19 - 20 November 2008, UK SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT 
Overview
In November 2008 the Royal Institution of Naval Architects will be holding its first conference on Marine Renewable Energy. During these times of increasing environmental awareness and diminishing oil and gas reserves, many countries are now seeking to utilise their renewable marine resources; wind, wave and tidal will be significant energy sources of the future. At the spring European Council the EU agreed a target of 20% of all energy should be sort from renewable sources by 2020. Renewable energy is a key element of sustainable development, is vital in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creates diversity of energy supply and security.
From initial research and development through to site planning, construction, installation and operation; the marine renewable energy industry covers a wide range of disciplines, expertise and industrial sectors. This conference will bring together the industry stakeholders to provide a forum for discussion and a means of professional development for those involved with marine renewable energy.
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Content
RINA invites papers on the following topics:
 o Research and development; new Wind, Wave and Tidal technology.
o Design and construction of renewable energy systems.
o Materials technology and production.
o Marine spatial planning, environmental protection, sustainable development.
o Project management and integration.
o Economics and viability.
o Installation, maintenance and subsea operations.
o Transport / lift vessels and associated support infrastructure.
o Regulations, licensing and future directions for development.
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Register Interest
Please click here to download the Marine Renewable Energy Announcement (40KB, PDF file).
OR
To register your interest online please click here.
Alternatively please contact the conference department: Tel: +44 (0) 7235 4622, email:
Anticipated deadline for submission of the final papers will be 3rd October 2008.
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
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and exhibition opportunities at this conference.
For general information about RINA Events, visit the
Sponsorship and Exhibition Information Page.
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Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be RINA Headquarters. (Near Victoria Rail and Tube Station).
Please click here for a PDF file containing the full address and a map (approx 200 kB)
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