y 11 0!

Pa 20 40 & ER o B ok EM P t bo DEC e u 9 av BY D s AN

AFLOAT SUPPORT AND NAVAL LOGISTICS 2012

main ConferenCe: 21-22 marCh 2012 Pre-ConferenCe foCus day: 20 marCh 2012 london, uk

Presents

CritiCally assessing the most effeCtive Platforms and teChnologies to sustain Current and future global naval oPerations
exCePtional international sPeaker faCulty inCludes: Jonathan kaskin ses, Director of Combat Logistics and Strategic Mobility, Chief of Naval Operations N4, us navy Captain richard soucie, Commander, Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa, us navy Colonel Pete yeager, Director of Support Naval Striking and Support Forces, nato Commander heber ackland mvo, Commandant, Defence Maritime Logistics School, royal navy

Great mix of speakers and coverage of topics. Always learn something new every time I participate
Jonathan kaskin ses, direCtor of Combat logistiCs and strategiC mobility, Chief of naval oPerations n4, us navy

Commodore William Walworth, Commodore of the royal fleet auxiliary rear admiral (Junior grade) derek J. Christian, Director of Naval Logistics, south african navy Commander visti salomonsen, Head of Logistics, Current Operations (Naval), royal danish navy Commander aki honkanen, Head of Logistics of Maritime Security Centre, Horn of Africa, eunavfor

Whats neW for 2012?

r A platform-led event, focussing on current projects within the US Navy and the Royal Navy and how multinational agencies such as MCCE and NAMSA are working to provide logistical support to overseas missions and the future development of their programmes r Operation Atalanta, Operation Ocean Shield and Operation Unified Protector: Recent operational feedback on how afloat support vessels are helping sustain global expeditionary missions and the multinational cooperation issues facing the EU and NATO anti-piracy missions around the Horn of Africa r A look at how an emerging navy such as the South African Navy is planning to enhance its afloat support capabilities and potential future procurement scenarios and a pre-deployment focus on the Royal Danish Navy as it prepares its Absalon class joint support ship for international operations
GENERAL/ AVAL LOGISTI FL CS

led by malcolm Warr, Managing Director, msm ltd Commander michael spiller, Support Policy Officer to the Royal Navy of Oman, royal navy Commander Peter godwin (retd), Independent Logistics Consultant, Former Logistics Director, RN Maritime Warfare Centre, royal navy

see inside for more information

WWW.afloatsuPPortConf.Com

20

12

A F L OA T S U PP

OR

afloat suPPort and naval logistiCs innovation foCus day 20 marCh 2012, 10:30 - 15:30

OFFICER ATT AG012 AFLOAT SUPPORTE

2

FREE FORVAL LOGIST I CS ND AND NA

assoCiate sPonsor

N ND

innovation foCus day: 20 marCh 2012

afloat support and naval logistics innovation focus day: 20 march 2012 i 10:30-15:30
With defence budgets facing extreme and navies still expected to maintain high operational tempos there is an urgent need to understand the fundamental issues facing the afloat support community and how its practitioners can implement innovative solutions. This focus day will aim to examine these solutions, with contributions and analysis from an extremely experienced team of maritime experts. this multifaceted focus day will provide a broad and comprehensive understanding of a wide range of issues including: t How medium size navies can achieve value for money t Afloat Support 2020 Future roles for afloat support t How smaller navies can support overseas missions t Comparative Best Practices How the US, China and India t Requirements for an effective sea based logistic capability have approached naval logistics t Third Part Logistics The role of industry The day will offer a balanced and in-depth view into these issues and how the afloat support community can best deliver vital support to worldwide naval operations while giving you the chance to frame to the debate around the crucial issues facing navies today. focus day led by malcolm Warr, Managing Director, msm ltd Workshop team includes: Commander michael spiller, Support Policy Officer to the Royal Navy of Oman, royal navy anne holden, former IPT Leader on the UK MARS programme, uk mod Commander Peter godwin (retd), Independent Logistics Consultant, Former Logistics Director, RN Maritime Warfare Centre, royal navy stephen rinsler, Fellow - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, bisham Consulting Professor Chris bellamy, Greenwich Maritime Institute, greenwich university

