INTERNATIONAL ACV AND SURFACE EFFECT CRAFT CONFERENCE

17-18 November 2009, London, UK     

Overview

As part of the celebrations marking 50 years since the launch of the SRN-1, the UK's first hovercraft, RINA will be running another of its successful conferences on the subject of hovercraft and surface effect craft. This will not only be an opportunity to look back on 50 years of development, but more importantly a chance to look forward to the current and future developments in the field.

The conference will also cover the latest developments in design, manufacture and operation of surface effect craft.

The merits of such vehicles over other marine vessels are becoming increasingly clear especially with the new problems related to climate change, rising global sea levels and major natural disasters. This diversification of roles brings new challenges for both designers and operators.

Content

Topics Include

o Design and Construction
o Control systems
o Propulsion
o New applications
o Regulation

Programme and Registration 

Please click here to download the ACV and Surface effect craft programme and registration form.

Sponsor and Exhibitors

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects enjoys a world-wide reputation for the outstanding quality of its international conferences, attracting speakers and delegates who are the acknowledged leaders in their fields. 

A number of cost effective opportunities are available including various sponsorship packages, exhibition space and literature distribution.

If you would like to find out more about the promotional opportunities available please contact the conference department ( ) or click here to visit our Sponsorship and Exhibition information page.

Venue and Acccomodation