TransNav 2009 : review of scientists and professionals meeting in the field of safety of navigation and sea transportation -- Foreword to the monograph / A. Weintrit & T. Neumann -- List of reviewers -- Message from the president of The Nautical Institute --The present and expected changes in maritime safety, security and defense functions / J. Urba?ski, W. Morga? & M. Mi?sikowski -- Study on ships safety control system / X.-J. Han, X.-Y. Meng & Z.-W. Wang -- Marine navigation using expert system / N. Nikitakos & G. Fikaris -- Safety of navigation and spatial planning at sea / J. Hajduk -- e-Navigation and the human element / D. Patraiko, P. Wake & A. Weintrit -- Generation of electronic nautical chart data for assessment of navigational safety in harbour and waterway design / K. Guan. C. Shi, S. Wu & T. Xu -- Study on shipping safety strategy based on accident forecast model / X.Y. Meng, Y.M. Bai & X.J. Han -- Knowledge representation in a ship's navigational decision support system / Z. Pietrzykowski & J. Uriasz -- Manoeuvring simulation on the bridge for predicting motion of real ships and as training tool in ship handling simulators / K. Benedict, M. Kirchhoff, M. Gluch. S. Fischer & M. Baldauf -- CFD based hull hydrodynamic forces for simulation of ship manoeuvres / T. Tabaczek, T. Gr̤nicz & J. Kulczyk -- New capabilities of the NTPRO 4000 full mission ship handling simulator in the assessment and evaluation processes at Lithuanian Maritime Academy / R. Za?eckis, I. Bartusevi?ien? & R. Maksimavi?ius -- Reconstructing a marine casualty : the effectiveness of the full-mission simulator as a casualty analysis tool / E. Doyle -- Fuzzy fast time simulation model of ship's manoeuvring / P. Zalewski -- Ship manoeuvring performance experiments using a free running model ship / N. Im & J.-H. Seo -- Simulation of load distribution along a quay during unparallel berthing manoeuvres / J. Artyszuk -- Training course for personnel involved in emergency towing operations / T.E. Berg, G. Gudmundseth & U. Klevstad -- Modernization of maritime DGPS in Poland / M. Dziewicki -- Application of 3-D velocity measurement of vessel by VI-GPS for STS lightering / Y. Yoo, E. Pedersen, K. Tatsumi, N Kouguchi & Y. Arai -- Positioning using GPS and GLONASS systems / L. Kujawa, J.B. Rogowski & K. Kopa?ska -- Galileo integrity concept and its applications to the maritime sector / C. Hernǹdez, C. Catalǹ & M.A. Martn̕ez -- Galileo AltBOC E5 signal characteristics for optimal tracking algorithms / E. Vejra?ka, P Kov?̀ & P. Ka?ma?k̕ -- The implementation of the EGNOS system to APV-I precision approach operations / A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P Trm̤inski -- GPS-based vehicle localisation / A. Janota & V. Kon?elk̕ -- Effect of measurement duration on the accuracy of position determination in GPS and GPS/EGNOS systems / R. Bober, T. Szewczuk & A. Wolski -- Sustainability of motorways of the sea and fast ships / E.X. Martn̕ez de Osš & M. Castells i Sanabra -- Applying graph theory terms to description of VTS / K. Jackowski -- Simulation-based risk analysis of maritime transit traffic in the Strait of Istanbul / B. Ozbas, I. Or, O.S. Uluscu & T Alt?ok -- The Marine Electronic Highway project in Straits of Malacca and Singapore : observation on the present development / M.H. Said & A.H. Saharuddin -- Availability of traffic control system based on servicing model / J. Mikulski -- Evaluation of main traffic congestion degree for restricted waters with AIS reports / Q. Hu, J. Yong, C. Shi & G. Chen -- Computer vision and ship traffic analysis : inferring maneuver patterns from the automatic identification system / K.G. Aarst̆her & T. Moan -- Possible method of clearing-up the close-quarter situation of ships by means of Automatic Identification System / V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova -- Development of a concept for bridge alert management / F. Motz, S. Hc̲kel, M. Baldauf & K. Benedict -- Comparison of traditional and integrated bridge design with SAGAT / F. Motz, E. Dalinger, H. Widdel, S. Hc̲kel & S. MacKinnon -- The problem of "infant mortality" failures of integrated navigation systems / S. Ahvenjr̃vi -- CRM-203 type frequency modulated continuous wave (FM CW) radar / S. Plata & R. Wawruch -- The impact of windmills on the operation of radar systems / M. D?unda, V. Hume?ansk¿, D. Draxler, Z. Csefalvay & P. Bajusz -- 3D sonar for navigation and obstacle avoidance / I. Bowles & Z. Markowski -- The problem of magnetic compass deviation at contemporary conditions / E.M. Lushnikov -- The basic research for the new compass system using latest MEMS / G. Fukuda & S. Hayashi -- Development of decision supporting tools for determining tidal windows for deep-drafted vessels / K. Eloot, M. Vantorre, J. Richter & J. Verwilligen -- Behaviour patterns in crossing situations / J. Kemp -- Method of safe returning of the vessel to planned route after deviation from collision / M. Tsymbal & I. Urbansky -- A study of marine incidents databases in the Baltic Sea Region / A. Mullai, E. Larsson & A. Norrman -- The display mode for choosing the manoeuvre for collision avoidance / L. Vagushchenko & A. Vagushchenko -- Defining of minimally admitted head-on distance before the ships start maneuvering / V.M. Bukaty & E.N. Dimitrieva -- Collision scenario-based cognitive performance assessment for marine officers / H. Kim, H.