The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) 2011 calendar of events gets off to a flying start with the Ship Power Forum, with its theme ‘today’ssolutions, tomorrow’s options’ being held Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 February at the Institute’s headquarters in the City of London.

Two conferences in one, the Forum will demonstrate to ship owners and operators how to take full advantage of the latest and imminent propulsion technologies – saving costs, increasing operating efficiency, and delivering cleaner shipping.

“The Ship Propulsion Systems and The Ship Powering Alternatives Conferences, the component parts of our Ship Power Forum, will be held alongside each other, with delegates able to chose which sessions to attend on the day, so they can tailor-make their two days with us to suit their particular requirements,” explains IMarEST’s Chief Executive, Dr Marcus Jones. “We know that time is a commodity in short supply, so believe this approach will help our delegates make the most of their time with us. Like all our events, there is ample time set aside at the Ship Power Forum for networking and all delegates and the 30+ speakers will enjoy a networking conference reception at the end of the first day.”

“The Ship Propulsion Systems Conference (SPS) illustrates how to improve engine performance and economy through the application of the most up to date technologies and examines the latest shaft and propulsor developments,” explains conference chairman Professor John Carlton, Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London, and President-Elect of IMarEST. “Driven by the burden of environmental regulation and rising bunker costs The Ship Powering Alternatives Conference (SPA) offers solutions to help achieve lower emissions and gain conventional fuel savings; whilst examining the complete range of alternative powering options available.”

The conferences share joint sessions on both mornings - Latest Engine Developments for Reduced Emissions, on Day One; and Fuel Options for Reciprocating Engines on Day Two. Plenary Keynote addresses by Andrew Penfold, Director, Ocean Shipping Consultants; and Dr Roger Bentley, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Cybernetics, University of Reading make the business and energy-supply case for the new fuels and engine propulsion technologies. The presentations that follow will look at how to squeeze the most from existing diesels and alternative internal combustion choices.

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