Chapter 1. Safety of navigation 1.1 The present and expected changes in maritime safety, security and defense functions J. Urba'nski ,W. Morga's & M. Mi,esikowski 1.2 Study on ships safety control system X.-J. Han, X.-Y. Meng & Z.-W.Wang 1.3 Marine navigation using expert system N. Nikitakos & G. Fikaris 1.4 Safety of navigation and spatial planning at sea J. Hajduk 1.5 e-Navigation and the Human Element D. Patraiko, P.Wake &A.Weintrit 1.6 Generation of Electronic Nautical Chart data for assessment of navigational safety in harbour and waterway design K. Guan, C. Shi, S.Wu &T. Xu 1.7 Study on shipping safety strategy based on accident forecast model X.Y. Meng, Y.M. Bai & X.J. Han 1.8 Knowledge representation in a ship's navigational decision support system Z. Pietrzykowski & J. Uriasz Chapter 2. Manoeuvering and ship-handling simulation 2.1 Manoeuvring simulation on the bridge for predicting motion of real ships and as training tool in ship handling simulators K. Benedict, M. Kirchhoff, M. Gluch, S. Fischer & M. Baldauf 2.2 CFD based hull hydrodynamic forces for simulation of ship manoeuvres T. Tabaczek, T. Gornicz & J. Kulczyk 2.3 New capabilities of the NTPRO 4000 full mission ship handling simulator in the assessment and evaluation processes at Lithuanian Maritime Academy R. Zazeckis, I. Bartuseviciene & R. Maksimavicius 2.4 Reconstructing a marine casualty: The effectiveness of the full-mission simulator as a casualty analysis tool E. Doyle 2.5 Fuzzy fast time simulation model of ship's manoeuvring P. Zalewski 2.6 Ship manouvring performance experiments using a free running model ship N. Im & J.-H. Seo 2.7 Simulation of load distribution along a quay during unparallel berthing manoeuvres J. Artyszuk 2.8 Training course for personnel involved in emergency towing operations T.E. Berg, G. Gudmundseth & U. Klevstad Chapter 3. Global navigation satellite system 3.1 Modernization of maritime DGPS in Poland M. Dziewicki 3.2 Application of 3-D velocity measurement of vessel by VI-GPS for STS lightering Y. Yoo, E. Pedersen, K. Tatsumi, N. Kouguchi &Y. Arai 3.3 Positioning using GPS and GLONASS systems L. Kujawa, J.B. Rogowski & K. Kopa'nska 3.4 Galileo integrity concept and its applications to the maritime sector C. Hernandez, C. Catalan & M.A. Martinez 3.5 Galileo AltBOC E5 signal characteristics for optimal tracking algorithms F. Vejrazka, P. Kovar & P. Kacmarik 3.6 The implementation of the EGNOS system to APV-I precision approach operations A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P. Trominski 3.7 GPS-based vehicle localisation A. Janota &V. Koncelik 3.8 Effect of measurement duration on the accuracy of position determination in GPS and GPS/EGNOS systems R. Bober, T. Szewczuk &A.Wolski Chapter 4. Marine traffic control and automatic identification systems 4.1 Sustainability of motorways of the sea and fast ships F.X. Martinez de Oses & M. Castells i Sanabra 4.2 Applying graph theory terms to description of VTS 153 K. Jackowski 4.3 Simulation-based risk analysis of maritime transit traffic in the Strait of Istanbul B. Ozbas, I. Or, O.S. Uluscu &T. Altiok 4.4 The Marine Electronic Highway project in Straits of Malacca and Singapore: Observation on the present development M.H. Said &A.H. Saharuddin 4.5 Availability of traffic control system based on servicing model J. Mikulski 4.6 Evaluation of main traffic congestion degree for restricted waters with AIS reports Q. Hu, J. Yong, C. Shi & G. Chen 4.7 Computer vision and ship traffic analysis: Inferring maneuver patterns from the automatic identification system K.G. Aarsaether &T. Moan 4.8 Possible method of clearing-up the close-quarter situation of ships by means of Automatic Identification System V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova Chapter 5. Navigational tools, systems and equipment 5.1 Development of a concept for bridge