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29 Presentations Including 8 Keynote Speakers from:

Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan bin Kurish, Director General, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Vice Admiral dEscadre Anne-Franois de Bourdoncle de Saint Salvy, Commander Atlantic Fleet, French Navy Vice Admiral Cristin Gantes Young, Director General Logistics, Chilean Navy Vice Admiral Moises Gomez, Under Secretary of the Navy for Management, Mexican Navy Rear Admiral Francesco Deiana, Director Naval Engineering, Brazilian Navy Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commander Office of Cutter Forces (CG-751), US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Alberto Carames, Naval Material Director, Uruguayan Navy Rear Admiral Jacob Shuford (USN, ret) President of US Naval War College 2004-Nov 2008

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airman, A letter from your ch ret) Jacob Shuford (USN, Rear Admiral Dear Colleagues, Patrol Vessels. conference on Offshore Defence IQs 4th annual Welcome to ius and for most of you ote your time, your gen sure of you for choosing to dev Thank ke your way here! I am nes and airports to ma resented by the list of many hours in airpla es rep diverse, senior perspectiv several things. Given the estment. I can assure l be well worth that inv ts, this conference wil in and around Lorient participan beautiful coastal region pitality o that you will enjoy the you als the special, generous hos maritime tradition) and ny new friends, and a (so rich in history and with ma d finally, you will leave of our French hosts. An ortunities that we have the challenges and opp understanding of much better s. come together to discus ial role d not stress the essent up of professionals, I nee urity of the seas with For this particular gro e the sec sels must play to provid d. On the other hand, that offshore patrol ves s and navies are charge different Coast Guard which our hanging views on the d the importance of exc good that we keep in min it is each of us to better This is an opportunity for ional levels responsibilities we share. uired at national and reg at contributions are req cooperatively to understand wh st produce and operate what capabilities we mu and just sea. maintain good order at h ly prominent fashion wit ade and in a particular posia have repeatedly Over this past half dec nal sym acy various internatio regard to the issue of pir higher levels of re comprehensive and d for mo y have asserted the acute nee ritime community. The the global ma ation among partners in sing the political cooper initiatives, rai essity of creating new making national emphasized also the nec security and stability, and seaborne threats to te global prosperity. awareness of st guards that underwri nts in the navies and coa investme al presence in areas of reasing for greater nav ient specifically, calls are inc More n-tailored, mission-effic for smaller, more missio high commercial risks and ar to responsible ome cle interceptors. It has bec right types of ships, patrol craft and simply not enough of the akers that there are decision-m rlds inventory. ships available in the wo ms of being made, both in ter there is great progress The good news is that ht capabilities in the rig in terms of getting the increased cooperation and ces such as this bring st guardsmen. Conferen our sailors and coa hands of into an expert forum to ents, issues and ideas, ant work. hnologies and requirem tec ng a part of this import aims. Thank you for bei advance these broader

YOUR SPEAKER PANEL

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Rear Admiral Jacob Shuford (USN, ret) President of US Naval War College 2004-Nov 2008

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE PERSPECTIVES:

Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan bin Kurish, Director General, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Vice Admiral dEscadre Anne-Franois de Bourdoncle de Saint Salvy, Commander Atlantic Fleet, French Navy Vice Admiral Moises Gomez, Under Secretary of the Navy for Management, Mexican Navy Vice Admiral Cristin Gantes Young, Director General Logistics, Chilean Navy Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commander Office of Cutter Forces (CG-751), US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Francisco Deiana, Director Naval Engineering, Brazilian Navy Rear Admiral Alberto Carames, Naval Material Director, Uruguayan Navy