day one: 21 marCh 2012

08:30 09:00 registration and Coffee Chairmans WelCome and oPening sPeeCh Jonathan kaskin ses, Director of Combat Logistics and Strategic Mobility, Chief of Naval Operations N4, us navy keynote session - afloat suPPort in the uk: Present and future CaPabilities r Current operations and lessons learned r Utilizing the latest technologies to enhance RFA capabilities r The future development of the RFA with a focus towards Future Force 2020 Commodore William Walworth, the royal fleet auxiliary naval logistiCs: a south afriCan navy PersPeCtive r Overview of the South African Navys replenishment capability r The importance of an effective replenishment capability for the South African Navy r Future afloat support requirements and potential procurement scenarios rear admiral (Junior grade) derek J Christian, Director of Naval Logistics, south african navy netWorking Coffee break n4 naval striking and suPPort forCes nato suPPorting nato oPerations r Operational feedback from Operation Unified Protector: multinational successes, challenges and potential solutions r Future activities: Preparation and execution of the Maritime Component HQ for the NATO Response Force (NRF) Colonel Peter yeager, Director of Support, Naval Striking and Support Forces, nato the automated shiP logistiC suPPly system r The future of surface ship stores automation r Profile/Demand based automation of stores handling on surface ships r Babcock automated ship board systems senior representative, babcock netWorking lunCh us military sealift Command: sustaining global oPerations r Current MSCEURAF and MSCCENT operations in support of the USNs 6th and 5th Fleets r Sustainment issues arising from wide areas of operations 14:30 MSCENT Captain richard soucie, Commander, US Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa, us navy Captain david a. geisler, Commander, US Military Sealift Command Central, us navy mCCe suPPort for multinational oPerations r Overview of current Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE) activities r Focus on sealift capabilities and challenges in support of NATO and EU operations r The future development of the MCCE Colonel Christian schmidt, Director, movement Coordination Centre europe (mCCe) netWorking Coffee break Pre-dePloyment foCus on the absalon suPPort shiPs r Preparing for overseas deployment in support of anti piracy missions r Pre-deployment challenges and solutions r Incorporating lessons learned from NATO operations around the Horn of Africa Commander visti salmonsen, Head of Logistics, Current Operations (Naval), royal danish navy us navy researCh on enhanCed Cargo movement r Changing research priorities in an age of fiscal constraints r The development of enhanced ramps for increased cargo transfer capacities r Improved ship to ship transfer of cargo by implementing the latest motion prediction and launch recovery technologies dr Paul hess, Programme Manager, Office of Naval Research, us navy defenCe agenCy outlook on afloat suPPort Challenges r Current issues and challenges facing the implementation of the 3PL programme and its future development r Data sharing issues in an operational environment. r Best practices to foster cooperation and the de-confliction of operational tasks gerhard rauniak, Programme Manager,European Defence Agency, european defence agency Chairmans Close

r The future development and focus of MSCEURAF and

09:10

09:50

15:10 15:40

10:30 11:00

16:20

11:40

17:00

12:20 13:30

17:40

media Partners

+44 (0)20 73689737

WWW.AFLOATSUPPORTCONF.COM

DEFENCE@IQPC.CO.UK

day tWo: 22 marCh 2012

08:30 09:00 09:10 registration and Coffee Chairmans WelCome keynote session - future us navy develoPments r Overview of future projections for the US Navy and how budgets cuts will affect afloat support in the US r The future development of sea basing capabilities following a decade of high tempo operations r Energy Efficiency: How the US Navy is adapting to energy challenges through greener equipment, systems, operating practices and fuels Jonathan kaskin ses, Director of Combat Logistics and Strategic Mobility, Chief of Naval Operations N4, us navy defenCe maritime logistiCs sChool (dmls) delivering agility in maritime logistiC training r A Learning Organisation - ensuring the Operational Currency of Training r The Agile Edge - delivering a capable workforce r Modern Learning thinking differently about training r A Comprehensive Approach understanding the totality of Logistics Commander heber ackland mvo, Commandant, Defence Maritime Logistics School (part of the Defence College of Logistics and Personnel Administration), royal navy Coffee and netWorking eu navfor Case study - logistiC suPPort for anti PiraCy r Current challenges facing Operation Atalanta and potential solutions r Maintaining a high operational tempo with limited means and assets r Multinational cooperation issues with mainland nations and non NATO nations operating in the Somali Basin and the Gulf of Aden Commander aki honkanen, Head of Logistics, Maritime Security Centre, Horn of Africa, eu navfor nato oPerational feedbaCk - oPeration oCean shield r Review of recent operations around the Horn of Africa r Improving multinational coordination with coalition partners and third party nations r The future sustainment of Operation Ocean Shield lieutenant Commander mike ruminski, Deputy Head of Logistics, Maritime Component Command (MCC) Northwood, nato netWorking lunCh 14:50 15:20 13:30 namsa: Providing logistiC suPPort to naval missions and its future develoPment r Husbanding services and fuel support for naval operations r Multinational consolidated oils and lubricants procurement r Provision of spare parts to sustain naval missions r The future development of the programme lieutenant Commander giovanni alessi, Maritime Logistics Officer, Italian Navy General Staff, italian navy and Chairman of the naval logistic support Partnership (nlsP), nato maintenance and supply agency (namsa)

14:10

09:50

r What will afloat support and naval logistics look like r How can navies achieve value for money in an age r Third Party Logistics What are the advantages and
disadvantages of partnering with industry? Commander michael spiller, Support Policy Officer to the Royal Navy of Oman, royal navy malcolm Warr, Managing Director, msm ltd anne holden, former IPT Leader on the UK MARS programme, uk mod stephen rinsler, Fellow - Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, bisham Consulting Coffee and netWorking landing Craft, air Cushion (lCaC) Programme and afloat oPerations r The LCAC programme and future afloat support operations r Future challenges for expeditionary operations and their sustainment in an age of austerity r ACV integration into multinational operating environements Patrick spring, Programme Manager and Expeditionary Warfare Customer Advocate, naval surface Warfare Centre Panama City of fiscal constraints? come the year 2020 and beyond?

