
November 2025
Scientists, political advisors and industry leaders from across the globe came together to mark the official launch of a multi-million-pound research project, exploring ways to transform how offshore structures are managed. The three-day series of workshops, led by National Oceanography Centre’s Professor Nicola Beaumont and held at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), officially launched the VALMAS project and sought to shape the direction of the research and foster cross-sector partnership.