The Brazilian Society of Naval Engineering – SOBENA will realize the 12th International Seminar on Inland Waterways and Waterborne Transportation from October 19 to October 21. The main objective of the SOBENA Inland Waterways Seminar is to promote the dissemination of results from recent investigations and technological studies related to Inland Waterways and Waterborne Transportation. The improvement of safety and efficiency are also key aspects that are to be considered during the event.

The seminar, organized every two years, has the participation of designers, ship-owners, shipping companies, logistics companies, researchers, government agencies in the area of transport and development, Brazilian Navy, classification societies, universities, students and all those who are active in the continuous process that seeks the sustainability and development of inland waterway and waterborne transportation.