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Captain Pol-Henri Desgres du Lo, Naval Riflemen and Commandos Command, Chief of Staff, French Marine Commandos Captain Massimo Annati, Deputy Chairman of the European Working Group-Non-Lethal-Weapons, Italian Navy William Schoenster, LCS Programme Director, US DoD Ambassador Thomas Winkler, Under Secretary for Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark Commander Richard Pethybridge, Commander Fisheries Protection Squadron, Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Maurice van Bellen, Senior Project Officer, Sea Systems Branch, Defence Material Organisation, Royal Netherlands Navy Sabit Umit Ergin, Boats Project Manager, Naval Platforms Department, Turkish MoD Graeme Symes, MOD Capability Advisor, Defence Equipment Capability, Above Water Effects DEC(AWE), UK MoD Andr van Erkel, Team Leader, Survivability and Protection of Maritime Platforms, TNO Senior DCNS Representatives and Specialists Chris Trelawny, Head Maritime Security Section, International Maritime Organisation Senior Prosecution Judge, French Courts Harald Fassmer, Managing Director, FR Fassmer GmbH Leon Goossens, Manager Product Development, Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding Dr. Heino Dobiasch, Senior Sales Manager, Vessel Systems Division, ATLAS Elektronik GmbH Dr. Pierre-Olivier Nouges, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, Sagem Dfense Scurit Todd Henry, Asia Pacific Manager DIAB Technologies, DIAB International

WHAT DELEGATES SAID ABOUT OPV 2008 IN GENOA:

Very good mixture. Very valuable. I met the people I wanted to meet Markus von Albedyhll, MTU Very useful insight into the wider world of OPVs Commander Richard Pethybridge, Royal Navy Interacted well with numerous dignitaries. Learnt a lot about naval requirements Sebastiao Fernandes, Goa Shipyard Ltd Effective and clear. Very high value to exchange ideas and experiences E. Baldo, Selex Sistemi Integrati Provided a lot of interesting and important information which will be used as a basis for future business development strategy Richard Schmitzer, Siemens AG

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28th September 2009 OPV Technology and Mission Capability Focus Day and Welcome Dinner
The Pre-Conference Focus Day will deliver the specific knowledge for some of the most sophisticated systems and advanced technology to enable the modern OPV to meet the most demanding capability requirements. The technology focus will enable a greater depth of discussion into the latest developments in naval technology and will help to demonstrate how OPVs have become more versatile and adept to tackling current maritime security challenges. In addition, the city of Lorient will be hosting the OPV Welcome Dinner for all attendees of the focus day, with guest places to all speakers from the 4 day event. This offers an excellent opportunity to engage with the senior dignitaries and establish great contacts at an early stage of this exciting week in a relaxed and informal environment. 08.30 09.00 09.10 Coffee and Registration Chairmans Opening Address TURKISH NAVY AND THE ROLE OF NEW OPV CAPABILITIES Insights into MILGEM Corvette technologies Assessing the new type patrol vessel for the Turkish MoD Future roles for the OPV in the Turkish Naval Force and how ship systems increase capabilities Sabit Umit Ergin, Boats Project Manager, Naval Platforms Department, Turkish MoD SURVEILLANCE AND WEAPON SYSTEMS IN THE EVOLVING MARITIME SECURITY ENVIRONMENT The role of OPVs in Offshore Maritime Security Multiple sensor situational awareness How to ensure quick reaction times: Capabilities of sensors for detection and identification The Cost Vs. Capability trade-off: Integration of sensors with weapons and fire control Integration challenges with legacy systems or limited combat system capability Outlook for the future Dr. Pierre-Olivier Nouges, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, Sagem Dfense Scurit MARITIME SYSTEMS INNOVATIONS On-board information systems to improve situational awareness through automatic detection and analysis of abnormal or suspicious behaviour Senior DCNS Representatives and Specialists Coffee Break and Networking INCREASING THE CAPABILITY OF OPVs THROUGH UxV INTEGRATION Mine Countermeasure capabilities through unmanned systems Unmanned systems integration with OPVs Graeme Symes, MOD Capability Advisor, Defence Equipment Capability, Above Water Effects DEC(AWE), UK MoD EMERGING IRS APPLICATIONS USING UUVS AND USVS A new dimension for ISR operations; surveillance plus response Lessons learned from practical operational experiences Developments in sensors, communications and systems autonomy Future developments for UUV and USV ISR capabilities Senior Officer, NATO Underwater Research Centre Networking Lunch 17.10 14.40 14.00 NON-LETHAL CAPABILITIES IN MARITIME SECURITY OPERATIONS Need for non-lethal alternatives in maritime scenarios (AT-FP, VBSS-Interdiction, law enforcement and constabulary) Intent discrimination through the use of Non-Lethal Capabilities Technical and operational specificities of the NLW maritime applications Main national programmes and developments from the US and Europe Captain Massimo Annati, Deputy Chairman of the European Working Group-Non-Lethal-Weapons, Italian Navy MODULAR FLEXIBLE CMS WITH CAPABILITIES TO ADD DEDICATED PERFORMANCE TOGETHER WITH DEDICATED SUBSYSTEMS, THE KEY FOR FUTURE MULTI-ROLE OPVs Harmonisation of multi-role needs and dedicated capabilities with a tailored CMS, the ATLAS ANCS Force multiplication with autonomous or remotely controlled underwater or surface vehicles Containerised solution for dedicated roles, e.g. Containerised MCM-System Network based structures and interoperability, Multi-Link need and solution Dr. Heino Dobiasch, Senior Sales Manager, Vessel Systems Division, ATLAS Elektronik GmbH Coffee Break and Networking PANEL DISCUSSION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS: MINI WARSHIP OR CIVILIAN SPECIFICATIONS? To what extent do you invest in equipment for mission capabilities? Assessment of arming your OPV: What is necessary? Building to civilian specifications to keep the costs down and ensuring value for money INTEGRATED MAST TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DUTCH OPV Overview of mast capability Integrated Topside Design to ensure optimal function of all systems Importance of mast for the role of the RNLN OPV Tackling the structural challenges and electrical interference problems Lieutenant Commander Maurice van Bellen, Senior Project Officer, Sea Systems Branch, Defence Material Organisation, Royal Netherlands Navy Chairmans Summary and Closing Remarks

