Come join us for an exciting event where we will be discussing the latest advancements in autonomous defence technology. Learn from industry experts and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the world of AUKUS, XLUUV and Advanced Maritime Autonomy. See you there!

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We’ll have three presenters on the evening:

1. BRIDGING SEAS AND SECTORS: DUAL-USE MARITIME AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEMS – DRIVING DEFENCE AND OFFSHORE INNOVATIONS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

by Harry Hubbert, Greenroom Robotics

In our rapidly evolving technological landscape, the intersection of defence and offshore industries presents unprecedented opportunities for enhancing existing assets through dual-use technologies. Our presentation at this Evening Technical Meeting will focus on the pioneering technologies that bridge the capabilities between defence and civilian applications, particularly in maritime remote and autonomous operations.

Western Australia (WA) stands at the forefront of this technological revolution, uniquely positioned to lead the world in leveraging these innovations. By emphasising the power of collaboration and the converging needs across sectors, we aim to explore the potential for significant advancements and efficiency improvements.

Through a detailed exploration of cutting-edge applications and case studies, I will highlight how dual-use technologies not only enhance operational capabilities but also foster industry-wide opportunities for growth and development. Join me in discovering how WA is set to shape the future of technology, driving both the defence and offshore industries towards a more interconnected and innovative future.

2. DEVELOPMENT OF A LONG ENDURANCE EXTRA LARGE UNCREWED UNDERWATER VEHICLE (XLUUV) FOR DEFENCE PURPOSES

by Mark Roberts, Kongsberg Discovery

With heightened geopolitical tensions, the current threat to global security is more complex and higher than at any time in recent history. There is a recognised need for Defence to simplify procurement processes, streamline existing programs, react quicker, and ultimately be more agile. As a result, Defence are turning more and more to tried and tested technology from the commercial sector.

Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUV) have been used extensively in the commercial field for the last 30 years, in particular the oil and gas industry, for seabed mapping, debris clearance surveys, monitoring surveys and inspection of infrastructure including jackets, pipelines and subsea cables. Capabilities developed for those applications are directly applicable to many Naval applications, such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, military survey and inspection / monitoring of critical infrastructure.

My presentation will provide an overview of the development and capabilities of Kongsberg Discovery’s XLUUV, HUGIN Endurance. I will describe the existing proven technology developed for our other HUGIN UUVs since the early 1990’s that was utilised to reduce risk and accelerate development. Additional characteristics and capabilities specific to HUGIN Endurance, which are necessary to enable long term autonomous operations, will also be discussed.

3. WHAT AUKUS MEANS FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA

by James Cooper-Maitland, Defence Science Centre – Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

The federal and state governments have developed strategic plans to enhance Western Australia’s role in AUKUS, focusing on infrastructure, workforce development, and industry partnerships. Key initiatives include support for AUKUS Pillar Two, emphasising advanced capabilities like subsea innovation, nuclear technology, and autonomous systems. Local businesses will find opportunities in advanced manufacturing, R&D, and supply chains, with significant benefits for the Henderson Common User Facility. Additionally, WA universities play a crucial role in developing critical research, furthering regional security and economic growth through technological advancements and strategic collaborations.

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PROGRAMME & REGISTRATION: 

• 5.30 pm – 5.55 pm Registration
• 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Presentations
• 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles

To view the flyer, click June 2024 ETM Flyer

 

 

 

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For sponsorship details, please refer to this document below:

➡️ETM Sponsorship Packages 2024

For sponsorship and event enquiries, please contact:
SUT Perth Branch. Tel: +61 (0) 8 9481 0999
Email: Events Team ([email protected])

SUT-Perth invite you to attend our Subsea Awareness Course on 6 – 10 May 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This five-day Course has been designed by industry and is suitable for contractors, engineers, operators and those new to subsea, those transferring from other disciplines within the industry and those who have worked in subsea previously but would benefit from a refresher course and exposure to the latest technology.

Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learnt.  In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products destined for subsea service.

The course also hosts two site visits, taking delegates out of the classroom and into the real life subsea industry plus a networking event on the first day of the course.

Subsea Awareness Course fees:

Member $3685 AUD
Non-member $4450 AUD
Student Member $950 AUD

Program & Registration 

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To view or download program please click HERE

For further information for this course please email our Events Team

The evening will focus on the following three topics:

AUSTRALIAN DECOMMISSIONING, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Dr Francis Norman – CODA

As the volumes of offshore decommissioning rapidly ramp up there are increasing needs for both the capacity and capability right across the service sector. With local industry coming off a relatively low volume base of decommissioning activity this rapid growth is presenting both the traditional challenges of finding personnel and capacity but is also offering a number of opportunities for companies to develop and deploy solutions to address industries needs. This presentation will endeavour to give an overview of the current status of decommissioning as well as show some opportunities waiting to be addressed.

