MASHCON 2019

5th International Conference on Ship Manoeuvring in Shallow and Confined Water

with non-exclusive focus on manoeuvring in waves, wind and current

19 - 23 May 2019, Ostend, Belgium

Venue and accommodation

The conference will take place at the Thermae Palace hotel in Ostend.

Discounted rates are available at the Thermae Palace:

Rooms can be booked through the following link.

The city of Ostend is famous for its sea-side esplanade, including the Royal Galleries of Ostend, pier, and fine-sand beaches. Notable sites include:

• The Mercator, formally a training sailing ship for Belgian merchant navy officers, now open to the public ;
• The Mu.Zee, with a unique collection of Belgian art dating from 1850 to the present day ;
• James Ensor