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

Welcome Letter

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Greetings:

On behalf of the International Maritime Simulator Forum (IMSF) Organizing Committee, we invite you to the International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability (MARSIM '09), which will be held in Panama from August 17-20, 2009. MARSIM '09 is a follow up to the previous conference held successfully in The Netherlands in 2006.

The program will discuss a variety of aspects relating to marine simulation. The objective of this conference is to create a scientific platform where new technical developments, research papers and simulation designs can be shared.

The conference also will showcase the use of marine simulators in the process of developing and improving ship maneuvering techniques. In addition, it will highlight the development of procedures to evaluate and improve safe and efficient ship handling.

MARSIM '09 will take place in Panama City. Well known as a tourist destination, it is the most cosmopolitan city in all of Central America and the capital of the most globalized economy in the region.

The city is tucked into the heart of Panama Bay which offers a sophisticated and distinctive skyline. A Caribbean flavor, diversity, eclectic culture and sheer energy exemplify some of the unique elements Panama City has to offer.

We look forward to extending you a warm welcome!

Alberto Alemán Zubieta
CEO/Administrator
Panama Canal Authority

On behalf of the IMSF
MARSIM ’09 Organization Committee

Conference Date and Venue

Date

August 17 – 20, 2009 (Mon - Thu)

Venue

Panama Marriott Hotel

Panama Marriott Hotel

52nd St and Ricardo Arias

Banking Area, Panama City, Panama

Telephone: (507) 210-9200

Fax: (507)210-9311

See location in Google Maps

MARSIM '09 Conference

Cruise Ship arriving at the Locks

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 MARSIM’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.

MARSIM '09 Committee

Cruise Ship arriving at the Locks

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE:

Prof. Hiroaki Kobayashi
Capt. Herb. Taylor
Mr. Lars Markusson
Prof. Makoto Endo
Prof. Steven Cross
Prof. Knud Benedict
Capt. Rogelio Altafulla
Capt. Francisco Tejada

Exhibition

Cruise Ship arriving at the Locks

A technical exhibition will be arranged at the Panama Marriot Hotel, at the Casco Viejo convention room in connection with MARSIM’09. Interested companies and institutions are invited to contact the MARSIM’09 Conference Secretariat.

Call for Papers

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

Those wishing 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 of the proposed paper, and bear the name(s) and the complete address of the corresponding author(s) (mail, phone, fax and E-mail).

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the International Technical Committee.

Deadlines

Deadline for abstracts Nov. 07, 2008
Notification of acceptance Jan. 31, 2009
Camera-ready paper Due Apr. 18, 2009

The official language of the conference is English.

Program Schedule

Social Program

Host Country Information

About Panama

As a meeting point in the history of the countries of Latin America, Panama is a country forged by various cultures and traditions that come together to create a unique complexity and exotic environment. The country's ethnic diversity is reflected in the traditional products, such as woodcarvings, ceremonial masks and pottery, as well as in its architecture, cuisine and festivals.

To visit Panama is to dazzle the senses, where Indigenous, Asiatic, Caribbean and European cultures combine to create a country unlike any other. Panama's architecture is a reflection of the different groups that make their home here.

The old city of Panama, known as Casco Viejo, is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 1997. It is currently undergoing restoration, and is a place of great historical and architectural importance. Visitors to the site can see homes built at the beginning of the last century, narrow lanes with ancient ruins, beautiful colonial churches, the National Theater, the Church of San Jose (also known as the Church of the Golden Altar), that was saved from the greed of the pirates, and the ruins of the convent of Santo Domingo and its famous Flat Arch, which is over 300 years old.

Visa Support Documents

Any participant requiring an official letter of invitation to the conference, to support a visa application into Panama, is requested to contact the MARSIM 2009 Secretariat in order to receive assistance in obtaining such a document.

