General Information

Executive Committee Conference Organization

MARSIM’09 is proceeding by following committees:

• Organizing Committee
• Executive Committee
• International Committee
• International Technical Committee

Objectives

• Provide a forum and a venue for the exchange of views and experiences.
• Develop an effective scientific society for those who design/operate marine simulators and those who have an interest in safe and efficient ship handling.
• Develop procedures for predicting, evaluating and improving ship operation performance, including cargo handling and ship propulsion systems.
• Improve all forms of marine simulators and applications in training and research to achieve increased marine safety and productivity.

Topics

1.   Marine Education and Training using Marine Simulator

• Implications of STCW and Implications of the New Standards
• Training and Education Standards
• Changes in Licensing Requirements
• Curriculum Development (STCW courses/Novel courses)
• Instructor Qualification
• Assessment of MET Simulator Training
• Educational Theory for Most Effective use of Simulation, Multimedia and Internet
• New Approaches to Education and Training, Including Distance Learning (E-coach)

2.   Marine Simulators and Simulation Technologies

• State of the Art of Maritime Simulation
• Virtual Reality and/or Internet
• Developments and Applications of Simulation in Other Fields
• Use of PC-based Simulator/Simulation for Training (Part task)

3.   Prediction of Maneuverability

• Prediction of Hydrodynamics Forces, emphasis in pos-panamax vessels.
• Prediction of Vessel Motion including Wave and Wind Effects
• Technology and Tools for Modeling, Sensing and Measurement
• Research into Shallow/Restricted waters Modeling and Prediction of Bank Effects
• Ship Squat and Trim Predictions
• Developments and Applications of Prototype Measurements in Ship Maneuvering and Control
• Full- Scale Validation
• Prediction of Hydrodynamics’ forces inside locks structures
• Own ship towing simulation, emphasis on new Z-peller and pos-panamax maneuvering techniques

4.   International Maneuvering Standards and Criteria for Design

• International Standards and Regulations for design
• Maneuvering Criteria for pospanamax vessels Design and Construction.
• Vessel and Transportation System Design Tools
• International Rules and Regulations (including licensing) for Vessel Operations

5.   Advanced Ship-Handling Controller and Supporting System

• Integrated Bridge System
• Autopilot
• Dynamic Positioning System
• Advanced Device
• E-navigation and vessel positioning as mariners tools.

6.   Human Factors on Ship-Handling

• Human factor on ship-handling
• Human Interfacing in Ship-Handling Supporting System
• Special Operation
• Fatigue and Alertness Countermeasures
• Behavioral Science and Macro-Ergonomics Applications
• Other Human Factors

7.   Safety Operation and Management System

• Safety Management System
• System Safety Analysis
• Bridge Resource Management
• Application to Simulator Utilities

8.   Assessment of Navigational Environment and Analysis of Marine Casualties using Ship-Handling Simulator

• Assessment of Navigational Environment
• Port and/or Waterway Design and/or Assessment
• Vessel Traffic Control Design and/or Assessment
• Analysis of Marine Casualties
• Psychological Factors in Simulation and Actual Operation
• Risk Analysis and Prioritization of Needs