Building Effective Partnerships to Achieve Coastal and Offshore Safety and Security

Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the primary means of Coastal Water and Maritime Homeland Defense. Unfortunately, there are major capability gaps in the US maritime, Coast Guard, and Custom Border Protection interdiction strategy. These gaps can be closed with more effective OPVs, but to do this, decision makers must have access to practical, innovative programs that are cost-efficient.

As the Maritime Community defines priorities, builds partnerships, and modernizes capabilities, it is vital to disseminate these advances to all stakeholders. IDGA’s 2nd Annual Offshore Patrol Vessel Summit will cover the emerging long-term requirements and opportunities for strengthening vessel readiness.

The Summit will allow the Coast Guard, Navy, ship builders, ship designers, and industry related professionals to gain a greater understanding of:

• Maritime Security Evolution and Increased Importance of OPVs
• Ship Structural Integrity and Mission-Readiness Advancements
• OPV Concept Solutions for Emerging Asymmetric Threats