The need for Offshore Patrol Vessels is becoming increasingly prominent…

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Defence IQ’s 4th Annual International Offshore Patrol Vessels conference is growing in seniority and in attendance, which directly reflects the growing importance of this affordable and versatile class of vessel.

What’s the current state of play?

- Economic and border security issues in the maritime domain have continued to evolve
- Perceived threats now revolve around piracy hijackings and asymmetric attacks on key assets
- The importance of larger, more expensive naval vessels for dealing with these issues is outweighed by the need for increased hull numbers and greater ability to be in multiple locations

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The meeting will bring together senior military personnel, with representation already confirmed from 5 continents of the world. During the 4 days of interactive lectures and networking opportunities in Lorient, we will deliver insights into national requirements and updates of OPV programmes.

8 Keynote Sessions From Europe, North America, South America & Asia

USA Chairman Rear Admiral Jacob Shuford (USN, ret), President of US Naval War College 2004-Nov 2008
MA Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan bin Kurish, Director General, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)
Chi Vice Admiral Cristián Gantes Young, Director General Logistics, Chilean Navy
french Vice Admiral d’Escadre Anne-François de Bourdoncle de Saint Salvy, Commander Atlantic Fleet, French Navy
mexican Vice Admiral Moises Gomez, Deputy Chief, Mexican Navy
BR Rear Admiral Francesco Roberto Deiana, Director Naval Engineering, Brazilian Navy
USA Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commander Office of Cutter Forces (CG-751), US Coast Guard
Uruguayan Rear Admiral Alberto Carames, Naval Material Director, Uruguayan Navy

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Do not miss our exclusive Pre Conference Mission Capability Focus Day

Join your peers at the specially designed Mission Capability and Technology Focus Day and welcome dinner on 28th September 2009.

Including insights from:

holland Royal Netherlands Navy
turkish Turkish Navy
italy Italian Navy
nato NATO Underwater Research Centre (NURC)
uk UK MoD, Defence Equipment Capability, Above Water Effects DEC(AWE)

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The complimentary welcome dinner to all attendees of the focus day is the perfect opportunity to network with the senior speakers. The evening should provide a perfect opportunity to make many new friends and contacts in an intimate environment before the main conference

Want to know more about OPVs Europe or OPVs in general?

Visit the OPVs Content Library for free downloads of:

  • This year’s brochure agenda
  • Fact sheets of OPV fleets currently in use
  • OPVs Market Report
  • Selected Worldwide OPV Programme Highlights from: AFRICA, AMERICAS, ASIA, AUSTRALASIA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST
  • Last year’s top presentations from the Brazilian Navy, Chilean Navy and Icelandic Coast Guard

Who attended in 2008?

Offshore Patrol Vessels 2009 will once again bring together decision makers from around the world and provide an excellent forum for sharing experiences and developments to drive the future of these multi-role vessels.

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