Call for Papers

26-29 September 2011 Honolulu, Hawaii












 

We invite technical papers presenting novel and original work on the following research topics related to fast sea transportation:

  • Hull form design
  • New fast ship concepts and   designs
  • High-speed passenger ferry design
  • High-speed cargo vessel design
  • Hydrofoil design
  • WIG and SES design
  • High-speed yacht and mega yacht design and operation
  • Hydrodynamic performance
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Seakeeping
  • Maneuvering and control
  • Motion control
  • Loads
  • Metallic and composite materials
  • Structural response (slamming, whipping, impact, fatigue)
  • Structural health monitoring systems and repair technologies
  • Propulsion and cavitation
  • Survivability after damage
  • Safety
  • Security of fast passenger ships
  • Fast ship operations
  • Fast sea transportation and integration with infrastructure
  • Environmental effects (noise, emissions, wake, fuel consumption, etc.)
  • Papers addressing other relevant topics associated with fast sea transportation will also be considered.

    Scientists and engineers engaged in the above research areas are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words in English. The abstract should clearly state the purpose, procedure, results obtained, and conclusions of the full paper. Click the “Papers” link on the left for instructions on preparing and submitting abstracts.

    Please note that each delegate may present only one paper; final acceptance of each paper will be based upon the review of the full manuscript and the paid registration of at least one author at the conference.

    Click here to view a printable version of the Call for Papers.

    Questions? Contact the Organizing Committee at info@fast2011.com.