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The International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA)

and its INSLC Steering Committee, together with

New Zealand Maritime School / Manukau Institute of Technology

Have the pleasure to announce the

20th International Navigation Simulator Lecturers Conference

2018 INSLC20, to be held in

Auckland, New Zealand

10 – 13 September 2018

First Announcement / Call for Presentations

The 2018 INSLC20 conference will cover three days incorporating

Welcome reception on the evening of 10 September;

Conference sessions on the MIT-Manukau Institute of Technology campus, 11 – 12 September;

Complete programme for spouses, partners, companions or friends;

Gala dinner on the evening of 11 September;

Closing cocktail party and dinner;

Technical tour of the simulators;

Optional pre- and post-conference tour packages are available.

This is a first call for papers to be presented.

Please submit your intention and abstract or outline that relates to a specific topic listed below or other topics of interest.

We welcome you at the INSLC20 in September 2018 in Auckland.

Captain Kees Buckens

Chairman local organising committee

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Preliminary program

Monday, 10 September 2018

Afternoon / evening Registration Evening Welcome reception

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

08.00 – 08.30 Buses take delegates from main Auckland hotels* to MIT-Manukau campus 08.00 – 09.00 Registration 09.00 – 12.30 Opening ceremony and presentations 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch 13.30 – 17.00 Presentations 17.15 – 18.00 Buses return delegates to hotels* in Auckland CBD 19.00 – 21.00 Gala dinner

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

08.15 – 08.45 Buses take delegates from main Auckland hotels* to MIT-Manukau campus 09.00 – 12.30 Presentations 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch 13.30 – 17.00 Presentations 17.15 – 18.00 Buses return delegates to hotels* in Auckland CBD 19.00 – 21.00 Casual dinner

Thursday, 13 September 2018

All day Technical tour/Optional tours packages available Friday, 14 September 2018

TBA Meeting of the INSLC Steering Committee

* pick-up and drop-off will be from limited centrally located hotels in Auckland CBD

A full spouse, partner, companion or friend programme is on offer for 11th and 12th September

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Presentations

Proposals for presentations are invited !

Suggested topics for the use of Navigation Simulators are:

Assessment in simulators

Trends in simulator technology / VR technology

Simulators and port design and development

Hydrodynamic and visual modelling

New approaches in the use of simulators in education training

Relevant other simulation applications in the maritime domain

Presentation topics and abstracts or outlines should be forwarded to the organising committee chairman, kbuckens@manukau.ac.nz until February 2018.

Full papers are due end of May 2018. The papers will be published as proceedings with ISBN number.

All selected participants will have one presentation session of 20 min and 10 min Q&A, your early intentions of presenting will be appreciated.

The estimated cost are 450 € for the conference fee, and about 120 € for spouses programme, these fees will be confirmed in the second call for papers in

February 2018.

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New Zealand Maritime School –

City Campus (click on link)

Located in downtown Auckland, our classrooms overlook the city's waterfront and New Zealand's biggest and busiest commercial port. As we are at the heart of the Auckland CBD we enjoy all the advantages of being located at the hub of the waterfront commercial sector.

When studying our maritime programmes, our state-of-the-art full mission bridge and engine room simulators and PLC lab mean you get hands-on experience before you begin the seatime component of your study.

Situated opposite the Britomart Transport Centre, the school is easily accessible by public transport from any part of Auckland, and is very close to a large range of inexpensive accommodation.

As a faculty of Manukau Institute of Technology, we have access to the support, resources, services and facilities of a large tertiary institution, while maintaining our unique culture and identity.

With commercial boating, shipping and maritime activities along with logistics, transport and freight industries on our doorstep, our industry connections could mean we introduce you to your future employer or to businesses who know the value of our graduates. The maritime and logistics industries are truly global and our graduates are found working for companies all over the world.

Manukau Institute of Technology -

Manukau Campus (click on link)

MIT-Manukau campus is situated at Hayman Park (corner of Manukau Station Road and Davies Avenue), directly above Manukau Train Station and a 30 minute bus ride away from downtown Auckland, in the heart of the vibrant Manukau city centre. The Conference will be held in the 250-seat performing arts and lecture theatre.

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New Zealand people

New Zealand's friendly and down-to-earth people will be one of the things you treasure most about your visit. With a patchwork history of Māori, European, Pacific Island and Asian cultures, New Zealand has become a melting-pot population - but one with some uniting features that make it unique in the world.

Today, of the 4.4 million New Zealanders (informally known as Kiwis), approximately 69% are of European descent, 14.6% are indigenous Māori, 9.2% Asian and 6.9% non-Māori Pacific Islanders.

Geographically, over three-quarters of the population live in the North Island, with one-third of the total population living in Auckland. The other main cities of Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton are where the majority of the remaining Kiwis dwell.

Early Voyagers

Over four hundred years before Christopher Columbus and the rest of Europe worried about falling off the edge of the world; Maori people voyaged thousands of miles across the vast unknown Pacific Ocean in small ocean-going canoes and became the first inhabitants of Aotearoa New Zealand. To this day, Maori culture is a core part of New Zealand’s national identity. Rugged Pioneers

New Zealand’s European pioneers were also brave, rugged and independent. Before establishing farms and settlements, they had to first clear the land - a painstaking and sometimes dangerous activity. Their isolation and exposure to the elements forced these early New Zealanders to become hardy and multi-skilled.

