Defence IQ is delighted to announce that Afloat Support and Naval Logistics will return to London, UK between 20th and 22nd March 2012.

Afloat Support and Naval Logistics is the world's leading forum dedicated to the afloat support and naval logistics community, where you will hear an analysis of immense challenges, current naval operations and future requirements.

In its 7 th year, the event will focus on:

•  An update on the Royal Navy's afloat support capability and its future development.

•  Assessing how navies are increasing the life span of logistic support vessels through retro-fitting.

•  Sharing timely and invaluable operational feedback from Operation Unified Protector, Operation Atalanta and Operation Ocean Shield.

•  How an emerging nation's recapitalisation programme is seeking to develop its auxiliary fleets.

•  Investigating future afloat support technologies and systems and whether the commercial sector can take on an increased role in the afloat support arena.

Exceptional International Speaker Faculty includes:

•  Jonathan Kaskin, SES , Director, Strategic Mobility/Combat Logistics Division, US Navy

•  Commodore William Walworth , Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

•  Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Derek J. Christian , Director of Naval Logistics , South Africa Navy

•  Captain David A. Geisler , Commander, Military Sealift Command Central , US Navy

•  Colonel Pete Yeager , Director of Support, Naval Striking and Support Forces, NATO

•  Commander Visti Salomonsen , Head of Logistics, Current Operations (Naval), Royal Danish Navy

•  Commander Heber Ackland MVO , Commandant, Defence Maritime Logistics School , Royal Navy

For the full list of speaker line-up and their sessions is please visit www.afloatsupportconf.com .

General/Flag officer attend for free . Plus, defence-guide.com readers save 20% off the conference standard price to attend, please contact Yun Shi on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +44 (0)20 7368 9737 quoting Afloat_GD .