11-12 April 2008, Shanghai, China
 
8th International Conference on High Performance Marine Vessels
(HPMV China 2008)
in association with
2008 China International Boat Show (10 - 13 April, 2008 Shanghai, China).
Organised by:
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
Shanghai Association of Shipbuilding Industry (SASI)
Ship Design Academy Committee, CSNAME
China Boat Industry & Trade Association (CBITA)
Supported by:
China Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (CSNAME)
China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI)
Overview
Nearly 500 papers have been presented and published in both Chinese and English at the annual China International Conference on High Performance Marine Vessels, which is now in its 8th year and which has become an important forum for the discussion of technical and scientific matters relating to high performance marine vessels in both the Chinese domestic and international markets.
High performance marine vessels for both commercial and recreational use continue to be developed to meet a wider range of roles and more demanding operating conditions. The high speed maritime industry is seeking to extend its operating envelopes, reduce downtime and increase reliability, safety and comfort. The use of new materials and more efficient production methods are being explored to reduce costs.
HPMV China 2008 will again bring together representatives of the international maritime industry and academia to present and discuss developments relating to a wide range of high performance marine vessels, including small planing craft, paramilitary vessels, passenger ferries, freight carriers and recreational craft. Monohull, multihull, ACV/SES/WIG/HYF, and novel hull designs will all be covered.
Content
The Conference will present papers on the following topics:
· Hydrodynamics
· Structures
· Propulsion
· Design and production technologies
· Materials
· Safety, Regulation and Classification
· Motion control
· Shore facilities
· Operations
Venue
The Conference will be held at Shanghai Exhibition Centre which is also the venue of the 2008 China International Boat Show.
Activities
A programme of technical and social events and visits will be arranged during and after the Conference. This programme will include a site visit to a well-known shipyard in Shanghai.
China International Boat Show
The Conference will be co-located with the China International Boat Show. This very successful Show, now in its 13th year, will provide speakers and delegates with the opportunity to meet representatives of the Chinese and International boat industry, and discuss new developments in boat and equipment manufacture.
Organising Committee
Honorary Chairmen:
Mr.Wang Rong-Sheng, President, CBITA
Mr. Huang Ping-Tao, President, CSNAME
Co-Chairman:
Mr. Trevor Blakeley, Chief Executive, RINA
Mr. Zhou Zhen-Bai, Vice President, CBITA , and President, SASI
Vice Chairman:
Prof. Yun Liang, Consultant of SDAC, CSNAME
Mr. Miao Guo-Ping, Dean, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Secretary General:
Mr. Yang Xin-Fa, Secretary General, SASI
Vice Sec. General:
Mr. Zheng Ming, Rear Admira, Vice Director
Mr. Li Yuan, Secretary General of SDAC, CSNAME
International Committee
Chairman:
Mr. Trevor Blakeley, Chief Executive, RINA
Vice Chairmen:
Prof. Yun Liang, Consultant of SDAC, CSNAME
Prof. D. Savitsky ( Stevens Institute of Technology, USA)
Members:
Dr. N. Bose (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)
Prof. L. Doctors (University of New South Wales, Australia)
Prof. A. Fiorentino (Federico II University, Italy)
Prof. C. Kuo (Strathclyde University, UK)
Prof. H. Miyata (University of Tokyo, Japan)
Prof. P. Wilson (University of Southampton, UK)
Prof. K. V. Rozhdestvensky (Saint-Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Russia)
Prof. Dong Zu-Shun (Naval Engineering University of PLA, China)
Prof. Wu De-Min (Harbin Engineering University, China)
Prof. Tan Jia-Hua (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
Prof. Yang Song-Lin (Jiangsu University of Science and Technology)
Vice Senior Engineer. Li Xiao Ping (Marine Design & Research Institute , China)
Prof. Hu Jing-Tao (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute, China)
Prof. Xu Wei (Chang Jiang Ship Design Institute, China)
Prof. Zhang Jia-Long (Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute, China)
Vice Senior Engineer Zhong Zhen-De (China Ship Scientific Research Center)
Call for Papers
Papers are invited on the topics of the conference. Prospective authors should complete the form overleaf, and submit an abstract of their paper by the date given. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and clearly indicating the provisional title, the authors and content of the paper. Provisional acceptance of papers will be made on the basis of the abstract and final acceptance after consideration of the draft paper.
The language of the Conference is English.
Timetable
First Announcement and Call for Papers 10 Jan. 2008
Abstracts to be submitted by 10 Feb. 2008
Authors advised of acceptance by 20 Feb. 2008
Second Announcement and Registration 29 Feb. 2008
Papers to be submitted by 5 Mar. 2008
Conference 11-12 Apr. 2008
Register Interest
To download a copy of the Call for Papers document and Registration Form please click here.
The Conference Fee is USD220/per person, which will include a copy of the proceedings, admission to the China International Boat Show and the conference banquet.
Hotel Accommodation can be arranged (Three star, Four star, Five Star).
Please return the completed registration forms to:
Mr Zhong Zhen-De
Room 803, 3255 Zhou Jia Zui Road,
Shanghai, 200093, China.
Tel: +86-21-65195734
Fax: +86-21-6518-9966-8803
Email:
Further Information
For further information about the conference, please contact:
Prof. Yun Liang
Email:
OR
Mr T Blakeley
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Email:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 4622
Fax: +44 (0)20 7249 5911
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