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The city of Lorient have generously not only provided us with the beautiful backdrop for the 2009 conference, but are also offering a welcome dinner to all delegates of the Mission Capability Focus Day. With many of the speakers from the main conference all invited to attend, the evening should provide a perfect opportunity to make many new friends and contacts in an intimate environment before the main conference. The dinner is complimentary for all attendees of the focus day, and gives you another valuable reason to make this day a priority in your calendar.

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Canadian Coast Guard Vessel Chilean Navy OPV Icelandic Coast Guard Italian Coast Guard Italian Navy OPV RAND MG698 RN FSC C3 RN River Class RNLN OPV Spanish Navy BAM Turkish Navy MILGEM US Navy LCS Rino Piv These presentations and fact sheets are free to download so view them today at www.offshorepatrolvessels.com

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OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS 2009 DAY ONE: TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2009
08.30: 09.00: Coffee and Registration CHAIRMANS ADDRESS AND OPENING REMARKS Rear Admiral Jacob Shuford (USN, ret) President of US Naval War College 2004-Nov 2008 FRENCH NAVY VIEW OF EVOLVING MARITIME SECURITY AND INCREASED IMPORTANCE OF OPVs The key security challenges for the French Navy Growing role of OPVs for developing security measures OPVs filling the capability gap for the French Navy: A multi-functional solution Vice Admiral dEscadre Anne-Franois de Bourdoncle de Saint Salvy, Commander Atlantic Fleet, French Navy OPVs AND CORVETTES IN A GLOBAL SYSTEM NETWORK FOR MARITIME SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY Evolving solutions for an evolving maritime environment Key capabilities required at platform and mission system levels (UxV integration, flexible missions systems and networking capabilities) Outlook for the future Senior DCNS Representatives and Specialists COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING 13:00: 11:00: THE PROCUREMENT OF A NEW CLASS OF OPV FOR THE BRAZILIAN NAVY (BN): A PROGRAMME UPDATE Overview of the renewal programme and current upgrading activity Insights into the integrated bridge system Integration of new vessels into current BN fleet Rear Admiral Francisco Roberto Deiana, Director Naval Engineering, Brazilian Navy CHALLENGES, CAPABILITIES AND PLANS FOR THE MALAYSIAN MARITIME ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MMEA organisation and structure International cooperation for the MMEA Security challenges and examples of intervention in piracy and illegal trafficking Outline of current MMEA capabilities and plans for the future of the fleet Admiral Datuk Mohd Amdan bin Kurish, Director General, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) OPV EXPERIENCE WITH DAMEN SEA AXE AND SIGMA CLASS DESIGNS Technical and cost aspects of trends in operational requirements for future OPV platforms Practical guidelines for selection of OPV ship size and functionalities First of four SIGMA Class Corvettes operational under UNIFIL Leon Goossens, Manager Product Development, Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding Networking Lunch

