Upcoming Conferences

2001

The Odyssey Continues

When was it: 10th to 13th December 2001
Where was it: Marriott Waterfront Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Maryland, USA

The Odyssey Continues is the EPA Region III Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Conference and the EPA International HAZMAT Spills Prevention Conference. The conference discussed future trends and found out what environmental regulations may be of impact in the future plus getting trained as needed to be prepared. There were powerful programs featuring thought provoking topics and seasoned speakers. To learn more about 2001 The Odyssey Continues click here.

ASA demonstrated how useful CHEMMAP was in emergency response. To learn more about CHEMMAP click here.

International Conference on Port and Maritime R&D and Technology

When was it: 29th to 31st October 2001
Where was it: Singapore

The International Conference on Port and Maritime R&D and Technology with a theme “R&D and Technology for Port and Maritime Excellence” was held in Singapore from 29th-31st Oct. 2001.The Conference was jointly organized by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the National University of Singapore. It aimed to bring together researchers in the academic and research institutes, consultants and engineers and scientists in the port and maritime industries to share new and innovative developments, concepts and practices and exchange views and experiences.

Topics:

• Port Development, Management and Operations
  
• Coastal Engineering
  
• Marine Environment
  
• Innovative Ship Designs
  
• Navigation in the Digital Era

International Conference on Estuarine and Coastal Modeling

When was it: 5th to 7th November 2001
Where was it: St Pete Beach, Florida, USA

The 7th International Conference on Estuarine and Coastal Modeling's focus was on the application of models to solve engineering and environmental assessment problems. Three concurrent sessions were underway for the duration. Each session was comprised of a mix of traditional technical sessions, panel discussions, poster/computer presentations, and mini-symposia. All technical sessions were supported by VCR, computer visualization, and computer projection equipment. For more information click here.

Possible Topics:

• Circulation Modeling
  
• Pollutant Transport and Water Quality Prediction
  
• Modeling Techniques and Sensitivity Studies
  
• Model-Data Comparison Methods
  
• Specific Estuarine and Coastal System Models
  
• Visualization in Model/Data Analysis
  
• Wave and Sediment Transport Modeling
  
• Modeling of Chemicals and Floatables
  
• Hazardous Waste Fate Prediction
  
• Inverse Methods
  
• Facility Siting and CSO Studies
  
• Data Assimilation
  
• Nowcast/Forecast Modeling Systems
  
• Multi-media Modeling: Linking Models of Terrestrial / Atmospheric /
• Coastal Systems
  
• Modeling of Coastal Systems with Strong Buoyancy Forcing
  
• Modeling of Multi-disciplinary, Coupled Systems

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

When was it: 11th to 15th November 2001
Where was it: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland

The theme for SETAC 2001 was "Changing Environmental Awareness: Societal Concerns and Scientific Responses." This theme was intended to stimulate discussions on the responsibilities that our professional society and the scientific community has on environmental issues, as well as exploring ways that public concerns could be addressed. The theme reflected our society's growth, maturation, and continuing commitment to improve on past experiences and integrated more fully the multidisciplinary components of modern environmental science to achieve the ultimate goal of protecting, managing, and restoring the environment for the enhancement of ecological and human welfare.To learn more about SETAC 2001 click here.

Bill Saunders provided instructions in spatial interpolation techniques and non-point source pollutant load estimation as part of the “Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology to Water Quality Problems” short course at the SETAC 22nd Annual Meeting. The short course was presented on Sunday, 11 November 2001 and included a basic introduction to GIS technology, a demonstration of EPA’s BASINS water quality modeling tool, and an introduction to GISTOX, a model for the fate, transport, and bioaccumulation of toxic chemicals. Other instructors included Ferdinand Hellweger from HydroQual, Inc. and Gail Carter from Rutgers University.

International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference & Exhibition 2001

When was it: 3rd to 4th September 2001
Where was it: Shangri-La Hotel,

SingaporeICOPCE gathers some of the best in the industry together to share their expertise, experience and ideas on current developments for oil and chemical spill prevention and response. More that 25 international experts attended. Issues discussed ranged from the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001, OPRC-HNS Protocol, the HNS 1996 Convention to the latest developments for combating oil and chemical spills. There also was a full account on the response and rescue work on the pollution incidents of natuna Sea, Erika, levoli Sun and Amorgos. To add an element of reality there was a field day at Jurong island, the chemical hub of Singapore, to participate in a chemical spill response exercise. For more information click here.

Topic ASA discussed:

Crisis Management Simulator - An Effective Tool to Preparing for Emergency Response Presented by: Eric Anderson

Waves 2001 International Conference

When was it: 3rd to 5th September 2001
Where was it: San Francisco, California,

USAWAVES 2001, the Fourth International Symposium on Ocean Wave Measurement and Analysis. Professionals, researchers and all interested persons participated in an exchange of information and views geared to promote communication, technology transfer, improved design, and practical solutions as well as present case histories relating to wave measurement and analysis. For more information click here.

Topics were:

• Laboratory generation and standardization
  
• Tsunamis, storm surges and seiches
  
• Application to maritime operations
  
• Application to sediment transport
  
• Wave measurement and analysis
  
• Wave forecasting and calibration
  
• Application to structural design
  
• Wave theory and statistics
  
• Extreme wave kinematics
  
• Numerical wave tanks
  
• Wave transformation
  
• Sea level change
  
• Research needs
  
• Remote sensing
  
• Coastal flooding
  
• Wave climate
  
  Paper presented by ASA Staff:
  WAVEMAP: A GIS-Based Wave Modeling System By Matthew C. Ward1 , Matt Goodrich, P.E.2 and Tim Giguere

Environment Canada's 24th Artic and Marine Oilspill (AMOP) Technical Seminar

When was it: 13th to 15th June 2001
Where was it: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Environment Canada's 24th Arctic and Marine Oilspill (AMOP) Technical Seminar was held June 13 to 15, 2001 at the Sheraton Grande Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The AMOP Seminar featured technical papers on cold region oil spill programs. For more information, see the conference information page.

Topics were:

Physical and Chemical Properties, and Behaviour of Spilled Oil
Biological Effects of Oil and Hydrocarbons
Biodegradation
Countermeasures for Oil Spills:

a) Containment and Recovery
b) Oil Spill Treating Agents
c) In-situ Burning
Shoreline Protection and Cleanup
Detection, Tracking and Remote Sensing
Spill Modelling
Activity Updates
Contingency Planning
Risk Analysis/Sensitivity Mapping
Recent Spill Experiences

International Oil Spill Conference and Exposition

When was it: 26th to 29th March 2001
Where was it: Tampa, Florida, USA

The 17th Biennial International Conference on the Prevention, Behavior, Control, and Cleanup of Oil Spills was held March 26-29, 2001 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.. More than 2,000 people from 50 countries attended the technical sessions and viewed more than 300 exhibits. The International Oil Spill Conference's purpose is to create a global colloquium for public, government and business ideas addressing all aspects of oil spills impacting the environment. With a goal to promote an international exchange of information and ideas dealing with spill prevention, planning, response and restoration processes, protocols and technology. To promote international sharing of best practice as it relates to management of the varied impacts of oil spills and their aftermath. For more information click here.

The Conference theme for 2001 was: “Global Strategies for Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Restoration” The theme included an expanded perspective with a renewed emphasis on prevention. The scope of this theme covers the complete life cycle of oil and extends across the entire environment, from the marine to the inland regions. Environmental stewardship extends wherever oil is found, used or transported.

Papers that were presented by ASA Staff:

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