BACKThis is what happened during the 1st edition of the KMCW Event in 2021
After the event ended, how do we go forward and solve the problem of munitions in the sea from here on?
Listen to our speakers share their views in this conference retrospective.
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RECORDINGS
Recordings day 1
Conference Opening Keynotes
SPEAKERS
Jann Wendt,
Initiator of Kiel Munition Clearance Week & Founder of AmuCad.org
Daniel Günther,
Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein & Patron of Kiel Munition Clearance Week
Marius Vaščega,
Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus, Sinkevičius
Dr. David Bradley,
Programme Manager for the Munitions Response Programme Area SERDP & ESTCP
Conference Opening Keynotes
Conference Opening Keynotes
SPEAKERS
Jann Wendt,
Initiator of Kiel Munition Clearance Week & Founder of AmuCad.org
Daniel Günther,
Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein & Patron of Kiel Munition Clearance Week
Marius Vaščega,
Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus, Sinkevičius
Dr. David Bradley,
Programme Manager for the Munitions Response Programme Area SERDP & ESTCP
European Commission’s Munitions-In-The-Sea Report
Preliminary results of the European Commission’s Munition in the Sea Report by DG MARE and ICF International
SPEAKERS
Thierry Segers,
Policy Officer at European Commission
Dr. Fabrizio Costantino,
Senior Consultant at ICF International
European Commission’s Munitions-In-The-Sea Report
European Commission’s Munitions-In-The-Sea Report
Preliminary results of the European Commission’s Munition in the Sea Report by DG MARE and ICF International
SPEAKERS
Thierry Segers,
Policy Officer at European Commission
Dr. Fabrizio Costantino,
Senior Consultant at ICF International
Main Session 1 - The State of Research
For over 70 years dumped munitions have been corroding off many coasts of Europe and the world. Getting a shared perspective on the current research environment is crucial for finding a solution to the problem.
LEAD BY
Dr. Joachim Harms,
Head of Marine & Maritime Research at Project Management Jülich
SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr. Katja Matthes,
Director at GEOMAR
Wim De Klerk,
Senior Scientist & Business Developer at TNO
Dr. Catherine Warner,
Director at NATO STO CMRE
Prof. Dr. Edmund Maser,
Research Director at Institute of Toxicology UKSH Kiel
Main Session 1 - The State of Research
Main Session 1 - The State of Research
For over 70 years dumped munitions have been corroding off many coasts of Europe and the world. Getting a shared perspective on the current research environment is crucial for finding a solution to the problem.
LEAD BY
Dr. Joachim Harms,
Head of Marine & Maritime Research at Project Management Jülich
SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr. Katja Matthes,
Director at GEOMAR
Wim De Klerk,
Senior Scientist & Business Developer at TNO
Dr. Catherine Warner,
Director at NATO STO CMRE
Prof. Dr. Edmund Maser,
Research Director at Institute of Toxicology UKSH Kiel
Main Session 2 - Environmental & Societal Impacts
Research shows that fish and shellfish in the direct surroundings of the munitions ingest these toxic substances, such as TNT, and thus they can enter the food chain. It is therefore crucial to figure out the impact(s) of dumped munitions on the environment, food security and coastal communities.
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Dr. Aaron J Beck,
Senior Scientist at GEOMAR
Dr. Anita Künitzer,
Senior Scientific Advisor at German Environment Agency
Dr. Kendra Dupuy,
Senior Advisor Environment at NPAID
Dr. Jörn Scharsack,
Department Head at Thünen Institute
Main Session 2 - Environmental & Societal Impacts
Main Session 2 - Environmental & Societal Impacts
Research shows that fish and shellfish in the direct surroundings of the munitions ingest these toxic substances, such as TNT, and thus they can enter the food chain. It is therefore crucial to figure out the impact(s) of dumped munitions on the environment, food security and coastal communities.
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Dr. Aaron J Beck,
Senior Scientist at GEOMAR
Dr. Anita Künitzer,
Senior Scientific Advisor at German Environment Agency
Dr. Kendra Dupuy,
Senior Advisor Environment at NPAID
Dr. Jörn Scharsack,
Department Head at Thünen Institute
Keynote Remarks
Keynote by Jan Philipp Albrecht, Minister of Energy, Agriculture, the Environment, Nature and Digitalization at Land Schleswig-Holstein
Keynote Remarks
Keynote Remarks
Keynote by Jan Philipp Albrecht, Minister of Energy, Agriculture, the Environment, Nature and Digitalization at Land Schleswig-Holstein
Main Session 3 - Legal Aspects
The need for remediation raises the question of responsibility. To resolve and avoid disputes between costal states, reliable and recognized legal expertise is critical.
LEAD BY
Dr. Moritz von Rochow,
Research & Teaching Assistant Walther-Schücking-Institute at Kiel University
SPEAKERS
Grant Dawson,
PhD Candidate at University Groningen
Mark Wernicke,
Deputy Head at Kampfmittelräumdienst Schleswig-Holstein
Main Session 3 - Legal Aspects
Main Session 3 - Legal Aspects
The need for remediation raises the question of responsibility. To resolve and avoid disputes between costal states, reliable and recognized legal expertise is critical.