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14:10: ITALIAN COAST GUARD OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS Operating as a civilian authority under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence Surveillance and control aimed at increasing safety, protecting the environment and restricting crime at sea Border and goods control at sea Procurement issues and current OPV projects for the Italian Coast Guard Italian Coast Guard, Senior Officer US COAST GUARD PLANS FOR MODERNISATION AND THE OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER (OPC) The Deepwater programme and overview of the OPC Providing a more capable, faster and safer vessel for the USCG Integrating vessels into current fleet and future plans and policies Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commander Office of Cutter Forces (CG-751), US Coast Guard

STREAM B PIRACY PROBLEMS AND PROSECUTION CHALLENGES

14:10: MARITIME SECURITY IN THE WIDER CONTEXT The role of maritime security in the wider international security context Evolving nature of risks and threats in the maritime environment Current policies, legal frameworks, inter-agency and international approaches Evolving military capabilities Chris Trelawny, Head Maritime Security Section, International Maritime Organisation FIGHT AGAINST PIRACY: THE LEGAL CHALLENGES Overview on the more controversial issues, including the application of SUA to piracy Legal and political challenges and analysis of nation states will to prosecute The legal working group of the CGPCS and focus on national implementation Role of states for working with international cooperation Ambassador Thomas Winkler, Under Secretary for Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark Afternoon Tea and Networking PIRACY PROBLEMS: INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION CHALLENGES Existing international law and impact of dealing with piracy Attempting to define best process for prosecution Required changes and evolution of piracy laws Senior Prosecution Judge, French Courts

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OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS 2009 DAY TWO: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2009

