18-22 August 2008
Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory Coast to Coast is Australia's biennial national coastal conference, and for the first time will be held in Darwin at the new world-class, Darwin Convention Centre. Coast to Coast 2008 serves to focus debate, discussion and learning across the full range of coastal and marine issues – at the national, state, regional and local level. Proposed themes include
Coast to Coast 2008
· Coastal Research & Planning for Climate Change;
· Catchment-to-Coast Planning;
· Coastal-Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Planning;
· Tropical Rivers & Coastal Wetlands;
· Monitoring Coastal, Estuarine & Marine Environments,
and
· Coastal Capacity Building & Training.
Coast to Coast 2008 offers the opportunity to consider key coastal challenges and issues from a range of perspectives, to learn about new coastal initiatives and programs that tackle current and emerging issues, to attend workshops of special interest to coastal workers, and to meet, re-connect and network with the many professionals, specialists and people with an interest in the coast.
For further information contact Karen Edyvane on Karen.Edyvane@nt.gov.au or www.coast2coast.org.au/ for Expression of Interest registration.2-5 September 2008
Adelaide, Australia Following the successful conduct of the ‘Radar 2006’ (China) and ‘Radar 2007’ (United Kingdom) international conferences on radar technologies, ‘Radar 2008’ is to be held in Adelaide. Australia (along with France, the US, China and the UK) supports the five-nation series of annual international radar conferences, which was last held in Australia in 2003. ‘Radar 2008’ is aiming to cover all aspects of radar technologies and systems for civil, security and Defence applications. For further information: web site www.radar2008.com/
RADAR 2008 Maritime Surveillance11-13 September 2008
Malta This conference offers to the Engineers and Scientists working on various areas of Maritime Science, Naval Science and Technology, Naval Architecture, Coastal Engineering, Ports Design, Ship Engineering, Oceanology and Ocean Engineering, Sea and Ocean Biology and Ecology a unique forum for establishing new collaborations within present or upcoming research projects, exchanging useful ideas, presenting recent research results, participating in discussions and establishing new academic collaborations, linking university with the industry. The World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) Headquarters is also a Research Institute. Participation in International Projects on Fluid Mechanics, Applied Mechanics, Finite Differences, Finite Elements, Boundary Elements is supported by Governmental and non-Governmental organisations worldwide through WSEAS. For further information: web site www.wseas.org/conferences/2008/malta/mn/
Maritime and Naval Science and Engineering Conference17-18 September 2008
Marque Hotel, Canberra Pre & Mid Conference Workshops: 16 & 17 September Supported by the Australian Association for Maritime Affairs. For further information: phone (02) 9229 1000,
Coastal Surveillance Australia 2008: “Implementing Best Practice Strategies to Maximise Security & Maritime Domain Awareness Capabilities”
email registration@iqpc.com.au.
Web site www.iqpc.com.au/domainawareness24 September 2008
ENROLLING NOW This course, leading to a Diploma in Ship Management, is designed to equip potential ship managers with the skills required to manage ships and to be aware of the complexities faced in handling the problems of dealing with an international market. The course also explores the added responsibilities that managers have to take to see their fleet is operating safely. This Diploma will set you ahead of your colleagues. Course Director: Captain Rodger MacDonald, MSc, Secretary General of the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations, UK Further information: William Johnston, phone +44 20 7017 4398, email william.johnston@informa.com
Commencement of Lloyd’s Maritime Academy
11th Diploma in Ship Management 2008-2009
Distance Learning Course
Web site www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/sm30th September – 2nd October 2008
NAT SEC 2008 will bring together over 200 senior government and military practitioners from the fields of emergency planning, intelligence, border control, resilience, CBRN and cyber terrorism for 2 main conference days and a dedicated cyber security focus days. NAT SEC 2008 is the must attend event for all those striving to increase collaboration and information sharing within national and international agencies. Further information or registration: (1) online at www.wbr.co.uk/natsec/, or (2) by phone on +44 (0) 207 368 9465, or (3) by email to info@wbr.co.uk.
National Security 2008: “Maximising Prevention Strategies Through The Collection, Storage And Secure Sending Of Critical Information Between Agencies”
Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels2 & 3 October 2008
Hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Local Government Further information: phone (02) 9080 4307, email registration@informa.com.au
“Port & Maritime Security 2008”
5th Annual Port & Maritime Security summit
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Web site www.portmaritimesecurity.com.au16-17 October 2008
An international conference on the difficulties in implementing the provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The purpose of this Conference is to draw together specialists from a variety of disciplines for a discussion of the challenges that arise when applying science and technology with due consideration of the UNCLOS. For further Information: web site www.gmat.unsw.edu.au/ablos/ABLOS08Folder/ABLOS2008Announcement.pdf
The Fifth ABLOS (Advisory Board on Scientific and Technical Aspects of the Law of the Sea) Scientific Conference
Monaco5-8 November 2008
This event will be held alongside the World Shipping (China) Summit, the leading annual event in China for the world shipping circle. Further information: Sharon Lethbridge, Baird Events, phone (03) 9645 0411, email marinfo@baird.com.au,
SHIPORT CHINA 2008
Dalian World Expo Centre, China
web site www.baird-on-line.com11-12 November 2008
Bringing together the leaders and latest innovators of maritime surveillance technology and strategies. Further information: web site www.coastalsurveillance08.com
5th Annual Maritime Domain Awareness - Coastal Surveillance 2008
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore11-13 November 2008
A look at the past, present and, most importantly, future markets for such craft. Further information: Kevin Parker, phone (03) 9645 0411,
11th leading Maritime & Commercial Fishing Industry Trade Show
Ausmarine 2008 Conferences:
(1) World Passenger Vessel Market;
(2) World Patrol, Assault & Rescue Craft Market
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
email marinfo@baird.com.au
web site www.baird-on-line.com25-27 November 2008
Organised by Baird Events of Australia, the Danish Export Association and the Thai Overseas Fisheries Association. Conference theme: “Improving the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of the Seafood Industry.” With many of the Developed “western” nations substantially restricting, if not closing, their commercial fishing operations, the industry focus is moving to Asia, the land of fishing opportunity. Further information: Kishore Navani, phone (03) 9645 0411,
Asiafish 2008 Conference & Exhibition
Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
email marinfo@baird.com.au
web site www.baird-on-line.com24-26 February 2009
Organised by Baird Events of Australia Conference titles: “Offshore Service Vessels: Oil and gas and much more”; and “Tug and Barge Transportation: Effective, flexible and economical cargo movement”. Around 20 leading international speakers and commentators will present at each conference on a wide range of topics including fleet management; fleet basing; vessel and equipment design and manufacture; finance and economics; the environment; and occupational health and safety. Further information: Kishore Navani, phone (03) 9645 0411,
Asian Shipping & Work Boat 2009 – the 6th Asian Shipping & Work Boat Exhibition and Conferences
Suntec, Singapore
email marinfo@baird.com.au
web site www.baird-on-line.com
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