Speaker: Commander Mark Williams (retd)

Abstract:

The BBC drama “Vigil” and Channel 5’s brief series “Life Beneath The Waves” has brought life onboard submarines into sharp focus. Operating in hostile environments, be that the ocean itself or within close proximity to other hazards, submarines by their very nature are dangerous places to work. Using open source materials and drawing on his own experiences, retired Submarine Commander Mark Williams will discuss how and what submarines communicate, the challenges of communicating whilst avoiding detection, and effective communication between submariners, including the use of language in critical or urgent situations.