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This resourcefulness and ingenuity has greatly contributed to the New Zealand character. The same qualities can be seen today in the new pioneers - a generation of young Kiwi business executives, computer software builders, film-makers, fashion designers, and sportspeople making waves around the world. Backyard Genius

Since before Sir Ernest Rutherford ‘split’ the atom early in the twentieth century, Kiwis have been discovering and inventing things. Many of these inventions have literally been created in a backyard. While frozen meat, the Hamilton Jet boat, and the bungy jump are probably our most famous Kiwi inventions, there are many others.

New Zealanders are also responsible for the tranquilliser gun, seismic ‘base’ isolators (rubber and lead blocks which minimise earthquake damage), electric fences, the fastest motorbike in the world, freezer vacuum pumps, stamp vending machines, wide-toothed shearing combs, and the electronic petrol pump - to name a few! Kiwis love the great outdoors For the same reason that many visitors come to New Zealand, Kiwis have developed a passion for the outdoors and delight in activities that make the most of the spectacular landscape. With so much coastline, it’s little wonder New Zealanders love the water and it’s reputed that over 15% of New Zealand families own their own boat. Respected as superior yacht designers, Kiwis continue to dominate on the world yachting, kayaking, windsurfing and rowing scene. Hiking, camping, fishing, bush and beach walks are other popular outdoor pursuits. The more intrepid take to the mountains; following in the footsteps of perhaps the most adventurous Kiwi, Sir Edmund Hillary, who conquered Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, in 1953. Urban sophistication or taming the land? As members of a unique and multicultural society, many Kiwis have wholeheartedly embraced urban living, café culture and an appreciation for new culinary tastes, fashion and the arts. Kiwis are as likely to visit an Asian restaurant or modern art gallery as they are to attend a local rugby game. Whilst the lure of urban dwelling has ingrained itself on many, there is a sizeable rural population and farming is a major export earner. While the traditional exports of wool, meat and dairy products are still very strong, new products, including Cervena (New Zealand venison), flowers, fruit, biotechnology and wine are now also contributing greatly to our exports.

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Travelling and Accommodation

Auckland International Airport is the country's largest and busiest airport, connecting with a large number of international and domestic destinations.

The airport has one terminal building for international flights and another for domestic flights, with a free shuttle between the two.

All major airlines serving New Zealand fly into Auckland Airport. Auckland is also well connected to the rest of the country with domestic flights operated by Air

New Zealand, Jetstar and other providers.

Transport Options

The airport is located 20km south of the city centre, in the suburb of Mangere.

Bus - SkyBus

$17 Adult One Way - takes approximately 45-60 minutes

SkyBus is the airport-to-city bus transfer service that operates 24/7 from Auckland Airport. SkyBus departs every 10 minutes during peak time. 24 hours a day, 365

days a year. Please check their online timetable for departures.

Tickets are available online, from the SkyBus ticket kiosks (at Auckland Airport), or direct from your Driver (cash only sales onboard).

Shuttle

Approximately $33 for one person.

A shuttle is a cost effective way to travel into the city and takes approximately 1 hour. Discounts apply if two or more people are travelling together -

approximately $8 per additional person. Shuttles are normally shared with other passenger groups. The shuttle’s travelling time depends on traffic conditions and

the number of drop-offs or pick-ups along the way. Allow plenty of time to reach the airport for departing flights.

Taxi

Approximately $75 to $90 - about 30 minutes.

Taxi and shuttle ranks are located outside the arrivals area (door 8) at the international terminal and outside the Jetstar forecourt at the domestic terminal. The

journey between the airport and the central city can take considerably longer during peak traffic periods. If you’re travelling to the airport by taxi, make sure you

allow plenty of time. Taxis licensed to operate from the airport carry a value and service guarantee.

Car rental

Major rental car companies operate from both terminal buildings. Bookings are strongly recommended.

See here for information on parking your vehicle at Auckland Airport. And for driving times to other parts of the country, why not use our travel time and

distance calculator.

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Hotels and Apartments There are numerous hotels and apartments in the Auckland City Business District (CBD). The Auckland CBD is very compact and most hotels are within walking distance of each other and to the many attractions and eateries in the city. If travelling with a partner or if you prefer more space than that offered by most hotel rooms, the apartments generally offer a more economical and spacious alternative.

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We suggest looking on websites such as www.bookings.com, www.expedia.com, www.trivago.com or www.wotif.com to find suitable accommodation, or find entire homes or private accommodation on Airbnb at www.airbnb.co.nz. Don’t delay, and at least make a tentative booking to secure the best rates. Click on photo to watch video

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Contact details

Local organising committee chairman:

Captain Kees Buckens, FNI, MBA Industry Engagement and Simulator Training Manager

New Zealand Maritime School

Level 3, 2 Commerce Street

Auckland 1005 New Zealand

Email: kbuckens@manukau.ac.nz

D: +64 9 976 0206 M: +64 220 429 710

Committee members:

Cathy Tomsett, Monika Kochova

Sponsorships and exhibition

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available.

All proposals will be evaluated by the local organising committee.

Please contact Kees Buckens at kbuckens@manukau.ac.nz for more information and a sponsorship prospectus

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