Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Activities

Panel O-36, Maritime Economics

Active Projects

Last revised: 25 May 2006

The activities of Panel O-36 are centered on exploring issues of interest and relevance to its members. The panel has undertaken inquiries into issues such as understanding demand and cost side economics of fast cargo ships; examining the markets for fast ferries in the United States; and addressing the feasibility of militarily-useful sealift ships being deployed by private operators on commercial trade routes; and examining the structural changes in the liner industry that will accompany the introduction of very large container carriers. Two panel members developed a case study in maritime economics to illustrate "economic hindcasting" which has been used in an academic curriculum.

WORKSHOP--The Economics of Short Sea Shipping

Date: late 2006 or early 2007

Jointly sponsored by the Transportation Research Board/Marine Board

Contact: Jennifer Zeien for details

Current Topics of Discussion

Short Sea Shipping

Jones Act Market

Alternative Energy and Reduced Energy Shipping

And many others...

Articles, Presentations and Papers of Interest

Short Sea Shipping on the East Coast of North America: An analysis of opportunities and issues. Dalhousie University, 2006, prepared for Transport Canada 1. Summary, 2. Report, 3. Appendices

Alternative Energy from the Sea, by Chris D. Barry, May 2006

Jones Act Market Fundamentals, by Peter Wallace, May 2004

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