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Dear Colleagues,
Webb Institute and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, in association with MARIN and Wind Support NYC, are pleased to announce the 2025 Sustainability and Innovation in Ship Design and Operations (SISDO 2025) Conference, to be held November 10 - 11, 2025 at Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY.
This annual two-day conference builds on the momentum of previous years by bringing together leaders from industry and academia to explore the latest concepts, technologies, case studies, and success stories in sustainable ship design and efficient maritime operations. In-person and remote attendance options will be available.
The conference organizers are now accepting abstracts for technical papers, presentations, and student projects. Submissions are welcome in all areas of interest related to ship design and operations, including (but not limited to):
Domains
- Vessel lifecycle – shipbuilding, operations, recycling
- Container, bulk, tanker shipping
- Cruising and ferries
- Offshore vessels
- Small boats and workboats
- Government and military vessels
Topics
- Alternative energy and propulsion technologies
- Natural propulsion
- Air, water, and noise pollution
- Regulations and classification
- Financing and economics of sustainability
- Port environmental concerns
- Fleetwide optimization
- Training and education for the next generation
Important Dates
- September 12, 2025 – Abstracts due
- September 1, 2025 – Registration opens
- October 6, 2025 – Final papers/presentations due
- November 10–11, 2025 – SISDO 2025 at Webb Institute
In addition to papers and presentations, SISDO 2025 will once again feature a Student Project Pitch session and poster presentations, offering students the opportunity to present their work directly to industry leaders and conference attendees.
Full details on abstract submission and conference guidelines are available in the Call for Content.
Visit SISDO 2025 Conference Webpage for more information.
Please submit all inquiries and questions to: events@webb.edu
Information on registration for the conference will follow shortly.
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