Conference Registration

Click on the links below to go directly to any of the following sections:

• Registrations Information and Fees
• Payment, Conformation and Receipt
• Registration Deadlines
• Registration Cancellations, refunds and Substitution Policy
• Letter of Invitation for Travel Visas
• Other registration Information
• Contact

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FEES

We are pleased to invite participants from around the world to register for the 30th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2011).

When it is necessary to make changes and additions to your registration please send an e-mail to omae2011@kiviniria.nl
The registration fee is determined when payment is received, not by the date of submission. All fees are quoted in Euro.

Author / presenter registration requirements: In order to have your paper published in the proceedings; at least one Author per paper must register and pay by 31 March 2011. One author is allowed to present up to two papers at the Conference.

Member rate: Is applicable to a member of ASME or any of the OMAE conference co-sponsoring organizations. For a listing of society names please click here.

Non member rate: Non-Member registrants receive an one year free ASME membership with the conference registration. ASME will provide further details after the Conference.

Student rate requirements and qualifications: A minimum of one author must be registered at the full conference rate unless all authors are students; then the student rate applies. In the case where at least one author is not a student, and only the student is attending and presenting, the student must register at the full conference rate. Proof of student status is required to confirm the Student rate. Proof consists of a copy of the student's identification card or a letter from the institution's registrar verifying student status. Please send documentation to omae2011@kiviniria.nl

The registration fees are as follows:

Registration fees include:

• Member & Non-Member
  Technical programme – welcome reception – delegate bag – CD of proceedings – lunches – coffee-breaks – conference dinner – boot tour -certificate of attendance
• Students
  Technical programme – welcome reception – delegate Bag – CD of proceedings – lunches – coffee-breaks – boot tour - certificate of attendance
• One Day
  Technical programme – delegate bag – CD of proceedings – lunch and coffee-breaks on day of attendance – boat tour - certificate of attendance

PAYMENT, CONFIRMATION AND RECEIPT(All payments are due in Euro)

The registration fee category is determined by when the payment is received and is due in Euro. A confirmation email with invoice will be sent shortly after your registration. If you submit payment by credit card, a receipt will be included. If you wish to pay by cheque, money order or bank transfer, an invoice will be sent to you. Those pre-registrants who do not pay their registration fee until arrival onsite at the conference, will be charged the post early bird registration fee unless arrangements are made by the congresoffice KIVI NIRIA, omae2011@kiviniria.nl

Methods of Payment

1.  Cheque, Money Order or Bank Transfer (applicable prior to the conference)
All cheques, money orders or bank transfers are payable to OMAE 2011, c/o Congresoffice KIVI NIRIA are due in Euro.
Bank Transfers must be received prior to the conference otherwise, payment trough another method will be required.  Please reference 'OMAE 2011' and include the name of the person registering on the bank transfer. Please send the transfer to:

2.  Credit Card – Visa and MasterCard (applicable prior to the Conference and onsite)
If paying by credit card, KIVI NIRIA congresbureau will appear as the vendor on your credit card statement.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
The registration fee category is determined by when the payment is received. The deadline for online pre-conference registration is June 12, 2011. Registrations will also be accepted onsite. The registration deadlines are as follows:

The maximum number of participants for the conference is 800. Registration takes place in order of payment.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS AND SUBSTITUTION POLICY

Cancellations must be received in writing to Congresoffice KIVI NIRIA. Substitutions are permitted until April 15, 2011.  Conference registration fee refunds are as follows:

• Refund less € 200,-. up to April 15, 2011
• No refunds as of April 15, 2011
• There is no refund for any additional social tickets purchased

LETTER OF INVITATION FOR TRAVEL VISAS

On the registration form you will find a checkbox to request an invitation letter. 

At least one of the following criteria must be met in order to honor the request for a letter of invitation. The requesting party must either:

• Be an author of an accepted abstract and/or paper. 
• Be a current ASME member.
• Have paid the advanced registration fee for this conference.

If you have a question, or would like additional information, please contact KIVI NIRIA, omae2011@kiviniria.nl

OTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Wheelchair Access and Special Assistance
All conference venues are wheelchair accessible.  If you require special assistance please contact the Congresoffice of KIVI NIRIA with details and be sure to include your requirements during the registration process.

Dietary Requests
Please identify your dietary requirements during the registration process so that we can make arrangements in advance.

Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided to all registrants in the registration kit envelope to be picked up onsite at the conference during registration hours.

Insurance and Liability
Participants take part in OMAE 2011 at their own risk and need to make their own health and travel insurance arrangements.

Language
The official language of the conference is English.

REGISTRATION INQUIRIES

Contact: Congresbureau KIVI NIRIA
OMAE 2011
P.O box 30424
2500  GK  THE HAGUE
The Netherlands
Telephone:  +31-70-391-9890
Fax:  +31-70-391-9840
E-mail: omae2011@kiviniria.nl
Site: www.kiviniria.nl/omae2011