April Evening Technical Meeting

Beneath the Surface: Uncovering Maritime Mysteries Through Underwater Technology

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the April 2026 Evening Technical Meeting:

"Beneath the Surface: Uncovering Maritime Mysteries Through Underwater Technology"

The SUT April ETM will showcase how advancements in underwater technology are redefining archaeological research in marine environments. Improved autonomous and remotely operated surveys capable of reaching deeper waters, enhanced high-resolution imagining, and improved 3D modelling techniques now enable precise search and characterisation of underwater archaeological sites. Beyond improving technical quality, these tools help uncover the stories embedded within these submerged landscapes. This session will highlight the intersection between engineering, science, and archaeology, demonstrating how technological innovations are progressing investigations of our submerged cultural heritage, support more engaging communication to the public and how these methods can translate into broader industry applications.

Introduction

by Deb Shefi + Patrick Morrison, WA Museum

Western Australia is home to more than 1,500 recorded maritime archaeological sites, yet only approximately 300 have been physically located to date. Addressing this disparity requires innovative, scalable, and cost-effective approaches to research, survey and discovery. By integrating desktop assessments of open source multibeam bathymetry and other remote sensing datasets with archival research and community engagement, maritime archaeologists are able to laterally utilise geological datasets for cultural heritage management purposes. Through a series of case studies, this presentation will inform on the practical workflows and interpretive strategies that support site detection and prove a positive result.

Visualising Shipwreck Sites

by Andrew Woods, Curtin University

The team at the Curtin HIVE has worked on creating visualisations of more than 50 underwater cultural heritage sites around Australia and around the world. Using photogrammetry techniques to create detailed digital 3D models of sites allows experts to analyse site formation processes, and to communicate the important stories of these sites with the general public. This presentation outline recent improvements in capture and processing technologies aimed improving the quality of 3D models, demonstrate some recent high-quality shipwreck visualisations, and illustrate how these technologies can be applied to industrial applications.

More to come!

Programme:

5.30 pm - 5.55 pm Registration

6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Presentations

7.30 pm - 8.30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles

For more information about the event visit our website.

Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or perthevents@sut.org

Evening Technical Meetings cost:

Early Bird (For bookings up to 8th April 2026)

• $40 SUT Members
• $60 for Non-members
• $25 Student
• $160 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 5pax**
• $290 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 10pax**

Season Pass Registration (available for sale anytime)

• $175 for Members: 5-Ticket Season Pass*
• $290 for Non Members: 5-Ticket Season Pass*

* indicates registration for 5 consecutive Evening Meetings. You will automatically be registered for this ETM plus the following 4 Evening Meetings so further registration is not required. Should you be unable to attend one of these meetings then registration is transferable to another SUT member. To transfer a registration please email perthevents@sut.org with any changes to attendees.

** indicates registration for 5 or 10 places at this ETM.

Regular Registration (For bookings from 9th April 2026 until 2pm on 11th February 2026)

• $50 SUT Members
• $70 for Non-members
• $230 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 5pax
• $440 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 10pax

Late Registration/Onsite (For bookings after 2pm on 11th February 2026)

• $55 SUT Members
• $75 for Non-members

Terms & Conditions for this event:

SUT Evening Technical Meeting registrations are online and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

To confirm your place at the above SUT Evening Technical Meeting, you must register and pay online prior to the event. As this event series has previously sold out, early registration is recommended. Please note, online registration closes at 2pm on the day (unless sold out prior).

Payment during the registration process (via credit card or invoice) is required in order to secure your place/s. If using credit card it will be deducted at the time of registration and an email confirmation and email receipt/tax invoice from Eventbrite will be forwarded to the stipulated email address. If invoice requested, it will be sent to your email address at time of registration and payment will be required within 14 days from receipt of invoice. If payment is not received within this time your registration may be cancelled.

*Registrations are editable online via your Eventbrite registration link until 2pm on the day.

Cancellations

Registrations are fully refundable up until 1 week prior to the event, after this point they are transferable to a nominated person. If not able to transfer no refunds will be offered.

Should our event be postponed due to government regulations surrounding COVID-19, attendees will have the option to have their ticket transferred to the postponed date or receive a full refund.

To confirm if your organisation is a Corporate Member please check the event flyer or visit www.sut.org/sut-pages/

1.5 CPD hours can be claimed for this event. Please keep the flyer and receipt for auditing purposes.

Should you have any questions please contact SUT on the above listed contact details.

For more information about the event visit our website.

Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or perthevents@sut.org