INTRODUCTION

In 2020 the Development and Assessment Institute in Waste Water Technology at RWTH Aachen University (PIA) in cooperation with the Ship Safety Division (BG for Transport and Traffic) and the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) invites to SOWOS 12, a symposium on environmental topics and prevention of pollution from ships.

The seas are the largest ecological system of the earth. And yet, seagoing vessels are typically used in long-distance traffic and are not limited regionally. Thus, all involved parties need to set common goals and cooperate internationally in order to protect the seas. Only in this way can solutions be found. In previous symposiums about sewage, bilge and ballast water and flue gas cleaning, the participants became aware of the need for substantial discussion on all of these topics. Due to this demand, PIA and its partners decided that a 12th Symposium should be arranged.

SOWOS 12 will be held as a 2-days conference on 28-29 May 2020. On day 1 the conference is guest on the cruise vessel "Mein Schiff 4" of TUI Cruises.

SOWOS is a conference for all the parties involved (authorities, certifying bodies, constructors, operators, shipowners, ship yards, etc.). SOWOS enables discussions between all participants in an informal meeting.

Prüf- und Entwicklungsinstitut für Abwassertechnik an der RWTH Aachen e.V. Verband Deutscher Reeder Dienststelle Schiffsicherheit der BG Verkehr


SOWOS 12TH'S TOPICS

  • Ballast Water
  • Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA)
  • Port Reception Facilities
  • MARPOL Annex IV and MEPC.227(64) requirements

VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE

Day 1:
On board "Mein Schiff 4" in the port of Hamburg, Germany

Day 2:
Handwerkskammer Hamburg, Germany
Holstenwall 12


CALL FOR SPONSORS

Stand out as an active supporter of SOWOS 12 and become a sponsor!

As a sponsor your logo will be displayed in the conference program and online here at www.sowos-conference.de, you will receive one complimentary ticket for the conference and exhibition space during the conference for a roll-up or a table for flyers and other company information. You can also host a meal or other during the conference´s evening get-together.

If you are interested to sponsor SOWOS 12, please contact us for further information and options.


OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of the conference is English and is used in correspondence, presentations and publications.