Another session within the Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy research theme : Innovation and engineering was chaired by Annie Bekker of the Sound and Vibration Group (SVG) at Stellenbosch university. This was an evening session done in a round table format and included international speakers from Finland. Prof Bekker gave an overview of the research and the sessions format tool on a round table/panel discussion. (Picture: Presenters of the session at the venue)
Above (l-r): Annie Bekker, Gerhard Durandt, Chante Van der Spuy, Nico de Koker
- Annie Bekker SA Agulhas II – Flagship for vessel 4.0. (Abstract)
- Gerhard Durandt The Development of a Structural Digital Twin for the SA Agulhas II. (Abstract)
- Chante Van der Spuy The Classification of Multi-Impact Events by the Application of Inverse Methods and Machine Learning. (Abstract)
- Nico de Koker Inversion and Extreme Value Analysis of Ice Loading on Propulsion Shaft of the SA Agulhas II. (Abstract)
Above(l-r): Micaela Melim, Ben Steyn, Brendon Nickerson, Nicole Taylor
- Micaela Melim Expanding the Capabilities of Mariner 4.0: A human-centred monitoring and research tool. (Abstract)
- Ben Steyn A Longitudinal Study of the Open-Water Performance of an Ice-Class Vessel. (Abstract)
- Brendon Nickerson Inverse calculations of ice impacts on propulsion machinery. (Abstract)
- Nicole Taylor The berth of Mariner 4.0: A human-centred monitoring and research tool. (Abstract)
International speakers join the session and Sarah Nicholson of SOCCO present on robotics innovation. JP Barnard gave a presentation on data management during the cross-theme session chaired by Anne Treasure on day 1. Above(l-r): Jukka Tuhkuri, Miko Lensu, Sarah Nicholson, JP Barnard