We would like to thank everyone who submitted an abstract during the official call for papers period. The conference programme is now live and can be viewed here [link].

ITS 2024

Parties that missed this year’s call for papers and wish to present are invited to email ITS24@rivieramm.com

We look forward to the community gathering in just a few short months for what promises to be an outstanding event. See you soon!

The 27th International Tug and Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

Conference Dates: Tuesday 21 May - Thursday 23 May 2024

Conference Location: Dubai

We invite submissions from professionals from across the tug and salvage industries and spanning technical, operational, regulatory, commercial, financial, and research. Interested parties are likely to include, but are not limited to:

Tug Operators
Tug Designers and Builders
Tug Crew and Personnel
Port Authorities and Terminal Operators
Regulatory Bodies
Classification Societies
Salvage and Emergency Response Companies
Tug Charterers
Tug Equipment and Technology Providers
Industry Associations and Professional Bodies
Financial Institutions
Insurance and Risk Management
Shipbrokers and Chartering Agents
Investors and Private Equity
Financial Advisors and Consultants
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) engaged in developing and financing tug-related infrastructure projects, such as port expansions, terminal upgrades, and navigational enhancements.

Important Dates:

Notification of Acceptance: Friday 27 October 2023
Full Paper Submission: Thursday 29 March 2024

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER

Advice before supplying an abstract:

Parties interested in submitting an abstract for consideration by the advisory panel are strongly advised to contact the conference chairman directly and before submitting their abstract for guidance on whether what they intend to supply, aligns with the intended programme. Please email ITS24@rivieramm.com

Authors are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, or proposals related to tug and salvage operations. Submissions should align with the conference’s key programme components, covering topics such as:

Tug Design and Construction
Tug Operations and Safety
Tug Technology and Automation
Regulation and Compliance
Commercial and Financial Considerations
Environmental Sustainability
Emergency Response and Salvage
Training and Workforce Development
Ports and Harbour Operations
Harbour Masters’ Perspectives
Safety Culture and Best Practices
Sales and Purchase of Tugs
Tug Market Analysis
Newbuilding Order Book
Tug Financing and Investment
Tug Chartering and Contracting
Digitalisation and Market Intelligence

Submission Guidelines:

Abstracts and full papers should be submitted electronically via the conference website.

Abstracts must be a maximum of 500 words and clearly state the objectives, methodology, and key findings of the proposed paper.

Full papers (if abstract accepted) should be maximum 8,000 words in length and should include an introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion sections.

Authors should indicate the relevant category (listed above) under which their submission falls.

All submissions must be original and not previously published or under review elsewhere.

With thanks

Edwin Lampert

Chairman, ITS Conference

The 27th International Tug and Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards 2024

Important information:

Advisory Panel and Review Process

An Advisory Panel comprising industry experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds will review all submitted papers and proposals. The panel will ensure the selection of high-quality, relevant, and innovative contributions for presentation at the conference. Submissions will be evaluated based on their rigour, relevance to the conference themes, and contribution to the field of tug and salvage operations.

Important Dates