8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:10

Opening address: Katrien Eloot, Co-ordinator of the Knowledge Centre Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water, Flanders Hydraulics Research and Professor at Ghent University, Maritime Technology Division

9:10 - 9:25

Second opening address: Peter Mortier, Deputy Managing Director, Port of Ghent

9:25 - 10.10

Invited Keynote Speech by Capt. Miguel F. Rodriguez S., Canal Operations Manager and Executive Manager for Transit Operations, Panama Canal Authority

SESSION A1: Ship Behaviour in Locks

10:10 - 10.35

Manoeuvring at transit of the existing north lock and the future sea lock at IJmuiden, the Netherlands; pilot procedures and information from scale model tests.

W.C.D. Kortlever, G. de Boer

Rijkswaterstaat, Centre for Infrastructure, The Netherlands & Pilot Service Amsterdam IJmond, The Netherlands

SBL21

10:35 - 11:00

Prototype measurements of ship behavior while entering locks

L.L. Daggett, J.C. Hewlett

Waterway Simulation Technology, USA

SBL13

11:00 - 11:15

Refreshment break

SESSION B1: Ship - ship interaction

11:15 - 11:40

Shallow water effect on the hydrodynamic interaction between two ships with rudder in close proximity

M. Sano, H. Yasukawa, K. Kitagawa, S. Yoshida

Hiroshima University & JGC Corporation, Japan

SBL15

11:40 - 12:05

Real-Time Simulation of Ship-Structure and Ship-Ship Interaction

O. Lindberg, S.L. Glimberg, H.B. Bingham, A.P. Engsig-Karup, P.J. Schjeldahl

FORCE Technology & Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

SBL41

12:05 - 12:30

Head-on traffic at the approach channel to the Port of Hamburg

K.O.K. Uliczka, C.-U. Böttner, D. Carstens

Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau), Germany

SBL28

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

SESSION E1: Shallow water effects - experimental studies

13:30 - 13:55

An experimental investigation of behaviour and hydrodynamic forces acting on a ship in shallow water

L. Béguin, P.-E. Guillerm, J.-M. Rousset, M. Weber, S. Lambert, J.-L. Toularastel, L. Davoust

Ecole Centrale Nantes - LHEEA, France

SBL31

13:55 - 14:20

Free Sailing Manoeuvres for Tuning of Analytical Shallow Water Models

C.-U. Böttner, K.O.K. Uliczka, D. Carstens, J. Sponholz*

Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau), Germany

* MTC Marine Training Centre, Hamburg, Germany

SBL27

14:20 - 14:45

Experimental investigation on the depth effect of hydrodynamic coefficients obtained by PMM test in square tank

H.K. Yoon, S. Kang

Dept. Of Naval Arch. & Marine Engineering, Changwon National University, Korea

SBL32

14:45 - 15:10

Benchmark HPMM tests for KCS in shallow water

D.J. Yeo, K. Yun, Y.G Kim, S.Y. Kim

Maritime and Ocean Engineering Research Institute/KIOST, Korea

SBL39

15:10 - 15:25

Refreshment break

SESSION D1: Effects of passing vessels

15:25 - 15:50

The effect of berth blockage on berthed ship-passing ship interaction forces and moments

J.T. Duffy, S.P. Denehy, D. Ranmuthugala, M.R. Renilson,

Australian Maritime College, Australia & Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

SBL38

15:50 - 16:15

Evaluation of empirical and numerical methods on the prediction of hydrodynamic loads involved in the passing ship problem

R.A. Watai, F. Ruggeri, E.A. Tannuri, J. Weiss

Numerical Offshore Tank of the University Of São Paulo (TPN-USP) & São Paulo Institute for Technological Research (IPT), Brazil

SBL25

16:15 - 16:40

Passing ship interaction study in Altamira Port (Mexico)

I. Verdugo, J.R. Iribarren, R. Atienza, C.B. Cal, L. Pecharroman, I. Trejo

Siport 21, Technical Consulting Company, Spain

SBL29

16:40 - 17:05

Research on pier site optimization in straight fairway by CFD

Y. Xiao, X.L. Xiong, Y.M. Xu, M.J. Liu, X.X. Sheng

Wuhan University of Technology & Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration, China

SBL16

17:30 - 19:00

Guided visit to the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

19:00 - 21:00

Welcome Reception

8:00 - 08:30

Registration

8:30 - 09:15

Invited Keynote Speech by Chris Coeck, Manager Policy and Strategic Projects, Antwerp Port Authority

Presentation

SESSION C1: Manoeuvring

09:15 - 09:40

Manoeuvring support system for huge floating offshore structure in confined water with high accuracy DGPS

H. Oda, E. Okuyama

Akishima Laboratories (Mitsui Zosen) Inc., Tokyo, Japan

SBL11

09:40 - 10:05

Hydrodynamic Forces on Steering Device while Manoeuvring in Confined Water

A.M. Chetvertakov, D.V. Nikushchenko

KM Tech LLC, Kongsberg Group & State Marine Technical University of St. Petersburg (SMTU), Russia

SBL44

10:05 - 10.30

Prediction of manoeuvring coefficients of a container ship by numerically simulating HPMM using RANSE based solver

R. Rajita Shenoi, P. Krishnankutty, R. Panneer Selvam, A. Kulshrestha

Department of Ocean Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India

SBL35

10:30 - 10:45

Refreshment break

SESSION E2: Shallow and confined water effects

10:45 - 11:10

Nautical depth sounding - the Rheocable survey method

M. Druyts, P. Brabers

MDCE bvba & Demco NV, Belgium

SBL19

11:10 - 11:35

Wind effect on directional stability of a ship moving in a channel

H. Yasukawa, M. Sano, H. Amii

Hiroshima University, Japan

SBL10

11:35 - 12:00

URANS studies of hydrodynamic performance and slamming loads on high-speed planing hulls in calm water and waves for deep and shallow conditions

