Coming Events and Recent News
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!
Branch Technical Meeting- Ottawa Branch
Welcoming You Back!
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 Meeting- Vancouver Island Branch
BACK TO NORMAL!
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.
Branch Event – Newfoundland & Labrador Branch
Branch Event – Newfoundland & Labrador Branch
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2025
TIME: 7:00 pm NFL
CIMARE & SNAME
in partnership with
The Marine Institute
Are pleased to present a Newfoundland and Labrador technology company
Kraken Robotics
presented by Nick Graham, Systems Engineer
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).
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
Branch Technical Meeting – St Lawrence Branch
September 9, 2025
DATE: TUESDAY, 9 SEPTMBER 2025
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
VIRTUAL: To Join the CLICK HERE
Onboard Carbon Capture Solutions
Technologies, Applications, Opportunities and Challenges
presented by Stian Aakre
General Manager Research & Development, Carbon Capture Solutions, Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment
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
Historical Events
Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Golf Tournament
Registration closes JUNE 13, 2024
Good afternoon everyone on this beautiful day! We are about a month away from the Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Golf tournament 2024 and registration is now over half full! We will be having the tournament at the beautiful Chester Golf Course this year on Thursday June 13, 2024 starting at 830am!
We are happy to be able to keep the cost at $175.00 per player, $700.00 per team of 4 this year with golf cart included. Adjustments will be made for current members for golf and dinner only. We will be having BBQ chicken dinners at the end of the tournament. If there are any dietary restrictions please let us know
With everyone receiving a prize we are always looking for donations and will gladly accept any prizes or monetary donations to help with the prizes. All profits from the tournament will be given as donations to the Mission of Seafarers and Bonny Lea farm.
If you have any donations please drop them off at International Paint at 250 Brownlow Avenue Suite 2 or I can pick them up and we will ensure they are included with the prizes. Remember the more donations, the more we can donate as a group to Bonny Lea and Mission to seafarers.
Get your team registered today to hold your spot! There will be 18 teams of 4 available this year. The registration form can be downloaded here.
Any registration cheques and prizes can be dropped off at International Paint Suite 2, 250 Brownlow Ave Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Technical Presentation – Exploring the Big Blue with Remotely Operated Vehicles
C.I.MAR.E. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, June 16th, 2022
TIME: 19:00 Pacific (22:00 Eastern; 23:00 Atlantic, 23:30 NFLD)
Exploring the Big Blue with Remotely Operated Vehicles
Abstract:
The presenter, Lauren Hudson is an educator now working for Ocean Networks Canada (Canada’s premier oceanic data-gathering network off the coast of BC).
Her presentation will cover various aspects from a scientific and practical perspective. With her background in creating educational opportunities should make this evening’s presentation an interesting one.
Technical Presentation about the new Highway 99 Tunnel Program
C.I.MAR.E. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, April 21st, 2022
TIME: 19:00 Pacific (22:00 Eastern; 23:00 Atlantic, 23:30 NFLD)
The new Highway 99 Tunnel Program
Abstract:
This massive (4+ billion $$) project and the removal of the Massey Tunnel will affect marine and road traffic in the area during its technically challenging construction, and will be a significant improvement for our travel to and from the mainland when it is finished.
Presenter:
Dustin Bergstrom, PMP
Segment Manager —Highway 99 Tunnel program,
BC Transportation Infrastructure
Log into the Members Only Section to access the GoTo Meeting Link or email Bill Wallace at eastwindmarine@gmail.com
Technical Presentation – Development of a Unique Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle
C.I.MAR.E. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, Mars 17th, 2022
TIME: 19:00 Pacific (22:00 Eastern; 23:00 Atlantic, 23:30 NFLD)
Development of a Unique Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle with Air-Cushion Caterpillars for Offshore Operations
Abstract:
Dr. Voyloshinikov will describe the engineering which went into the development of the vehicle in his presentation.
Long ago in another era, I was involved in the development of what might be an analogous vehicle for use in ice-covered / ice-choked waters. The marine engineering involved in such a craft is quite fascinating, and the presentation should be more than interesting.