08.30: 09.00: Coffee CHAIRMANS ADDRESS AND OPENING REMARKS Rear Admiral Jacob Shuford (USN, ret) President of US Naval War College 2004-Nov 2008 COMMANDOS OPERATIONS: TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL LESSONS LEARNED AT SEA Missions, means and methods of work in the French commandos Application: Counter-piracy and counter narcotraffic at sea Operational requirements: What are the ideal capacities and infrastructures on board for commandos? Captain Pol-Henri Desgres du Lo, Naval Riflemen and Commandos Command, Chief of Staff, French Marine Commandos URUGUAYAN NAVY PATROL VESSEL PLANS AND REQUIREMENTS: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE The traditional role of the patrol vessel in the Uruguayan Navy and current capabilities Existing capability gaps, patrol vessel operations and long term requirements for fleet modernisation to increase patrol vessel capabilities Current requirements and time-table for future OPV project Rear Admiral Alberto Carames, Naval Material Director, Uruguayan Navy COMPOSITE OPV DESIGN, THE FUTURE OF OUR DEFENCE Why designing and building OPVs in composites is the future of our defence How to optimize the design of OPVs using composite materials Outlining of the build cycle of an OPV designed in composite materials A cost analysis of composite designs for OPVs Todd Henry, Asia Pacific Manager DIAB Technologies, DIAB International COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING THE MEXICAN NAVY AND OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS Mexican Navy roles for the National Security concerns Evolution of the OPVs shipbuilding in Mexico Tactical employments of the OPVs Results and performance of the OPVs Vice Admiral Moises Gomez, Under Secretary of the Navy for Management, Mexican Navy OPV CONCEPT SOLUTIONS FOR EMERGING ASYMMETRIC THREATS Mission profiles and their impact on OPV concept design Design drivers: few systems, high impact Design flexibility: Additional or different missions within the same platform Harald Fassmer, Managing Director, FR Fassmer GmbH Networking Lunch 14:10: EEZ NAVAL SECURITY ISSUES FOR THE CHILEAN NAVY OPV PROGRAMME Integration of the (PZM) OPV for the Chilean Navy Providing offshore capability for fisheries protection to littoral security Overcoming the operational challenges of extensive coastal areas Lessons learned in the building progress Vice Admiral Cristin Gantes Young, Director General Logistics, Chilean Navy US NAVY LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS) PROGRAMME OVERVIEW AND UPDATES LCS concept of operations Bridging the small to large ship capability gap Benefits of the modular systems approach for focussed mission capabilities Programme status and acquisition strategy William Schoenster, LCS Programme Director, US DoD Afternoon Tea and Networking ROYAL NAVY OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS The current role of OPVs in a large naval fleet Operational employment and feedback for operating in UK waters Assessing the threat in domestic environment Capabilities and future developments for the River Class Commander Richard Pethybridge, Commander Fisheries Protection Squadron, Royal Navy VULNERABILITY REDUCTION OF THE DUTCH OPV The integrated sensor mast under blast, fragments and shock Hull protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) Bridge protection against small calibre guns and rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) Andr van Erkel, Team Leader, Survivability and Protection of Maritime Platforms CHAIRMANS SUMMARY AND CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

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DCNS LORIENT SHIPYARD GUIDED TOUR, THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2009

To round off the biggest week of the year for OPV programmes and business development, we offer an exclusive opportunity to see first hand how warships are built. In conjunction with DCNS, we have arranged a guided tour of its Lorient shipyard. Following three days of productive and interactive discussions on OPV challenges and issues from national requirements to worldwide programme updates, insights into technologies to expand mission capabilities, operational feedback and presentations by market leaders its time to see first hand how Maritime Security Solutions and dual technologies come together. DCNS is a European leader in integrated solutions for navies and Lorient is one of its main shipyards, as well as the oldest. Since the fifteenth century, DCNS and its predecessors have built several hundred warships at Lorient. Major recent programmes have included: Al Riyadh-class frigates (Sawari programme) for Saudi Arabia Formidable-class frigates (Delta programme) for Singapore Horizon air defence frigates (a Franco-Italian programme) for the French Navy. Today, Lorient is building FREMM multimission frigates, the most advanced currently under construction in Europe. DCNS develop maritime security solutions for the future, including systems of systems, mission systems, OPVs and UXV integration systems. DCNS has also developed virtual reality tools to optimise warship design. This full day of activities will include a demonstration of DCNSs total-immersion 3D virtual reality tool and demonstrations by French maritime security assets, with ample opportunities for interactive discussions with all participants. 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.30 13.15 14.00 14.45 15.15 TIMETABLE Departure from Palais des Congrs Welcome coffee and reception at DCNSs Lorient Shipyard Presentation on the Lorient shipyards history and overview of shipbuilding work and projects Demonstration of Maritime Security asset Buffet luncheon Presentation on development of Gowind family of OPV/Corvettes Gowind virtual reality tour Coffee and farewell refreshments Arrival back at Palais des Congrs

29TH SEPTEMBER 2009 OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS ANNUAL GALA DINNER

The Gala dinner offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy some fine dining in one of Lorients best locations and allows you to soak up the strong naval traditions of this historic town. Following the first informative day of the main conference, enjoy some of Europes finest cuisine and wines, and take advantage of the opportunity to chat informally with the other delegates and international speakers. This is the perfect way to continue your OPV discussions and networking, whilst relaxing and enjoying everything that this beautiful part of the world has to offer. Ensure you do not miss out on this entertaining evening and ideal networking opportunity.

