Webb Institute and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, in association with MARIN and Wind Support NYC, will  be hosting the 2025 Sustainability and Innovation in Ship Design and Operations conference (SISDO 2025). In  this annual conference, we bring together industry and academia to discuss the concepts, technologies, case  studies, and success stories related to sustainable design, efficient shipping, and innovative technologies  throughout the entire maritime industry. In-person and remote attendance options will be available. This year,  SISDO has evolved to welcome a wider range of innovative research and activities that contribute to an  efficient, next-generation maritime industry. 

The conference organizers are now accepting abstracts for content to be presented at this event. Papers and  presentations dealing with the design and operation of ships in all appropriate areas of interest are welcome  and will include, but are not limited to, the following domains and topics: 

Domains Topics 

• Vessel lifecycle – shipbuilding,  operations, recycling 
• Container, bulk, tanker shipping • Cruising 
• Ferries 
• Offshore 
• Small boats and workboats 
• Government and military vessels 

Important Dates 

August 1, 2025 Abstracts due 

• Alternative energy and power technology • Natural propulsion 
• Air, water, noise pollution 
• Regulations and classification 
• Financing and economics of sustainability • Port environmental concerns 
• Fleetwide optimizations 
• Training and education for next generation 
  

September 1, 2025 Conference registration opens 

October 6, 2025 Paper/Presentation submission due 

November 10-11, 2025 Conference at Webb Institute 

Abstract Submission 

SISDO 2025 welcomes technical and research papers, presentations, and student projects (see below).  Abstract submissions for either papers or presentations should be less than 500 words and include the  following information (exclusive of abstract word limit): 

1. Corresponding author’s name, email address, and organization represented 
2. Type of submission (choose one): paper/presentation, presentation only, student project 3. Suggested track (choose one): ship design or ship operations

Content Submission 

Completed content including papers and presentations should be submitted by October 6, 2025. If any  revision or adjustment is deemed necessary by the conference committee, prompt notice will be given to the  corresponding author(s). Please submit any revised versions as soon as possible. Submit final versions of  papers adhering to the provided paper template for publication in conference proceedings. Presentations  may use any format, so long as it is appropriate for the conference.  

Student Project Pitch and Poster Sessions 

SISDO will continue its Student Project Pitch session for student projects. High school, undergraduate, and  postgraduate students may submit an abstract summarizing a significant academic project that highlights  sustainability or innovative shipping research, design, or capstone projects. Accepted student abstracts will  be invited to present their project in a short form “Project Pitch” session during the main SISDO program. In  lieu of a normal presentation slot, any student projects submittals will be able to give 5–10-minute pitches  to conference attendees. The “Project Pitch” format is intended to encourage students to concisely convey  the purpose, outcomes, and impact of their projects and persuade the industry to take an interest in their  work. A presentation slide deck is expected for any Project Pitch submittals and shall include the name(s) of  student(s) involved and school name. Students whose submittals are selected for a Project Pitch will be  invited to attend the conference at no charge. 

Additionally, students may submit a project poster that will be displayed in the common areas of the  conference. A poster session will be scheduled during which students may discuss their work while  networking with conference attendees. Posters must be submitted to the conference committee by October  6, 2025, and students must bring a physical copy of their poster to the conference to be displayed. Posters  should be at least 11” x 17” and no more than 30”x40”. If any students have difficulty with poster printing,  they may reach out to the conference committee for assistance. 

Helpful Links 

Submissions and questions should be directed to ude.bbew@stneve. 

Conference web page:  

https://www.webb.edu/event/sustainability-in-ship-design-and-operations-conference-2024/ Sponsors and Conference Committee 

Academic Sponsors 

• Webb Institute, Glen Cove, NY, USA 
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, USA Industry Sponsors 
• MARIN, Wageningen, The Netherlands 
• Wind Support NYC, New York, NY, USA 

Conference Committee 

• Spenser Boyd, Webb Institute 
• Bradley Golden, Webb Institute 
• Sergio Perez, USMMA 
• Matthew Bonvento 
• Guilhem Gaillarde, MARIN 
• Laurent Corbel, Wind Support NYC