-J. Kim & S. Hong -- The effects of causation probability on the ship collision statistics in the Gulf of Finland / M. Hñninen & P. Kujala -- An influence of the order to maintain minimum distance between successive vessels on the vessel traffic intensity in the narrow fairways / L. Kasyk -- On determination of the head-on situation under Rule 14 of COLREG-72 / V.M. Bukaty & S.U. Morozova -- Maritime communication to support safe navigation / K.E. Fjr̜toft, B. Kvamstad & F. Bekkadal -- Some radiocommunication aspects of e-navigation / K. Korcz -- On-board communication challenges (LAN, SOA and wireless communication) / L. Mu & N. Garmann-Johnsen -- Towards standardized maritime language for communication at sea / B. Katarzy?ska -- Novel maritime communications technologies / F. Bekkadal -- Advantages of preservation of obligatory voice communication on the VHF radio channel 16 / S. Brzs̤ka -- The transmission of the information of the system of telecornmunicational DECT in the trans-shipping terminal / A. Ku?mi?ska-Fija?kowska & Z. ?ukasik -- Navigational safety in SPM (single mooring point) regions / V. Paulauskas -- Identification of ship maneuvering model using extended Kalman filters / C. Shi, D. Zhao, J. Peng & C. Shen -- Estimating manoeuvres safety level of the Unity Line m/f "Polonia" ferry at the Port of Ystad / A. Kowalski -- Conceptual model of port security simulating complex (Bulgarian standpoint) / B. Mednikarov, N. Stoyanov & K. Kalinov -- Problem of stopping vessel at the waypoint for full-mission control autopilot / L. Morawski & V. Nguyen Cong -- On the control of CPP ships by steering during in-harbour ship-handling / H. Yabuki & Y. Yoshimura -- New Black Sea Terminal of port Kulevi and it navigating features / A. Gegenava, N. Varshanidze & G. Khaidarov -- Analysis of the influence of current on the manoeuvres of the turning of the ship on the ports turning-basins / J. Kornacki -- Satellite and terrestrial radionavigation systems on European inland waterways / J. Januszewski -- Electronic reporting of ships in the RIS system / A. Lisaj -- The criterion of safety navigation assessment in sea-river shipping / W. Galor -- Target tracking in RlS / A. Stateczny & W. Kazimierski -- Six in one or one in six variants : electronic navigational charts for open sea, coastal, off-shore, harbour, sea-river and inland navigation / A. Weintrit -- Data transmission in inland AIS system / P. Wo?ejsza.

Multi-objective optimization of motor vessel route / S. Marie & E. Courteille -- Application of the 1-2-3 rule for calculations of a vessel's route using evolutionary algorithms / B. Wi?niewski, P. Medyna & J. Chomski -- Multicriteria optimisation in weather routing / J. Sz?apczy?ska & R. ?mierzchalski -- On the fuel saving operation for coastal merchant ships using weather routing / K. Takashima, B. Mezaoui & R. Shoji -- Solving multi-ship encounter situations by evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories / R. Sz?apczy?ski -- Evolutionary sets of cooperating trajectories in multi-ship encounter situations : use cases / R. Sz?apczy?ski -- Contemporary problems of navigation nearly pole / E.M. Lushnikov -- A case study from an emergency operation in the Arctic Seas / B. Kvamstad, K.E. Fjr̜tojt, F. Bekkadal, A.V. Marchenko & J.L. Ervik -- Ice conditions and human factors in marine accidents at the Arctic / N. Marchenko -- Sea ice services in the Baltic Sea / M. Sztobryn -- Low sea level occurrence of the southern Baltic Sea coast / I. Stanis?awczyk, B. Kowalska & M. Mykita -- Measurement system for wind and waves characteristics registration on the Silm Lake / L. Morawski, J. Pomirski, P. Sikora & R. Sok?̤ -- Simplified method for estimating maximum ship's draught when navigating in shallow water on the south of Stolpe Bank in the aspect of the vessels with maximun dimensions and draught / G. Rutkowski & A. Krl̤ikawski -- Asymptotic theory of ship motions in regular waves under shallow water conditions / Y.L. Vorobyov & M.S. Stasenko -- Stabilization of fractional positive continuous-time linear systems in sectors of left-hand half complex plane by state-feedbacks / T. Kaczorek -- The comparison of safe control methods in marine navigation in congested waters / J. Lisowski -- A numerical study of combined natural and Marangoni convection in a square cavity / K. Cicek & A. Cihat Baytas -- An application of mathematical theory of evidence in navigation / W. Filipowicz -- The H2 and robust H[subscript inf] regulators applied to multivariable ship steering / W. Gierusz -- Speciation of population in neuroevolutionary ship handling / M. ??cki -- Equalization of the measurements of the altitude, the azimuth and the time from observation of passages of celestial bodies / P. Bobkiewicz -- Programmatic correction of errors of measuring track processing / M. Luft, E. Szychta & R. Cioc -- Alternative for Kalman filter : two dimension self-learning filter with memory / A. Fellner, K. Banaszek & P. Trm̤inski.

