The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SHIP & OFFSHORE
TECHNOLOGY 2008 - VESSELS FOR DEEP & ULTRA
DEEPWATER OPERATIONS
16 - 17 October 2008, Busan, Korea.
First Notice & Call for Papers
Shallow water oil and gas production is in long term decline. Much of the undiscovered,
economically recoverable oil and gas reserves are believed to lie in the deepwater ocean
basins of the Gulf of Mexico, offshore West Africa, Brazil, Northern Europe, Western
Australia and Southeast. There has been a significant boom in the entire deepwater
exploration and drilling industry over the last few years. Studies indicate that deepwater
fields now account for more than 25% of Operator investment in offshore facilities and this
may increase to over 40% by the end of the decade.
The development of deepwater fields presents significant technical and commercial
challenges. They are often in remote locations far from exist infrastructures and in
inhospitable environments. The exploration and development of these field needs a whole
range of vessels (survey, drilling units, supply ships, anchor handling vessels, floating
production units, etc) with greater durability, reliability, large storage and greater handling
and lifting capabilities.
RINA invites papers on all aspects of the design and operation of vessels associated with
deep and ultra deepwater oil and gas exploration and field development, including the
following topics:
• Experience on specific design & construction projects
• Project management and integration
• Environmental design criteria and loading
• Structural integrity and reliability
• Deepwater construction, installation and maintenance
• Mooring systems and dynamic positioning
• Safety & risk evaluation
 I would like to offer a paper and attach a synopsis of no more than 250 words by 6th May 2008
 I wish to receive details on exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities
 I would like to receive a full programme brochure and registration form
Name: Position:
Company:
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone: Fax:
Email: (ICSOT2008)
Please return to: Conference Department, RINA, 10 Upper Belgrave Street, London SW1X 8BQ
by fax on +44 (0)20 7259 5912 or by email: conference@rina.org.uk
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