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Atlantic Branch November 24th Networking Night!

🌊 Let’s do it again!

Following the success of our October Networking Night, CIMarE Atlantic Branch is excited to bring the marine community together again in November!

Join us for a casual evening of connections, conversation, and community. Whether you’re a long-time marine professional, new to the industry, a student, or simply interested in learning more about CIMarE, everyone is welcome.

📅 November 24
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Nine Locks, Dartmouth
🍺 One complimentary drink ticket
🍴 Snacks provided

Bring a colleague, friend, student, or someone who would enjoy connecting with others in the marine industry.

Good people. Great conversations. New connections.

RSVP to membership@cimare.ca or simply come join us!

 

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Oct 28th – Evening Exploring Canada’s Future Shipbuilding Vision

⚓ Join Us for an Evening Exploring Canada’s Future Shipbuilding Vision

The Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE) Ottawa Branch is pleased to welcome Jason Reid, Vice President, Business Development at Chantier Davie Canada Inc., as the featured speaker for our second Technical Paper of the Fall 2026 season.

📅 October 28, 2026
📍 Rideau Canal Junior Ranks Mess, Ottawa
🕡 18:30 hrs

Jason brings a unique blend of naval, maritime, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing experience. A former Royal Navy engineer with 26 years of service, he has held senior leadership roles in tactical operations, training, and the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrence program. Since joining Davie in 2023, he has been helping drive strategic growth for one of Canada’s most important shipyards.

His presentation will focus on Davie’s role in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and the company’s contribution to strengthening Canada’s maritime future.

Topics will include: ✅ Construction of one of the world’s largest and most powerful icebreaker fleets to support Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and year-round marine trade
✅ The building of two new Transport Canada ferries to replace aging vessels serving communities across Eastern Québec and Atlantic Canada
✅ Davie’s growing role as a key partner in Canada’s long-term shipbuilding strategy

This promises to be a fascinating discussion on the future of Canadian shipbuilding, Arctic operations, and maritime infrastructure.

As always, our colleagues from SNAME are warmly invited to attend.

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Technical Presentation: A Pathway Toward Improved Combustion Efficiency and Reduced Emissions Oct 21st

On-Demand Hydrogen and Oxygen Fuel Enhancement for Marine Engines: A Pathway Toward Improved Combustion Efficiency and Reduced Emissions

As the marine industry continues to pursue practical decarbonization solutions, there is growing interest in technologies that can enhance the performance of existing vessel fleets without requiring costly propulsion-system replacements.

Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. has developed an innovative on-demand hydrogen and oxygen Fuel Enhancement System that generates hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis during engine operation and introduces the gases directly into the combustion process. By producing gas only when needed, the system avoids the challenges associated with onboard compressed hydrogen storage.

During this presentation, attendees will learn about:

✅ The engineering principles behind on-demand hydrogen and oxygen fuel enhancement

✅ Marine system integration considerations

✅ Electrical and energy requirements

✅ Operational controls and maintenance considerations

✅ Potential applications for propulsion and auxiliary engines

✅ Methods for independently measuring fuel consumption and emissions performance

A key focus of the discussion will be the practical realities of applying this technology in marine environments, including vessel safety requirements, engine loading profiles, operating duty cycles, environmental conditions, and performance monitoring.

Marine Pilot Project Opportunity

Empire Hydrogen is seeking to collaborate with the marine engineering community to establish a controlled marine pilot project. The goal is to generate transparent, measurable operational data to evaluate fuel consumption, emissions performance, reliability, maintenance requirements, and overall suitability for marine applications.

Presenter

Sven Tjelta Chairman of the Board Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.

Sven will share insights into the company’s development of on-demand hydrogen and oxygen fuel-enhancement technology and discuss opportunities for collaboration with marine operators, engineers, researchers, vessel owners, and CIMarE members.

This presentation promises to spark thoughtful discussion on the role innovative technologies may play in supporting more efficient and lower-emission marine operations.

📅 October 21, 7:00 PM 📍 Lower Lounge, Naden Officers’ Wardroom

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Technical Presentation: Wind Propulsion: Commercial Scaling – Drivers and Barriers Oct 12th

🌬️ Harnessing the Wind for a Greener Shipping Future ⚓

The maritime industry is navigating a major transformation, and wind propulsion is once again taking center stage.

Join the CIMarE St. Lawrence Branch for an insightful webinar featuring two leading voices in maritime decarbonization as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and realities of commercial wind propulsion in today’s shipping industry.

Wind Propulsion: Commercial Scaling – Drivers and Barriers

📅 October 12, 2026
🕐 13:00 EDT (10:00 PDT | 14:00 ADT | 14:30 NDT)
⏱️ 60 Minutes
💻 Microsoft Teams

Topics Include:

✅ Current market outlook for wind propulsion
✅ EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, EEDI & CII compliance considerations
✅ IMO regulatory developments and verification of wind power contributions
✅ Wind propulsion system technologies
✅ Newbuild and retrofit challenges
✅ Performance measurement and validation
✅ Route opportunities and short-sea shipping applications
✅ Classification society rules and regulatory requirements

Featured Speakers

🎙️ Gavin Allwright
Secretary General, International Windship Association (IWSA)

🎙️ Stefano Scarpa
Director of Maritime Decarbonisation, ABL (Aqualis Group)

As shipping strives to meet ambitious decarbonization targets, wind-assisted propulsion is emerging as a practical and increasingly viable solution. Whether you’re a shipowner, operator, engineer, regulator, student, or maritime enthusiast, this session offers valuable insights into one of the most exciting developments shaping the future of marine transportation.

