'The Arctic, Submarines and Security: Science and Risk in a Warming Environment'

This is a Member only event, specifically for members of the Scottish Branch. Other members may be able to attend should spaces become available.

Overview: From personal experience and research interests, Dr John Ash (Cambridge based British Antartic Survey)  will consider the challenges for submarines and security in the artic environment with all the unique risks this presents. 

Speaker: Lieutenant Commander John S Ash BA MPhil PhD Royal Navy (ret.) 

Speaker Biography: Dr John Ash has spent much of his career addressing problems in risk management. The early part of his military experience was gained in the Royal Air Force, as a Fighter Control officer working with RADAR and high performance aircraft and he spent  the latter part of his service career in the Royal Navy as an oceanographer and submariner involved in the collection of data in the Arctic Ocean to support the study of thinning in the polar ice pack. In 1998 he retired from the forces and read for a doctorate, examining environmental risk management associated with oil development in the Arctic littoral. John is an Associate of the Scott Polar Research Institute and an Associate Professor at UiT, Norway’s Arctic University.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.

Additional Information:

• Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the event starts.
• Live event only