With a record number of more than reviewed 850 papers, the OMAE2011 Conference (International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering) in Rotterdam is an ideal forum for offshore engineers, researchers, managers and students to present their progress in research and innovative technology. The OMAE is considered to be the ideal mix of people from the industry and academia. The registration for this important conference is now open.

This OMAE2011 has been organized by KIVI NIRIA (Royal Institute of Engineers) and a unique team of volunteers from the Dutch offshore and shipbuilding industry. Bas Buchner , Chairman of the OMAE2011 conference: “ The unique thing about this OMAE conference is that it has been developed by a team of 25 young engineers, beside the normal Local Organizing Committee. They organize special events and give the conference a special flavor. This co-operation not only makes the conference itself a nice event, but also creates co-operation in this field and stimulates young engineers to be involved in research and innovation. Finally it makes it more fun! ”.