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Agenda 2023
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY, 2023
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 DEEP SEA MINERALS – TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS MINIMISING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
- Discussion on key drivers for engaging in the deep-sea mining industry
- Technical concept – with a focus on keeping the environmental impact low
- Excavation only with less environmental impact than alternative excavation
Magne Nygård
Aker BP
Aker BP
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON DSM STRATEGIES WITH LESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
1010 - 1035 UPDATE ON SELECTIVE HARVESTING AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
- Understanding the problems with current technologies for deep-sea mining present in the industry
- Looking at the updates on technologies such as autonomous underwater robots and Bio-Extraction
Oliver Gunasekara
Impossible Metals Inc
Impossible Metals Inc
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCEMENTS IN NODULE HARVESTING TECHNOLOGY FOR DSM
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 DEEP SEA MINERAL EXTRACTION’S TECHNOLOGY APPROACH: A SUPPLIES PERSPECTIVE
- Concepts and technologies the deep-sea mineral extraction industry could leverage from other offshore industries
- Integrational approach towards sustainability and setting the technology bar high to reduce the impact on the environment
Guido van den Bos
NOV
NOV
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORK FOR DEEP SEA MINING
1130 - 1155 ADVANCED & ENERGY-EFFICIENT MINERAL UPLIFT/ MINERAL VERTICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM
- Safety – introducing the hands-free automated riser make-up and break-out system for better results
- Energy efficiency – positive displacement pumps are the most energy-efficient method of uplift
- De-risk investment – riser field proven. Pumps transporting ore slurries 500 to 600 km overland
George Adams
OSI Minerals
OSI Minerals
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIONS IN MINERAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS FOR DSM OPERATIONS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE DEEP SEA MINING SUMMIT EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 SHIP DESIGN AND CONVERSION FOR ENHANCED OPERABILITY IN SUBSEA MINING
- Subsea mining technical challenges, marine design drivers, and regulatory framework
- Naval architecture considerations, structural and marine, and electrical/ control systems
- Looking at safety considerations along with the technical solutions for mining operations
Keith W Hutchinson
Safinah Group
Safinah Group
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON SHIP DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DSM
1400 - 1425 UTILISATION OF ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS (RAS) IN DEEP SEA MINING
- Introduction to RAS and benefits of using such systems in deep-sea mining operations
- Discussion on current applications in deep-sea mining and the latest advancements
Robert Garbett
Drone Major Group
Drone Major Group
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS IN DSM
1430 - 1455 SEDIMENT PLUME MONITORING, MODELLING, AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Plume monitoring strategy, methodology, and results successfully applied during recent operations in the CCZ
- Allowing quantification of relevant sediment transport processes used for environmental impact assessments
- Operational monitoring, modelling of deep-sea mineral mining operations and delivering real-time assessment
Ole Larsen
DHI Group
DHI Group
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON PLUME GENERATION, TRANSPORT, AND SETTLING IN DSM OPERATIONS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 INNOVATION FOR SUPPORTING THE RESEARCH IN THE DEEP SEA VIA ROVS
- Conducting data gathering for the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments as a requirement by the ISA
- ROV innovation and tools for the collection of mid-water and benthic video and digital still visual surveys in the CCZ
- Discussion on equipment and methods used on the deep-water ROV system to support multiple principal investigations
Edward Cassano
Pelagic Research Services
Pelagic Research Services
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN DEEP SEA SURVEY METHODS
1600 - 1625 SEISMIC FOR EXPLORING SEABED MINERALS AT THE MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
- Discussion on expertise and service in the field of deep-sea mining for minerals exploration
- Work done with the Atlab 3 dataset and future planning for acquisition and the processing
Phil Hayes
Shearwater GeoServices
Shearwater GeoServices
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON THE UTILISATION OF SEISMIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR NODULES EXPLORATION
1630 - 1655 CHALLENGES OF EXCAVATING ROCK IN DEEP SEA MINING OPERATIONS
- Looking at the potential systems for excavation, rock breakage, and transportation
- Advancements in the remote operations of the equipment in subsea mining projects
Jamal Rostami
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR DSM OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1700 - 1725 CONTROLS ON SEDIMENT DISPERSAL DURING DEEP SEA MINING
- Exploring methods to control the dispersal of sediment which is disturbed during the deep sea mining process
- Experiments for currents' spreading and range of particle transport with the particles suspended on the seafloor
Andy Woods
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
1725 - 1730 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF SEDIMENTATION ON THE SEAFLOOR SYSTEM
1730 - 1830 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, 4 MAY, 2023