ADDRESSING ENGINEERING CHALLENGES IN DECOMMISSIONING AGED SUBSEA ASSETS: A CASE STUDY OF THE BASKER MANTA FIELD

Vandana Crispin , Oceaneering

The decommissioning of aging oil and gas subsea assets presents formidable challenges for industry clients, particularly when these assets were not originally designed for fatigue loads associated with decommissioning processes. This case study focuses on the decommissioning assessment and offshore execution of the Basker Manta Gummy Field conducted for Cooper Energy, highlighting engineering challenges encountered and innovative solutions devised to ensure safe and effective decommissioning.

DECOMMISSIONING CHALLENGES FOR SUBSEA ASSETS

Sean Husband, Atteris

Sean will present a high level overview of some of the challenges encountered when recovering subsea infrastructure for decommissioning, and why removal methods that simply reverse installation methods don’t typically work. The presentation will include some case studies for some of the decommissioning projects Atteris has been involved in and how the actual recovery operations compared with the engineering analysis that supported development of the procedures.

 

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PROGRAMME & REGISTRATION: 

• 5.30 pm – 5.55 pm Registration
• 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Presentations
• 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles

 

 

 

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This ETM is proudly sponsored by:

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For sponsorship details, please refer to this document below:

➡️ETM Sponsorship Packages 2024

For sponsorship and event enquiries, please contact:
SUT Perth Branch. Tel: +61 (0) 8 9481 0999
Email: Events Team ([email protected])

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For event enquiries Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or email [email protected]

We invite you to attend our Introduction to Positioning and Survey Course.

Positioning and Survey underpin all aspects of the subsea environment: From understanding the nature of the environment we are working in, the topography of the seabed, the geology of the seabed, the location of the assets on the seabed, and how they may change over time.

Upon completion of the course our expert presenters will have covered the following topics:

• Geodesy & Positioning Principles
• Surface Positioning
• Vessel Dynamics
• Tides & Currents
• Positioning Technology
• Case Studies
• Bathymetry
• Survey Data Processing
• Geophysics
• Remote Sensing Technologies

📆Wednesday, 20 March – Thursday, 21 March 2024
🕗 Wed: 8.30am – 5pm | Thurs: 8.45am – 3.30pm
📍GUARDIAN GEOMATICS
10 Kings Park Rd, West Perth WA 6005

Click Here to View Course Flyer

REGISTER NOW

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Course fees:

Early Bird Members: AUD$1200 (EARLYBIRD until 20 Feb)
Early Bird Non-members: AUD$1430 (EARLYBIRD until 20 Feb)
Student members: AUD$480

Members: AUD$1495 (from 21 Feb)
Non-members: AUD$1780 (from 21 Feb)

February 2024 Evening Technical Meeting – Reefs & Wrecks

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to our February 2024 Evening Technical Meeting:

Date: Wednesday, 7 February, 2024

Time: 5.30 – 8.30pm AWST

Venue: Parmelia Hilton Perth

The evening will focus on the following three topics:

1.EXPLORING THE “ROTTNEST GRAVEYARD” – USING AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY TO DISCOVER PERTH’S MARITME HISTORY

Phil Wells, MMA Offshore

Approximately 11km SW of Rottnest lies a shipwreck graveyard comprising over 50 vessels and vessel cargo. The dumping ground used from early 1900s for over 50 years provides interesting seabed features in 100m-200m deep water for remote sensing technology such as towed side scan sonar, towed or underwater platform synthetic aperture sonar, remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles and related camera/photographic systems. Survey operations in this area 2022-2023 has enabled varying resolution georeferenced imagery generation from multiple platforms enabling comparisons and highlighting advancing technologies in seabed mapping and imaging.

2. BIG BRUVa – THE EVOLUTION OF MONITORING ARTIFICIAL REEFS IN WA

James Florrison, Recfishwest

The primary function of an artificial reef is to provide additional structure and habitat to support an increase in production of fish and other aquatic organisms. Globally, artificial reefs are deployed for a range of purposes however, in WA they are primarily installed for fisheries enhancement. There is a legislative requirement to monitor these reefs and information is needed to understand performance vs investment and to inform future design. Ongoing monitoring can be cost prohibitive, and requires large amounts of spatial and temporal data. Development of various methods, technological advancements, industry-research partnerships, and citizen science can assist with monitoring challenges.

3.DIVING FOR DISNEY

Ryan Chatfield, Terra Australis

Shipwreck Hunters Australia was the first ever Australian documentary commission by Disney+.

‘Searching for shipwrecks is like looking for the eye of a needle in a field of haystacks’

A unique team of adventurous divers and underwater filmmakers are joined by expert maritime archaeologists on the hunt for long-lost shipwreck secrets. Led by an obsessed salty captain, the missions combine new evidence, archival research, and all-out adventure.

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If you have any enquiries, please email our Events Team.

 

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➡️ETM Sponsorship Packages 2024

For sponsorship and event enquiries, please contact:
SUT Perth Branch. Tel: +61 (0) 8 9481 0999
Email: [email protected]