ICETECH 06, 7th International Conference on Ships and Marine Structures in Cold Regions

The ICETECH06 conference was held in Banff, Canada, July 16 to 19, 2006, and surpassed previous records, with over 160 delegates attending, full sponsor and exhibitor subscription, over 50 technical papers presented, and an exciting social and accompanying persons program. The presentation program, the events, the setting, and the attendees just made it a very enjoyable and technically sound event! Highlights of the ’06 conference and the program are shown under the ICETECH06 HIGHLIGHTS link below. Thanks to all those who contributed to the ’06 resounding success – to the sponsors and exhibitors, the organizing committee and audiovisual team, to the Banff Centre staff, and most of all, to the delegates and accompanying persons who ensured its success.

IceTech06 Highlights (4.0 MB WMV)

ICETECH 2000, 6th International Conference on Ships and Marine Structures
in Cold Regions
St. Petersburg, Russia September 12-14, 2000

Hosted by:
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers - Artic Section, Canada and
Krylov Shipbuilding Research Institute, Russia, in association with
Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, Russia
Central Marine Research and Design Institute, Russia

The following Conference Themes defined the ICETECH’2000 conference:

1. The Northern Sea Route:
   The scientific, engineering and technological challenges for the design, construction and navigation of vessels using the Northern Sea Route in the 21st Century.
2. Vessel and Structure Design:
   Recent Achievements in the research, design and building of ships and marine structures for cold regions.
3. Vessel and Structure Operations:
   Experience in the use and operation of new icebreakers and transportation systems in ice-covered waters.
4. Environment and Codes:
   The environment of cold regions and development of Regulations and Codes for safe and efficient operations.

Over a hundred technical papers and technical reports were presented during this conference.

The following companies and organizations provided sponsorship for ICETECH’2000 Conference:

-Krylov Shipbuilding Research Institute, Russia
-Bercha International Inc., Canada
-Cautley Enterprises Inc., Canada
-Fortum Oil and Gas OY, Finland
-Canatec Consultants Ltd., Canada
-R&B Falcon, USA

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Tsarskoye Selo	Battleship “Aurora” on Neva River	Reception at Shuvalov Palace
Monument to the tsar Nicolas I	Monument to Peter the Great	Russian Ballet
Between the Technical Sessions	Russian Folk Entertainment	Wes Abel by the Hermitage

ICETECH '94, the Fifth International Conference on Ships and Marine Structures
in Cold Regions
Westin Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada March 16 – March 18, 1994

ICETECH ’94 marked a significant expansion in the ICETECH conference format.
ICETECH’94 consisted of three full days worth of concurrent technical sessions, registration, receptions, different social events and optional Tour of Banff National Park.
An Accompanying Persons’ Program was also arranged.

The following Topics/Themes were used for ICETECH ’94 technical sessions:
- Design Building Blocks
- Vessel Design
- Vessel Operations
- Icebreaker for the Northwest Passage
- Comparison of Design Concepts and their Operational Consequences

Twenty three (23) technical papers were presented during this conference and two technical keynote addresses during lunch breaks.

The following companies / organizations provided sponsorship for Icetech’94 Conference:

-Amoco Canada Petroleum Corporation
-Amoco Eurasia Petroleum Company
-Canadian Marine Drilling Ltd.
-Canarctic Shipping Company Limited
-Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Government of Canada
-Det Norske Veritas
-Kvaerner Masa Marine Inc.
-Melville Shipping Ltd.
-Osborne Propellers, Ltd.
-Sandwell Inc.
-Canadian Coast Guard, Northern Region
-Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Displays were presented by several companies during the time of conference.

Icetech’94 Conference was chaired by Dr. D. Masterson

ICETECH '90, Fourth International Conference on Ships and Marine Systems
in Cold Regions
Calgary, March 1990

The Arctic Section’s second ICETECH conference built upon the success of ICETECH and nearly double the number of technical papers (27) was presented in 1990.

ICE TECH '84, Third International Conference on Icebreaking & Related Technologies
Calgary, May 16-18, 1984

This was the first ICETECH hosted by the newly formed Arctic Section, whose members had played a significant role in opening the Beaufort Sea to offshore exploration over the preceding decade. His Excellency the Right Honourable Edward Schreyer, Governor General of Canada, officially opened ICE TECH ’84, a modest but professional function which offered 14 technical papers to the assembled delegates.