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Oct 8 2024

OCCAR-EA Director attends 14th Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (TRSS)


Venice/Italy 8-10 October, 2024 - OCCAR-EA Director, Joachim Sucker, attended the 14th edition of the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (T-RSS), held at the historic Arsenal of the Italian Navy in Venice. Over 300 delegations from allied and partner navies, international organizations, academia, and industry gathered to discuss critical maritime topics.

Mr. Sucker was accompanied by Mr. Maurizio Cannarozzo, U212 NFS PD Programme Manager, and Mr. Giovanni Baudo, U212 NFS PD Risk, Planning & Configuration Officer. Their participation highlighted the ongoing cooperation between OCCAR-EA and the Italian Navy in advancing strategic underwater capabilities, particularly through the development of the U212 NFS, a Next-Generation Submarine Programme.

The symposium, themed “A Spotlight on the Depths: The Underwater as the New Frontier for Humankind,” focused on the complexity of the underwater environment, addressing both its opportunities and challenges. With panels dedicated to preserving, safeguarding, and framing the underwater domain, the event provided an important platform for stakeholders to discuss sustainable development, technological advancements, and regulatory frameworks governing this rapidly evolving field.

The presence of Mr. Sucker underscored the importance of the need for close cooperation between defense organizations and international partners. His engagement at the symposium reflects OCCAR-EA’s and its partners' commitment to addressing the strategic challenges posed by the underwater domain.

The symposium concluded by emphasizing the need for continued multinational cooperation to tackle the complexities of the underwater environment, ensuring secure and sustainable exploration of this vital global frontier.

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