Registration Fee

Fee (in US Dollars)	Early registration before 1 June 2009	Late registration after 1 June 2009
Participant registration: Includes transportation Airport / Hotel / Airport, local transportation to / from proceedings, cocktail reception, banquet, lunches, coffee/tea breaks, technical tour.	$650.00	$750.00
IMFS members and papers presenters registration: Includes transportation Airport / Hotel / Airport, local transportation to / from proceedings, cocktail reception, banquet, lunches, coffee/tea breaks, technical tour.	$600.00	$700.00
Accompanying person(s) registration: Includes transportation Airport / Hotel / Airport, cocktail reception, banquet, lunches, technical tour, local activities program.	$250.00	$300.00

Registration fee can be paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by bank transfer.

Please note that the deadline for International Bank Transfer payments is Monday August 6th, 2009. Payments after this date should be made via online by credit card or direct deposits into account. Please also be aware that credit cards or cash will also be accepted onsite.

FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS:

Intermediary Bank : HSBC BANK USA
New York, NY, USA
140 Broadway, New York, New York
10015, USA

Swift : MRMDUS33

Beneficiary Bank : HSBC Bank Panama
Panama, Rep. of Panama

Beneficiary Bank Account : 000-141186

Swift : MIDLPAPA

Final Beneficiary : Congrexpo Internacional

Beneficiary Account : 01-0803812-7

FOR DEPOSITS INTO THE ACCOUNT:

To be deposited into the Congrexpo Internacional account (HSBC BANK) under the number 01-0803812-7.

Please note that all bank fees and money transfer costs must be prepaid by the transmitter. Please remember to Indicate MARSIM’09 and your name as a reference on all bank transfers and send us a copy of the bank transfer slip via fax to the number +507 3403471 or via email to marsim09@congrex.com as soon as possible.

Reimbursements: Notification of cancellation must be made in writing and sent to the MARSIM'09 Registration Department via email.

If written notification of cancellation is received before March 17, 2009, 50% of the full price of the registration will be refunded. We regret to inform you that no refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date (no exceptions). Please note that the cancellation will not be effective until a written acknowledgment from the Registration Department is received.

All registrations for MARSIM'09 should be submitted through our online registration form. Please click the button below to register.

Accommodation

Hotels and Room Rates (US Dollar per night)
	Type of Room	Room Rate
Marriott Panama Hotel*: The Conference Site	One Bed	$225.00
	Two Beds	$245.00

Crowne Plaza**: 1.8 km from Conference Site	One Bed	$167.00
	Two Beds	$178.00
* Includes breakfast ** Includes breakfast & taxes

HOTEL CHANGES AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

* Hotel Marriott Panama: Room cancellations can be made up to June 8, 2009. Booking requests will be accepted only if a credit card is provided as a guarantee for the reservation.

* Alternative Hotels: Room cancellations can be made up to July 15, 2009. Booking requests will be accepted only if a credit card is provided as a guarantee for the reservation.

*Any change to a reservation (name substitution) must be notified in writing to the MARSIM'09 Accommodation Department and not directly to the hotel before June 10, 2009.

Please be aware that all cancellations made after the dates detailed above will translate in the charge (by the hotel) of the full amount of the booking stay on the credit card you have provided.

Transportation

Airplane Fare

We are pleased to inform you that, in case you decide to participate in MARSIM'09, you may be able to enjoy a special discount from COPA AIRLINES on the preferential price available. Once you have formalized your registration, you will receive a confirmation which will include the necessary codes to obtain this discount. Please note that this discount does not apply on promotional fares, business class or combinations with any other promotion. For reservations, please visit any COPA AIRLINES office or contact their call center (for further information please visit www.copaair.com)

SKYTEAM, another Official Alliance Network for our event, offers attractive airfares for registered participants.

SKYTEAM comprises 10 leading international airlines: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta, KLM, Korean Air, Northwest Airlines, serving 728 cities in 149 countries with over 15,000 flights daily.

Please be aware that once you have formalized your registration, you will receive a confirmation letter which will have included the identifier code for you to be able to get hold of this discount.

Conference participants can travel by car from Tocumen International Airport to suggested hotels (approximately forty-five minutes).