LEAD BY
Dr. Moritz von Rochow,
Research & Teaching Assistant Walther-Schücking-Institute at Kiel University
SPEAKERS
Grant Dawson,
PhD Candidate at University Groningen
Mark Wernicke,
Deputy Head at Kampfmittelräumdienst Schleswig-Holstein
Technology Showcases
Science & Industry presentations by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems/ ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, K.U.M. Umwelt- und Meerestechnik Kiel GmbH and TrueOcean GmbH
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Tommy Kaltofen,
Vice President Sales – Unmanned Systems & Autonomy at tkMS / ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
Arne Schwenk,
CTO at K.U.M. Environmental- and Marine Technology
Frithjof Hennemann,
CEO of TrueOcean GmbH
Technology Showcases
Technology Showcases
Science & Industry presentations by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems/ ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, K.U.M. Umwelt- und Meerestechnik Kiel GmbH and TrueOcean GmbH
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Tommy Kaltofen,
Vice President Sales – Unmanned Systems & Autonomy at tkMS / ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
Arne Schwenk,
CTO at K.U.M. Environmental- and Marine Technology
Frithjof Hennemann,
CEO of TrueOcean GmbH
Recordings day 2
Keynote Remarks
Opening Keynote by Vice Admiral (DEU N) Kay-Achim Schönbach, Chief of German Navy
Keynote Remarks
Keynote Remarks
Opening Keynote by Vice Admiral (DEU N) Kay-Achim Schönbach, Chief of German Navy
Main Session 4 - Detection & Identification Technologies
How do we find dumped munitions in the seas and oceans? For detection and identification of dumped munitions and UXOs, many different technologies are being used. What are the various technologies and their potential applications? How is AI being used in this field?
LEAD BY
Frank Seubring,
Technical Director at Boskalis Hirdes
SPEAKERS
Dr. Michael D. Richardson,
Technical Advisor at Munitions Response Programme at SERDP & ESTCP
Commander (RNLN) Herman Lammers,
Director NATO COE NMW
Prof. Dr. Jens Greinert,
Head of DeepSea Monitoring Group at GEOMAR
Jann Wendt,
CEO of north.io
Main Session 4 - Detection & Identification Technologies
Main Session 4 - Detection & Identification Technologies
How do we find dumped munitions in the seas and oceans? For detection and identification of dumped munitions and UXOs, many different technologies are being used. What are the various technologies and their potential applications? How is AI being used in this field?
LEAD BY
Frank Seubring,
Technical Director at Boskalis Hirdes
SPEAKERS
Dr. Michael D. Richardson,
Technical Advisor at Munitions Response Programme at SERDP & ESTCP
Commander (RNLN) Herman Lammers,
Director NATO COE NMW
Prof. Dr. Jens Greinert,
Head of DeepSea Monitoring Group at GEOMAR
Jann Wendt,
CEO of north.io
Presentation of MARISPACE-X, a Gaia-x project
Presentation by north.io on MARISPACE-X and the digitalization of the blue economy and Gaia-X by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy.
SPEAKERS
Jann Wendt,
CEO of north.io
Dr. Christina Schmidt-Holtmann,
Head of Division at Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy
Presentation of MARISPACE-X, a Gaia-x project
Presentation of MARISPACE-X, a Gaia-x project
Presentation by north.io on MARISPACE-X and the digitalization of the blue economy and Gaia-X by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy.
SPEAKERS
Jann Wendt,
CEO of north.io
Dr. Christina Schmidt-Holtmann,
Head of Division at Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy
Technology Showcases
Science & Industry presentations by Fugro and Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)"
LEAD BY
Frithjof Hennemann,
CEO of TrueOcean GmbH
SPEAKERS
Peter Nieuwveld,
Solutions Owner UXO Innovations at Fugro
Peter Rabenecker,
Deputy Head at Fraunhofer ICT
Technology Showcases
Technology Showcases
Science & Industry presentations by Fugro and Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)"
LEAD BY
Frithjof Hennemann,
CEO of TrueOcean GmbH
SPEAKERS
Peter Nieuwveld,
Solutions Owner UXO Innovations at Fugro
Peter Rabenecker,
Deputy Head at Fraunhofer ICT
Main Session 5 - Remediation Solutions
The neutralisation of munitions is very complex and can be dangerous. What are the latest innovations that could be used to master large-scale clearance?
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Prof. Jacek Bełdowski,
Researcher at IOPAN
Commander (DEU N) Terje Schmitt-Eliassen,
Commander 3rd Minesweeper Squadron at German Navy
Dieter Guldin,
COO at SeaTerra GmbH
Jan Krabbenhöft,
Director at tkMS Services Division
Main Session 5 - Remediation Solutions
Main Session 5 - Remediation Solutions
The neutralisation of munitions is very complex and can be dangerous. What are the latest innovations that could be used to master large-scale clearance?
