
QUIETING WORKSHOP THREE
Setting and Attaining Quieting Objectives for Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from Vessels
Tuesday May 20 & Wednesday May 21
Workshop Three titled “Setting and Attaining Quieting Objectives for Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from Vessels” intends to foster a productive setting for stakeholders across international governing bodies, industry leaders, non-governmental organizations, and academia to debate, break down barriers, and ultimately develop data-informed and technologically advanced solutions. The focal topics of this workshop will include: (1) assessing current efforts in support of target setting; and (2) considerations for attaining and implementing goals. This workshop will culminate with a panel discussion to identify and propose opportunities for actionable next steps.

Day 1: 10:00 -14:00 EST
Welcome Remarks
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Doug Nowacek, Duke University
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KEYNOTE
Navigating the Future Together: Sharing Experiences with Setting and Attaining Quieting Objectives for Underwater Radiated Noise from Vessels
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Leila Hatch, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
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Brandon Southall, Southall Environmental Associates
SESSION 1
Current Efforts Supporting Goal Setting
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Seyedvahid Vakili, University of Southampton
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Vanessa Zobell, Scripps Institute of Oceanography
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David Hannay, JASCO
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Rachel Aronson, Maritime Blue
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Orla Robinson, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
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Eric Baudin, Bureau Veritas
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Moderator: Juliette Lee, U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
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SESSION 2
Considerations for Attaining and Implementing Goals
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Aurelie Cosandey-Godin, Transport Canada
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Niels Kinneging, RWS WVL, The Netherlands
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Chris Waddington, International Chamber of Shipping
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Jesse Spence, Noise Control Engineering, LLC
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Sevtap ÖzdoÄŸan, GloNoise, UN IMO
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Moderator: Molly Reeve, U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Day 2: 11:00 - 13:00 EST
Opening Remarks
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Michael Jasny, NRDC​
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SESSION 3
Panel Discussion
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Michelle Sanders, Transport Canada
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Richardo Batista, IMO Secretariat, Marine Safety Committee
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Samy Djavidnia, European Maritime Safety Agency
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Manuel Fuenzalida, Chilean Navy/DIRECTEMAR
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Moderator: Regan Nelson, NRDC
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Closing Remarks
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Brandon Southall, Southall Environmental Associates
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Doug Nowacek, Duke University
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Session 1
Current Efforts Supporting Goal Setting
Session 2
Considerations for Attaining and Implementing Goals
Session 3
Panel Discussion