Futures Afloat Industry Engagement Event
The Society Maritime of Industries (SMI) is delighted to be collaborating with Trinity House on an industry engagement event for the Futures Afloat project on the morning of 30th July 2024 from 10am to 1.30pm.
The event, which is open to both SMI members and non-members will seek to inform and connect with industry, outlining the plans for the replacement of Trinity House’s ageing multifunctional buoy handling tenders (MFTs) THV Patricia and THV Galatea. 
The Futures Afloat Prior Information Notice can be found here.
The purpose of the event is to inform attendees about the bid process, along with desired vessel characteristics and other key criteria including social value whilst providing the opportunity for networking.
Please find the draft agenda for the morning below:
10.00-10.30 | Registration, tea and coffee, networking | |
10.30-11.00 | Introduction to Trinity House | Iain Lower CB, Deputy Master and CEO, Trinity House |
11.00-11.15 | Current Fleet and Operations | TBC |
11.15-11.30 | Our People | Captain Nigel Hope, Director of Maritime Training, Trinity House |
11.30-11.45 | Future Opportunity and UK Content | Damien Oliver, Director Major Projects, Trinity House |
11.45-12.00 | Project Timeline | Neil Grant, Programme Manager, Trinity House |
12.00-12.30 | Q&A | Trinity House Futures Afloat personnel |
12.30-13.30 | Lunch and networking | |
Further instructions for those joining virtually will come directly from the Trinity House team in advance of the session.
There will also be the opportunity for in-person attendees to tour THV Galatea, further communications will be sent to those who have signed up to attend in person to discuss arrangements for this.
Registration can be made here.
| Date | 30th July 2024 |
| Venue | Trinity House, London and Online |
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