3rd International conference on ship manoeuvring in shallow and confined water with non-exclusive focus on ship behaviour in locks (3 - 5 June 2013)
Upcoming conference organised by Marine@UGent member Marc Van Torre: 3rd International conference on ship manoeuvring in shallow and confined water with non-exclusive focus on ship behaviour in locks; Ghent, 3 – 5 June 2013
The main dimensions of ships tend to increase continuously, while navigation areas and port and waterways infrastructure do not expand at the same rate. As a consequence, the hydrodynamic effects that occur when a ship manoeuvres in shallow or confined water continue to be of great importance. The conference provides an international forum to discuss the latest developments both in research and in practice, and will be organised by the Maritime Technology Division of Ghent University (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture), Flanders Hydraulics Research and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
After successful conferences in Antwerp (2009) and Trondheim (2011), the third edition will pay particular attention to ship behaviour in locks. A significant number of locks for large sea-going vessels are being designed or under construction all over the world. For seagoing vessels, the new Panama Canal locks are the most famous example. In regard to inland shipping, upgrading existing canals requires continuing renovation of locks.
