HIGH PERFORMANCE MARINE VESSELS

17 - 18 April 2009, 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

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 2009 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:

Hydrodynamic
Structures
Propulsion
Design and production technologies
Materials
Safety, regulation and classification
Motion control
Shore facilities
Operations

Venue/ Accommodation

The Conference will be held at Shanghai Exhibition Centre which is also the venue of the 2009 China International Boat Show.

Please contact Miss. Chen Fang for assistance with accommodation

Tel: +86-21-62675855 Fax: +86-21-62675890 Email: csasi@online.sh.cn

China International Boat Show

The Conference will be co-located with the China International Boat Show. This very successful Show, now in its 14th 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.