Offshore oil production in deep water sites is the source of challenging problems and the origin of new and creative solutions. The International Symposium on Offshore Engineering is held every two years to enable researchers and specialists to present new experiences, ideas and solutions carried out in the field. This volume brings together scientific and technical contributions from private and state companies, research institutions and universities around the world. These contributions illustrate recent advances in offshore and ocean engineering, and encompass theoretical, computational, experimental and practical considerations.