Report
The SUT held its AGM and
annual awards ceremony aboard HQS Wellington, moored at London's
Embankment, on 14 December.
The highlight of the evening
was an informative and revealing presentation titled 'Ocean
Acidification—the Other CO2 Problem', given by Professor Nick Owens
of Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
Outlining the scientific and
historical data which show the recent significant increase in the
acidification of the oceans, Professor Owen attributed the damage to
increased amounts of CO2 emissions, which are causing environmental
harm beyond that of global warming.
This topic sparked a lively
debate among the SUT members, with many expressing strong and
differing opinions and continuing discussions over wine and cheese.
Preceding this presentation
was the SUT awards ceremony, which featured various awards honouring
those who have made exceptional contributions to underwater
technology.
The first award given for the
night was for Honorary Fellow, given to Don Lennard, one of SUT's
earliest and most active supporters. Over the course of his long and
distinguished career in maritime engineering, he has worked hard to
promote SUT's interests and very actively to encourage R&D in the
marine sector.