ORGANISATIONS REPRESENTED AT OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS 2008 INCLUDED:

Italian Navy Royal Navy UK MoD Brazilian Navy United States Coast Guard Defence Materiel Organisation, Netherlands US Navy Canadian Coast Guard Icelandic Coast Guard Chilean Navy JAPCC NATO Turkish Naval Headquarters South African Navy Italian Coast Guard NURC NATO The Swedish National Defence College
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Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding is a naval shipyard that makes optimal use of its know-how and experience from both the military and commercial sectors and is specialised in the design and construction of naval vessels and complex commercial vessels. In order to fulfill the world markets demand of today and the next decades for reliable, multifunctional, high quality state of the art combat vessels with a short lead time and attractive price, a new concept has been developed. The result of this development is the Ship Integrated Geometric Modular Design Approach, called SIGMA. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding is pleased to sponsor the 4th Annual Offshore Patrol Vessel conference and we look forward to welcoming you this September. Web: www.damennaval.com DIAB Group is a world leader in composite solutions and has played a very significant role in the acceptance and adoption of light weight/high strength sandwich composites for a wide range of military

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Fassmer has the experience and expertise it takes to guarantee maximum quality in all phases of design, engineering and production. We are proud to have repeatedly contributed to the state of the art in the shipbuilding industry and will continue to demonstrate this capacity for innovation in the future. Fassmer has designed and built a wide range of patrol boats that have firmly established the company in the international market for naval vessels. Web: www.fassmer.de

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Defence IQ knows how important it is to get your message across and educate military/government decision-makers on the full benefit of your offering. We understand your need to differentiate yourselves from competitors and ensure your market sees your offering as mature and/or battle-proven. For the last 3 years, Defence IQs Offshore Patrol Vessels event has helped some of the biggest names in industry below do exactly that. Unlike a trade show, Defence IQs Offshore Patrol Vessels conference is the worlds most influential and exclusive forum to discuss, debate and catalyze action on the future of offshore maritime security. No other event in the world brings together the captains of military and industry from the naval and coast guard community focussed exclusively on OPVs. For more information please contact Yousuf Malik, Tel: +44 207 368 9348 or email yousuf.malik@iqpc.co.uk

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OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS 2009

Pre Conference Mission Capabilities Focus Day and Welcome Dinner: 28th September 2009 Main Conference: 29th and 30th September 2009 Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner: 29th September 2009 Post Conference Shipyard Site Visit: 1st October 2009 Venue: Palais Des Congrs, Lorient, FRANCE

Web: www.offshorepatrolvessels.com Phone: +44 (0) 207 368 9300 Fax: +44 (0) 207 368 9301 Email: enquire@defenceiq.com Post: IQPC Ltd. Anchor House, 15-19 Britten Street, London, SW3 3QL, UK TEAM DISCOUNTS
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VENUE: Palais des Congrs de Lorient Quai Mansion 56100 LORIENT - France Tel : +33 (0) 2 97 84 94 94 - Fax : + 33 (0) 2 97 21 48 40 ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. There is no accommodation at Palais des Congrs de Lorient. For details on accommodation please visit our website at www.offshorepatrolvessels.com. For alternative accommodation in Lorient, search www.cityhotelaccommodation.com/lorient.html

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DIGITAL CONFERENCE ON CD ROM

A digital version of the conference, including all the presentations in audio format is available for ONLY 599 per copy [excluding VAT]. "An invaluable reference tool, easy to access and easy to store all in all a top product" Recent digital conferences available are: Offshore Patrol Vessels 2008 (September 2008) Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance (September 2009) OPV and Naval Security Middle East (April 2009) Future Naval Plans 2009 (May 2009) Please send me the conference materials indicated above. I have filled out credit card details. For further information please call: 0207 368 9300 or email: knowledgebank@iqpc.co.uk. To search IQPCs archived conference documentation, visit: www.iqpcknowledgebank.com Your order is risk free! If you are not happy with the content, simply return the products to us within seven days for a full refund.

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