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John Hunnibell

Chief Product Officer

Acua Ocean

About the Speaker

With over 15 years of experience in maritime operations, defence capability development, and autonomous systems, John Hunnibell is a seasoned leader driving innovation in the marine technology sector. As Chief Product Officer and Head of Marine Operations at ACUA Ocean, he leads the design, delivery, and deployment of sustainable autonomous surface vessels, shaping the future of ocean monitoring and defence applications.

Prior to joining ACUA Ocean, John held senior roles within the UK Ministry of Defence, Thales, and the Royal Navy, where he commanded the Maritime Autonomous Systems Trials Team and oversaw capability development for remote and autonomous mine countermeasure systems. His career reflects a deep commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility in complex maritime environments.

Attending

Enabling Maritime Autonomy: MASS Applications, Workforce Readiness, and Industry Impact
Hosted - Conference Room 2
Live

Enabling Maritime Autonomy: MASS Applications, Workforce Readiness, and Industry Impact

Started from : June 10, 2025
Available until : July 27, 2026
Online Session
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 6, Session 1 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment
Live - In-Person Event

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 6, Session 1 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 6, Session 1 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment
Online
Live

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 6, Session 1 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment

Started from : November 18, 2025
Available until : July 1, 2027
Online Session

Speaker's Sessions (1)

Date

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Session
Live - In-Person Event
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 6, Session 1 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Live
English

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 6, Session 1 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment

In partnership with Seawork, Maritime Journal and The Workboat Association, we present Session 1 of Series 6 - Autonomous and Remote-Operated Vessels: Operational Scaling and Regulatory Alignment. It will take place at The Workboat Association AGM in November.   

The topical and informative “in-person” session will explore the following: 

•    Examine the classification of maritime autonomy — remote-operated, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous — and how emerging IMO frameworks are shaping their deployment.
•    Assess the operational and workforce implications of autonomy, including task automation, system supervision, and the integration of advanced control software.
•    Analyse the drivers behind the transition to autonomous and remote-operated workboats and explore strategies for scalable implementation across fleet operations.

The session will take place on the afternoon of Monday 18 November, at the Workboat Association AGM, Oulton Hall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. 


Get Set for Workboat 2050 Series 6, session 1 is free-to-attend, but delegates should note that other events at Oulton Hall are for The Workboat Association members only.  

Get Set for Workboat 2050 Series 6 is sponsored by 


Get Set for Workboat 2050
Speakers (4)
Simon Adams
Founder & Director, The USV Group
Esme Flegg
Innovative Technology Lead, Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Moderators (2)
Kerrie Forster
CEO, Workboat Association