S.M. Mousaviraad, Z. Wang, F. Stern

IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA

SBL9

12:00 - 12:25

Impact of ship size on induced waves and currents in confined water

S. Doychev, B. Söhngen

Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, Karlsruhe, Germany

SBL1

12:25 - 13:30

Lunch

SESSION B2: Interaction - CFD studies / C2: Manoeuvring

13:30 - 13:55

URANS Studies of Ship-Ship Interactions in Shallow Water

P.-C. Wu, H. Sadat-Hosseini, Y. Toda, F. Stern

Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan & IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA

SBL7

13:55 - 14:20

Ship to ship interaction investigations with the use of CFD methods

A.A. Zubova , D.V. Nikushchenko

State Marine Technical University & Kongsberg Maritime, Saint Petersburg, Russia

SBL37

14:20 - 14:45

URANS Studies of WAM-V Multi-Body Dynamics in Calm Water and Waves

S.M. Mousaviraad, S. Bhushan, F. Stern

IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City & Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, USA

SBL8

14:45 - 15:10

Ship Manoeuvring Behaviour in Crossing Current

K. Hasegawa, K.-G. Oh, Y.A. Ahmed, P. Rigo

Osaka University, Japan & Liège University, Belgium

SBL47

15:10 - 15:25

Refreshment break

SESSION A2 : Ship Behaviour in Locks

15:25 - 15:50

The locks of the Seine-Scheldt project: Nautical accessibility of a new lock in Harelbeke

J. Verwilligen, E. Maes, K. Eloot

Flanders Hydraulics Research & Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV, Upper Scheldt Division, Belgium

SBL46

15:50 - 16:15

A Virtual Bottom for Locks

P. Sergent, E. Lefrançois, P. Debaillon, N. Mohamad

CETMEF, Compiègne, France ; Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Laboratoire Roberval, Compiègne, France ; DREAL, Rouen France ; Marine Engineering Department, Tishreen University, Syrian Arab Republic

SBL3

16:15 - 16:40

Experimental investigation of mooring forces in an inland navigation lock : comparison between through the head and longitudinal filling systems

T. Heinz, D. Christiaens, D. Bousmar

Institute of Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering, Université catholique de Louvain & Hydraulic Research Laboratory, Service Public de Wallonie, Belgium

SBL42

16:40 - 17:05

On a Pragmatic Force Criterion for the Design of a Navigation Lock Filling and Emptying System

K. Verelst, J. Vercruysse, T. De Mulder

Flanders Hydraulics Research & Civil Engineering Department, Ghent University, Belgium

SBL49

17:30 - 19:00

Boat trip in Ghent

19:00 - 23:00

Conference Dinner at the Medieval Castle of the Counts

08:00 - 08:30

Registration

SESSION A3: Ship Behaviour in Locks

08:30 - 08:55

Behaviour of Ships Approaching and Leaving Locks: Open Model Test Data for Validation Purposes

M. Vantorre, G. Delefortrie

Maritime Technology Division, Ghent University, Belgium & Flanders Hydraulics Research, Belgium

SBL50

08:55 - 09:20

Numerical study on hydrodynamic behaviour of ships sailing in locks

H.-Z. Wang, Z.-J. Zou

School of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Civil Engineering & State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

SBL17

09:20 - 09:55

Hydrodynamics of a ship while entering a lock

T. Vergote, M. Vantorre, K. Eloot, J. Verwilligen

DEME & Flanders Hydraulics Research & Maritime Technology Division, Ghent University, Belgium

SBL45

09:55 - 10:20

The use and validation of OpenFOAM to determine the lateral and longitudinal forces exerted on a vessel in the lock and in the lock approach

A. de Loor, A.J. van der Hout, O.M. Weiler, W.C.D. Kortlever

Deltares & Rijkswaterstaat, Centre for Infrastructure, The Netherlands

SBL22

10:20 - 10:35

Refreshment break

SESSION A4: Ship Behaviour in Locks

10:35 - 11:00

Activities of PIANC Working Group 155: Ship behaviour in locks and lock approaches

C. Thorenz

Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW), Karlsruhe, Germany

SBL12

11:00 - 11:25

Lock Manoeuvres: Practical Cases in Europe and Panama

K. Eloot, M. Vantorre, J. Verwilligen, D. Bus, R. Cleeren, E. Gheyle, E. Veche, E. Heugen, J. Van Drongelen, R. Salas, R. Detienne

Flanders Hydraulics Research ; Ghent University, Maritime Technology Division; Flemish Pilotage, Belgium ; Station de Pilotage, Dunkerque, France ; Dutch Pilotage, The Netherlands ; Panama Canal Pilots, Panama ; Brabo, Belgium

SBL48

11:25 - 11:50

Real-time simulation of ships manoeuvring in locks

R. Henn

DST - Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, Duisburg, Germany

SBL33

11:50 - 12:00

Closing Words by Marc Vantorre, Professor at Ghent University, Maritime Technology Division

12:00 - 13:30

Bus trip to Antwerp and lunch

13:30 - 18:00

Afternoon technical visits to the Berendrecht lock and to the Left Bank lock under construction

18:30

Bus stop at Antwerp Berchem railway station. Here you can take the train to Brussels National Airport (30min)

19:30

Back in Ghent

10:00 - 12:00

Visit to Flanders Hydraulics Research

with particular attention for the model of the new Panama Canal locks