EUROPEAN SHIPBUILDING, REPAIR & CONVERSION - THE FUTURE

A conference organised on behalf of CEMT by RINA and IMarEST

Supported by the EU, ECSA and CESA

Overview

Over the past 30 years, the European shipbuilding, repair and conversion industry has seen substantial rationalisations, mergers and consolidation. While there has been a reduction in its market share, the industry has enjoyed relatively greater success in the high added value specialist vessel, ship-repair and the marine equipment sector.

Against a background of increasing shipbuilding capacity in China and South Korea and continuing arguments on shipbuilding subsides, how can the European maritime manufacturing sector maintain and increase its market share? Through the "LeaderSHIP 2015" initiative, the European shipbuilding and shiprepair industry has defined a long term strategy to develop appropriate policies to strengthen the competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth of the industry. This strategy envisages a knowledge-based industry for both product and production process, concentrating on more complex vessels. Research, Design and Innovation (RDI) is a key factor in this strategy.

In order for the European shipbuilding, repair and conversion industry to maintain and improve its competitiveness, it is essential that it develops and employs of the latest technologies in design, engineering and production. The European Shipbuilding, Repair and Conversion - The Future conference will provide an opportunity to examine the future needs for RDI, and to present current work in that and related sectors.

Content

Papers will be presented on the following topics:

Future demand for new construction, repairs and conversions
Research and innovation within the industry
Design support technology
Development of new and improved products
Manufacture and assembly technology
Improving the production process
Supply chain logistics
Financial and legislative framework
Education and training

CONFEDERATION OF EUROPEAN MARITIME TECHNOLOGY SOCIETIES (CEMT)

CEMT is a federation of most of the leading professional societies of naval architects and marine engineers in Europe. Its purpose is to promote the scientific development of maritime technology in all its branches, by facilitating the exchange of ideas and information between the members of the constituent societies.

Council of CEMT:

W. de Jong, Chairman
T. Blakeley, RINA, UK
P.H. Gee, IMarEST, UK
A. Gutierrez, AINOE, Spain
H. Cheneau, ATMA, France
S. Phokas, HANA, Greece
M.J. van der Wal, KNVTS, The Netherlands
B. Banach, KORAB, Poland
J. Reis, OdE/CEN, Portugal
A. Fiorentino, ATENA, Italy
W. van der Stighelen, Gallois Genootschap, Belgium

PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION FORM

If you would like to register for this conference, either

Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 80kB) and return to the IMarEst Events Department at the address given on the form.

OR

Visit the IMarEst website to register online