create a fully integrated your latest products or system. With the marketing campaign, which your company can be part of, but we also offer high impact premium branding most senior figures from the industry in opportunities for example on bags, water bottles, pens lanyards etc. attendance, plus carefully selected media partners at the event, innovative new Thought Leadership technology will always generate a buzz. If you think that you should be viewed as a true industry leader then your need to demonstrate your market 3.Demonstrate thought leadership: knowledge and expertise through a thought leadership opportunity, such as speaking or chairing. This is a Speaking on the programme will allow you highly unique opportunity for your company to educate the market, and as long as you are credible enough to demonstrate your market knowledge to fit into a high level event programme, we can position your organisation alongside top customers and and expertise to an audience of high level prospects in our speaker faculty. As part of this speaker faculty your company will be set apart from other decision makers. industry attendees giving you the competitive edge required to make further strides in the market. 4.Enter new markets: Sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to enter new markets. It is a great opportunity to research and network whilst gaining Popular Sponsorship Packages exposure to a new qualified database. Stream / Attending Conf. Lunch Drinks Dinner Lead Package Exhibitor Focus Day 5. Building customer loyalty: Face-to- Only Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor face contact at conferences, and showing continued support of the market, helps Exhibit Space 3m x 2m 3 3 3 3 3 3 develop client loyalty as well as cementing Plenary Speaking Slot 3 3 your position as an industry player. Stream / Focus Day Speaking Slot 3 3 3 6.Positioning your company brand: Chair Panel Discussion 3 Being part of this highly influential Seat on Panel Discussion 3 3 3 industry event establishes your company Host Private Lunch 3 3 3 as a strong brand and highlights your Host Private Dinner 3 3 company’s abilities and strengths. Commitment to this event also Host Drinks Reception 3 3 demonstrates your capability as a global No of Delegate Passes 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 5 player. Logo & Link on Event Materials 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7.Building relations with the media: We Logo and Link on Website 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 have researched the market in order to find Logo on Onsite Signage 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 the most influential media partners. We Logo in Brochure 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 understand that opportunities for editorial Company Profile in Brochure 3 3 3 3 3 3 coverage and developing better relations can be integral to your companies’ success, Company Profile on Website 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 so our media partnerships offer additional Podcast 3 3 3 benefit above and beyond the standard Delegate List Pre-Event 3 3 3 3 sponsorship package. Delegate List Onsite 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8.Brokering new business partnerships: Currently there are huge opportunities to partner with our suppliers

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