Marine Safety Forum - May 2026 All Members Meeting

The Marine Safety Forum Annual Members Meeting brings together professionals from across the marine, offshore and aviation sectors to share critical insights, improve safety performance and strengthen industry collaboration.

This full-day event features a comprehensive programme of speakers covering operational safety, maritime security, anchor handling, incident learning and emerging technologies supporting offshore operations.

The event provides a valuable opportunity to hear directly from industry experts, engage in meaningful discussion and connect with peers across the sector.

Agenda

09:00 – Alex Morton
Chairperson’s Welcome / Opening Commentary

09:20 – Andrew Cowx
SAR Helicopter Winchman’s View on Safety

09:50 – Rob Diver
Maritime Security

10:20 – Andrew Stead
Introducing Targetless DP Sensors

10:30 – Steering Group
Round Room Supplier Introductions

10:50 – Coffee and Networking

11:20 – Dave Watkins
CHIRP Maritime Update

11:50 – Mark Holmes
IMCA Incidents

12:20 – Paul Carter
SAMs 2 Marine & Aviation Tracking System

12:50 – Jenny Gillies
Chairperson’s Morning Closing Summary

13:00 – Lunch

13:30 – Patrick Folan
A/H Conference Opening Commentary

13:40 – Paul Dear
Anchor Handling Market Overview

14:05 – Ben Poulter
Understanding Marine Snapback Events

14:30 – Syed Udin
World First Permanent Split Mooring

14:55 – Coffee and Networking

15:15 – Steve Broadbent
New Anchor Technology

15:40 – Dag-Børre Lillestøl
DNV Winch Tension Control and SOLAS Regs

16:05 – Nick Knight
InterMoor’s FEPLA

16:30 – Victor Remmers
Delmar StevTensioner

16:55 – Meeting and Day Ends

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beach Ballroom, Beach Promenade, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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