From sub-sea surveying to construction and maintenance, boat builders to engine manufacturers and suppliers of all types of equipment to service and support vessels, all can expect to benefit from surging demand over the next decade.

Seawork is the natural showcase in this developing market sector and on Thursday 12 June, Conference Room 1 will be devoted to the presentation of major papers including:

10:10 The Path to Power
Peter Madigan, British Wind Energy Association

11:00 Marine energy - A Drop in the Ocean?
Neil Kermode, Managing Director, the European Marine Energy Centre
A session showing how the UK is leading the marine renewables industry through the work of EMEC in Orkney and to discuss the opportunities and challenges which will need to be conquered to make this new sector a success.

14:00 Offshore Wind Power
Duncan Ayling, British Wind Energy Association

14:45 Climate Control & the Marine Environment
Dr Bev MacKenzie, IMarEST
How will changes in the environment bring new types of business opportunities to marine contractors and operators? This proactive paper explores the whys, hows and wherefores and helps marine businesses stay ahead of the game.
The conferences and seminars are free for all to attend, so turn up early to guarantee a place. Visit www.seawork.com for the full programme and to register online.