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European Naval Academies Superintendents' Conference

1-3 Jul 2025

7.00pm

Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), College Way, Dartmouth, TQ6 0HJ

Event Information

The MSC is delighted that Britannia Royal Naval College is hosting this year’s European Naval Academies Superintendents' Conference and that Captain Andy Bray of BRNC has asked us to partner with his team to deliver the programme. The conference seeks to share ideas and best practices around how European nations train their naval officers and why we all do so in our unique ways. The conference also aims to build collaboration and exchange between Europe’s naval academies and Professional Military Education in general.

View the welcome video.

Day 1 Tuesday 1 July

Time Session
6.30pm

BRNC Transport from The Dartmouth Hotel (TDH) and Dart Marina Hotel (DMH).

Transport will be provided from TDH and DMH only. Transport will leave from outside the hotels Main Entrances. If you are accommodated elsewhere in Dartmouth, BRNC will be no more than a 10-minute gentle stroll.
6.45pm

Main Gate opens for delegates arriving on foot.

Delegates will be met by members of the BRNC Duty Paty and escorted to Captain BRNC’s House. Please arrive no later than 1855.
7pm-9.10pm

BRNC Opening Reception held in Captain BRNC’s Garden. Refreshments and food will be provided.

HM Royal Marines Band: Mess Beatings.

HM Royal Marines Band: Ceremonial Sunset.
9.15pm

BRNC Transport to The Dartmouth Hotel (TDH) and Dart Marina Hotel (DMH).

Transport will return delegates staying at TDH and DMH. Transport will leave from outside Captain BRNC’s House.
9.15pm

BRNC Duty Party escort delegates departing on foot to the Main Gate.

Day 2 Wednesday 2 July

Time Session
9.30am-10am Arrival
10am-10.05am

Captain's Welcome

Captain Andy BRAY RN
10.05am-10.10am ENASC Photograph (taken on the Parade Ground Bridge)
10.10am-10.15am ENASOC Opening Comments - Cdre (Rtd) Michael BEARDALL RN
10.15am-11am Keynote Address - Director P&T: RAdm Jude Terry CB OBE
11am-12.15pm

Workshop Session 1

RAdm Jude TERRY RN

“Who joins us now and what has changed?”

Discussion Points:

  • Who joins our Navies today?
  • What are they really like?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities with training them?
  • How are we adapting how we deliver training to get the very best from them?
12.15pm-1pm Buffet Lunch on the Croquet Lawn
1pm-2pm

BRNC College Tour

Dr Jane Harrold
2pm-3.30pm

Workshop Session 2

Capt Glyn OWEN RN

“The Leadership Challenge: culture, values, and behaviours – What is needed, and how do we train and select it?”

A panel discussion will take place with representatives from USNA, École Navale and MSM.

Discussion Points:

  • The latest thoughts on our Navies’ culture and behavioural framework.
  • How do we generate the leaders we need?
  • Do we believe the product is ready for future maritime challenges?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities to learn from each other?
3.30pm

Hotel Drop Offs.

BRNC Transport to The Dartmouth Hotel (TDH) and Dart Marina Hotel (DMH).
3.30pm

BRNC Duty Party escort delegates departing on foot from the Main Doors to the Main Gate.
3.45pm-6.00pm

Executive Time
6.15pm

Hotel Pickups

BRNC Transport from The Dartmouth Hotel (TDH) and Dart Marina Hotel (DMH).
6.25pm

Delegates will be met by members of the BRNC Duty Party at the Dartmouth Town Pontoon (next to The Embankment Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 6.25pm.
6.35pm

Vahana Safety Brief.

Delegates assigned to their Vahana’s and meet their crew.
6.45pm

Disembark Vahanas at Kingswear Pontoon.

BRNC Duty Party will escort to the Royal Dart Yacht Club.
7.30pm-9.15pm

Supper at Royal Dart Yacht Club
9.00pm-9.15pm

Return to Dartmouth via the Lower Ferry.

Tickets for a Foot Passenger for the Lower Ferry cost £2.50 (card only). Tickets are purchased on board.
9.15pm

BRNC Transport to The Dartmouth Hotel (TDH) and Dart Marina Hotel (DMH).

Transport will return delegates staying at TDH and DMH. Transport will leave from outside the Dartmouth Yacht Club (BRNC Duty Party will escort).

Day 3 Thursday 3 July

Time

 Session
9.15am Hotel Pickups. BRNC Transport from The Dartmouth Hotel (TDH) and Dart Marina Hotel (DMH).
9.25am Main Gate opens for delegates arriving on foot.
9.30am-10am Arrival - Conference Registration
10am-10.45am

Opening Keynote Address

Dr Anna BRINKMAN, BRNC Director of Studies.
10.45am-12pm

Workshop Session 3

Dr Anna Brinkman
Prof Greg Kennedy
Prof Tracey German

“Why we need strategic thinkers.”

Discussion Points:

  • Why does it need to start early in their career?
  • The challenges?
  • Access to resources?
  • New and contested sea lines of communication? CSG 25?
  • Changing international partnerships / shifting alliances?
  • Re-emergence of the importance of NATO’s Northern flank?
12.00pm

Buffet Lunch provided in the Senior Gunroom Gallery.
12.45pm

Captain BRNC Farewell

Captain Andy BRAY RN
1pm onwards

Departure

Please inform Lt LEWIS-SAMMONS if you require to be taken to Totnes Train Station. Transport will leave from outside the BRNC Main Doors.

BRNC Duty Party escort delegates departing on foot to the Main Gate.

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