OES Annual Report 2012 - Ocean Energy Systems

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02 / REPORT OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2.2 / EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Executive Committee (ExCo) is the decision-making body of OES and meets twice a year to discuss its
work programme and share information among members. In 2012, ExCo meetings were held in Daejeon,
Korea (17 – 18 May 2012) and in Aalborg, Denmark (22 – 23 October 2012). Where possible, the ExCo tries
to offer hosting opportunities to all members and to time and locate its meetings to coincide with major
international ocean energy conferences.
22nd ExCo meeting
17 – 18 May 2012, Daejeon, Korea
This meeting was hosted by MOERI and the Delegate member from Korea, Dr. Keyyong Hong, was the
local organiser of the meeting. The meeting was attended by 22 participants (delegates and guests).
A technical tour to Uldolmok tidal current pilot plant was organized on the 19 May for the ExCo delegates.
The delegates were are also invited to attend the OCEANS’12 Conference and Exhibition that was held in
Yeosu, Republic of Korea, and to present their national activities on a special session on the 23 May.
23rd ExCo meeting
22 – 23 October 2012, Aalborg, Denmark
This meeting was hosted by the Danish Energy Agency and the Delegate member from Denmark, Dr. Kim
Nielsen, was the local organiser of the meeting. The meeting was attended by 29 participants (delegates,
observers and guests). Singapore attended the meeting as Observer for the first time.
The ExCo elected officers through 2013-2014: Mr. José Luis Villate (Spanish delegate) as Chairman and Mr.
Eoin Sweeney (Irish delegate) and Mr. Michael Reed (USA delegate) appointed as Vice-Chairs.
At the end of the first day meeting, the participants visited the tank testing facilities at Aalborg University.
Further, a site visit to Wave Star and DanWEC in Hanstholm was organized for 24 October.
COUNTRY
22 nd ExCo Meeting 23 rd ExCo Meeting
Australia
Belgium
Canada
China
Denmark
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
UK
USA
Observers
√
√
√
√
A
√
√
A
√
√
√
√
√
A
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
A
√
√
√
A
√
√
A
√
√
√
√
Singapore
The Netherlands
European Comission
Legend: A = apologies
TABLE 1: Attendance at 2012
Executive Committee Meetings