The 3rd SEA the Future 2025
SEA the Future : Southeast Asia’s Maritime futures
26-28 February 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand
“Sustainable Oceans and Coasts for next generations” is the theme of the 3rd SEA the Future Conference.
Advanced thinkers from research laboratories, maritime authorities, and industry will meet in Pattaya, Thailand, from 26-28 February 2025, to share knowledge on how humankind will use the seas while increasing the connectivity of Southeast Asia with the rest of the world.
While the conference’s intention is to be a catalyst for joint maritime research and business activities in Southeast Asia, participants from all over the world are invited to share expertise and visions for a better way of using the seas.
Principal Organizer:
Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Sriracha campus, Thailand
Co-organized by:
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia,
- Faculty of Maritime Studies, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
AIMS AND SCOPES
- Safe(r shipping and environment) – The weakest link in terms of maritime safety is the human factor. The rapid development of autonomous technology for ships will affect shipping and its safety profoundly. Port development is a must. Managing the port in a sustainable fashion is necessary.
- Smart(er shipping technology) – Green is the new smart. Shipping is using advanced technologies, not just IT, to reduce its environmental footprint. Smart maritime education is indispensable. Maritime laws and policy need to get smarter and up-to-date.
- Sustainable (use of the oceans) – The sea is much more than just a “highway made of water” to transport goods and people. Coastal area is valuable. Coastal protection and management are important for community development. Sustainable prevention and management of marine pollution are necessary.
The 3rd SEA the Future welcomes submissions under, but not limited to,
Coastal Section
- Beach management
- Coastal engineering
- Coastal erosion
- Coastal simulations
- Coastal management
- Port and waterfront design and engineering
Economic and Logistics Section
- Maritime economics
- Maritime logistics
- Port management
Environmental Section
- Marine biology and sustainable management
- Marine environment and sustainable management
- Marine pollution
- Green technology in Maritime transportation
Managerial Section
- Maritime Education and Development
- Maritime History and Development
- Maritime Laws
- Maritime Policy
- Maritime Safety and Risk Assesment
- Maritime Welfare and Seafarers
Maritime Navigation and Technology Section
- Future Maritime Trends and Technology
- Navigational Safety
- Navigational Techniques
- Ship Maneuvering
Marine Engineering Section
- Marine Corrosion
- Marine Engineering
- Marine Structural Mechanics
- Material Performance Improvement for Marine Applications
- Naval Architecture
- Offshore Engineering
- Ship Design
- Ship Resistance and Propulsion
- Subsea Engineering
- Underwater Technology
Invitation from
Vice President of Kasetsart University

Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Delegates,
It is with great pleasure that I, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sathaporn Chuepeng, newly appointed Vice President for Sriracha Campus, Kasetsart University, extend a warm welcome to you at the 3rd SEA the Future Conference here in vibrant Thailand. I am honored to host this significant event and to meet all of you who are dedicated to advancing our understanding and utilization of the seas.
Our conference theme, “Sustainable Oceans and Coasts for Next Generations,” underscores our commitment to promoting cutting-edge maritime technology and sustainable practices. This gathering serves as a crucial platform for university partners and industry leaders to come together, share their expertise, and explore innovative solutions to pressing global issues. Our focus areas include enhancing shipping technologies, ensuring sustainable ocean use, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As we embark on this exciting journey of collaboration and learning, I invite ocean professionals from around the world to contribute their valuable insights. Please consider submitting abstracts for oral presentations or full papers to Maritime Technology and Research for this year’s conference, set against the beautiful backdrop of Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand
I look forward to engaging with you all and making this event a resounding success.
Warm regards,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sathaporn Chuepeng
Vice President for Sriracha Campus
Kasetsart University
Invitation from Dean

Honorable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen:
SEA the Future 2025 is the third international conference aiming at sharing and exchanging state-of-the-art knowledge, experience, and technology for sustainable development of maritime in Southeast Asia. I believe that the success of our 1st and 2nd SEA the Future can impress you and attract you to participate in the 3rd SEA the Future.
It is our intention to organize this conference for the benefit of all participants. Knowledge can be exchanged, new techniques can be shared, and friendship can be fostered. Pattaya is selected as the conference venue because, not only, it is one of the most popular sea beaches in Thailand, but notably, it also represents an abundance of culture, fruits, and seafood. If time is available, participants may enjoy themselves either by playing water sports or joining a nearby island travel.
On behalf of the Faculty of International Maritime, Kasetsart University, we are looking forward to warmly welcoming each and every delegate at the Conference. We hope that you will have great enjoyment during your time in Pattaya. I hope you will find the conference an impressive experience.
Best regards,
Sarinya Sanitwong-Na-Ayutthaya
Dean of the Faculty of International Maritime Studies
Kasetsart University
Invitation from Chairman of IAMINU

Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
A Warm Welcome to the ‘3 rd SEA the Future 2025 International Conference!’
This Conference serves as a unique platform for fostering intellectual discourse, exchanging ground-breaking research findings, and exploring cutting-edge advancements to promote safer shipping and environment, smarter shipping technology and sustainable use of the oceans.
The theme of this year’s conference, “Sustainable Oceans and Coasts for next
generations,” resonates deeply in a world that faces growing environmental challenges such as Climate change, Biodiversity loss, and Resource depletion that demand immediate and collective action.
This conference will facilitate the coming together of several thought leaders, industry pioneers, researchers, and policymakers, from across the globe, and contribute to the vibrant exchange of ideas, inspire solutions for a sustainable and inclusive future for all, and build lasting partnerships to transform aspirations into action.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the organizing committee headed by Kasetsart University, the IAMINU Secretariat, sponsors, and volunteers whose tireless efforts have made this conference possible.
I wish you all a fruitful and memorable conference experience.
Sincerely,
Col. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam
Chairman, IAMINU & Provost, AMET University, India
The 3rd SEA the Future 2025 Publication
Presenters are only required to submit an abstract, which is a one-page content, containing a summary of your research. All abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts.
–Selected abstracts will be invited to extend their contents in order to submit them to Maritime Technology and Research (A Scopus-accepted journal owned by the Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University) for consideration with a double-blind review process.
– Alternatively, selected abstracts will be invited to submit to Journal of Maritime Logistics

Maritime Technology and Research (MTR) is a peer-reviewed journal covering all areas of maritime technology. It provides a forum for discussion of current issues, new ideas, and developments, as well as breakthroughs in coastal and oceanic arenas. The range of topics extends from coastal zone to deep ocean, including engineering, environment, logistics, as well as other management aspects such as maritime policy, maritime education, and the well-being of seafarers.
Supported by the Faculty of International Maritime Studies (Kasetsart University, Thailand), MTR aims to be a venue for researchers to share advancement. Submissions and publications are free-of-charge. Readers can freely download articles without any fee or registration.
Accepted article types
Research article
MTR accepts and publishes original research articles that contribute to advancements in maritime society. A research article should be well-structured and contain novelty that makes a significant contribution to how to explore, utilize, or manage the ocean and coast more sustainably.
Review article
MTR welcomes review articles on emerging topics of current interest. There is no page limit as long as the article contains the necessary content for the review. A review article should comprehensively summarize the current understanding of an ocean-related topic and should be based on an extensive collection of previously published research. A systematic review is also welcome.

Selected articles will be invited to be published in Journal of Maritime Logistics (JML). Journal of Maritime Logistics (JML), is an international multidisciplinary journal. This journal collects scholarly articles on different topics related to issues in the maritime industry. It provides the results of the latest research and analysis on the foreland, seaports and hinterland. It also explores several substantial areas including logistics, policy, operation, logistics, management and navigation related to three main agenda; ocean activities, seaports and hinterland.QC
Important dates
Abstract submission deadline (To be collected in Abstract Book) | Closed |
Notification of acceptance | Closed |
Early bird payment deadline | Closed |
Registration & payment deadline | Closed |
Conference date |
February 26 – 28, 2025 |
Keynote speaker

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Jagan Jeevan, CMILT
Faculty of Maritime Studies
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu,
Malaysia.
Section Chairman
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Malaysia
Editor in Chief
Journal of Maritime Logistics,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ikha Magdalena
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bandung Institute of Technology,
General Secretary,
Center for Coastal and Marine Development, Bandung Institute of Technology
The head of the Partnership Development Commission, Indonesian Mathematical Society

Assoc. Prof. Dr. R. Nagalakshmi
Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
Principal Investigator-
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Marine litters and Microplastics along East and West Coast of India-Research Project

Prof. Dr. Ke Sun
Professor in marine renewable energy, School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
Deputy secretary-general of the Marine Energy Professional Committee of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society
A member of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Marine Energy Conversion Equipment
Invited Speaker

Prof.Dr. James Terry
College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
Professor James Terry is the Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences. He is a professor in geosciences and has co-authored over 100 scientific publications. He currently serves on the editorial boards of Natural Hazards and Geoscience Letters, both published by Springer Nature.
Professor James Terry has over three decades of research experience in geomorphology, climatology and hydrology. His main interests include behaviour and impacts of natural hazards in the Asia–Pacific and Arabian–Mediterranean regions. His work focuses on coastal hazards such as tsunamis and tropical cyclones.
Contact
Host: Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University
Contact name: Cherdvong Saengsupavanich
Email: cherdvong.sa@ku.th
Address: 199, Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road, Sriracha, Chonburi, 20230, Thailand
