The WMTC is held every 3 years, hosted by a member of the World Maritime Technology Congress in partnership with 25 of the world’s leading maritime associations. The First Conference (WMTC 2003) was organized in San Francisco by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). The second Conference (WMTC 2006) was conducted in London by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). The third Conference (WMTC 2009) will be hosted, for the first time in Asia, by The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) in Mumbai from January 21st to 24th 2009. The aim of WMTC 2009 is to bring professionals from various countries, organisations and disciplines of marine industry on a common platform to exchange ideas on the latest developments in the maritime world and seek a way forward for working together.

“World Maritime Technology Conference 2009 will provide a wonderful opportunity for members of Maritime Industry to exchange views throughout the spectra of Marine Sciences, Engineering and Allied Industry. The Theme of the Conference “Perceptions and Visions” has been thoughtfully chosen by the Organizers of the Conference to synchronize with this period when the Maritime Industry is going through dexterous changes.  I congratulate The Institute of Marine Engineers (India) for hosting WMTC 2009 at Mumbai, being the first time in the Asia Hub. I am confident that the Conference will stimulate meaningful deliberations from worldwide participation and I wish it all success.”

S. Hajara

President, Indian National Ship-owners’ Association,

Chairman and Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.