The scope of activity for the Committee is to coordinate with other Committees of the PES, other IEEE

societies and committees, other technical organizations, and government agencies responsible for the

application of power and energy at sea. The areas of coordination include Electric Ships and Marine

Platforms; Marine Wind, Wave, and Tidal Systems; Marine Transmission and Distribution; Marine

Grounding and Safety; and related Environmental Impact areas.

The Electric Ships and Marine Platforms Subcommittee shall coordinate with other committees, societies,

and agencies on technical issues relating to commercial and military ships incorporating electric propulsion

as well as shipboard and marine platform electric power generation and distribution systems activities.

The Marine Wind, Wave, and Tidal Systems Subcommittee shall coordinate with other committees,

societies, and agencies on technical issues relating to power generation at sea from wind, wave, and tidal

energy.

The Marine Transmission and Distribution Subcommittee shall coordinate with other committees, societies,

and agencies on technical issues relating to marine transmission, distribution and shore connection

activities for connecting and interconnecting sea-based and sea-to-shore facilities.

The Marine Grounding and Safety Subcommittee shall coordinate with other committees, societies, and

agencies on issues relating to grounding and safety in the marine environment.

The Environmental Impact Subcommittee shall coordinate with other committees, societies, and agencies

on environmental issues relating to development, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning of marine electric power systems.

The Education and Symposia Subcommittee shall interface with academia to (1) encourage research and

development activities and foster development of academic marine power systems programs; (2) conduct

symposia and conferences, in conjunction with other societies and organizations, to promote the

interchange of ideas among the professionals in the communities; and (3) participate in activities which

educate the public and promote the value and advantages of power and energy at sea.

The Organization and Procedures Subcommittee shall conduct activities necessary for the operation and

support of the Committee. This includes coordinating the review of papers and functioning as the

administrative arm of MARSYS.

Please contact Committee secretary Lyndsay Garrett at lngarrett@bishopgroup.net or

Committee Chair, Paul Bishop, pcbishop@bishopgroup.net for more information,

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