🔗 Register and join us on October 12th for this timely discussion.

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Atlantic Branch Oktober 15th Networking Night!

🍂 Join us for an evening of connections and conversation!

Whether you’re a long-time marine professional, new to the industry, a student, or simply curious about what CIMarE has to offer, we’d love to meet you.

Come enjoy a complimentary drink, appetizers, and great conversations with members of Atlantic Canada’s marine community.

📅 October 15, 2026
📍 Seamus David’s Pub, Dartmouth Crossing
⏰ 6:30 PM

Bring a colleague, friend, or anyone interested in the marine industry. RSVP encouraged at membership@cimare.ca

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Vancouver Island Meeting – September 23, 2026

Join Us for the First CIMarE Vancouver Island Branch Meeting of the 2026/2027 Season!

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Skolik, Project Scientist and environmental consultant, for a timely and insightful presentation:
“Forever Chemicals in the Marine Sector: A New Approach to Modern Environmental Consulting”

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are emerging as a significant environmental challenge for the marine sector. Their persistence, widespread use, and potential for long-term accumulation in aquatic environments are driving increased regulatory attention and raising important questions for organizations involved in marine construction, infrastructure, operations, and environmental management.

Dr. Skolik will explore how environmental consulting is evolving beyond traditional compliance-focused approaches and examine opportunities for more proactive, integrated environmental management strategies.
With more than 11 years of experience delivering complex environmental projects across Canada, the UK, and Europe, Dr. Skolik brings valuable insight into one of the industry’s most pressing environmental topics.

📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
🕖 1900 hrs
📍 Lower Lounge, Naden Officers’ Wardroom
1586 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC

As always, members often arrive early to catch up with colleagues before the presentation. Spouses and guests are welcome, and a Q&A session will follow the talk.

We look forward to seeing members, industry colleagues, and guests for an engaging evening of learning and discussion.

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Vancouver Island Annual General Meeting and Branch Social

We invite you to join us!

The CIMARE Vancouver Island Branch invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting and Branch Social.

Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

Location: Upper Wardroom, CFB Esquimalt.

Time: Doors open at 1900 hours, with the AGM beginning promptly at 2000 hours.

The evening will include:

  • A summary of the past year’s branch activities and events
  • A Mari-Tech conference update and summary
  • Election of the new Branch Executive Committee
  • An opportunity to connect with members of the local marine community
  • All CIMARE members attending will receive one complimentary drink token.

We also encourage members to invite colleagues, coworkers, students, or anyone with an interest in the marine industry who may be interested in learning more about CIMARE, and becoming involved with the Vancouver Island Branch.

The more the merrier — marine engineers are historically known for gathering wherever coffee, machinery,—– or free drink tickets—- are available.

Please register for the event using by clicking on this Google Form.
We hope to see you there for a great evening of networking, branch updates, and community engagement.

Best regards,

Cody McMillan,

Chair

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Branch Technical Meeting – St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence Branch Technical Meeting – 

June 18, 2026

DATE: Thursday, 18 June 2026

TIME: 12:00 Eastern

CORE POWER

Nuclear Shipping – Reactor Technologies

What to Expect

CORE POWER will build on the historical context of nuclear maritime applications and dive deeper into modern reactor technologies currently available today. The session will focus on their suitability for marine use, with content designed to be accessible to attendees without a nuclear background.

Speaker

Oscar Hamilton, Nuclear Engineer – CORE POWER
Oscar holds a Physics degree from University College London and an MPhil in Nuclear Energy from the University of Cambridge. Since joining CORE POWER in 2023, he has worked extensively on advanced reactor design and floating nuclear power plants, including contributions to the U.S. DOE–funded Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program and collaboration with TerraPower, Southern Company, and Orano.

Join us on Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/265045234372148?p=MRwVlyE7ivyYGKk0Co

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Atlantic Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Golf tournament

The Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Golf tournament 2026 Registration is now OPEN

💲 $200 per player | $800 per team of 4

✔️ Golf cart included

✔️ BBQ chicken dinner included

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when registering.

🎁 Donations Needed
We are currently accepting prize donations and monetary contributions. All tournament profits will be donated to The Mission to Seafarers and Bonny Lea Farm — the more we receive, the more we can give back!

📦 Donation Drop-off Location:
International Paint
250 Brownlow Avenue, Suite 2
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
(Pickup can also be arranged)

✅ Register today to hold your spot!
Registration forms, cheques, donations, and prizes can all be dropped off at the address above.

Let’s make this another successful year of great golf, great company, and giving back to our community.

Any questions please reach out to: James Brunelle 902-430-7332

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Branch Technical Meeting – St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence Branch Technical Meeting – 

June 16, 2026

DATE: Thursday, 16 June 2026

TIME: 12:00 Eastern

CORE POWER

Nuclear Shipping – Reactor Technologies

What to Expect

CORE POWER will build on the historical context of nuclear maritime applications and dive deeper into modern reactor technologies currently available today. The session will focus on their suitability for marine use, with content designed to be accessible to attendees without a nuclear background.

Speaker

Oscar Hamilton, Nuclear Engineer – CORE POWER
Oscar holds a Physics degree from University College London and an MPhil in Nuclear Energy from the University of Cambridge. Since joining CORE POWER in 2023, he has worked extensively on advanced reactor design and floating nuclear power plants, including contributions to the U.S. DOE–funded Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program and collaboration with TerraPower, Southern Company, and Orano.

Join us on Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/265045234372148?p=MRwVlyE7ivyYGKk0Co

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