Category: Members’ Publications
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Wave Energy Convertors in Tropical Seas: Large Floating Structures and Power Enhancement
By Dr. Zhi Yung Tay – SSFS co-founder, Treasurer (2026-2028), International Scientific Committee for the World Conference on Floating Solutions This book provides a comprehensive overview of the integration of wave energy converters (WECs) with floating structures in tropical seas. It explores the unique environmental challenges, hydroelastic behaviour of large…
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Forum: Not too late to study if Long Island can be formed without land reclamation
The Long Island project is arguably one of the most consequential climate-defense initiatives in Singapore’s history. However, in today’s The Straits Times Forum, our Founding President Lim Soon Heng poses a critical question: Do we really need to import millions of tonnes of sand to make it a reality? While Long Island…
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New book: Earth’s Amphibious Transformation. The History and Present of the Oceanic Anthropocene
We are very happy to announce that SFSS President Stefan Huebner’s new monograph, Earth’s Amphibious Transformation: The History and Present of the Oceanic Anthropocene, will be published by Cambridge University Press in late June 2026! The book will be available open access on Cambridge Core, as well as in hardback and paperback formats. The digital format…
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New book: Large Floating Solutions — co-edited by SFSS First Vice President and members of our International Scientific Committee
SFSS is delighted to announce the publication of Large Floating Solutions: Design, Construction, Legality of Offshore Structures and Buoyant Urbanism (Springer, 2025). The book is co-edited by: This volume examines the technological, environmental, legal and governance challenges involved in designing and delivering very large floating structures and buoyant urbanism, with…
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Seafisher – A Novel Fish Cage for Offshore Aquaculture
We are pleased to announce a new conference publication by our First Vice President, Professor CM Wang, and collaborators regarding Seafisher – A Novel Fish Cage for Offshore Aquaculture. The study introduces Seafisher, an innovative offshore aquaculture solution designed to support sustainable fish farming in open seas. The research highlights…
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Proceedings of the 4th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2024)
📚 We’re excited to share that the eBook of the Proceedings of the 4th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2024) is now available online! This book✅Presents peer-reviewed articles from the Fourth World Conference on Floating Solutions; WCFS 2024, Hong Kong✅Highlights latest research and developments in floating solutions for sustainable…
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Floating and stilted structures as strategies in coastal climate adaptation: local monsoon adaptation practices and implications for flood risk management
Abstract The physical “advance” onto aquatic surfaces through the use of floating structures is a new climate adaptation strategy for coastal regions. Sea level rise concerns have prompted international organizations like the IPCC and the UN to explore this advance strategy. The effectiveness of these floating structures, including floating buildings, as…
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Floating structures could be smarter option to cope with rising sea levels
We’re pleased to share that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) magazine recently featured an interview with Dr. Stefan Huebner on floating structures as a strategy for coastal climate adaptation. The article also highlights important considerations around public perception and social acceptance. 📖 Read the piece here: https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/article/2025/05/05/floating-structures-could-be-smarter-option-as-sea-levels-rise It’s…
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Commentary: If Singapore decides to invest in nuclear energy, floating power plants deserve a closer look
We’re excited to share that Dr. Stefan Huebner’s latest commentary for Channel News Asia on floating nuclear power plants has just been published! 📰🔗 💡 With Singapore considering nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy strategy, floating small modular reactors (SMRs) could offer a flexible, safer, and more efficient…
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Los Saguaros Marina Resort Masterplan 2024
By Mr Giuseppe Torrisi Video presentation of our masterplan in Baja California Sur. Los Saguaros Marina Resort is the Phase 1 of the Peninsula de Los Sueños touristic development. It is the first of 11 areas. With its 220 hectares, Los Saguaros Marina Resort consists of: