Protecting Underwater Cultural Heritage: Marine Heritage Crime Training
Marine heritage crime poses a growing risk to historically significant wreck sites and submerged cultural assets. As methods of theft, damage, and unlawful disturbance evolve, so too must the capability to prevent, investigate, and prosecute these offences.
We are pleased to offer a specialist Marine Heritage Crime Workshop designed for professionals working across archaeology, heritage management, and marine enforcement. This CPD-accredited training (Chartered Institute for Archaeologists) is suitable for:
• Marine and maritime archaeologists
• Heritage and coastal agencies
• Harbour masters and port authorities
• Marine enforcement, policing and regulatory officers
Key learning outcomes include:
⦿ Understanding marine heritage crime and its impact
⦿ UK legislation and legal frameworks for heritage protection
⦿ Crime prevention, site security and monitoring methods
⦿ Recognising and recording marine archaeological material
⦿ Evidential requirements for successful prosecutions
⦿ Best practice in handling, storing and transporting recovered items
With increasing national and international focus on protecting underwater cultural heritage, this workshop provides critical knowledge for those responsible for safeguarding, managing, and enforcing the protection of marine historic environments.