alert management F. Motz, S. Hockel, M. Baldauf & K. Benedict 5.2 Comparison of traditional and integrated bridge design with SAGAT F. Motz, E. Dalinger, H.Widdel, S. Hockel & S. MacKinnon 5.3 The problem of "infant mortality" failures of integrated navigation systems S. Ahvenjarvi 5.4 CRM-203 type Frequency Modulated ContinuousWave (FM CW) radar S. Plata & R.Wawruch 5.5 The impact of windmills on the operation of radar systems M. Dzunda, V. Humenansky, D. Draxler, Z. Csefalvay & P. Bajusz 5.6 3D Sonar for navigation and obstacle avoidance I. Bowles & Z. Markowski 5.7 The problem of magnetic compass deviation at contemporary conditions E.M. Lushnikov 5.8 The basic research for the new compass system using latest MEMS G. Fukuda & S. Hayashi 5.9 Development of decision supporting tools for determining tidal windows for deep-drafted vessels K. Eloot, M. Vantorre, J. Richter & J. Verwilligen Chapter 6. Anti-collision 6.1 Behaviour patterns in crossing situations 2 J. Kemp 6.2 Method of safe returning of the vessel to planned route after deviation from collision M. Tsymbal & I. Urbansky 6.3 A study of marine incidents databases in the Baltic Sea Region A. Mullai, E. Larsson &A. Norrman 6.4 The display mode for choosing the manoeuvre for collision avoidance L. Vagushchenko &A. Vagushchenko 6.5 Defining of minimally admitted head-on distance before the ships start maneuvering V.M. Bukaty & E.N. Dimitrieva 6.6 Collision scenario-based cognitive performance assessment for marine officers H. Kim, H.-J. Kim & S. Hong 6.7 The effects of causation probability on the ship collision statistics in the Gulf of Finland M. Hanninen & P. Kujala 6.8 An influence of the order to maintain minimum distance between successive vessels on the vessel traffic intensity in the narrow fairways L. Kasyk 6.9 On determination of the head-on situation under Rule 14 of COLREG-72 V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova Chapter 7. Communication at sea 7.1 Maritime communication to support safe navigation K.E. Fjortoft, B. Kvamstad & F. Bekkadal 7.2 Some radiocommunication aspects of e-Navigation K. Korcz 7.3 On-board communication challenges (LAN, SOA and wireless communication) L. Mu & N. Garmann-Johnsen 7.4 Towards standardized maritime language for communication at sea B. Katarzy'nska 7.5 Novel maritime communications technologies F. Bekkadal 7.6 Advantages of preservation of obligatory voice communication on the VHF radio channel 16 S. Brzoska 7.7 The transmission of the information of the system of telecommunicational DECT in the trans-shipping terminal A. Ku'smi'nska-Fijalkowska & Z. Lukasik Chapter 8. Manouvering and pilot navigation 8.1 Navigational safety in SPM (Single Mooring Point) regions V. Paulauskas 8.2 Identification of ship maneuvering model using extended Kalman filters C. Shi, D. Zhao, J. Peng & C. Shen 8.3 Estimating manoeuvres safety level of the Unity Line m/f "Polonia" ferry at the Port of Ystad A. Kowalski 8.4 Conceptual model of port security simulating complex (Bulgarian Standpoint) B. Mednikarov, N. Stoyanov & K. Kalinov 8.5 Problem of stopping vessel at the waypoint for full-mission control autopilot L. Morawski &V. Nguyen Cong 8.6 On the control of CPP ships by steering during in-harbour ship-handling H. Yabuki &Y. Yoshimura 8.7 New Black Sea Terminal of port Kulevi and it navigating features A. Gegenava, N. Varshanidze & G. Khaidarov 8.8 Analysis of the influence of current on the manoeuvres of the turning of the ship on the ports turning-basins J. Kornacki Chapter 9. Sea-river and inland navigation 9.1 Satellite and terrestrial radionavigation systems on European inland waterways J. Januszewski 9.2 Electronic reporting of ships in the RIS system A. Lisaj 9.3 The criterion of safety navigation assessment in sea-river shipping W. Galor 9.4 Target tracking in RIS A. Stateczny &W. Kazimierski 9.5 Six