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 GREEN DEEP SEA MINING – MOVING AHEAD WITH PRECAUTION
- Uncertainty and case for a moratorium on seabed mining and technology for sustainable mining practices
- Regulations for protecting the environment and the bigger picture for decarbonisation and deep sea mining
Anantha Padmanabhan
SeaTech Solutions
SeaTech Solutions
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABILITY ASPECTS FOR DEEP SEA MINING – CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
1010 - 1035 ESTABLISHING A LONG-TERM HYDROGRAPHIC MONITORING PROGRAM IN THE CCZ
- Setting up an ISA-compliant long-term monitoring program in the Clarion Clipperton Zone
- Presentation of initial long-term hydrographic/ current data from the deep-water region
- Discussion on the initial water quality parameters from a deep-water region of the CCZ
Christopher J. Kelly
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON MONITORING AND ANALYSIS OF DEEP-WATER CCZ ENVIRONMENT
1040 - 1105 DSM ON THE NORWEGIAN EXTENDED CONTINENTAL SHELF – SECURING CRITICAL MINERALS
- Discussion on the Norwegian parliament's upcoming decision in Q2-2023 for exploration licensing
- Resource estimation made by the petroleum directorate showing the huge potential of minerals and metals
Egil Tjaland
Norwegian Forum for Marine Minerals
Norwegian Forum for Marine Minerals
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON THE NORWEGIAN EEZ & CRITICAL MINERALS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 AUV TO COVER SEAFLOOR: COVERAGE RATES AS A FUNCTION OF PAYLOAD QUALITY & ENDURANCE
- The AUV as a truck breaks the mapping rate into two components, the carrier system and payloads
- Options on payload carriers, surface ship, ROV, and leads into AUV whilst highlighting the risks, costs, and results
- Understanding results and options on coverage for cameras, magnetometers, sensors, echo sounders, etc.
Craig Wallace
Deep Sea Vision
Deep Sea Vision
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY FOR MAKING MINERAL SURVEYS EASIER & EFFICIENT
1200 - 1225 ACOUSTIC SYSTEM FOR HIGH-ACCURACY POSITIONING SOLUTIONS
- Deepwater high-accuracy positioning solution, similar to GPS but at full ocean depths
- Multi-user subsea positioning system, truly unlimited number of users again similar to GPS
- Large subsea area positioning coverage with a low-frequency long-range acoustic system
Mark Scott
Imenco Smart Solutions
Imenco Smart Solutions
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON THE LATEST APPLICATIONS OF ACOUSTIC SYSTEMS FOR DSM
1230 - 1255 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REGULATION OF DEEP SEABED MINING
- Looking at developments at the ISA, including progress on the exploitation regulations for mining
- Nauru’s treaty provision known as the “two-year rule” and environmental issues arising from DSM
Katherine Reece Thomas
City, University of London
City, University of London
1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON ISA’S DEVELOPMENTS ON EXPLOITATION RULES FOR SEABED MINING
1300 - 1325 THE RIDDLE OF THE STANDARDS – WHEN WILL THE ISA EXPLOITATION RULES BE COMPLETE?
- Additional to the ISA regulations, up to 50 separate standards and guidelines shall be set up to supplement them
- Time pressure and lack of publicity in their drafting lead to questions such as "what will be their importance for the industry?"
- What could be the effect on the rules (and the early application licenses!) if the "Phase 2" S&G is delayed
- What if ISA introduces the regulations for exploitation too late or is rejected by states called to sign the rules?
Andreas Käde
Kanzlei Kaede
Kanzlei Kaede
1325 - 1330 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES OF ISA ON THE MINING COMMUNITY
1330 - 1345 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1345 - 1500 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 - The status of prospecting and exploration, the latest methods and results
Explore new areas of economic value and be the first to hear about the latest methods and results from prospecting and exploration 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 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 - Technological developments associated with commercialising Deep Sea Mining.
Be at the cutting edge of technological developments for deep sea mining and explore diversification opportunities for existing companies involved in offshore applications
Testimonials
- A crosscutting gathering of ocean mining stakeholders from industry, government, scientific and regulatory communities.
William Senke, Lockheed Martin - The event provided a high quality agenda and set of speakers for this important, emerging industry.
Paul Holthus, World Ocean Council - A very informative summit, addressing novel technical approaches for exploration and monitoring of deep sea mining. The emphasis on environmental responsibility was very encouraging.
Richard Davies, Fugro - Deep sea mining is together with shale fuel the most interesting and ground breaking growth industry in the next 25 years- and the yearly deep sea mining summit is a key forum to attend.
Peter Jantzen, Wartsila - The event brought together a wide spectrum of industry players and the associated flow of an organisations to provide an up to date window into a new developing industry.
Rick Phipps, Seas Offshore - Excellent conference, great to have key industry players in one room.
Mark Brown, Minister of Minerals and Natural Resources, Cook Islands - The presentations were very relevant to our current issues and I found the conference very useful both technically and socially.
Robert Goodden, Subsea minerals - The organisers have done a fantastic job interacting together a complementary set of subject relevant to the development of the deep sea mining section.
John Macdonald, SAMS Research Services [SRSL]
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