View the Event Agenda | Support Ships 2020

THE ONLY DEDICATED FORUM FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS COMMUNITY

Bringing together members of the naval and joint forces logistics community, at a time when NATO's leading fleets are working to retain - or attain - blue water naval capability. As changes to the overall threat context demand readiness for extended, high-tempo maritime operations, this conference provides an opportunity to, first, determine what the support ship should look like as a platform, if it is it adequately support the future surface fleet

Whilst we finalise the 2020 programme, view the draft conference agenda by submitting the form on the right >>

What's new in 2020?

Hear briefings from senior UK military and civilian personnel on the current FSS programme, and its progress.
A greater focus on specific case studies, giving you in-depth insight into national programmes and requirements
An increased number of panels featuring industry and military personnel, which will address key themes in an open and collegiate format - including: through-life support; leasing of support vessels from third parties; mitigating a lack of host-nation support on long-range operations
Insight into new digital technolgoeis which are revolutionising ship maintenance and approaches to through-life support
Briefings from friendly non-NATO services, who bring with them their unique operational and strategic challenges - and solutions

Early Confirmed Speakers Include:

The Right Honourable Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence HM Government
Commodore Duncan Lamb, ACOS Afloat Support & Commodore, Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander, Sri Lankan Navy
Rear Admiral Michael A. Wettlaufer, Commander, Military Sealift Command, US Navy
Rear Admiral Peter G. Stamatopoulos, Director of Logistics, J4 U.S. European Command

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More information? Get in touch

Andy Robertson, Marketing Manager