in one or one in six variants. Electronic navigational charts for open sea, coastal, off-shore, harbour, sea-river and inland navigation A.Weintrit 9.6 Data transmission in inland AIS system P.Wolejsza Chapter 10. Route planning and weather navigation 10.1 Multi-objective optimization of motor vessel route S. Marie & E. Courteille 10.2 Application of the 1-2-3 rule for calculations of a vessel's route using evolutionary algorithms B.Wi'sniewski, P. Medyna & J. Chomski 10.3 Multicriteria optimisation in weather routing J. Szlapczy'nska & R. ' Smierzchalski 10.4 On the fuel saving operation for coastal merchant ships using weather routing K. Takashima, B. Mezaoui & R. Shoji 10.5 Solving multi-ship encounter situations by evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories R. Szlapczy'nski 10.6 Evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories in multi-ship encounter situations - Use cases R. Szlapczy'nski Chapter 11. Hydrometeorological aspects 11.1 Contemporary problems of navigation nearly pole E.M. Lushnikov 11.2 A case study from an emergency operation in the Arctic Seas B. Kvamstad, K.E. Fjortoft, F. Bekkadal, A.V. Marchenko & J.L. Ervik 11.3 Ice conditions and human factors in marine accidents at the Arctic N. Marchenko 11.4 Sea ice services in the Baltic Sea M. Sztobryn 11.5 Low sea level occurrence of the southern Baltic Sea coast I. Stanislawczyk, B. Kowalska & M. Mykita 11.6 Measurement system for wind and waves characteristics registration on the Silm Lake L. Morawski, J. Pomirski, P. Sikora & R. Sokol 11.7 Simplified method for estimating maximum ship's draught when navigating in shallow water on the south of Stolpe Bank in the aspect of the vessels with maximum dimensions and draught G. Rutkowski &A. Krolikowski 11.8 Asymptotic theory of ship motions in regular waves under shallow water conditions 493 Y.L. Vorobyov & M.S. Stasenko Chapter 12. Methods and algorithms 12.1 Stabilization of fractional positive continuous-time linear systems in sectors of left-hand half complex plane by state-feedbacks T. Kaczorek 12.2 The comparison of safe control methods in marine navigation in congested waters J. Lisowski 12.3 A numerical study of combined natural and Marangoni convection in a square cavity K. Cicek &A. Cihat Baytas 12.4 An application of mathematical theory of evidence in navigation W. Filipowicz 12.5 The H2 and robust Hinf regulators applied to multivariable ship steering W. Gierusz 12.6 Speciation of population in neuroevolutionary ship handling M. Lacki 12.7 Equalization of the measurements of the altitude, the azimuth and the time from observation of passages of celestial bodies P. Bobkiewicz 12.8 Programmatic correction of errors of measuring track processing M. Luft, E. Szychta & R. Cioc 12.9 Alternative for Kalman filter - Two dimension self-learning filter with memory A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P. Trominski Chapter 13. Safety and reliability of technical systems 13.1 Managing and predicting maritime and off-shore risk R.B. Duffey & J.W. Saull 13.2 Transportation system architecture for intelligent management J. Szpytko 13.3 Risk analysis and human factor in prevention of CRG casualties L. Kobyli'nski 13.4 Estimation of the probability of propulsion loss by a seagoing ship based on expert opinions A. Brandowski &W. Frackowiak 13.5 Finite discrete Markov model of ship safety L. Smolarek 13.6 The possibility of application of algorithms indicating maximum paths in directed graphs for modeling of the evacuation process D.H. Lozowicka Chapter 14. Marine transportation 14.1 Maritime transport development in the global scale - The main chances, threats and challenges A.S. Grzelakowski 14.2 Maritime safety in European concept of the internalization of external costs of transport M. Matczak 14.3 e-Maritime: An enabling framework for knowledge transfer