Test Tank

• The Test Tank is 4m by 5m wide and is 3.9m deep. It comes equipped with 220v mains (4 phase 32 amp supply) and an overhead Gantry Lift with a weight limit of 3.2 Tons.
• Empty boxes can be stored inside the test tank room itself but ONLY during your demo, afterwards you must remove all boxes and equipment.
• All items must be RCD protected as water and electrics don’t mix!
• A table and chairs will be provided.
• We ask that no visitors overstep the clearly indicated security barriers.
• When launching equipment, exhibitors must take every necessary precaution.
• The water in the tank is fresh water.
• Exhibitors must NOT put their own targets into the Test Tank without prior written consent from the Organisers. Please email [email protected].
• Only equipment may be placed in the water of the test tank.

• The maximum number of people that can fit into the test tank area is 30.

On a Vessel

• The maximum number of people (including your staff) allowed on the RV Callista is 30 – for further technical information on the RV Callista please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/research/facilities/research_vessels/callista.page
• Alcohol is forbidden on the vessel
• There will be a small, open, and non-secure structure in which you can place your empty boxes. This will be located near to the pontoon.
• Buoyancy aids will be available on all vessels but need not be worn unless in an emergency/ or working in a zone on board where they are mandatory.
• Equipment can be left on board vessels in between demonstrations, but please be mindful of others.
• An undercover waiting area for visitors will be positioned at the top of the pontoon on the quay wall.
• Exhibitors must come up the pontoon and collect all visitors waiting for their session.
• If faced with inclement weather, the decision of the vessel captain and relevant Health and Safety officers will be final when determining if a demonstration can proceed.

We are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of mooring points for exhibitors to bring their own vessel to Ocean Business.

The cost to bring your own vessel is £1,950+ VAT

Please Note: ABP may require you to pay harbour dues, which is in addition to your vessel booking with us. Please contact [email protected] to confirm your berthing requirements. You can find more information here.

You may moor your vessel anytime between Saturday 5th April and Monday 7th April at 5pm, and it must be removed from the pontoon by Friday 11th April at 9am.

Important information about bringing your own vessel

• Power is not included in your booking, if you require power, please email [email protected] with your requirements.
• It is forbidden for those companies bringing their own vessels to allow anyone to sleep on board whilst it is docked at the NOC.
• It is forbidden for anyone to be intoxicated on board the vessels.
• Companies must ensure that they return their guests and vessel to the NOC by the publicised time at the end of the show each day.
• In addition, companies must ensure they dock at the NOC at least once in the middle of the day.
• Companies must contact Vessel Traffic Service every time they leave the NOC.
• Companies must not block or get in the way of any other vessel or vehicle.
• Companies hosting their own vessels will not be included in the Training and Demonstration Schedule, they will be responsible for taking client bookings via their own stand.