The Environmentally Friendly Ship

28-29 February 2012, London, UK 

Kindly sponsored by Rolls-Royce

Conference Overview

As the 21st century progresses, extensive global legislation and innovation centres on environmental protection. The focus of the international marine industry has been shifting greatly towards the design and operation of vessels which minimize their environmental impact.New regulations are coming into effect, regarding the reduction of all forms of emissions and waste from marine vessels. Increasing fuel prices and environmental concerns have again highlighted the benefit that reduced fuel consumption can bring to the ship operator. Groundbreaking designs and innovative technology is being introduced daily, which will eventually lead to zero-impact shipping.

Conference Content

RINA invites papers from designers, regulators, class societies, builders, owners, suppliers and researchers on all related topics including:

• Air pollution reduction (CO2, SOx, NOx)
• Operation in Emission Control Areas (ECA’s)
•  Alternative Fuel: LNG, hydrogen, biofuel, fuel cells, solar power• Energy saving methods of propulsion 
•  Improving Ship Energy Efficiency Index 
•  Ballast water and waste treatment & management 
•  Liquid & air waste management and heat recovery
•  Minimizing the impact on marine ecosystems 
•  Design for end of life & recycling 
•  "Clean” production and maintenance methods  
• Unconventional design for environmental efficiency  
• Implementation of new and future regulations

Programme and Registration forms

Please click here to download the Environmentally Friendly Ship conference programme and registration form.

You can also contact the conference department directly on Tel +44 (0) 20 72354622 or email

Register by 28 January 2012 and save money - Early Bird Registration fees (Inc VAT)

The registration fee includes printed conference papers, lunch, refreshments, drinks reception, a CD of the papers and presentations after the conference, and VAT.

Cancellations received in writing two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to an administration charge of £200+VAT. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the Conference Co-ordinator. In the event of cancellation of the programme for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.

Student Sponsorship

A number of sponsored places at this conference are available for Student Members of RINA. For more information, please contact Yuen Yee Pang, Professional Affairs, RINA on Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 4622 or Email:

Conference Venue

The conference will be held at RINA Head Quarters; 10 Upper Belgrave Street, London, SW1X 8BQ

Tel +44 (0) 20 7235 4622 Fax +44 (0)20 7259 5912 Email:

Accommodation

If you need any accommodation during your stay in London, www.HotelsCombined.com, the worlds largest hotel price comparison website, is offering support to participants of this conference. An exclusive 10% rebate is given to hotels booked via their website for all attendees.

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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 or for any further information please contact the conference department on Tel: +(0) 20 7235 4622, Email:

Continual Professional Development

Attendance at The Systems Engineering Conference qualifies as Continuing Professional. Development. Delegates to the conference will receive a CPD Certificate.

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