Dublin Castle · 15th & 16th November 2022

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Dublin Castle is rightfully considered one of the most important historic buildings in Ireland.

 

Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. 2022 marks a symbolic year in the history of Dublin Castle, as it characterises 100 years since the Castle was handed over to the newly formed independent Irish government. To this day, Dublin Castle remains one of the architectural highlights of Georgian Dublin.

 

Dublin Castle serves as the ideal backdrop for important national and international events, such as state dinners and commemorations. Since 1938, each one of Ireland’s presidents has been inaugurated in St Patrick’s Hall. Over the centuries, those entertained at Dublin Castle have included Benjamin Franklin (1771), the Duke of Wellington (1807), Daniel O’Connell (1841), Queen Victoria (1849, 1853, 1861 & 1900), Charles Dickens (1864), Countess Markievicz (1905), Princess Grace of Monaco (1961), John F. Kennedy (1963), Charles de Gaulle (1969), Nelson Mandela (1990) and Queen Elizabeth II (2011). Among the famous figures associated with the Castle was Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, who worked here from 1866 to 1878. The Castle now welcomes over a quarter of a million visitors each year. We are delighted to be hosting our conference in Dublin Castle and we hope you enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

 

Join us for an evening reception on 15th November in the magnificent grandeur of the Portrait Gallery which is housed within the castle itself.

 

To learn more about Dublin Castle, its history and upcoming events, click here.

How do I get to Dublin Castle?

 

Dublin Castle is situated in Dublin’s city centre. Many bus routes stop on nearby Dame Street, Lord Edward Street and George’s Street including the 9, 13, 15, 16,  27, 40, 49, 54a, 56a, 68, 77a, 122, 123, 140, 150 and 151 (plan your bus journey www.dublinbus.ie).

The closest Luas stops are St Stephen’s Green (Green Line) and Jervis (Red Line) – follow www.luas.ie to plan your tram journey.

Is there visitor parking in Dublin Castle?

Unfortunately, there is no visitor parking available in Dublin Castle. The nearest public car parks are listed below and can be Pre-Booked in advance.

Car Park
Pre-Booking Link
Q- Park, Christchurch
www.q-park.ie/en-gb/cities/dublin/christchurch/
Park Rite, Drury Street
www.parkrite.ie/carparks/drury
Drury Street Underground Car Park
www.drurystreetcarpark.ie/
NCPS, Bride Street
APCO Car Par, Trinity Street
www.apcoa.ie/parking/dublin/trinity-street-car-park/

Get Directions

Conference Programme
Navigating to 2050
A Safe and Sustainable Maritime Future.

Tuesday 15th November 2022

Session one - Navigating Safely and Sustainably to 2050

8:00 am

Registration and Refreshments

9:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
Yvonne Shields O’Connor, 
CEO, Irish Lights.
9:15 am
Conference Opening
Minister Hildegarde Naughton, 
Minister of State, Department of Transport.
9:25 am
Session 1. Navigating Safely and Sustainably to 2050
Chairperson:  
Opening remarks from Session Chairperson
Dr. Paul Little, 
CEO, City of Glasgow College and Chair of UK Shipping Skills Taskforce.
9:30 am
Conference Keynote Address:  
Transitioning to a Sustainable and Profitable Decarbonised Shipping Future
Anthony Gurnee, 
Founder and CEO of Ardmore Shipping, Ireland.
9:55 am
Safety and Sustainability:  
Ensuring the Resilience of Future Shipping
Maja Markovčić Kostelac, 
Executive Director, European Maritime Safety Agency, Portugal.
10:15 am
Reality 2050:  
Meeting IMO targets, an industry perspective.
Chris Waddington, 
Technical Director, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
10:35 am

Coffee break

11:15 am
Implications of Fit for 55 on the Irish Maritime Sector and Wider Economy
Prof. Alan Ahearne, 
University of Galway, Ireland.
11:35 am
Climate Challenges for the Maritime Sector:  
National and International Targets
Caoimhín Ó Ciaruáin, 
Assistant Secretary, Department of Transport, Ireland.
11:55 am
What Will It Take to Decarbonise the Maritime Sector?
Dr. Kirsi Tikka, 
Independent Director and International Maritime Advisor, UK.
12:15 pm
Unlocking the Opportunities From Tackling Climate Change in the Maritime Sector
Aoife O’Leary, 
CEO, Opportunity Green, UK.

12:30 pm

Panel discussion including all speakers above

1:15 pm

Lunch

Session two - Will technology change the future of Navigation and what are the implications for safety and sustainability?

