6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SHIP & OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY ICSOT- INDIA 2019 “Dynamics of Ocean Structures” 7th - 8th November 2019, IIT , India

Organized by

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and Department of Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur

Overview This conference seeks to explore current trends and projected future changes regarding the dynamics of marine vessels and structures related to marine operations and generation of renewable energy. The main aim of this conference is to disseminate research and development activities concerning marine structures focused on innovative and practical solutions for energy efficiency and economy.

The theme of the sixth International Conference on Ship & Offshore Technology - India 2019 will be "Dynamics of Ocean Structures". It will bring together members of the international maritime industry to present and discuss the latest developments in the design, analysis and construction of ships and offshore structures which will contribute towards sustainable growth and development of the global marine industry.

Topics

Papers are invited on the following topics:

Structural Mechanics Ocean Environment Ship & Offshore Hydrodynamics Ocean Energy Hydroelasticity Port & Harbour Engineering Coastal Hydrodynamics Design & Production of Marine Structures

Papers addressing issues regarding Ocean Structures not restricted to above topics will also be considered.

About IIT Kharagpur Kharagpur is the fifth largest city of . It was chosen as the location for the first campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). The IITs are the premier technical education institutes in India and are internationally recognized for their academic and technical excellence. IIT Kharagpur started in the old Detention Camp where some of India's great freedom fighters toiled and sacrificed their lives for Indian independence.The history of IIT Kharagpur is intimately linked with the history of the Hijli Detention Camp. This is possibly one of the very few Institutions anywhere in the world which started life in a prison house. About the Department of Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture The Department of Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture established in 1952. During more than 60 years of its existence, the department has made significant contributions to the development of shipbuilding and shipping industries in the country including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, DRDO and other allied organizations.

Key Dates Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20th May, 2019

Authors informed of acceptance: 30th May, 2019 Deadline for submission of full papers: 10th September, 2019

Conference dates: 7th - 8th November 2019

Organizing Committee Patron Director, IIT Kharagpur

Chairmen Secretary Prof. Prasad K Bhaskaran, IIT Kharagpur Dr. Anirban Bhattacharyya, IIT Kharagpur Mr. Trevor Blakeley, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Members

Prof. D. Sen, Prof. O. P. Sha, Dr. A. Bhar, Prof. T. Sahoo, Prof. H.V. Warrior, Department of Ocean Engineering and Dr. V. Nagarajan, Dr. N. Datta, Dr. R. Datta, Dr. M. R. Sunny, Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur Dr. A. Sarkar, Dr. K. Vijayan, Dr. R Ghoshal, Dr. D Achani

International Technical Committee Prof. P. K. Das, Director, ASRANet Ltd., United Kingdom Prof. Sverre Steen, Department of Marine Technology, Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology, Norway Prof. C. Guedes Soares, Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal Prof. T. Ray, Australian Defence Force Academy, The University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia Prof. G. Bulian, DINMA, University of Trieste, Italy Prof. R. P. Gokarn, (Retd), Department of Ocean Engg & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur, India Prof. S. C. Misra, (Retd), Department of Ocean Engg & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur, & Chairman, NRB, India Prof. P. Krishnankutty, Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, India Mr. A. R. Kar, Indian Register of Shipping, Mumbai, India Prof. B.N. Singh, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, India Prof. D. Sen, Department of Ocean Engg & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur, India Prof. O. P.Sha, Department of Ocean Engg & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur, India Prof. T. Sahoo, Department of Ocean Engg & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur, India Prof. P. K. Bhaskaran, Department of Ocean Engg & Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur, India

Registration Details

For online registration and abstract submission please visit http://www.icsot2019.iitkgp.ac.in

Registration fees will be as follows:  Delegates - INR 8,000 + taxes (18% GST)  Authors (non-students) - INR 6,000 + taxes (18% GST)  Students delegates - INR 4,000 + taxes (18% GST)

Registration fees will include transport facilities to and from Kolkata and copy of conference proceedings.

Contact Official Conference Email ID: [email protected]

Prof. Prasad K Bhaskaran, Dept. of Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture, I.I.T. Kharagpur, Pin – 721302, W.B., India Email: [email protected] Fax: +913222255303, +913222282284, Ph: +91-3222-282283

Dr. Anirban Bhattacharyya Dept. of Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture, I.I.T. Kharagpur, Pin – 721302, W.B., India Email: [email protected] Ph: +91-3222-283784

ICSOT India 2019 Sponsorship

Please visit: http://www.icsot2019.iitkgp.ac.in for information on sponsorship & exhibition opportunities at ICSOT 2019.

Sponsorship Packages

Platinum (Exclusive) Sponsorship package : INR 500,000/ USD 8000 + taxes (18% GST) - Company name on all literature pre and post event - 1 x small exhibition stand in coffee/lunch area at event (2m x 3m floor space, table, chairs, power points) - Logo with hyperlink appearing on RINA website on events page and logo on delegate packs - Inclusion of literature up to 90g in delegate packs - 4 free delegate places at event

Diamond Sponsorship package : INR 300,000 / USD 5000 + taxes (18% GST) - Company name on all literature pre and post event - 1 x small exhibition stand in coffee/lunch area at event (2m x 3m floor space, table, chairs, power points) - Logo with hyperlink appearing on RINA website on events page and logo on delegate packs - Inclusion of literature up to 25g in delegate packs - 3 free delegate places at event

Gold Sponsorship package INR 150,000 / USD 2500 + taxes (18% GST) - Company name on all literature pre and post event - 1 x small exhibition stand in coffee/lunch area at event (2m x 3m floor space, table, chairs, power points) - Logo with hyperlink appearing on RINA website on events page and logo on delegate packs - Inclusion of literature up to 25g in delegate packs - 2 free delegate places at event

Silver Sponsorship package INR100,000 / USD 1750 + taxes (18% GST) - Company name on all literature pre and post event - 1 x small exhibition stand in coffee/lunch area at event (2m x 3m floor space, table, chairs, power points) - Logo with hyperlink appearing on RINA website on events page and logo on delegate packs - Inclusion of literature up to 25g in delegate packs - 1 free delegate place at event

The following facility will be common to all of the above sponsorships: - Five minutes presentation at the event - Brochures on display in coffee/lunch area - Delegates listing including contacts before and after event

Mode of payment: The payment can be made through cheque / demand draft drawn in favor of "CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur”, payable at Kharagpur, INDIA. The payment can also be made through electronic fund transfer. The bank details are as follows: Account Name: CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur Account Number: 95562200002955 Bank Name: SYNDICATE BANK

Bank Branch Name: SRIC, IIT KHARAGPUR (Branch Code: 9556) IFSC Code of the bank: SYNB0009556 Bank Address: IIT KHARAGPUR, KHARAGPUR- 721 302, PASCHIM MEDINIPUR DIST. (WB), INDIA, MICR code: 721025103 Swift Code: SYN BIN BB 120