22 - 23 May 2008, Naples
  
Univ. di Napoli "Federico II" INSEAN Registro Italiano Navale
 
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects Associazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale
INTRODUCTION
The 8th HSMV Symposium will be held in Naples in May 2008. As in previous years, the Symposium will provide an opportunity to present and discuss developments in the design, construction and operation of high speed marine vessels. For many years, research was aimed at developing, designing and constructing vessels to run at ever faster speeds. 40 knots was considered the norm for all high speed marine vessels, whilst speeds of 50 knots and more were sought. However, the market has now recognised that each type of high speed marine vessel has its own optimum maximum speed, and that fast sea transportation must consider many other factors than speed, such as cargo capacity, economy of operation, passenger comfort and safety, environmental friendliness. Vessels which may never achieve 40 knots but for whom an increase in speed, together with consideration of these other factors, may provide significant added value include:
o Large ferries carrying 2000 passengers or more,
o Mega Yachts,
o Sailing boats.
For such vessels the increase of speed must not collide with passengers comfort.
Papers are invited on all aspects of the development, design, construction and operation of high speed vessels, particularly those relating to this wider interpretation of 'high speed vessels'.
The 8th HSMV Symposium will be organised under the auspices of a new supporting group, consisting of a University (Federico II), a R&D organisation (Istituto Nazionale Studi e Esperienze di Architettura Navale), a classification society (Registro Italiano Navale) and two professional societies (the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and Associazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale). This group represents the full spectrum of academic, professional and commercial interest in the high speed marine vessel sector of the maritime industry.
Symposium Topics
1. Fast sea traffic (transport and economy, passengers and goods)
2. Shore facilities (passengers terminals, intermodal trade)
3. Design and production technologies
4. Hydrodynamics (resistance, seakeeping, manoeuvring)
5. Safety (regulations, comfort, sea traffic control)
6. Structures (loads, strength, materials)
7. Propulsion (engines, propellers, water-jets)
8. Comfort and speed
9. Automation and ride control
10. Environment protection
International Committee
Trevor Blakeley (Royal Institution of Naval Architects) Mario Dogliani (RINA S.p.A.) Antonio Fiorentino (Associazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale) Giano Pisi (INSEAN)
Scientific Committee
Prof. O. Faltinsen, (Trondheim University) - President Prof. A. D. Alkan (Istanbul Yildiz Technical University) Ing. M. Dogliani (RINA S.p.A.) Prof. T. Moan (Trondheim University) Prof. A. Papanikolaou (Athens University) Ing. D. Ranocchia (INSEAN) Dr. M. Renilson (QinetiQ limited) Dr. L. Sebastiani (CETENA) Prof. P. A. Wilson (Southampton University)
Organising Committee
Prof. Ernesto Fasano (Dept. of Naval Engineering of Federico II) Ing. Donato Monaco (Consorzio ARPA) Prof. Claudio Pensa (Dept. of Naval Engineering of Federico II) Dott.ssa Rosaura Pettinelli (INSEAN) Ing. Renato Robino (RINA S.p.A.)
Deadlines and Key Dates
o Acceptance of papers - 15th November 2007
o Final submission of papers - 28th February 2008
Papers to be written in English
Exhibition
A technical exhibition will be arranged where research findings, technological developments and new products may be demonstrated
Registration fee
Registration fee is 600 Euro, Members of ATENA and RINA. 400 Euro, Students - free (only for attendance to the Conference) Registration fee includes proceedings, refreshments and lunches during the Conference. For further information, please contact Secretariat.
Conference secretariat
For further information please contact Ing. Donato Monaco Consorzio ARPA Piazza VII Settembre 28 - 80134 Napoli - Italy Fax +39.081.9636800 e-mail: www.arpaweb.org/hsmv
To download a copy of the Preliminary Porgramme, please click here.
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