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Welcome to the First International
Conference of Chemical and Conventional Munitions Dumped at Sea

TEAMWORK - TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY

The Conference will focus on identifying innovative solutions for research, detection, identification, site characterization, risk management, environmental aspects, munitions handling and disposal of Sea Dumped Munitions throughout the world.

Sea Dumped Munitions can be found in every ocean of the world. Although the risk of sea-dumped munitions does not meet the eye, the corrosion of the shells and rounds which were dumped five decades ago is progressing quickly.

It is feared that major quantities of chemical agents will leak into the sea by 2005. Beyond the immediate impact of a depletion of the world's endangered fish stocks, poisonous agents will enter the food chain via plankton. Toxic effects with possible genetic consequences would not be confined to the countries of the region, but might become a worldwide concern.

An exceptional program is planned to showcase the latest technologies, products and services in the UXO industry. We expect technical papers to be presented by military, government, academics and private sector with exhibitors from industry and agencies world-wide to showcase their services.

Comprehensive, technical presentations will offer the latest in the UXO industry including marine detection, environmental aspects, recovery options, risk management and mitigation, destructive and non-destructive technologies.