Members Only Networking Event –
Members Only Networking Event
DATE: Monday, May 11, 2026
TIME: 18:00PDT
You’re invited to our First Annual CIMARE Members-Only Networking Event!
Please join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
📅 Date: May 11
🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sticky Wicket, Victoria, BC
Food will be served, and each attendee will receive two drink tickets.
To confirm your attendance, please click the Eventbrite invitation and register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anchoring-connections-cimares-first-members-only-networking-evening-tickets-1986663847046?aff=oddtdtcreator
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there and kicking off what we hope will be a great annual tradition.
Branch Technical Meeting – Ottawa Branch
Branch Technical Meeting – Ottawa Branch
March 25, 2026
DATE: Wednesday, 25 MARCH 2026
TIME: 18:30 Eastern
The IMO Tier III standards for marine diesel engines
How shipowners and operators can achieve compliance, the technologies involved, and the associated costs
presented by Mr. Andy Edwards
Andy Edwards has 40 years of marine engineering experience. In his early career as a Royal Navy Artificer, he served in the Submarine Service on both diesel-electric and nuclear-powered boats. In his civilian career, he has represented Wärtsilä, MAN Energy Solutions, and now Madsen Power Systems. Andy currently serves on the board of the Great Lakes Branch of CIMarE and is also a member of SNAME.
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
March 10, 2026
DATE: TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
VIRTUAL: To Join the CLICK HERE
Core Power
Nuclear Shipping – Uncertainties in Perspective
presented by Max Charlwood, Marine Engineer
Abstract:
The international shipping industry needs a new energy mix to decarbonise. However, the industry is defined by its long ship lifetimes of 20-30 years, leaving profit margins vulnerable to changes in operating costs. This is why certainty is such an important word in the vocabulary of the shipping community and will carry much weight in choosing the fuels which make up the next generation shipping energy mix. Ultimately, ships owners need to know that the technology they choose today will be relevant and profitable for years to come.
Nuclear energy is a potential contender for large ships, which I will pitch to you through the lens of ‘uncertainty,’ giving comparison to some alternatives: methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia. I want to highlight some of the unique aspects of nuclear shipping and how these may affect your bottom line. This high-level presentation will look to establish a birds-eye view of the issue at hand, assessing levels of uncertainty by delving into the following questions:
- Carbon taxation – How much money would be saved avoiding carbon taxes? How certain are we that these will come into force?
- Speed and power – Why do nuclear ships with excess electrical and propulsive power command higher prices and reduce total fleet costs?
- Supply chains – Will there be enough of these fuels available at the right price?
- Experience – Can the workforce react to this change? How experienced are marine and nuclear regulators at working together and engineers at creating these products?
- Regulations and insurance – What are the legal, regulatory, and insurability barriers we face?
Atlantic Branch Supports Canadian Coast Guard College
Award Ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard College
The Atlantic Branch was proud to present an award to the Canadian Coast Guard College, which was awarded to Mr. Daniel Paquet, a member of the Class of 2025.
Daniel has had some great experiences so far, including two weeks sailing aboard the CCGS John Cabot, another two weeks on the CCGS Earl Grey, and is currently serving aboard the CCGS Amundsen.
Congratulations, Daniel — we look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next!