IMCA Global Summit

2.1. DP reliability and assurance 

2.1.1. DP station keeping performance, FMEA proving trials and assurance frameworks, lessons learned from DP incidents and near misses 

2.2. DP Operations and human factors 

2.2.1.Decision making on DP, workload management, competency, training and human reliability in high consequence operations 

2.3.DP in complex environments 

2.3.1 Operations in harsh weather, shallow water, congested fields and SIMOPS, case studies and operational limits 

2.4. DP digitalisation and data 

2.4.1. Use of data analytics, condition monitoring, real time performance tracking and predictive maintenance for DP systems 

2.5. DP standards and Guidance evolution 

2.5.1 Application and interpretation of IMCA, IMO and class requirements, gaps in current guidance and proposals for improvement 

3.1. Serious Injuries and Fatalities 

3.1.1. Case studies and lessons learned on initiatives implemented in companies with a focus on preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF) and/or Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) resulting in positive safety outcomes 

3.2. Critical Risk Management 

3.2.1 Examples on the application of Critical Risk/Control Management processes addressing common causes of SIFs, eg: line of fire, dropped objects, lifting operations 

3.3. Learning from normal work 

3.3.1 Case studies and lessons learned where 'learning from normal work' has led to positive safety outcomes 

3.4. Technology and Innovation 

3.4.1. Case studies and lessons learned on the implementation of innovative/new technology resulting in positive safety outcomes, including AI, digitalisation and physical controls 

4.1. Autonomy in offshore operations 

4.1.1. Use cases for autonomous and remotely operated vessels, real world deployments and operational lessons learned 

4.2. Regulation and assurance of MASS 

4.2.1. Regulatory landscape, class frameworks, flag state approaches and challenges in certification and compliance 

4.3. Remote Operations and Control Centres 

4.3.1. Design and operation of ROC facilities, human factors, communications resilience and cyber security considerations 

4.4. Integration with Conventional Fleet 

4.4.1. Interaction between crewed vessels and MASS, collision avoidance, DP integration and mixed fleet operations 

4.5. Emerging technologies and innovation 

4.5.1. AI, machine learning, sensor fusion and new control systems, practical applications and readiness levels 

4.6. ROV system inspection and remote working: Inspection, Assurance and Competence 

4.6.1. ROV System Inspection frameworks and alignment with eCMID / global assurance schemes (Implementation of R006, and emerging ROV Inspector competence pathway) 

4.6.2. Improving global consistency in ROV mobilisation and acceptance processes 

4.6.3. Assurance learnings from multi-region operations 

4.7. ROV System Inspection and remote working: Remote Piloting and ROC Operations 

4.7.1 Remote ROV piloting: operational models, bandwidth challenges, crew optimisation 

4.7.2. ROC workflows and efficiency gains 

4.7.3. Integrating hybrid teams to improve mission continuity 

4.8. ROV System Inspection and Remote working: training, people and workforce 

4.8.1. Growth in global ROV training capacity and regional development 

4.8.2. Competence verification 

4.9. AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles): Audit, Assurance and Governance 

4.9.1. Applying AUV audit frameworks (R023) 

4.9.2. Standardising acceptance testing 

4.9.3. Managing risk in autonomous missions 

4.10.AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles): autonomy levels and navigation 

4.10.1. Autonomy categorisation and COLREGs 

4.10.2. AI-driven mission planning and obstacle avoidance 

5.1. Commentary on the current workforce challenges in offshore survey 

5.2. School engagement initiatives 

5.3. Programmes to develop young talent 

5.4. Industry and academic collaborations 

5.5. Industry-sponsored apprenticeships 

5.6. Work placements and internships 

5.7. Graduate recruitment schemes 

5.8. Certification programmes 

5.9. Peer-to-peer coaching / mentoring programmes 

5.10. Competence, training and CPD schemes 

5.11. Retention schemes 

5.12. Personal experiences from early career individuals working in hydrographic / geospatial initiatives 

6.1. Alternative fuels for offshore vessels 

6.1.1. Case studies and lessons learned on design or operations with low GHG fuels  

6.2. Energy Efficiency Measures 

6.2.1. Case studies and lessons learned 

6.3. Emissions reporting 

6.3.1. Challenges, bottlenecks and best practices 

6.4. Compliance vs Business as usual (pay to pollute) 

6.4.1 Case studies on how companies perceive this challenge  

6.5. Innovation 

6.5.1. Technologies, fuels and solutions that are innovative (possibly in the R&D stage) and can help significantly reduce GHG emissions from a W2W perspective  

7.1. Circularity 

7.1.1. Case studies and lessons learned on circular economy approaches, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and reuse strategies 

7.2. Circularity (2) 

8.2.1. Case studies and lessons learned on design and build for circularity, modularity, lifetime extension 

7.3. Biodiversity 

7.3.1. Case studies approaches to avoiding, minimising, and restoring impacts on biodiversity, including nature-positive strategies, ecosystem-based management and local communities consultations 

7.4. Collaboration and Partnerships for Sustainability 

7.4.1. Cross-sector collaboration, industry partnerships, and multi-stakeholder initiatives that drive sustainable outcomes and shared value 

7.5. Supply Chain 

7.5.1. Case studies for embedding sustainability across supply chains, including supplier engagement, traceability, and responsible sourcing