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Agenda 2023
TBC
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 FRAMEWORK FOR A GREEN FUTURE WITH DSM
- Global targets for decarbonisation and index for life cycle assessment of carbon intensity
- Net zero pathways and innovative solutions for environmentally friendly Deep-Sea Mining
Govinder Chopra
SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd
SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL DECARBONISATION & ECO-FRIENDLY DEEP-SEA MINING SOLUTIONS
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 TEST MINING OF POLYMETALLIC NODULES IN THE CLARION CLIPPERTON ZONE
- Discussion on polymetallic nodules: mineral concretions rich in nickel, manganese, copper, and cobalt, essential for electric vehicle batteries
- Exploring commercial exploitation: interest in the resource since the 1970s, with renewed attention due to green transition demands
- Presentation on NORI's test mining: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.'s successful test mining operation in the eastern Clarion Clipperton Zone
- Engineering challenges and insights: details of prototype collector vehicle, test scale operation, and 4.3 km riser pipe transportation
- Environmental impact studies: preliminary findings from scientific studies to characterise the environmental effects of the test mining
Michael Clarke
the metals company
the metals company
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE MINERAL RESOURCE EXPLOITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM POLYMETALLIC NODULES TEST MINING
1130 - 1155 OPENING PROCESS FOR DEEP-SEA MINING ON THE NORWEGIAN CONTINENTAL SHELF
- Discussion on the Norwegian government’s recommendations for the opening of the Norwegian Continental Shelf for Deep-Sea Mining
- Documents outlining the extent of the area assigned for DSM and the number of environmental and technical necessities required
- Presentation demonstrating the latest advancements for Deep-Sea Mining decisions taken by the Norwegian Parliament
Egil Tjåland
The Norwegian Forum for Marine Minerals
The Norwegian Forum for Marine Minerals
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON NORWAY’S EFFORTS FOR CRITICAL MINERAL SOURCING
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE ASIA-PACIFIC DEEP-SEA MINING EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 STUDY ON THE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MINING SYSTEM FOR DEEP-SEA MINERAL RESOURCES
- Challenges and environmental considerations in seafloor resource development
- Introducing seafloor sealant technology: A solution for responsible resource mining
- Innovative seafloor mineral resource mining system and materials development
Takashi Sasaoka
Kyushu University
Kyushu University
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON MEASURES TO SUPPRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL DISTURBANCE WHILE DEEP-SEA MINING
1400 - 1425 A STEP CHANGE IN SUB-SURFACE CHARACTERISATION OF SEABED MASSIVE SULPHIDE WITH MULTIPHYSICS
- Introduction to the Atlab consortia and the 2022 North Atlantic research cruise
- Discussion on highlights of the research cruise: key findings and outcomes
- Advancements in sub-surface characterisation: combining seismic, CSEM, and MT
Dag Helland-Hansen
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR SEABED MASSIVE SULPHIDE RESEARCH
1430 - 1455 EM APPLIED TO SEAFLOOR MASSIVE SULPHIDE EXPLORATION
- EM software applications for vintage data for shallow imaging and higher resolution mapping of SMS locations
- Real data case from the Atlantic Laboratory consortium and development in new acquisition solution to survey large areas
Aslak Myklebostad
Allton AS
Allton AS
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON SMS EXPLORATION WITH CUTTING-EDGE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 THE VERTICAL APPROACH: RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE MASSIVE SULPHIDE EXPLOITATION
- Discussion on the project cockpit: exploring massive sulphide exploitation with minimal footprint
- Presentation on the budget: €6.5 Million, 7 partners, industry-driven, from 2021 to 2024
- First findings: successful simulation of underwater separation; test of direct-driven electric cutter wheels
- Exploring the outlook: component tests for future advancements under "job site conditions"
Leonhard Weixler
BAUER Maschinen GmbH
BAUER Maschinen GmbH
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE SUBSEA RESOURCES EXPLOITATION
1600 - 1625 DEEP-SEA MINING MARINE OPERATIONS: DESIGN AND OPERABILITY OPTIMISATION
- Discussion on extensive engineering efforts in deep-sea mining marine operations
- Innovative design solutions for safe vehicle deployment and seabed interaction
- Analysing the challenges of 5000m vertical risers and water injection line
- Enhancing fleet operability and cargo vessel approach with simulation systems
Jelte Kymmell
MOCEAN OFFSHORE BV
MOCEAN OFFSHORE BV
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON THE CHALLENGES, DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS, AND MARINE OPERATIONS IN DEEP-SEA MINING
1630 - 1655 DEVELOPMENTS IN ACOUSTIC POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY FOR EFFICIENT SUBSEA VEHICLE NAVIGATION
- Introducing HiPAP 602 Transducer for precise subsea vehicle positioning in 6000m water depths
- Enhancing operational efficiency with ROV box-in technique for rapid seabed transponder calibration
- Simultaneous sparse LBL-aided inertial navigation of multiple seabed vehicles off the same cNODE transponders
Spencer Collins
Kongsberg Discovery AS
Kongsberg Discovery AS
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCES IN ACOUSTIC POSITIONING FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
TBC
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 STRATEGIC APPROACH TO COMMERCIALISING A DEEP SEA MINING PROJECT
- Contextualising critical minerals in the deep-sea mining industry
- Navigating multiple regulatory frameworks for seamless project management
- Evaluating risk factors and comparing with land-based mining projects
- Addressing key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations
Lisa Koch
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON COMMERCIAL DEEP SEA MINING AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1010 - 1040 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 BEST POSITIONING PERFORMANCES FOR DEEP SEA MINING
- Comprehensive presentation of innovative deep subsea positioning products
- Planning Sparse-LBL arrays and inertial navigation simulations in challenging deep-sea environments
- Providing insights into the track record and performance achievements during real-world sea trials
Pierre-Yves Morvan
Exail Pte Ltd
Exail Pte Ltd
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON METHODOLOGIES FOR RELIABLE POSITIONING IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS
1130 - 1155 MINING THE DEEP SEA: IS MALAYSIA READY?
- Discussion on the history of deep-sea mining and the expenses and investments required to make it feasible
- Challenges expected to be faced: environmental hurdles, lack of scientific data, and technological equipment
- Requirement for significant political will and adequate financial and human resource investments for successful exploration
Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR MALAYSIAN DEEP-SEA MINERAL EXPLORATION
1200 - 1215 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2023:
- The economic landscape and drivers for growth in deep-sea mining
Understand the key market drivers and growth prospects for the near term. Where are the opportunities? - Achieving sustainable seabed mining projects in harmony with nature
Hear from frontline deep sea ecological experts on the latest techniques to build an environmental impact assessment plan - New exploration and mining projects underway, the latest frontline feedback
Explore new areas of economic value and be the first to hear about the latest methods and results from commercial activities - Regional opportunities to harvest Seafloor Massive Sulphides, and Manganese Nodules
Discover the hottest regional opportunities to harvest Seafloor Massive Sulphides and Manganese Nodules from our geological experts - Working with nations through a regulatory framework, the opportunities and risks
Hear from key regulators and develop a cohesive plan to work with the International Seabed Authority and individual nations through the regulatory challenges - New technological developments associated with commercializing deep-sea mining
Be at the cutting edge of technological developments for deep-sea mining and explore diversification opportunities for existing companies involved in subsea applications