Hosted by The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) in partnership with 24 of the world’s leading maritime associations, WMTC 2006 with its theme ‘Maritime innovation – delivering global solutions’ will be held 6-10 March at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
WMTC 2006 opens on Monday 6 March with a keynote plenary session with speakers including
Efthimios Mitropoulos - Secretary General, IMO
Commissioner Joe Borg – Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, European Commission
Vice Admiral Conrad C Lautenbacher Jr – Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator
Admiral Robert E Kramek – President and Chief Operating Officer, American Bureau of Shipping
Choo Chiau Beng – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Keppel Offshore & Marine
Keynote speakers within some of the ten technical streams at WMTC 2006 include
Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB – First Sea Lord (designate) UK
Sir David King ScD, FRS – the UK Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser
WMTC 2006 encompasses marine engineering systems; commercial shipping; naval engineering; offshore oil and gas; marine renewable energy; underwater vehicles; exclusive economic zone (EEZ) management; coast and ocean mapping; operational oceanography; and reefs of the world.
In all 237 technical presentations from 33 countries will be given and every technical paper is peer reviewed to ensure a consistency of quality. Click here www.wmtc2006.com/welcome/
wmtc2006programme.pdf to open the full conference programme.
As the chairman of the WMTC 2006 Technical Committee, Professor Chris Hodge FREng, CEng, FIMarEST from BMT Defence Services Ltd explains: “We have in WMTC a technical programme that is truly unique – never before has a maritime conference achieved the breadth and depth that is now to be WMTC 2006; and we have an incredible variety within our programme. Whether it’s comparing pure science to applied science, engineering design to operations, or satellite technology to seabed samples – we have it, and we have it well covered.”.
SOCIAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS
Networking is the key to a successful event, and there will be opportunities in plenty at WMTC 2006 including the WMTC Welcome and Closing Receptions at the QEII Conference Centre on Monday 6 March and Thursday 9 March – both open free of charge to all registered delegates and exhibitors; the Conference Reception at the London Aquarium on Tuesday 7 March (open to delegates, with tickets available for purchase for non-delegate attendees); and the WMTC Conference Dinner and IMarEST 103rd Annual Dinner at Grosvenor House on 10 March with tickets at a special rate for all WMTC attendees and their guests.
WHO'S EXHIBITING AND WHAT ARE THEY SHOWING?
Click here www.wmtc2006.com/exhibition/AZ for a list of WMTC 2006 exhibitors and find out what some of them are showing. This “What They’re Showing” preview is regularly updated as exhibitors provide us with information on their featured exhibits. Admission is open to all registered delegates and exhibitors and is free of charge. Non-delegate visitors can register via the WMTC website.
The Lord Mayor of London will be the principal guest and speaker at the combined WMTC 2006 Conference Dinner and IMarEST 103rd Annual Dinner at London’s Grosvenor House.
“What better place could there be to stage the World Maritime Technology Conference than London? Our capital city is unrivalled as the world’s largest and most important maritime centre.
“The City of London, the ‘Square Mile’ that I have the great honour of representing, has an important role as home to the majority of the marine and P&I underwriters and brokers, shipbrokers, lawyers, arbitrators, accountants, average adjusters, classification and consulting surveyors and bankers whose professional services enable UK and overseas-based ship owners to service world trade economically and effectively. As my professional life has been spent in insurance I am well aware that in just one year marine insurers alone contributed £150 million in overseas earnings to the UK economy.
“There are other equally impressive figures relating to London’s role:
| • 1750 maritime companies / organisations are London-based – including the International Maritime Organization and the Baltic Exchange • Eight of the 13 P&I (Protection & Indemnity) Clubs insure 90% of the world’s tonnage • English law is used for many multi-national contracts • Overseas earnings of UK maritime services - £2.2bn (2002) • 20% of the world’s fleet managed from the UK • London ship brokers handle 50% of tanker and ~35% of all dry cargo charter business • 15-20% of shipping finance is written by UK banks |
“When percentages are spoken of, we have to remember that the total maritime business globally is said to average over $1 trillion ($1,000 billion) per annum, so we are talking of impressive figures here.
