An industry expert from global testing group Exova is to give a presentation on the Testing of Deep Sea Pipeline Coatings at a major conference in the New Year.

John Carter, technical expert at Exova, is to address the fourth AMI International Pipeline Coating 2012 Conference.

His talk will touch on issues including the environments encountered by the deep sea pipeline industry during application and laying, and on the sea bed; what is required from testing; and a review of current specifications.

John, a recognised expert in the field, will round off his talk with a summary of suggested new tests.

The event will take place from February 27-29 at the Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen, Vienna, and is designed to bring together industry leaders from the pipeline sector to discuss the latest developments in markets and technology.