and innovative information services development across the waterborne transport sector J. Graff 14.4 Challenges for Polish seaports' development in the light of globalisation processes in maritime transport A. Przybylowski 14.5 An analysis of marine navigation and safety of sea transportation by Iranian women as officer and master mariner H. Yousefi 14.6 Modelling support for maritime terminals planning and operation S. Ricci & C. Marinacci 14.7 Turkish maritime transport policy (1960-2008) M. Kadioglu 14.8 The influence of organic polymer on parameters determining ability to liquefaction of mineral concentrates M. Popek 14.9 Application of thermal analysis and trough test for determination of the fire safety of some fertilizers containing nitrates K. Kwiatkowska-Sienkiewicz & P. Kalucka Chapter 15. Human factors and crew resource management 15.1 Problem behaviours among children of Filipino seafarers in Iloilo City, Philippines V.B. Jaleco, M.G. Gayo, Jr., R.L. Pador & R.A. Alimen 15.2 Predicting emotional intelligence in maritime management: Imperative, yet elusive E.S. Potoker & J.-A. Corwin 15.3 Officers' shortage: Viewpoints from stakeholders G. Eler, J. Calambuhay, L. Bernas & M. Magramo 15.4 A noble profession called seafaring: The making of an officer M. Magramo & L. Gellada 15.5 Officers as prostitutes: Myth or reality? (A study on poaching of officers in the Philippines) M. Magramo, G. Eler, J. Calambuhay & L. Bernas 15.6 The economical emigration aspect of East and Central European seafarers: Motivation for employment in foreign fleet V. Sencila, I. Bartuseviciene, L. Rupsiene & G. Kalvaitiene 15.7 The role of the maritime institutions on the shortage of officers M. Magramo, L. Bernas, J. Calambuhay & G. Eler 15.8 Psychological features of seamen's activity in emergency situations V.A. Bondarev & O.M. Bondareva Chapter 16. Maritime education and training 16.1 Maritime education - putting in the right emphasis A. Ali 16.2 Correlation between academic performance in Auxiliary Machinery 2 subject and navigational trip among marine engineering students at maritime university in the Philippines R.A. Alimen, V.B. Jaleco, R.L. Pador & M.G. Gayo, Jr. 16.3 Higher performance in maritime education through better trained Lecturers R. Hanzu-Pazara, P. Arsenie & L. Hanzu-Pazara 16.4 Mentoring and the transfer of experiential knowledge in today's merchant fleet A.L. Le Goubin 16.5 Stakeholder satisfaction: Research evaluation of marine engineering cadets' performance at Maritime University, Philippines R.A. Alimen, M. Gayo, Jr. &V.B. Jaleco 16.6 Project PRACNAV for a better on board training curricula E. Barsan & C. Muntean 16.7 A new tool for evaluating and training of chemical tanker crew: Seafarer evaluation and training software: DEPEDES (SETS) O. Arslan, O. Gurel & M. Kadioglu 16.8 MET system in Ukraine M.V. Miyusov & D.S. Zhukov Chapter 17. Maritime policy, proposals and recommendations 17.1 The Somali piracy new or old challenge for international community D. Duda &T. Szubrycht 17.2 The importance of the educational factor to assure the safe and security on the sea L.C. Stan & N. Buzbuchi 17.3 Standard for quality assurance: The case of Philippine Maritime College A.C. Doromal 17.4 Novelties in the development of the qualification standards for electro-technical officers under STCW convention requirements J.Wyszkowski, J. Mindykowski & R.Wawruch 17.5 Assessment of ISPS code compliance at ports using cognitive maps M. Celik &Y. Ilker Topcu 17.6 Dynamic component of ship's heeling moment due to sloshing vs.IMO IS-code recommendations P. Krata 17.7 The influence of the flooding damaged compartment on the metacentric height ship type 888 781 W. Mironiuk 17.8 Intelligent evaluation system of ship management Q. Xu, X. Meng & N.Wang Round Table Panel Session GNSS and Safety and Security of Marine Navigation