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58 st / March 2015 www.sea-technology.com New Interest Group for North Sea Energy Sector The Institute of Marine Engineer- ing, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) are establishing a regional marine special interest group (SIG) specifcally covering the energy sector in the East of England/Southern North Sea. The Southern North Sea is a hugely signifcant region for marine energy with 153 active gas platforms, two interconnectors, 2,300 kilometers of pipeline and 24 proposed offshore wind farms off the coast. The SIG will seek to explore a num- ber of topics pertaining to marine en- ergy in the region, from the vast range of marine vessels used in the energy sector to subsea support and the chal- lenges of cooperating with other work being done in the Southern North Sea, such as that of aggregate extractors, aquaculturists and fsheries. Those wishing to get involved and contribute their expertise are able to nominate candidates to be considered to form a steering group to develop terms of reference and to ensure the SIG meets the needs of industry, soci- ety and the wider marine profession. Any parties wising to enter a nomina- tion to join the steering group should email their request to ruth.owen@ eeegr.com. Protection Code Launched For Bottlenose Dolphins Aberdeen, Scotland, is one of the best places in Europe to view dolphins. Now, a joint taskforce has launched a Code of Practice to protect Bottlenose dolphins near Aberdeen Harbour's mouth and provide guidance to vessels operating in the port. The code has been developed by a joint task force that has come together as a result of increased interest in the dolphins. The group includes: Aber- deen Harbour Board, East Grampian Coastal Partnership, Police Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage; with expert advice from the University of Aberdeen, RSPB, the Sea Mammal Re- search Unit and Whale and Dolphin Conservation. The guidance suggests boats main- tain a steady course at the slowest pos- sible speed, stay away from the break- waters, avoid directly approaching the animals, avoid turning engines on and off, and never feed, touch or swim with the dolphins. Aberdeen Harbour is visited by a range of marine wildlife, including bottlenose, white beaked and risso dolphins; porpoises; minke whale; and basking sharks. It is believed that, al- though primarily aimed at dolphins, the guidelines will beneft all of such wildlife visiting the harbor. The code will be widely distributed to vessel owners, port users and stake- holders. Study Quantifes Amount Of Plastic Waste Entering Ocean A new study published in Science quantifes the input of plastic waste from land into the ocean and offers a roadmap for developing ocean-scale solutions to the problem of plastic ma- rine pollution. The research was con- ducted by a scientifc working group marine resources U D T 3-5 June 2015 Ahoy, Rotterdam, NL Surveillance Systems, Sonar and ASW Capabilities UUVs/UAVs WWW.UDT-GLOBAL.COM/SEATECHNOLOGY Register and fi nd out more at: Follow us on • Meet face-to-face with international, senior military and industry leaders • Launch new technologies and services to a captive audience • Network with high-quality international attendees • Discuss a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to increase your brand awareness • First time exhibitor package for a cost effective way to exhibit • Military attend free Next June, international representatives from military, industry and academia will gather in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to discover the very latest innovations from the undersea defence and security community. Established for over 25 years, UDT is a multi- faceted event that refl ects this community's desire for continuous learning in dealing with the world's increasing diversity of threats and challenges. The Global Event for Undersea Defence and Security Anti Submarine Warfare ROVs to Port Security Sensors & Acoustics and Mine Countermeasures