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Branch Event – Vancouver Island Branch

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2025

TIME: 1900 PT

Location: NADEN LOWER WARDROOM

We are privileged to have Captain David (Duke) Snider with us, who will be giving a presentation on

“EVERYTHING ICEBREAKER & ARCTIC”

with a focus on

THE RV “MIRAI” 2024 ARCTIC RESEARCH VOYAGE

Captain Snider is an ice pilot and ice navigator  with extensive voyage experience  over the years in the Canadian Arctic, Antarctic, Baltic, and East Coast N. American waters, and has contributed to several regulatory and class societies’ work.

Given the rising interest in Arctic Sovereignty, and Canadian capabilities this should be a very interesting presentation.

The meeting will convene at 1900 on Wednesday, 15 October @ 1900, in the lower lounge of the Naden Officer’s Wardroom (near the dockyard entrance, at 1586 Esquimalt Rd).

Members often arrive early to share conversations with colleagues.

Spouses and guests are always welcome at our Branch meetings!

Meetings have a question and answer period at the end.