MANASE 2014 - The 2014 International Conference on Maritime and Naval Science and Engineering

Topics of Interest
Shipbuilding, Marine architecture, Offshore construction, Marine navigation, Hydrodynamics, Resistance, Propulsion (propellers, thrusters, water jets, sails etc.), Engines, internal combustion. Electrically powered vessels, Nuclear energy for Vessels Propulsion, solar energy for Vessels Propulsion, Ship motion (and responses in waves and wind), Controllability (maneuvering), Structures, Construction, Merchant ships - oil tankers, gas tankers, cargo ships, bulk carriers, container ships, Passenger/vehicle ferries, cruise ships, Warships - frigates, destroyers, aircraft carriers, amphibious ships, Submarines and underwater vehicles, Icebreakers, High speed craft - hovercraft, multi-hull ships, hydrofoil craft, Workboats - barges, fishing boats, anchor handling tug supply vessels, platform supply vessels, tug boats, pilot vessels, rescue craft, Yachts, power boats, and other recreational watercraft, Offshore platforms and subsea developments, Safety and security of maritime shipping, Sea transport and transportation technology, Hydrography, geodesy and marine cartography, Geomatics and GIS in maritime applications, Electronic chart systems ECS and ECDIS, Inland, river and pilot navigation systems, Presentation of navigation-related information, Route planning and monitoring; passage plan, Integration of navigational systems, INS/IBS, e-Navigation, GPS, Galileo, GNSS and radio based navigational systems, Telematics in maritime transportation, Ships routeing and associated protected measures, Maritime traffic engineering, Systems of control, guidance and monitoring of traffic, VTS, Manoeuvrability and hydrodynamics of ships, Colregs, anti-collision, radar equipment, ARPA, AIS, VDR, Maritime search and rescue issues, Human factors, marine accidents, human errors, Crew resource management, safe manning, stress and fatigue, Navigational systems - the end user experience, Marine simulation; full mission bridge, navigational simulators, Maritime education and training; model courses validation