Abstracts are invited by 1 October 2005 for papers for the conference, which will be held at the University of Strathclyde on 10–12 July 2006.

Abstracts of 300 words are sought for papers on topics as given in the brochure.

Send abstracts to: Prof. P.K. Das, Co-chair, Organizing Committee, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, 100 Montrose Street, Glasgow, G4 0LZ, U.K. E-mail p.k.das@na-me.ac.uk For fees, registration, and details of accommodation, see the Web site: www.asranet.com