As the IMO Ballast Water Convention is on the eve of becoming ratified with the major flag state signatures closing on 35% Global Tonnage, ACI’s 11th Ballast Water Management Summit will focus on helping the shipping industry understand the state of play with the compulsory introduction of expensive and complex Ballast Water Management Systems on Vessels. As Type Approval from the USCG becomes more difficult to achieve and the imminent I...

Now in its 23rd year UDT is Europe’s only dedicated Undersea Defence Technology conference and exhibition. UDT 2010 returns to Hamburg.The event brings together naval procurement specialists, defence scientists and key technology providers for three valuable days of discussion, networking and showcasing new technology.