About ICNM

The ICNM conference, organised by the Associazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale (ATENA), is one of the major Italian scientific events on maritime and nautical culture. The conference covers all conceptual and theoretical aspects of research in the engineering, history, architecture, economic, and social-sciences fields.

Since the dawn of history, the sea has connected and divided human societies, but it has never been an insuperable barrier for man. Now, as in the past, human beings traverse the sea to discover, inhabit and connect the entire known world, developing increasingly ingenious and innovative technological solutions in order to do so. They build cities and ports on the shore, increasing productive capacity and establishing new commercial and political relations, and despite the virtual interconnection of the modern world, the essence of human evolution is still expressed and sublimated at sea in a constant tension towards the unknown and the attempt to go beyond the limits of knowledge. This is a path marked by the discoveries, failures and transitions which are the milestones of the secular, human-sea relationship.

The ICNM conference aims to promote a dialogue between scholars, professionals, and all those with particular skills in research into, and development and enhancement of, maritime culture.

About ATENA

ATENA (Associazione Italiana di Tecnica Navale) was established in Genoa in 1947 on the initiative of a group of Italian naval architects and marine engineers. Its principal aim was to extend the initiatives of the Collegio degli Ingegneri Navali e Meccanici in such a way as to incentivise the discussion of ship design and maritime industry between the Italian specialists in this sector.

The first Technical National Conference was held in February 1948, attracting contributions from the most representative personalities of the national maritime sector, including professional naval architects and marine engineers, professors, researchers, ship owners and insurers.

Since the foundation of ATENA, its members have been providing high-level contributions to research, ship design & construction, and the shipping industry. A primary focus is also given to other relevant topics such as maritime safety and environmental issues.

Because the maritime industry acts in a global market, ATENA also spreads this vision worldwide by opening its conferences and events to international professionals.