27 - 28 February 2008, London, UK.
Overview
The marine heavy transport and lift sector is enjoying a buoyant and growing market due to the recent boom in offshore oil & gas and large project cargo work. Current oil & gas prices have led to an increase in the number of offshore project requiring transportation, installation or removal of a wide range of structures and modules. The project cargo transport market has been growing by 8-10% per year, particularly power generation and refineries work in US,  South America, Africa, India, Pakistan and China.
As the structures and cargo become bigger and heavier and destinations seemingly more difficult to access the market is looking for more and better equipped vessels. There are also increasing safety and greater environmental concerns for all aspects of marine operations. Currently, there are about 450 heavy lift ships worldwide but of these about 40% are older than 25 years. The new generation of heavy lift vessels designs are responding to the demand for higher lifting capacity and larger outreach. There are also an increasing number of new designs concepts aimed at servicing this increasing demand in the marine heavy transport and lift industry.
This conference aims to bring together naval architects, operators, project engineers, warranty surveyors and designers to examine the various design and operational issues associated with this industry.
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Content
 Papers are invited on all related topics including the following:
o Current design and operational experience
o Float over and float off; offshore discharge
o Station keeping
o Propulsion system redundant
o Ballast control, stability and stress monitoring
o Weather routing
o Design criteria for short trip scenarios
o Extreme cribbing loads
o Risk management
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Programme and Registration
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* Please note that the Weir Lecture Hall has a maximum capacity of 85 persons; we have received great interest in this event so please register early to avoid disappointment.
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Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be RINA Headquarters. (Near Victoria Rail and Tube Station).
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