Seawork Coastal & Ports Surveying Conference

The latest developments in coastal and port hydrography are the subject of a one day conference during this year’ s Seawork event in Southampton, on Thursday 18 June. Proceedings are jointly sponsored by The Hydrographic Society UK, The Society for Underwater Technology and the UK Harbour Masters Association, all of whose members will be entitled to a £ 30 fee discount covering also lunch and refreshment breaks.

Main topics include Channel Coastal Survey Strategies & Their Effect on Port Hydrography, Information Management & The UK Hydrographic Database, Port Marine Risk Management, and Wind Farm Opportunities & Challenges. Speakers comprise leading representatives of the UK Hydrographic Office, the National Oceanography Centre, NetSurvey, ABPmer, OMC International, YSI Hydrodata, Ecotricity and Bristol Port Company.

The registration charge for individuals not members of the sponsoring organisations is £200 while all delegates will be automatically registered to visit the adjoining Seawork exhibition.

Further information, including the full conference agenda, is available from the organisers, The Conference Business, Forge House, Lower Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5HE (Tel: 01342 822045 Web: www.conferencebusiness.co.uk).