NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Solutions Workshop Rescheduled
The NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Solutions Workshop has been rescheduled to October 6, 2020. The program and format will remain the same and the majority of attendees have confirmed their availability for the new date at the Grand Harbour hotel, Southampton UK.
Workshop Lead, John Haynes said, “Whilst we are living in challenging times, we believe it is still important to make plans for the future. Our focus is on viable innovation and using people’s time effectively. There is no substitute for having genuine experts onboard when asking the hard questions.”
The Workshop and Training is relevant to operators of workboats, pilot boats, patrol, search & rescue, wind farm support, superyacht tenders, training and charter vessels. Attendees include Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Ministry of Defense, Border Force, HM Coastguard, RNLI, end user organizations, boat builders and equipment manufacturers.
Dr Tom Coe – WBV & Noise Project Manager, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Safe & Fast - To Save Lives at Sea Rescuers Need to Reach Casualties in Extreme Conditions.
Capt Don Cockrill – Secretary General, UK Maritime Pilots (UKMPA)
Commercial Time Pressures and the Increased Speed of Workboats in All Conditions.
John McCorquodale – Inspector, Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)
Lessons Learned from Recent Accidents and Incidents on RIBs and Fast Craft.
Julie Carlton – Seafarer Safety & Health Manager, Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
The Aims of Marine Guidance Notices for Controlling Whole Body Vibration Risks.
Phill Moxley – Senior Engineer, Frazer-Nash Consultancy / British Standards WBV Panel
Utilizing Science and Data / Update on British Standards Whole Body Vibration Panel.
Roy Kok – Founder & CEO, Smart-Ship NL
Using Haptics on Vessel Controls to Improve Performance and Safety.
John Haynes – Managing Director, Shock Mitigation
Developing Effective Training Solutions to Benefit Crews and Operators in a Changing World.
Devices, apps and digital are coming fast on boats in 2020. As simple and cost effective solutions become available to improve decision making in all sea conditions the NEXT GEN Workshop brings end-users and industry together to address the burning issues.
July 2020 is 10 years since UK and European Vibration Directives came into force. Maritime organizations now recognize there is a need to debate the implications of Control of Vibration at Work regulations in ports, waterways and the open sea, including methods for partial exemption.
All commercial operators need to understand the short and long term effects of impact and vibration on crews and passengers. Low speed workboats deal with very different Repetitive Shock & Whole Body Vibration forces to high speed military craft - but pain is pain!
NEXT GEN gives maritime professionals operating fast workboats and RHIBs the opportunity to meet other organizations with similar challenges. Industry experts showing latest innovations include SKYDEX Technologies, Shockwave Seats, Scot Seats, KPM Marine, Dyena Systems, SEAir flying boats and foiling systems
Sea borders are protected 24/7 and on a dark and stormy night the maritime community needs search and rescue in all weathers. Over the past decade specialist operators have learned hard lessons about which suspension technology works and what vibration data is relevant to people on boats.
The unique knowledge gained from NEXT GEN Workshops helps to inform decisions that lead to improvements for in-service systems and procurement of future vessels that fit the rapidly changing requirements of modern fleets.
John Haynes said, "We are running the NEXT GEN Shock Mitigation Solutions Workshop on 6 October with a Marine RS & WBV Awareness Course back to back on 7 October. People are welcome to attend one or both days."
Supporters of the event include UK Maritime Pilots, UK Harbour Masters, University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University. There is a discount rate for members of British Marine, RINA, UKMPA, UKHMA, YBDSA, PCA, SAR, military and government agencies.
NEXT GEN 2020 Information & Register here.