Panel discussion

10:30 11:00

11:40

16:00

r An assessment of current and future challenges the r Supporting the future Queen Elizabeth class r Afloat support in the UK: Is there a commercial
aircraft carriers alternative? Professor eric grove, Director, Centre for International Security and War Studies, university of salford UK will face in sustaining global operations

uk afloat suPPort: a look toWards 2020

12:20

16:40

Chairmans Close Jonathan kaskin ses, Director of Combat Logistics and Strategic Mobility, Chief of Naval Operations N4, us navy

Defence IQ is an authoritative news source for high quality and exclusive commentary and analysis on global defence and military-related topics. Sourcing interviews and insights directly from senior military and industry professionals on air defence, cyber warfare, armoured vehicles, naval defence, land defence and many more topics, Defence IQ is a unique multimedia platform to discuss and learn about the latest developments within the defence sector. So join over 45,000 defence professionals today to claim your exclusive video interviews, podcasts, articles and whitepapers that are updated on a daily basis at www.defenceiq.com - and all for free. Join the community: www.defenceiq.com/join.cfm

about defenCe iQ

sponsorship opportunities three easy ways to get involved

1 thought leadership: With an expected audience of senior military customers and decision makers from across the globe, Defence IQ events enable you to build your reputation as a market leader in your chosen domain through speaking sessions and subject specific conference streams, workshops and focus days 2 branding: We bring together buyers and suppliers in a tailored location with unbeatable facilities for on-site branding and exposure. Furthermore, our dedicated marketing team can help you achieve your promotional aims in the months leading up to the conference with dedicated mailings to cover 50,000 contacts through brochure drops, extensive e-mail campaigns and tailored web coverage 3 featured networking events: Focused and high level, our events will provide you with the perfect environment to initiate new business relationships and achieve face to face contact that overcrowded tradeshows cannot deliver. Sponsorship opportunities range from exhibition stands to sponsored lunches, cocktail receptions, gala dinners and a host of informal social networking events. if you would like to sponsor or exhibit at afloat support and naval logistics 2012 call Philip eaton on +44 (0) 207 368 9701 or email: sponsor@iqpc.co.uk

keep in touch with us!

follow us @defenceiq Join defenceiQ - World defense Community

+44 (0)20 73689737

WWW.AFLOATSUPPORTCONF.COM

DEFENCE@IQPC.CO.UK

20-22 march 2012 Chelsea football Club london, united kingdom

To speed registration, please provide the priority code located on the mailing label or in the box below. my registration code
PDFW

5 Ways to RegisteR

TEL:

0800 652 2363 or +44 (0)20 7368 9737 +44 (0)20 7368 9301 your booking Form To iQPC, 129 WiLTon road, ViCToria, London, sW1 V1JZ dEFEnCE@iQPC.Co.uk WWW.aFLoaTsuPPorTConF.Com

Fax:

Please contact our database manager on +44(0) 207 368 9300 or database@iqpc.co.uk quoting the registration code above to inform us of any changes or to remove your details. MilitARy/goVt/ PUblic sectoR** ConfErEnCE + foCuS DAy ConfErEnCE only foCuS DAy only stAndARd indUstRy ConfErEnCE + foCuS DAy ConfErEnCE only foCuS DAy only booK & PAy by 9 dec 2011* SAVE 400 1,898 + VAT SAVE 300 1,499 + VAT booK & PAy by 9 dec 2011* SAVE 400 498 + VAT SAVE 300 399 + VAT booK & PAy by 13 JAn 2012* SAVE 250 648 + VAT SAVE 200 499 + VAT booK & PAy by 10 feb 2012* SAVE 150 748 + VAT SAVE 100 599 + VAT 199 + VAT booK & PAy by 13 JAn 2012* SAVE 250 2,048 + VAT SAVE 200 1,599 + VAT booK & PAy by 10 feb 2012* SAVE 150 2,148 + VAT SAVE 100 1,699 + VAT stAndARd PRice 2,298 + VAT 1,799 + VAT stAndARd PRice 898 + VAT 699 + VAT

PosT:

EmaiL: onLinE:

team Discounts*
IQPC recognises the value of learning in teams. Groups of 3 or more booking at the same time from the same company receive a 10% discount, 5 or more receive a 15% discount, 7 receive a 20% discount. Only one discount available per person.

