Marine Heavy Transport and Lift III

24-25 October 2012, London, UK   Register Online Now

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Conference Overview

The marine heavy transport and lift sector has enjoyed a buoyant and growing market due to the 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, 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. 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, the third in the series from RINA, 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.

Conference Content 

Papers are invited on all related topics including the following:

• Current design and operational experience
• Float over and float off; offshore discharge
• Station keeping
• Propulsion system redundant
• Ballast control, stability and stress monitoring
• Weather routing
• Design criteria for short trip scenarios
• Extreme cribbing loads
• Risk management

Submit an Abstract or Register Your Interest

The Call for Papers for this conference is now closed. Authors please be aware that the copies of the final completed paper are generally reqired one month before the conference and copies of the authors Powerpoint presentations one week before the conference.

Conference Programme and Registration

Please click here to download the Conference Programme and Registration Form, alternatively click here to register online.

The registration fee includes printed conference papers, lunch, refreshments, drinks reception, a CD of the papers and presentations after the conference, and VAT.

Cancellations received in writing two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to an administration charge of £200+VAT. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the Conference Co-ordinator. In the event of cancellation of the programme for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.

Conference Venue

The conference will be held at the RINA Head Quarters; 10 Upper Belgrave Street, London, SW1X 8BQ

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Accommodation

If you need any accommodation during your stay in London, www.HotelsCombined.com, the worlds largest hotel price comparison website, is offering support to participants of this conference. An exclusive 10% rebate is given to hotels booked via their website for all attendees.

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Sponsor and Exhibitors

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects enjoys a world-wide reputation for the outstanding quality of its international conferences, attracting speakers and delegates who are the acknowledged leaders in their fields.

A number of cost effective opportunities are available including various sponsorship packages, exhibition space and literature distribution.

If you would like to find out more about the promotional opportunities available or for any further information please contact the conference department on Tel: +(0) 20 7235 4622, Email:

Previous Marine Heavy Transport and Lift conferences.

The 2012 conference will be the third  in the successful series of Marine Heavy Transport and Lift conferences. The 2008 conference sold out and was attended by over 50 companies from 11 countries.

Please click here to view the 2008 Heavy Transport and Lift conference programme.

Continual Professional Development

Attendance at The Marine Heavy Transport and Lift conference qualifies as Continuing Professional Development. Delegates to the conference will receive a CPD Certificate

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