NOC Innovation Day: Space-Enabled Maritime Domain Awareness

Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Join us at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Innovation Hub for a dedicated Innovation day delivered in partnership with Liz Clutton, Space South Central and Grant Day, ESA BASS Ambassador. This focused event will explore how space assets are transforming Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and strengthening Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities through GNSS and complementary technologies.

Bringing together industry, academia, and government stakeholders, the day will explore applications of satellite Earth Observation, GNSS, and resilient PNT solutions to address maritime security, safety, environmental monitoring, and operational efficiency challenges.

The event will feature:

  • Expert insights on space-enabled Maritime Domain Awareness
  • Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and innovation
  • Networking with leaders across the maritime and space communities
  • Examples of ESA funded projects that enhance Maritime Domain Awareness, and details of how to apply for funding your company's ideas 

Whether you are developing new technologies, seeking operational solutions, or exploring collaborative opportunities, this Innovation Day provides a platform to connect, share expertise, and shape the future of space-enabled maritime capability.

We will also be hearing from two guest speakers, Royal Navy and DESNZ:

Captain Paul Barker is an Air Engineer in the Royal Navy. His career has seen active service including flying Anti Submarine Warfare Helicopters delivering counter terrorism aircraft support, building aircraft carrier, engineering authority for Harriers, capability management for Chinook and leading 1710 Naval Air Squadron. Paul is now a HM Naval Base Clyde where he has established an innovation cell that is driving change to improve the lived experience and force generation. 

Angus Robson is  Assistant Head of State Threats – Maritime Domain Awareness lead at The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) which leads on the government’s mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower.

Proposed Agenda:

09:30am - Arrival and refreshments

10:00am - Presentations / Q&A

12:00pm - Networking lunch

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