“I wish you well in your deliberations at WMTC 2006, may it indeed provide your expressed intention of a “wake up call” on the maritime challenges facing governments and decision makers across the world; and I look forward to meeting you at the combined WMTC and IMarEST 103rd Annual Dinner at the end of what I know will be a busy and highly stimulating week for you all.”
The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of The City of London, Alderman David Brewer CMG
The exhibition areas of WMTC provide the venue for a series of 15 minute presentations giving an insight into the latest research and development initiatives, cutting edge technologies and perhaps a little ‘off the wall’ thinking. The full list of speakers – being announced as near to opening day as possible to ensure their concepts are fresh - and will be in our next emailed newsletter.
It’s simple! You can find out about costs, packages and also book your space online by clicking here www.wmtc2006.com/exhibition
ALSTOM Power Conversion Ltd, Inmarsat, Lloyd’s Register, P&O Princess Cruises, Rolls-Royce, ABS, UKHO and DNV are all sponsors of WMTC 2006. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities go to www.wmtc2006.com/sponsorship
INDUSTRIAL VISITS
With the opportunity to visit the Port of London Authority; QinetiQ’s hydrodynamic research in the Ocean Basin, No 1 Ship Tank and Quiet Water tunnel; The National Centre for Ocean Forecasting; a Royal Navy Ship (subject to operational commitments); or the Kentish Flats Wind Farm ensure that your trip to London for WMTC 2006 will indeed be multi-dimensional and your time away from your office , laboratory, or vessel will be well spent! Visit www.wmtc2006.com/industrial/ for further information.
ASSOCIATED EVENTS
WMTC 2006 is providing the ideal opportunity for associated events to be held under its banner – all such events will be held at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR WMTC 2006
It couldn’t be simpler! Just click here www.wmtc2006.com/(5uchrh55wz4205nip
mryxizq)/registration/default.aspx and complete the registration form. IMarEST members pay reduced conference fees for WMTC 2006. To join, simply complete the ‘elective member’ application form that you will find on page 38 in the full programme.
| A SEA OF KNOWLEDGE
The IMarEST has over 100 years experience in publishing books, journals and research providing marine professionals with reliable, timely and credible information. WMTC supporting journals include:- |
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Those at WMTC can take advantage of reduced subscription, saving 35% off the first year annual subscription for all new subscribers. Delegates are entitled to 4 free issues of any journal. More information on page 39 in the full programme at www.wmtc2006.com/welcome/wmtc2006programme.pdf or at email publications@imarest.org |
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| YOUR CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
The WMTC 2006 team is here to help you in every way possible. The Conference: events@wmtc2006.com The Exhibition: exhibition@wmtc2006.com Sponsorship: sponsorship@wmtc2006.com Accommodation: events@expotel.com Travel: wmtc@potravel.co.uk IMarEST membership: membership@imarest.org Press information: judithpatten@wwmail.co.uk Or call us on: +44(0)20 7382 2655 Or contact: Events Department, IMarEST. 80 Coleman Street. London. EC2R 5BJ. |
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ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL
Accommodation: You can book your accommodation online at www.expotel.com/wmtc2006 or contact Expotel International Travel & Events, the official accommodation agents for the event, at events@expotel.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7372 2001; or by faxing the completed accommodation form (found in the conference brochure or on the web) to +44 (0)20 7624 4847. Travel: P&O Travel is one of the longest established travel brands in the world and being part of the Carnival Corporation they are now one of the worlds largest travel companies, with specialist divisions in Corporate Events and Business Travel. They are the official airline booking agent for WMTC 2006 and have secured exclusive preferential rates with British Airways for all delegates attending the event. The negotiated fares are available in both business and economy class and do have some conditions that apply. Please contact P&O for details of prices for your specific itinerary and for availability. There is more information at the WMTC travel site at www.potravelonline.co.uk/WMTC/Request.htm, or from wmtc@potravel.co.uk. With their worldwide partners in over 60 countries P&O Travel can also advise you of the best routes available with range of alternative airlines and would be pleased to provide you with a competitive quotation for all your travel requirements. |
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