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!
Branch Technical Presentation – Ottawa Island Branch
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2025
TIME: 1830 Eastern
Location: Danaca Board Room
at the Rideau Canal Junior Ranks Mess
4 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa
We are privileged to have MR. Mark Hall from Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME)
Presenting
Locations and Capabilities of CME’s Divisions
Coast to Coast
Mr. Hall is the General Manager of Canadian Maritime Engineering’s Central Canada Division, and he is a third-generation shipyard worker, starting his career on the West Coast in 1996. Beginning as a Laborer, Mark worked his way up to become a Dockmaster and then onto the role that he currently fills today. Mark’s experience has been gained with working with other companies within the industry, Point Hope Shipyard, Victoria Shipyards, Esquimalt Drydock Company, and CME. Mark has worked for CME in his current role for the last 13 years and has worked on a wide variety of vessel types, from Navy Frigates in the FELEX program, Coast Guard Heavy Icebreakers, to Self-unloading Lakers.
As always, our SNAME colleagues are invited to attend this paper and by this email I am asking Glenn Walters to circulate this email to the SNAME membership in Ottawa. Thank you, Glenn!
Access to the Danaca Board Room can be done through the side door of the building, up a short flight of stairs, through the door and turn right to the elevator, the Danaca room is on the third floor. Free parking is available and please park on the canal side of the parking lot.
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.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2025
TIME: 7:00 pm NFL
in partnership with
Are pleased to present a Newfoundland and Labrador technology company
Abstract:
Kraken’s innovative technologies include ultra high resolution synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), KATFISH actively-stabilized synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) towfish system with unmanned launch, tow, and recovery system (LTARS), and pressure tolerant subsea battery systems with market-leading energy density – used to power unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
DATE: TUESDAY, 9 SEPTMBER 2025
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
VIRTUAL: To Join the CLICK HERE
Abstract:
Carbon Capture Solutions can provide shipowners with an alternative to meeting emissions regulations and allowing true carbon neutral operations.
This presentation will present the Carbon Capture Solutions technologies, applications and how the use of CCS brings benefits to the shipowner and the environment
DATE: TUESDAY, 10 JUNE 2025
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
VIRTUAL: To Join the CLICK HERE
Abstract:
The presentation addresses the challenges and opportunities of decarbonizing maritime shipping. It touches on different pathways (fuels, exhaust, efficiency) with a focus on fuels in particular.
Different technical realization options for various fuel alternatives will be shown, along their individual challenges and benefits, implications for vessels and applicability.
Additionally, the exhaust pathway of GHG emissions will be detailed, putting some focus especially on managing CH4 emissions in shipping, the basic mechanisms and options to reduce their impact.
Speaker: Johannes Lauterbach, Dr.-Ing./ Head of Business Development & Digitalization, Marine Four-Stroke & License
Johannes has fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering and product management of medium speed four-stroke combustion engines. Specializing in product portfolio development for long-term market requirements.
Experience in marine strategies for special markets, four-stroke engine technology, decarbonization, autonomous operation, carbon capture in shipping.
The Atlantic Branch is participating in the Shipbuilders and Marine Golf Tournament taking place June 12, 2025 at the Chester Golf and Country Club. The branch is putting in a team of 4 and will cover 50% of the entrance fee. If you are interested in participating, please download the registration form HERE.
Register for the Great Lakes Annual Golf Tournament taking place Friday June 13, 2025 at Rolling Meadows Golf & Country Club, Niagara Falls.
RSVP before June 6 at cimareglb@gmail.com
DATE: THURSDAY, May 15, 2025
TIME: 1200 noon Atlantic Time
LOCATION: Brightwood Golf Club
TITLE: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTMS – SUPPORTABILITY INTO THE FUTURE
Conventional Gas-Based Systems (FM-200 and FK-5-1-12 / Novec)
Viable and Environmentally Friendly Alternatives
Inert Gas Systems (IG-541)
Water Mist Systems (Hi-Fog)
Aerosol Suppression (FirePro)
RSVP
Travis Franklin,
Secretary, Atlantic Branch
travisfranklin67@gmail.com
