OPTIMOOR Seminar
Hurricane Ike
Following hurricane Ike we have just received confirmation from the Houston Marriot that the Optimoor seminar will proceed as normal. We all look forward to meeting you.
Alan, John, Steve and Chris
October 1 and 2
Marriott Houston North at Greenspoint Hotel.
Convenient to Houston Intercontinental Airport.
The seminar is intended for Optimoor users of all levels of experience.
Many features of the program will be discussed and demonstrated. Example mooring case studies will be presented. Opportunity will be provided for open discussions, feedback and suggestions.
Attendance is limited to not more than 50 people so that adequate attention can be given to questions.
Presenters
Presentations and demonstrations of many Optimoor features will be made by:
Dr. Alan Ractliffe
Director, Tension Technology International, Ltd,
Stocksfield, Northumberland, UK
Principal Developer of Optimoor
John Flory
President, Tension Technology International, LLC,
Morristown, NJ
Mooring Expert and Co-developer of Optimoor
Stephen Banfield
Managing Director, Tension Technology International, Ltd.,
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK
Rope Expert and Advanced Optimoor Trainer
Other guest speakers will be announced later
Topics
Topics to be discussed and demonstrated include (tentatively):
- Describing Vessel Characteristics
- Wind and Current Coefficients
- Mooring Line Materials
- Catenary Anchor Legs
- Describing Berth Characteristics
- Fenders
- Describing Environments
- Effects of Waves and Swell
- Conventional Berth Analysis
- Mooring Load Calculations
- Wind, Current, and Wave Direction Sweeps
- Multi-Buoy Berths
- Single Point Moorings
- Dynamic Analysis
- Passing Ship Forces
Time will be provided for questions, answers, open discussions, feedback, and suggestions to improve the program.
This is not a hands-on, step-by-step training session. But attendees don’t need to be experienced with running Optimoor to learn from this seminar.
October 1 session will begin at 9 AM
October 2 session will end by 4 PM
Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks are included.
A dinner on the evening of October 1 is included.
Registration
Registration is limited to 50 people.
Registration fee is $1300.
A $100 discount is given for additional registrations when more than one person from the same company registers and pays at the same time.
Registration fee increases to $1500 after September 15
To make a reservation for the Optimoor Seminar, print the form and follow the instructions.
Hotel Location and Reservations
The Optimoor Seminar will be held at the :
Marriott Houston North at Greenspoint Hotel
255 North Sam Houston Parkway East
Houston, TX 77060
This hotel is about 6 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport. Complimentary hotel shuttle service is available from/to the airport
A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees, at the special rate of $145 + taxes ($169.65 total) per night for Sept 30, Oct. 1 and 2. Mention “TTI Technologies” to get this special rate.
Reservations must be made directly with Marriott Reservations Service:
- In the US call 800-228-9290.
- Outside the US visit the Marriott website to find local Marriott reservation numbers for your country.
- Ask for the Marriott Houston North at Greenspoint, code HOUGP.
The block of rooms is limited and will only be held until September 16. Room reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to arrival to prevent credit card charges.
Further Information
For questions about the Optimoor Seminar, call:
- US: 1-973-267-0871
- UK: 44-1323-504167
- Email: Seminar@TensionTech.com