The distance between the Panama Marriott Hotel and the other suggested hotels is:

• InterContinental Miramar Panama – 3.4km from the Conference Site
• Crowne Plaza Panama – 1.8km from the Conference Site

Maneuvering

	Title	Author
M1	Captive model testing for ship-to-ship operations	Evert Lataire
M2	BEHAVIOR OF POST PANAMAX VESSELS IN THE THIRD SET OF PANAMA LOCKS	Delefortrie / Vantorre Guillaume Delefortrie Marc Vantorre
M3	MANOEUVRING MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR “SHIP DOCKING MODULE (SDM)”	Evren Armaoğlu
M4	NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION ON THE TURNING CHARACTERISTICS FOR A LARGE CONTAINER SHIP	Chih-Chung Fang
M5	Development of the Control Strategy of Ship Maneuvering Performance	Wei Shi
M6	FIELD OBSERVATION AND STS LIGHTERING WITH COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF RELATIVE SPEED	Yunja Yoo
M7	HYDRODYNAMIC INTERACTION EFFECTS DURING LIGHTERING OPERATION IN CALM WATER – THEORETICAL ASPECTS	Renato Skejic
M8	Causal Analysis of the Towing Vessel’s Capsizing Accident in the Rough Weather Condition based on Dynamical Simulation	Hyeon Kyu Yoon
M9	Hydrodynamic forces investigation on a ship with azimuthing propellers in maneuvering motions	S.Tanaka
M10	Application of System Identification for the improvement of Manoeuvrability Prediction for Twin-Screw Ships	Michele Viviani
M11	Simulation of Close-Proximity Manoeuvres Using an Online 3D Potential Flow Method	Serge Sutulo
M12	Prediction of hydrodynamic forces on pod propulsors in manoeuvring conditions	Maciej Reichel
M13	Lessons learnt from the Workshop on Verification and Validation of Ship Manoeuvring Simulation Methods SIMMAN 2008a	F. Stern
M14	Real-Time Computation of Small Vessel Motions in Waves	Wei Qiu
M15	Real-time Support System for Heavy Weather Operation	Toshio Iseki
M16	The Influence of Real-time Numerical Simulation of Current Fields on Ship Maneuvering Simulation	Zhang Dan
M17	The Influence of Inhomogeneous Current on the Ships Motion	Andreas Gronarz
M18	Squat effects on single screw ships	Bjorn Allenstrom
M19	A Study on the effects of afterbody appendages on maneuverability by using CFD	Doojin Jung
M20	RANS Simulation of the Viscous Flow around a Turning Ship in Shallow Water	Hua-Ming Wang
M21	An investigation of the effect of wave profile on the manoeuvring derivatives of a fishing vessel	Michael D. Woodward
M22	Study on the Maneuverability of Trawler under Trawling Condition	Sun Xiaofeng
M23	A Study on the Evaluation of Berthing Maneuver under wind disturbance	Atsushi ISHIBASHI
M24	Ship wave making resistance, sinkage and trim when navigating in muddy areas	Masaaki Sano
M25	Effects of the self-propulsion points during PMM test on the prediction of ship manoeuvrability	Young Jae Sung
M26	Prediction of manoeuvrability on the ice breaking shuttle tanker with twin pods	Hee-joon Yang
M27	Numerical study about prediction of ship manoeuvrability using CMT ( Circular Motion Test )	Hideki Miyazaki
M28	UNIFIED MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR OCEAN AND HARBOUR MANOEUVRING	Yasuo Yoshimura
M29	Study on the Evacuation Maneuver from a Tsunami Attack	Eiichi Kobayashi
M30	6-DOF Motion Simulations of a Turning Ship in Regular Waves	Hironori YASUKAWA
M31	AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF A SHIP MANOEUVRABILITY IN REGULAR WAVES	Key-Pyo Rhee
M32	Predictions of a Ship Maneuverability based on the Virtual PMM tests	Jin Kim
M33	Ship Moving Mathematical Model in Irregular Waves and Application in Ship Handling Simulator	ZHANG Xiufeng
M34	Studies of Hydrodynamic Interaction in Podded Propulsors and Its Application to Operational Practice	Simon.Burnay
M35	The numerical simulation for the ship motion behavior with dynamic position control in random waves	Ming-Chung Fang
M36	Consideration of Self Propulsion Point in Maneuvering Model Tests	Sun Young KIM

