Welcome to MARSIM'03 in Kanazawa
Dear Colleague
On behalf of the Executive Committee, we invite you to the International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability (MARSIMf03), which will be held in Kanazawa from 25th to 28th August 2003. This conference will be held in every 3 years, the previous conference has held successfully in Orland in 2000.
Fortunately, we have 102 interesting papers and over 230 attendants including accompanying persons in this conference. As you know, the object of this conference is to have the opportunity for interchange of views and experience, developing an effective scientific society on marine simulator and safe efficient ship handling, on predicting, evaluating and improving ship performance etc.
Kanazawa where is the site of this conference is well known for its history and beautiful scenery in Japan. The city itself is rich in nature, with its surrounding picturesque seas and mountains that are ever changing with four seasons and its two rivers that flow through it. You are also interesting the charming historical castle.
I hope you enjoy the conference and staying in Kanazawa.
Sincerely yours,
Katsuro Kijima
Chairman of Executive Committee