499 + VAT

Venue & accommoDation

Venue: Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, London SW6 1HS United Kingdom Tel: 0871 984 155 Accommodation: Travel and accommodation are not included in the conference fee; however we have put together a HotelMap that displays discounted accommodation for hotels in the area to Chelsea FC. The map displays live availability and allows you to book directly with each hotel: http://www.HotelMap.com/M63J6 Alternatively, if you would like to book your accommodation by phone, you can call Daniel Spinner, our dedicated London concierge, on 020 7292 2335 (if outside UK +44 20 7292 2335) quoting Special Reference Code M63J6. He will be happy to help you with your hotel booking and provide assistance organising your time in London.

* To qualify for discounts, bookings must be received with payment by the discount deadline. Only one discount/offer applicable per person. ** Military and government discounted rates apply to serving military officers, government and university personnel only. UK VAT is charged at 20%. VAT Registration #: GB 799 2259 67

Delegate Details
Please photocopy for each additional delegate Mr Rank Family Name Tel No. Email Yes I would like to receive information about products and services via email Organisation Nature of business Address Postcode Country Telephone Fax Approving Manager Name of person completing form if different from delegate I agree to IQPCs cancellation, substitution and payment terms Special dietary requirements: Vegetarian Non-dairy Other (please specify) Please indicate if you have already registered by: Phone Fax Email Web Please note: if you have not received an acknowledgement before the conference, please call us to confirm your booking. Mrs Miss Ms First Name Job Title Dr Other

FRee online ResouRces

To claim a variety of articles, podcasts and other free resources please visit www.afloatsupportconf.com

Digital conFeRence on cD-Rom

A digital version of the conference proceedings, including all presentations, is available to buy. Recent digitAl confeRences AVAilAble 599 +VAt eAch defence logistics UAe 2012 defence logistics europe 2011 Afloat support and naval logistics december 2010 Afloat support and naval logistics January 2010 I have filled out credit card details below For further information Please call: 0207 368 9300 or email: knowledgebank@iqpc.co.uk To search IQPCs archived conference documentation visit: www.iqpcknowledgebank.com

teRms anD conDitions

Please read the information listed below as each booking is subject to IQPC Ltd standard terms and conditions. Return of this email will indicate that you accept these terms. Payment terms Upon completion and return of the registration form full payment is required no later than 5 business days from the date of invoice. Payment of invoices by means other than by credit card, or purchase order (UK Plc and UK government bodies only) will be subject to a 49 (plus VAT) per delegate processing fee. Payment must be received prior to the conference date. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the conference if payment has not been received. iQPc cancellation, Postponement and substitution Policy You may substitute delegates at any time by providing reasonable advance notice to IQPC. For any cancellations received in writing not less than eight (8) days prior to the conference, you will receive a 90% credit to be used at another IQPC conference which must occur within one year from the date of issuance of such credit. An administration fee of 10% of the contract fee will be retained by IQPC for all permitted cancellations. No credit will be issued for any cancellations occurring within seven (7) days (inclusive) of the conference. In the event that IQPC cancels an event for any reason, you will receive a credit for 100% of the contract fee paid. You may use this credit for another IQPC event to be mutually agreed with IQPC, which must occur within one year from the date of cancellation. In the event that IQPC postpones an event for any reason and the delegate is unable or unwilling to attend in on the rescheduled date, you will receive a credit for 100% of the contract fee paid. You may use this credit for another IQPC event to be mutually agreed with IQPC, which must occur within one year from the date of postponement. Except as specified above, no credits will be issued for cancellations. There are no refunds given under any circumstances. IQPC is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. IQPC shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this conference is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this conference impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: war, fire, labour strike, extreme weather or other emergency. Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, IQPC reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary without any liability to you whatsoever. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible. discounts All Early Bird Discounts require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount. Any discounts offered whether by IQPC (including team discounts) must also require payment at the time of registration. All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer.

conFeRence coDe: 16702.004

Payment metHoD
Total price for your Organisation: (Add total of all individuals attending): Card Number: VISA M/C AMEX

Exp. Date: Name On Card: Billing Address (if different from above): City/County/Postcode

Sec:

Cheque enclosed for:

(Made payable to IQPC Ltd.)

(Please quote 16702.004 with remittance advice) iQPc bank details: hsbc bank Plc, 67 george street, Richmond, surrey, tW9 1hg, United Kingdom sort code: 40 38 18 Account no: 51304143 ibAn code: gb59 Midl 4038 1851 3041 43 swift code: Midlgb2112V Account name: international Quality & Productivity centre ltd

clicK HeRe to suBmit FoRm noW Via email

Payment must Be ReceiVeD PRioR to tHe conFeRence