Simulator

	Title	Author
S1	Safety assessment of meeting and overtaking manoeuvres with container carriers in confined channels through simulation tools	Katrien Eloot
S2	Mathematical modelling and simulations with an Articulated Tug-Barge based on PMM model tests and RANS CFD.	Kristian Agdrup
S3	A Case Study In Improving Tug Escort Procedures With the Aid of Simulation	Gregory Brooks
S4	ANCHOR HANDLING SIMULATION	Noel Bovens, MSc
S5	A STUDY ON DEVELOPMENT OF ETM TRAINING	Koichi KONDO
S6	The Marintek Simulator Framework	L. Bjermeland
S7	A Study on the Improvement of an Image-Processing-Based Approaching and Berthing Fuzzy Autopilot Design and Experiments	Sin-Der Lee
S8	A 138.000 m3 LNG access study to the Port of Ferrol through a narrow channel using a real time ship-manoeuvring simulator	Fernández-Prisuelos, J.
S9	Automatic berthing control of ship using Artificial Neural Networks with assistance of side thruster and tug	Van-Luong Tran
S10	Estimation of Mathematical Model and its Coefficients of Ship Manoeuvrability for a Twin-propeller Twin-rudder Ship	Kazuhiko Hasegawa
S11	Manoeuvring Simulation for Dynamic Prediction Display to be used On-board and in Shiphandling Simulator Training	Benedict K.
S12	Navigating Safety of Ship in Inland Waterway	Cheng Xide
S13	An experimental study of Navigator’s cognitive model to avoid collision using Navigational simulator	Takashi KUBOTA
S14	Application of Navigation Simulator on Integrated Bridge System Research	GU Wei
S15	Demand and Capability Analysis for escort tugs in the expanded Panama Canal (NEW)ESCORT TOWING IN THE EXPANDED PANAMA CANAL	Francisco Javier Tejada
S16	A study on environmental factors in insufficient lookout	NISHIMURA Tomohisa
S17	Development of simulator systems for preventing collision of ships. Safe returning to the planned route	Mykola Tsymbal
S18	Approvals acc. to GL Standards assure Quality and Performance of maritime Training	Reinhold Heller
S19	Classification of the marine simulator (working scenarios) exercises	Valentin Hinev
S20	Mariner’s Factor and Safe navigation	Hiroaki KOBAYASHI
S21	Research on Marine Search and Rescue Simulation System	XIAO Fang-bing
S22	Is Ship Maneuvering Simulation a Good Answer to Port Design?	Mou Jun min
S23	Improvement in Maneuvering Ability of KMU Students through FMSS Training	Ju-Hyun Cho
S24	Development of Desk top Tug-barge Simulator & Training module	Chae-Uk SONG
S25	Ship handler's Subjective Evaluation during Passing the Narrow Channel -- Breakwater in Busan Northern Harbour --	Tae-Gweon JEONG
S26	Estimation of Unknown Trajectory and Heading Angle of a Barge Using Tug's AIS Data	Dong Jin YEO
S27	Using Real Onboard Control Systems for Marine Engine Room Simulation	Leif Pentti Halvorsen
S28	Study on the management of mariners’ technique in ship operation	Susumu TOYA
S29	Latest experience with use of simulation as a tool for evaluation and planning of placement of AtoN in waterways including a view at the latest developments in simulator technology supporting this activity	Peter S. Jensen
S30	Maritime Offshore Simulation with focus on Anchor Handling Operations	Soren Einar Veierland
S31	Feasibility study on the Navigational Intention Exchange Support System by using simulation systems	Junji Fukuto
S32	Ship Simulator Based Navigation Study to Evaluate Proposed Channel Improvements for Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts	Dennis W. Webb
S33	FULL 6-DIMENSIONAL MODELLING: A NEW APPROACH FOR FULL-MISSION SIMULATIONS	Ingeborg Bron
S34	GAME BASED ASSESSMENT - HOW COULD IT WORK FOR PLATFORM SIMULATION?	Harro Kucharzewski
