International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability - Panama City, Panama

Welcome - Invitation Letter
Location
Social Program
Exhibition
Conference Organization
Call for Papers
Deadlines
Conference Secretariat
MARSIM’09 Conference
Objectives
Topics
PreRegistration

Welcome

International Conference
on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability
Panama City, Panama
August 17-20, 2009

Invitation Letter

It is with great pleasure that we hereby enclose the first announcement and call for papers for the MARSIM 2009 conference. This is the second time that an IMSF conference will be held in Panama City, Panama and preparations are underway to make this event as successful as before.

Previous MARSIM conferences have been held in

Southampton, UK (1978);
New York, USA (1981);
Rotterdam, The Netherlands (1984);
Trondheim, Norway (1987);
Tokyo, Japan (1990);
St.John’s; US Virgin Islands (1993);
Copenhagen, Denmark (1996);
Orlando, USA (2000);
Kanazawa, Japan (2003); and
Terschelling, The Netherlands (2006), .

As a member of IMSF, a previous MARSIM participant, or presenter of a paper, we trust you will be interested in this future activity of IMSF.

All details can be read on the enclosed flyer as well as on the conference website at
www.pancanal.com/marsim09

We sincerely hope to welcome you at MARSIM 2009!

On behalf of IMSF,
The Local Organizing Committee.

Location

MARSIM’09 will be held at the Panama Hotel, Centro Vasco Nuñez de Balboa,which is located in the banking center of Panama City .

Panama City, a modern and charming city embraced by the Pacific Ocean, is the biggest city in Panama with the Panama Canal and their set of locks .

Exhibition

A technical exhibition will be arranged in the Panama Hotel, Centro Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, in connection with MARSIM’09. Interested companies andinstitutions are invited to contact the MARSIM’09 Conference Secretariat.

Conference Organization

MARS1M’09 is proceeding by following committees:

Organizing Committee
Executive Committee
International Committee
International Technical Committee

Call for Papers

Authors are invited to present papers on marine simulation and ship maneuvering topics shown in this announcement.

Those who wish to present a paper are requested to submit an English abstract of 200-300 words (typed) to the MARSIM’09 Conference Secretariat. The abstract must contain the title, the scope and conclusion , with the names, the complete address of the corresponding author (mail, phone, fax and E-mail).

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the International Technical Committee.

Deadlines

Receipt of abstracts Aug. 15, 2008.
Notification of acceptance Dec. 1, 2008
Receipt of camera-ready paper Apr. 18, 2009

MARSIM’09 Secretariat

Center for Maritime Training, Research, and Development (SIDMAR)

Balboa, Ancón, Panama
Phone: +507 272-8045
Telefax: +507 272-0410
Email: marsim09@pancanal.com
www.pancanal.com/marsim09

MARSIM '09 Conference

Since 1978, MARSIM Conferences, have been heldunder the auspices of the International Marine Simulator Forum (IMSF), has been held every three years. In Tokyo, the 1990 MARSIM was presented jointly by IMSF and the International Conference on Ship Maneuverability (ICSM). The association of MARSIM and ICSM will continue for MARS I M’09.

The conference will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of theoretical papers describing the latest achievement and trends in marine safety and productivity through simulation training, maneuvering, channel designs and control system.

Objectives

Provide a forum and a medium for the exchange of views and experiences.

Develop an effective scientific society for those who design/operate marine simulatorsand 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 system.

Improve all forms of marine simulators and applications in training and research to achieve increased marine safety and productivity.

Improve the process of designing navigational channels, marine structures and their interaction with different types of vessel.

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

Registration

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	Welcome - Invitation Letter Location Social Program Exhibition Conference Organization Call for Papers Deadlines Conference Secretariat MARSIM’09 Conference Objectives Topics PreRegistration Welcome International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability Panama City, Panama August 17-20, 2009 Invitation Letter It is with great pleasure that we hereby enclose the first announcement and call for papers for the MARSIM 2009 conference. This is the second time that an IMSF conference will be held in Panama City, Panama and preparations are underway to make this event as successful as before. Previous MARSIM conferences have been held in Southampton, UK (1978); New York, USA (1981); Rotterdam, The Netherlands (1984); Trondheim, Norway (1987); Tokyo, Japan (1990); St.John’s; US Virgin Islands (1993); Copenhagen, Denmark (1996); Orlando, USA (2000); Kanazawa, Japan (2003); and Terschelling, The Netherlands (2006), . As a member of IMSF, a previous MARSIM participant, or presenter of a paper, we trust you will be interested in this future activity of IMSF. All details can be read on the enclosed flyer as well as on the conference website at www.pancanal.com/marsim09 We sincerely hope to welcome you at MARSIM 2009! On behalf of IMSF, The Local Organizing Committee. Location MARSIM’09 will be held at the Panama Hotel, Centro Vasco Nuñez de Balboa,which is located in the banking center of Panama City . Panama City, a modern and charming city embraced by the Pacific Ocean, is the biggest city in Panama with the Panama Canal and their set of locks . Social Program A social program, including receptions and a conference dinner will be arranged. A special program for accompanying persons will be offered as well. A visit to the Panama Canal third set of locks project and an actual Pacific Locks partial transit will be part of the agenda. Exhibition A technical exhibition will be arranged in the Panama Hotel, Centro Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, in connection with MARSIM’09. Interested companies andinstitutions are invited to contact the MARSIM’09 Conference Secretariat. Conference Organization MARS1M’09 is proceeding by following committees: Organizing Committee Executive Committee International Committee International Technical Committee Call for Papers Authors are invited to present papers on marine simulation and ship maneuvering topics shown in this announcement. Those who wish to present a paper are requested to submit an English abstract of 200-300 words (typed) to the MARSIM’09 Conference Secretariat. The abstract must contain the title, the scope and conclusion , with the names, the complete address of the corresponding author (mail, phone, fax and E-mail). Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the International Technical Committee. Deadlines Receipt of abstracts Aug. 15, 2008. Notification of acceptance Dec. 1, 2008 Receipt of camera-ready paper Apr. 18, 2009 MARSIM’09 Secretariat Center for Maritime Training, Research, and Development (SIDMAR) Balboa, Ancón, Panama Phone: +507 272-8045 Telefax: +507 272-0410 Email: marsim09@pancanal.com www.pancanal.com/marsim09 MARSIM '09 Conference Since 1978, MARSIM Conferences, have been heldunder the auspices of the International Marine Simulator Forum (IMSF), has been held every three years. In Tokyo, the 1990 MARSIM was presented jointly by IMSF and the International Conference on Ship Maneuverability (ICSM). The association of MARSIM and ICSM will continue for MARS I M’09. The conference will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of theoretical papers describing the latest achievement and trends in marine safety and productivity through simulation training, maneuvering, channel designs and control system. Objectives Provide a forum and a medium for the exchange of views and experiences. Develop an effective scientific society for those who design/operate marine simulatorsand 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 system. Improve all forms of marine simulators and applications in training and research to achieve increased marine safety and productivity. Improve the process of designing navigational channels, marine structures and their interaction with different types of vessel. 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 Registration Coming soon...