Overview
For hundreds of years mariners have reported monstrous "freak" or "rogue" waves sinking and damaging ships. Theses huge vertical walls of water up to 30 metres high were often dismissed as sailors' yarns by scientists and engineers.
Significant work over the last 10 years, particularly in the offshore sector, and recent field measurements have provided evidence of the existence of these "abnormal" waves. While the existence of such waves is now accepted, the conditions that lead to their formation are not always well understood. Clearly these waves are occurring more frequently than predicted by classical linear wave theory. However, there may be a number of different mechanisms leading to the creation of "abnormal" waves including; specific wave current interaction, wave superimposition, wave focusing effects, non-linear effects, etc. Changes to the global climate are producing more unstable weather patterns and possibly greater opportunities for generating abnormal waves.
These waves have the potential to damage, or even destroy, both offshore structures and ships. It is therefore important to understand these waves and their effect on the safety of such structures. This conference aims to provide a multi-discipline forum to encourage greater interaction between researchers, oceanographers and engineers both from the offshore and shipping industry.
Content
The Institution invites papers in the following areas:
- improvement of knowledge and understanding of abnormal waves
- development of forecasting criteria and statistical models
- effect of these waves on vessels and offshore structures
- assessment of possible impact on future design regulation
Programme & Registration
If you would like to register for this conference, either
Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.
OR
Call Sophie Armitage, Conference Organiser, on +44 (0)20 7201 2401, for further information.
Delegate Information
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
Click here if you would like to receive more information about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at this conference.
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Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be RINA Headquarters. (Near Victoria Rail and Tube Station). Please click here for a PDF file containing the full address and a map (approx 200 kB)
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