S35	ECDIS and Error Trapping: A Bridge Simulation Experiment	Steven D. Browne
S36	Development and Application of HQW Simulator	Inyoung GONG
S37	Development of Full Mission Ship Maneuvering Simulator	Hikaru KAMIIRISA
S38	VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION OF A HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION SYSTEM FOR WINDSURFING	Chung-Hung Lin
S39	Model of situations for simplification of preventing collisions with ships	Leonid Vagushchenko
S40	The Modeling and Visualization of Boat Operations in Large Breaking Waves	Eugene R. Miller
S41	A Dynamic Positioning Enabled Multivessel Simulator	Theodore G. Mordfin
S42	Application of Latest Ship Maneuvering Technology and Ship Hydrodynamics Modeling to the Expansion of the Panama Canal ? Working Out Operation Procedures and Techniques	Larry L. Daggett
S43	NEW ATTEMPT TO INVESTIGATE MARITIME ACCIDENT USING AIS DATA AND BRIDGE SIMULATOR	Kenkichi Tamura
S44	Evaluation of manoeuvring area while shiphandling with tugs during port development simulation	Pawel Zalewski
S45	Developing standards of competence– the case of berthing large container vessels	John Douglas and Lars Markusson
S46	Performance Evaluation of Ship Orthogonal Anchoring by Manoeuvring Simulation	Jaroslaw Artyszuk
S47	The contribution of virtual reality to engineroom simulation training results	Marcel Krijnen
S48	Simulation Analysis of Major Marine Disasters -Case Studies of Ship Collisions and Lessons Learned-	Haruzo Eda
S49	Analysis of Accident Causes latent in Mariners’ Experience	Akiko UCHINO
S50	Passage of Narrow Locks	A. Vrijburcht
S51	PHYSICAL MODEL OF THE FILLING AND EMPTYING SYSTEM OF THIRD SET OF LOCKS FOR THE PANAMA CANAL	Juan Wong H.
S52	THE PANAMA CANAL EXPANSION PROGRAM	Jorge L. Quijano
S53	Study on the algorithm of collision avoidance for large container vessel in open sea and shallow confined water by using simulation and free running model test	Nam-Sun Son
S54	Constant Radius Turns, VIEW, Spatial Ability and Visualization Measures for Inland Towboat Officers	Eric K Larsson
S55	Panama Canal practical training simulator for pilots in new environmental situations	Rogelio Antonio Altafulla

MARSIM’09 Secretariat

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

Cruise Ship arriving at the Locks

Balboa, Ancon, Panama
Phone: +507 272-8554
Fax: +507 272-8222
E-mail: marsim09@pancanal.com
http://www.pancanal.com/esp/hr/sidmar

Event Planner

CONGREX Panama

Global Bank Building, Floor 15, Office 1509, Panama City - Panama
Phone: +507 340-3467
Fax: +507 340-3471
E-mail: marsim09@congrex.com

IMSF 2009 General Meeting

IMSF 2009 - Annual General Meeting (AGM)

To be held at the ACP’s Ascanio Arosemena Training Center
Panama City, Republic of Panama
August 21, 2009 (Friday)

Dear IMSF members:

We are very glad to inform you that the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the International Marine Simulator Forum will be held at the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Ascanio Arosemena Training Center.

Additional announcements and information will be sent to you regularly by email.

If you are planning on attending this meeting, we would appreciate your registering in our website. Please include information on any accompanying guests.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact MARSIM’09 Secretariat at marsim09@pancanal.com. If you prefer, you can send an email to LMartinez@pancanal.com .

We are really looking forward to see you in August 2009.
Best regards