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Prof. Jacek Bełdowski,
Researcher at IOPAN
Commander (DEU N) Terje Schmitt-Eliassen,
Commander 3rd Minesweeper Squadron at German Navy
Dieter Guldin,
COO at SeaTerra GmbH
Jan Krabbenhöft,
Director at tkMS Services Division
Recordings day 3
Keynote Remarks
Opening Keynote by Norbert Brackmann, Federal Government Coordinator for the Maritime Industry at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
Keynote Remarks
Keynote Remarks
Opening Keynote by Norbert Brackmann, Federal Government Coordinator for the Maritime Industry at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
Main Session 6 - Economic Opportunities
Dumped munitions and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) hinder the development of maritime infrastructures. Clearing our seas will require large investments. Let’s take a look at the potential economic upside from large-scale clearing.
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Dr. Bernd Buchholz,
Minister of Economic Affairs Schleswig-Holstein
Dr. Alexander Orellano,
COO at tkMS
Prof. Gabriel Felbermayr, PhD,
President of Institute for the World Economy Kiel
Arjen Driessen,
Business Development Manager at REASeuro
Main Session 6 - Economic Opportunities
Main Session 6 - Economic Opportunities
Dumped munitions and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) hinder the development of maritime infrastructures. Clearing our seas will require large investments. Let’s take a look at the potential economic upside from large-scale clearing.
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Dr. Bernd Buchholz,
Minister of Economic Affairs Schleswig-Holstein
Dr. Alexander Orellano,
COO at tkMS
Prof. Gabriel Felbermayr, PhD,
President of Institute for the World Economy Kiel
Arjen Driessen,
Business Development Manager at REASeuro
Main Session 7 - Stakeholder Roles & Responsibilities
Different stakeholders are needed to address the pressing problem of dumped munitions in our oceans. Since our oceans know no boundaries, the importance of international cooperation and thereby international organisations in addressing this issue is obvious.
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Rüdiger Strempel,
Executive Secretary at HELCOM
Christos Economou,
Deputy Director at DG MARE
Commander (DEU N) Thorsten Grabsch,
Staff Officer SNMCMG at Allied Maritime Command
Dr. Thorsten Kiefer,
Executive Director at JPI Oceans
Main Session 7 - Stakeholder Roles & Responsibilities
Main Session 7 - Stakeholder Roles & Responsibilities
Different stakeholders are needed to address the pressing problem of dumped munitions in our oceans. Since our oceans know no boundaries, the importance of international cooperation and thereby international organisations in addressing this issue is obvious.
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Rüdiger Strempel,
Executive Secretary at HELCOM
Christos Economou,
Deputy Director at DG MARE
Commander (DEU N) Thorsten Grabsch,
Staff Officer SNMCMG at Allied Maritime Command
Dr. Thorsten Kiefer,
Executive Director at JPI Oceans
Main Session 8 - Funding Options
Detection and disposal operations, even if automated and improved do incur a considerable cost. How could large-scale clearance operations be sustainably funded in the future?
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Jens Sternheim,
Former Head of the Schleswig-Holstein Office of Disaster Control
Gesine Meißner,
Chair of the National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade
Sebastian Blumenthal,
CEO of Ocean Metrics GmbH
Main Session 8 - Funding Options
Main Session 8 - Funding Options
Detection and disposal operations, even if automated and improved do incur a considerable cost. How could large-scale clearance operations be sustainably funded in the future?
LEAD BY
Terry Martin,
Journalist & TV News Anchor
SPEAKERS
Jens Sternheim,
Former Head of the Schleswig-Holstein Office of Disaster Control
Gesine Meißner,
Chair of the National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade
Sebastian Blumenthal,
CEO of Ocean Metrics GmbH
Presentation TransMarTech
Value-Added Innovation potential for Germany’s Upper North economy by Nele Dageförde, CEO at TransMarTech
Presentation TransMarTech
Presentation TransMarTech
Value-Added Innovation potential for Germany’s Upper North economy by Nele Dageförde, CEO at TransMarTech
Technology Showcases
Science & Industry presentations by Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD) and SeaTerra GmbH
LEAD BY
Frithjof Hennemann,
CEO of TrueOcean GmbH
SPEAKERS
Dr. Peter Menzel,
Manager of the Digital Ocean Lab at Fraunhofer IGD
Dieter Guldin,
COO at SeaTerra GmbH
Technology Showcases
Technology Showcases
Science & Industry presentations by Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD) and SeaTerra GmbH
LEAD BY
Frithjof Hennemann,
CEO of TrueOcean GmbH
SPEAKERS
Dr. Peter Menzel,
Manager of the Digital Ocean Lab at Fraunhofer IGD
Dieter Guldin,
COO at SeaTerra GmbH
Conference Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks by Terry Martin and Jann Wendt, Initiator of Kiel Munition Clearance Week
Conference Closing Remarks
Conference Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks by Terry Martin and Jann Wendt, Initiator of Kiel Munition Clearance Week