Introduction

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects will continue its successful SURV series of International Conferences now in its eleventh edition. The conference will run on 21-22 June 2023, with a visit to a DAMEN Shipyard on 23 June 2023.

In partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Dutch shipyard DAMEN, the conference will provide a forum for discussion about the available resources and requirements to enable a sustainable future in the design, construction, and operation of fast boats (pilot; search and rescue; police; coastguard boats etc.).

We aim to include papers across the full range of vessels, equipment, and methods, used by fast boat operators. Topics include analyses of new designs, applications, and operations of these vessels, as well as a review of existing vessels and their use across all marine environments.

Please read the Press Release here

Conference Topics

Topics suggested include, but are not limited to:

• Sustainability and digitalisation
• Alternative power storage and propulsion
• New technologies
• Craft life extension
• Live data feedback
• Whole body vibration & human factors

Keynote Speakers

Wim Boerma, Product Manager High Speed Craft, Damen Shipyards

Wim Boerma is well known in the maritime sector with more than 30 years of experience in the maritime industry. At Damen Shipyards, he started his career in the Tugs department and later moved to the High Speed Craft department. Wim was responsible for the development of many High-speed vessels and later on, as department manager, he was involved with the development of the NH1816, the SAR 1906 for the KNRM.

The High Speed Craft Department of Damen is responsible for all high Speed Vessels, such as Fast Ferries, Crew boats, Patrol Vessels and Pilot boats.

Magnus Wikander, Head of Strategic Development Maritime Hydrodynamics, RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden

“The creation of an emission free sea rescue boat that fulfills the mission profile”

Magnus is Head of Strategic Development Maritime Hydrodynamics at Research Institutes of Sweden. He holds a Master of Science degree in Naval Architecture from Chalmers University of Technology. With professional experience from + two decades as a Naval Architect in the Maritime Business, Magnus has been part of many fantastic projects, everything from modernization of high speed combat boats in Sweden to new-building of LNG carriers in Asia. During all this time, sustainability and the transition to a more environmentally friendly and safe maritime future has been his guiding star. This has pushed Magnus to explore and initiate research work within seakeeping and human factors as well as increased energy efficiency. At the moment, Sailing cargo ships and electric hydrofoiling workboats, are top of mind for Magnus.   

Click here to view the abstracts

Click here to view the preliminary programme

Registration

Conference Fees:

The World Maritime Rescue Congress (WMRC) 2023 attendees can benefit from a 10% Discount at the RINA SURV 11 Conference. Please email the RINA Events Team at events@rina.org.uk with your WMRC2023 registration confirmation to get the discount. Please note that the discount will be only applicable to the RINA Member/Non-Member Ticket Fees.

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Tax - BTW

Under Dutch Customs and Excise regulations delegates from all countries are required to pay BTW on any conference or course taking place in The Netherlands.

Please note companies with a valid Dutch BTW registered number will not be charged BTW on delegate fees. Delegates from outside The Netherlands may be entitled to reclaim this BTW.

Conference Venue

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
Willemskade 25
3016 DM Rotterdam
Netherlands

For more information on how to get to the venue, click here.

Related Events

World Maritime Rescue Congress 2023

Dates: 18-20 June 2023

Venue: SS Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands

The attendees of the SURV 11 Conference can benefit from a 5% discount at the World Maritime Congress 2023 event - please send your SURV 11 Registration Confirmation email to  to get the discounted rate.

Filming/Photography

Please note that filming/photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the Marketing team know at marketing@rina.org.uk.

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