2:15 pm
Session 2. Will technology change the future of navigation and what are the implications for safety and sustainability?
Chairperson:  
Opening remarks from Session Chairperson
Ronan Boyle, 
Director of e-Navigation and Maritime Services, Commissioners of Irish Lights, Ireland.
2:20 pm
Making Autonomy a Reality
Ann Pletschke, 
Chief Vessel Operator, Ocean Infinity, UK.
2:40 pm
Latest Thinking:  
What Regulatory Framework for Marine Autonomous Surface Ships?
Jacob Terling, 
Principal Administrator, European Commission, DG Move, Brussels.
3:00 pm
Aids to Navigation 2050:  
A View From the Danish Maritime Safety Administration
Niels Peter Fredslund, 
Deputy Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), Denmark.
3:20 pm

Coffee break

3:50 pm
Space Services and Data for Maritime Safety
Carmen Aguilera, 
Head of Section, Operational Market Development & Safety Critical Applications, EUSPA (European Union Agency for Space Programme), Czech Republic.

4:10 pm

Panel discussion will include speakers and the following contributors:

Francis Zachariae, Secretary General IALA, France.
Dr Alan Grant, Head of R&D, GRAD, UK.
John Pottle, Royal Institute of Navigation, UK.

4:50 pm
Close of Conference Day 1
5:00 pm

Evening Reception at the Portrait Gallery, Dublin Castle.

Wednesday 16th November 2022

Session three - A Changing Offshore Seascape – Keeping it Safe

8:00 am

Registration and Refreshments

9:00 am
Session 3. A changing Offshore Seascape, Keeping it Safe.
Welcome from Chairperson:
Maria Graham, 
Assistant Secretary, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Ireland.
9:10 am
Developing a shared and safe space for offshore renewable energy in Ireland
Martina Hennessy, 
Principal Officer, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Ireland.
9:30 am
Shipping and the Use of Maritime Space in Times of Offshore Wind Energy Expansion: Lessons for Policy Makers and Industry
Kai Truempler, 
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), Germany.
9:50 am
Development and implementation of a safety regime for shipping in relation to offshore wind developments.:  
Carien Droppers, 
Coordinating Specialist Advisor Shipping, Rijkswaterstaat Sea and Delta, The Netherlands.
10:20 am

Coffee break

10:50 am
Offshore Wind Developments and Safe Navigation:  
The Experience of the UK General Lighthouse Authorities
Nigel Hare, 
Director of Navigational Requirements, Trinity House, UK.
11:10 am
A Developer’s Perspective on the Maritime Safety Aspects of Offshore Renewable Energy Development
Adam Cronin, 
Head of Offshore – DP Energy.

11:30 am

Panel discussion will include speakers and the following contributors:

Robert Mc Cabe, Chair of the Irish Seafood and Offshore Energy Working Group.
Cormac Greburers, Head of the National Maritime College of Ireland.
Noel Cunniffe, CEO, Wind Energy Ireland.

12:15 pm

Lunch

Session four - Ports and Regional Infrastructure in 2050

1:00 pm
Session 4. Ports and Regional Infrastructure in 2050
Chairperson:  
Opening remarks from Session Chairperson
Liam Lacey, 
Director, Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO).
1:05 pm
The European Maritime Space:  
How the Maritime Transport Sector Is Part of the De-carbonisation Solution
Prof. Kurt Bodewig, 
Co-ordinator, Motorways of the Sea - DG MOVE, EU Commission, Brussels.
1:30 pm
National Ports Policy Review
Mary Dunning, 
Principal Officer, Dept. of Transport, Ireland.
1:50 pm
The Role of the Ports for a Climate Neutral Economy by 2050
Pat Keating, 
Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce and Shannon Foynes Port, Ireland.
2:10 pm
The Role of Ports in Supporting the Energy and Sustainability Transition
Michael Robinson, 
Port Director, Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland.
2:30 pm

Coffee break

3:00 pm
Green Hydrogen Unlocks a Secure, Sustainable and Equitable Energy Future
Catherine Sheridan, 
EIH2, Chief Operating Officer, Ireland.
3:20 pm
Offshore Large-Scale Subsurface Energy Storage:  
A Key Element in Ireland's Transition to Net Zero
Dr. John O’Sullivan, 
COO and Co-founder, dCarbonX, Ireland.
3:40 pm

Panel discussion with speakers

4:20 pm
Conference Closing Remarks
Yvonne Shields O’Connor, 
CEO, Irish Lights.
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