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2 - 3 June 2005 - Cowes Yacht Haven, Isle of Wight, UK
in association with RIB International Magazine
OVERVIEW
The Rigid Inflatable Boat, or RIB as it is more commonly known, has made a significant impact on many kinds of small boat operations over the last three decades. Its advantages are well proven in practice and a thriving industry is now established around these unique craft.
The conference will be held in the run-up to, and on the first day of "RIBEX 2005". This is a major three day exhibition organised by RIB International magazine, the leading international journal for RIBs. This will attract professional operators as well as RIB builders and designers from around the world. The venue for the conference will be in the newly built conference facilities at Cowes Yacht Haven, where the exhibition will also be held.
Since RINA's last RIB conference in 1998, the technology has advanced considerably: the trend towards larger and faster boats continues, and there are a multitude of variations on the original RIB concept.
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RIBEX 2005
RIBEX is the world's only international boat show dedicated solely to Rigid Inflatable and Inflatable Boats. It represents a unique opportunity for the industry to target a highly concentrated audience of open boat mariners both private and professional. The show's mission is to promote the awareness and use of RIBs in all sectors of the marine industry and to stage a true show in every sense of the word. Please visit the show's home page for more information.
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Content
This conference will examine topics relating to the design and operation of RIBs including the following topics:
- Design & Construction: Tube/hull configurations, materials and design, tube construction and design, tube attachment systems, seating and controls
- Engines & Propulsion: Inboard Engine and Outboard motor developments, Waterjet Technology, Control Systems
- Operations: Commercial, Military, Pilotage, Search and Rescue, Leisure, Offshore Oil, Diving
- Rules & regulations: Offshore Oil Requirements, SOLAS RIBs, Passenger Carrying RIBs
- General: High speed RIBs, concept designs, launch and recovery systems
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Additional Papers
In addition to the papers shown in the programme, the conference will also feature the following papers:
- The Future of RIBs Andrew Humphries, Mike Burnham and Jon Clapham, VT Halmatic, UK
- New EU Directive Restricts use of High-Speed Boats Johan Ullman, Medinova AB, Sweden
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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
Register online (all personal details passed over a secure link)
OR
Call Sophie Armitage, Conference Organiser, on +44 (0)20 7201 2401, for further information.
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Conference Proceedings
If you are unable to attend the conference but would like to reserve a copy of the conference proceedings at pre-publication price, either
Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.
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Delegate Information
For general information on RINA events, visit the Delegate Information Page
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Exhibitors
For details of exhibition space at this conference, please contact RIB Exhibitions Limited.
RIB Exhibitions Ltd
Oyster House
Hunter's Lodge
Kentisbeare
Devon EX15 2DY
England
Phone: +44 (0)1884 266100
Fax: +44 (0)1884 266101
E-mail:
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Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight.
Cowes Yacht Haven is easily reached by a fast ferry, which operates on the hour and half hour between Southampton and Cowes. The ferry ride takes only 20 minutes and there is a public walkway between the Town Quay and the Yacht Haven, while the car ferry to East Cowes takes under an hour. Southampton has excellent rail and road links to London or fly directly into Southampton International Airport.
Please vist the Cowes Yacht Haven website for further information.
For ferry information please visit the Red Funnel website.
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Accommodation Information
For details of hotels and other accommodation near to the conference venue, please visit http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk/accommodation |