Log into the Members Only Section to access the GoTo Meeting Link or email Bill Wallace at eastwindmarine@gmail.com
Technical Presentation: Conversion of a Cape Islander to Battery Electric Hybrid, before and after emissions study
C.I.MAR.E. ATLATNIC BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: THURSDAY, February 17th, 2021
TIME: 12:15 Atlantic (8:15 Pacific, 11:15 Eastern, 12:45 NFLD)
Conversion of a Cape Islander to Battery Electric Hybrid, before and after emissions study
Abstract:
Glas Ocean Electric has worked with Transport Canada, Canadian Maritime Engineering and others to complete a study on the impact of electrifying a fishing boat on air emissions, noise emissions and power use in normal operation. The boat was converted to an electric parallel -battery hybrid capable of operating in electric or diesel mode on command. The presentation will include discussion of the dramatic drop in hydrocarbon emissions and underwater noise as well as detailing the process for converting a boat and collecting the required data.
Speaker:
Dr. Sue Molloy,
Dr. Sue Molloy, holds a PhD in Naval Architectural and Ocean Engineering and is the CEO/president of Glas Ocean Electric (GOE), a Nova Scotia-based company seeking ways to electrify marine assets to reduce emissions during operation and provide vehicle to grid opportunities. In 2021 Sue and her team won the Lieutenant Governor’s award for Excellence in Engineering. Sue is a board member of the Council of Canadian Academies, a former elected member of Engineers Nova Scotia and recently completed her term as a co-chair for Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Discovery Grant program. Sue is an active reviewer for the US Department of Energy, Canadian national programs, many journals and is a passionate award-winning member of standards committees in the IEC and ISO. Sue is currently the Canadian Chair of ISO TC 8, Ships and Marine Technology and is the international convenor for the IEC committee focused on river turbine performance.
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Technical Presentation: Pioneering Air Lubrication for Shipping
C.I.MAR.E. ST. LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: TUESDAY, November 9th, 2021
TIME: 12:00 Eastern (9:00 Pacific, 13:00 Atlantic, 13:30 NFLD)
Technical Presentation by Silverstream Technologies – Pioneering Air Lubrication for Shipping
Abstract:
For over a decade, London-based Silverstream Technologies has pioneered air lubrication technologies within shipping. As clean technology leaders, they understand the relevance and importance of the solution to the IMO’s decarbonisation goals and passionately believe in the role of proven, innovative technologies in enabling a more sustainable shipping industry.
From a successful initial trial installation on the Danebrog Rederi tanker MT Amalienborg, sponsored by Shell, their technology has since been proven on many cruise ship installations. The solution is market-mature and has been adopted by industry leaders including MSC, Grimaldi, Carnival, and many others.
Uniquely within the market, their air lubrication technology harnesses fluid shearing – a natural phenomenon that occurs when two fluids of differing density move past each other – to create a microbubble carpet across the full flat bottom of the hull. This friction-reducing microbubble carpet maximises the emissions reduction and efficiency savings potential of the technology.
This presentation will provide an overview of Silverstream Technologies proprietary Air Lubrication System, the Silverstream® System. The natural phenomenon underpinning the technology, the Kelvin Helmholtz instability phenomenon will be introduced, and the main types of air lubrication concepts will be described. Following discussion on the application of the technology for various vessel types, several case studies will be referenced to provide details on the installation and performance of the system.
Speaker:
Daniel Mann, Programme Director
+44 7936 304898 / danielmann@silverstream-tech.com
Daniel joined Silverstream in 2020 as Programme Director with responsibility for Silverstream’s indirect sales channels. He has over 20 years’ experience in maritime, power generation and oil and gas industries, with Rolls-Royce, MAN Diesel & Turbo, Dresser-Rand, Siemens and, most recently, Ethos Energy where he was the Global Sales Director for its light gas turbine business. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles in Sales, Service, Business Development and Business Management and brings vast experience in ship equipment retrofit projects and servicing.
Daniel holds an MSc in Project Management from the University of Manchester, and an MBA from Manchester Business School.
Josh Macklin, Product Development Lead
+44 7772 624022 / joshmacklin@silverstream-tech.com
Josh joined Silverstream Technologies as a Project Engineer in January 2019 after four and a half years working at QinetiQ, an industry leading science and technology company. Josh spent two years moving around the maritime division on a graduate scheme, gaining experience in naval architecture consultancy, ship design, autonomy and model testing. In 2016 Josh took on the role of Associate Engineer within the Ship Hydrodynamic Experimentation team at QinetiQ Haslar and gained experience leading trials both at model and full scale.
Josh then spent 18 months seconded to the Naval Design Partnership in Bristol to work on the Fleet Solid Support programme as Auxiliary Systems Engineer. His responsibilities included detailed design work for HVAC, cooling water and compressed air systems as well as development of the ship technical specification.
Josh graduated from Newcastle University in 2014 with a MEng degree in Marine Engineering. Josh is a member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology and is on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.