POAC 19 June 16-20, 2019 Delft, the Netherlands

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1 25 th International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions Hosted by: Conference Chairman: Chairman Local Organizing Committee: Prof. A.V. Metrikine J.S. Hoving 1

2 - Host & Organization Hosted at Delft University of Technology, by the sections: Offshore Engineering & Dynamics of Solids and Structures Conference Chairman: Prof. Andrei Metrikine Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Professor, Chair of Dynamics of Solids and Structures, Head of the Section Offshore Engineering, Fac. Civil Eng. & Geo. Adjunct Professor Arctic Marine Civil Engineering, NTNU. Chairman Local Organizing Committee: Jeroen Hoving Assistant Professor. Offshore & Arctic Engineering Curriculum Coordinator MSc Offshore & Dredging Engineering Other Members Local Organizing Committee: 2

3 The Dutch-Arctic Connection Willem Barentsz - Dutch Navigator, Cartographer and Arctic Explorer Three expeditions to the far north in search of the northeast passage. Discovered Bear Island and Spitsbergen, explored and stranded on Novaya Zemlya. In 1853, the former Murmean Sea was renamed Barents Sea in his honour. 3

4 Location of this platform? The "Zuidwal Platform" (PE ZW PA) is located between the head of the Afsluitdijk at the Friesland side and the Wadden island Vlieland. The platform is operated by Total and produces gas from a Jurassic reservoir at a depth of 1900 m. The platform is supported by 8 legs and is protected from drifting ice by 16 tubular piles. So occassionally, the Dutch Wadden Sea is a Sub-Arctic area! Zuidwal Platform 4

5 Arctic History of During the so-called Little Ice Age, between 1784 and 1861, about 140 river dikes in failed due to excessive ice loads and increased water levels due to ice dams. This was 57% of all dike failures in the Netherlands during that time! The iceberg of Ochten (along the river Rhine), 24 january 1789, Painted by Roeland van Eynden According to Dutch law at that time, any land that emerged or was reclaimed at the riverbank was automatically considered the property of the owner of the land adjoining that riverbank. 5

6 Recent Arctic encounters in NL Houtribdijk, 7 february 1987 Ice pushed up to the guard-rail Houtribdijk Rubble ice on the Coast of Friesland Houtribdijk in 2010 Ice shoved over the roadway 6

7 Ice along the shores of the IJsselmeer Damage to concrete mats at the Houtribdijk, 1987 Ice formations at the Afsluitdijk, 2013 On the shores of the Flevopolder, 15 February 2013 Houtribdijk, 15 February

8 - Conference Location Aula Congresscentre of Delft University, at the centre of the Delft University Campus min walking distance or 5 min by bus from the Historic Centre of where hotels are abundantly available! 8

9 Delft Home of Delft University of Technology and, but also the city of Delft Blue, the House of Orange and Johannes Vermeer. For more info, see: 9

10 City of Delft Blue Pottery Between 1600 and 1800, Delft was one of the foremost pottery producers in Europe as Delft Blue pottery was immensely popular. Only De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, known as Royal Dutch, has remained in operation since 1653 and still produces the Delft Blue pottery according to the traditional methods. Other locations in Delft where one can see the pottery are De Delftse Pauw and in the many souvenir shops around town. 10

11 Delft & the Royal House of Orange The New Church contains the crypt where the members of the Dutch royal family, the house of Orange, have their final resting-place. 11

12 City of Johannes Vermeer Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft in 1632, he lived and painted all of his life in Delft until he died in The Girl with the Pearl Earring Sight of Delft The Milk Maid 12

13 Summary and Practical Issues Location: Aula Congresscentre, Delft University of Technology, NL Date: Sunday 16 June 2019 to Thursday 20 June 2019 Travel: From the international airport Schiphol, there is easy access to Delft by train. The conference location is easily reachable from Delft Centre by walking (10 mins) or public transport (bus). Travel Restrictions: In many cases no Visa required; in some cases however a Visa may be required depending on origin. Accommodation: Abundantly available in the historic centre of Delft. A list of suggested accommodations will be provided. Included in the fee: Icebreaker party: Sunday 16 June, 18h00-21h00 Lunch: Banquet: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Wednesday 18h00-22h30 13

14 Summary and Practical Issues Weather: In June, generally its around 18 C - 24 C, there is lots of sun but also regular rains! Social Program: A Delft Canal Cruise (a boat trip through the historic centre of Delft) will be included in the conference fee; otherwise and the Netherlands in general, is very tourist-friendly. Accompanying persons: The options for people accompanying participants to the conference are abundantly available, for example: Exploring Delft by a guided historic Delft City Tour. One can visit the Highlights of Delft such as the Old & New Churches, Royal Dutch (Porceleyne Fles), Prinsenhof, go shopping at the many (gift) shops or enjoy food and drinks at the many restaurants and terraces in the city. Other Dutch cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague are close by and can be reached by train within an hour. 14

15 Important Dates for Abstract Submission: October 17, 2018 Abstract Acceptance: November 14, 2018 Manuscript for review: January 31, 2019 Paper acceptance: March 15, 2019 Last day of early registration: April 30, 2019 Conference: 15

16 Thank you for you attention, and we hope to welcome you in Delft in June 2019! 16

17 25 th International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions Hosted by: Conference Chairman: Chairman Local Organizing Committee: Prof. A.V. Metrikine J.S. Hoving 17