Managing and predicting maritime and off-shore risk / R.B. Duffey & J.W. Saull -- Transportation system architecture for intelligent management / J. Szpytko -- Risk analysis and human factor in prevention of CRG casualties / L. Kobyli?ski -- Estimation of the probability of propulsion loss by a seagoing ship based on expert opinions / A. Brandowski & W. Fr?ckowiak -- Finite discrete Markov model of ship safety / L. Smolarek -- The possibility of application of algorithms indicating maximum paths in directed graphs for modeling of the evacuation process / D.H. ?ozowicka -- Maritime transport development in the global scale : the main chances, threats and challenges / A.S. Grzelakawski -- Maritime safety in European concept of the internalization of external costs of transport / M. Matczak -- e-Maritime : an enabling framework for knowledge transfer and innovative information services development across the waterborne transport sector / J. Graff -- Challenges for Polish seaports' development in the light of globalisation processes in maritime transport / A. Przyby?owski -- An analysis of marine navigation and safety of sea transportation by Iranian women as officer and master mariner / H. Yousefi -- Modelling support for maritime terminals planning and operation / S. Ricci & C. Marinacci -- Turkish maritime transport policy (1960-2008) / M. Kadioglu -- The influence of organic polymer on parameters determining ability to liquefaction of mineral concentrates / M. Popek -- Application of thermal analysis and trough test for determination of the fire safety of some fertilizers containing nitrates / K. Kwiatkawska-Sienkiewicz & P. Ka?ucka -- Problem behaviours among children of Filipino seafarers in Iloilo City, Philippines / V.B. Jaleco, M.G. Gayo, Jr., R.L. Pador & R.A. Alimen -- Predicting emotional intelligence in maritime management : imperative, yet elusive / E.S. Potoker & J.-A. Corwin -- Officers' shortage : viewpoints from stakeholders / G. Eler, J. Calambuhay, L. Bernas & M. Magramo -- A noble profession called seafaring : the making of an officer / M. Magramo & L. Gellada -- Officers as prostitutes : myth or reality? (a study on poaching of officers in the Philippines) / M. Magramo, G. Eler, J Calambuhay & L. Bernas -- The economical emigration aspect of East and Central European seafarers : motivation for employment in foreign fleet / V. Sen?ila, I. Bartusevi?ien?, L. Rup?ien? & G. Kalvaitien? -- The role of the maritime institutions on the shortage of officers / M. Magramo, L. Bernas, J. Calambuhay & G. Eler -- Psychological features of seamen's activity in emergency situations / V.A. Bondarev & O.M Bondareva.

Maritime education : putting in the right emphasis / A. Ali -- Correlation between academic performance in Auxiliary Machinery 2 subject and navigational trip among marine engineering students at Maritime University in the Philippines / R.A. Alimen, V.B. Jaleco, R.L. Pador & M.G. Gayo, Jr. -- Higher performance in maritime education through better trained lecturers / R. Hanzu-Pazara, P. Arsenie & L. Hanzu-Pazara -- Mentoring and the transfer of experiential knowledge in today's merchant fleet / A.L. Le Goubin -- Stakeholder satisfaction : research evaluation of marine engineering cadets' performance at Maritime University, Philippines / R.A. Alimen, M. Gayo, Jr. & V.B. Jaleco -- Project PRACNAV for a better on board training curricula / E. Barsan & C. Muntean -- A new tool for evaluating and training of chemical tanker crew : seafarer evaluation and training software : DEPEDES (SETS) / O. Arslan, O. Gurel & M. Kadioglu -- MET system in Ukraine / M.V. Miyusov & D.S. Zhukov -- The Somali piracy new or old challenge for international community / D. Duda & T. Szubrycht -- The importance of the educational factor to assure the safe and security on the sea / L.C. Stan & N. Buzbuchi -- Standard for quality assurance : the case of Philippine Maritime College / A.C. Doromal -- Novelties in the development of the qualification standards for electro-technical officers under STCW convention requirements / J. Wyszkowski, J. Mindykowski & R. Wawruch -- Assessment of ISPS code compliance at ports using cognitive maps / M. Celik & Y. Ilker Topcu -- Dynamic component of ship's heeling moment due to sloshing vs. IMO IS-code recommendations / P. Krata -- The influence of the flooding damaged compartment on the metacentric height ship type 888 / W. Mironiuk -- Intelligent evaluation system of ship management / Q. Xu, X. Meng & N. Wang -- Round table panel session : GNSS and safety and security of marine navigation.