An International Forum organised by RINA and the IMarEST 
Supported by Office of Naval Research Global 
Overview
 In today's knowledge-based global economy, the maritime industry requires highly trained engineers whose education, training and professional development meet the changing needs of the industry.
Engineers in the maritime industry are engaged in a wide range of activities, including research and development, design, construction, maintenance and operation, requiring a wide range of skills. Engineers today also require non-engineering skills in management, finance and communications.
In a world of rapid changing technology, the education, training and professional development of a modern engineer will start at further or higher educational establishments but must continue throughout the engineer's professional career.
This conference will provide an opportunity through presentations and panel discussions to identify the maritime industry's needs, today and in the future, and to discuss how these might best be met by education and training providers
The conference will also compare the differences in the requirement and delivery of education, training and professional development in different countries, seeking to both learn and benefit from such differences.
Day one
 will address the current and future requirements of the industry, focussing on several key sectors:
- Class Societies
- Shipbuilders
- Support Industries, including R&D
- Equipment Manufacturers
Day two
will examine how the various training providers will meet those requirements, including:
- European and UK Universities
- Distance Learning Providers
- Professional Institutions
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 Susie Latter, Conference Organiser, on +44 (0)20 7201 2401, for further information.
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.
Delegate Information
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
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Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be the City Conference Centre. (Near Moorgate Tube Station). Please click here for a PDF file containing the full address and a map (approx 200 kB)
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