Overview

FAST2007 will be held in Shanghai, China from September 23 to 27, 2007.  This is the 9th in the series of world-known conferences, held every two years, dedicated to fast sea transportation. Earlier successes were held in Norway, Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, United Kingdom, Italy and Russia.

FAST2007 will bring together an international mix of academics, researchers, designers, builders, operators, owners, equipment suppliers, service providers, defense experts and economists at the forefront of development in the high-speed maritime industry and will provide an invaluable forum for the exchange of information between those involved in the industry. Specific vehicle types covered include:

l         Passenger and cargo ships

l         Yachts and pleasure boats

l         Patrol boats

l         Sailing boats

l         Navy and coastal ships

l         Racing and record-breaking boats

l         Wing-in-ground effect crafts

FAST2007 will also include an exhibition, providing a showcase for all aspects of high-speed vessels, from design to construction and services to this sector of the maritime industry.

Topics

Technical papers are invited containing new and original ideas, innovative applications and practical achievements in various fields of FAST sea transportation, including but not limited to:

l         New concepts and designs of fast ships and marine vehicles

l         Hull form design

l         Propulsion complexes

l         Seakeeping behaviors

l         Control and Maneuverability

l         Hydro-aerodynamics

l         Structures

l         Materials

l     Safety and operation

l     Fast sea transportation infrastructure and economics