Coming Events and Recent News
In Memory of Andrew Kendrick
KENDRICK, Andrew – It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew share the news of his passing. Andrew died on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70.
He was a beloved husband to his wife Joanne, older brother to Malcolm and Gillian, and father to his children Lily, Emma and Cameron. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Andrew’s dedication and service to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers left an indelible mark on our organization as well as the broader maritime community. During his tenure as President, Andrew demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding SNAME through a very challenging time as we returned from the pandemic shutdown. His vision and passion for naval architecture and marine engineering were evident in every initiative he undertook. He was a tireless advocate for our members, always striving to enhance the value and relevance of SNAME in a rapidly evolving industry.
Andrew’s contributions to SNAME extended far beyond his presidency. He remained an active and engaged member of the Eastern Canadian Section. Until just a few weeks ago, he was planning on presenting at the upcoming Mari-Tech 2025 in Montreal. His wisdom and technical experience were invaluable, and through the sharing of his knowledge, he continued to shape the future of our industry and our Society.
We extend our deepest condolences to Andrew’s family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy will continue to inspire us all. We are grateful for his service to SNAME, and I personally am grateful for the example he showed to me of giving back to an industry that gave so much to him. He will be deeply missed!
Branch Technical Meeting – Great Lakes Branch
Branch Technical Meeting – Great Lakes Branch
May 2025
DATE: TEUSDAY, 06 MAY 2025
TIME: Arrive @ 11:30am. Presentation @ 12:00 – 12:30pm (Networking/Social time to follow. Lunch will be provided)
LOCATION: Walter Hiltebrand Marine Services Ltd. (2235 Hwy. 20 E, Unit 27-28, Welland, ON L3B 5N5)
Green Initiatives & Challenges in the Marine Industry
presented by Paul Jamer, President at Breakwater Group.
Abstract:
In recent years, the marine industry has put a significant emphasis on making the world’s fleets “greener” and more environmentally friendly. Driven by public opinion, and enforced by IMO, flag state and other regulators, alternative fuels and advanced propulsion and power generation arrangements have become mainstream.
As always, stakeholder enthusiasm does not necessarily result in marine operators achieving their desired goals. Not all initiatives result in reduced emissions and even fewer provide the necessary operational reliability and a solid business case. To succeed long term, all of these requirements must be met.
This paper will provide an overview of the history of the industry’s greening efforts, identify challenges left to overcome, and look at several real-life applications that have successfully been deployed and are delivering the promised results.
Speaker Bio:
Paul Jamer has more than 35 years of experience in the Marine industry. A graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College’s Marine Engineering program, Paul has considerable operational experience as a ship’s officer and an extensive background as a project manager and engineering superintendent. He has also been a successful consultant to marine and shore-based clients around the world.
Throughout his career, working with both public and private organizations, Paul has gravitated toward leadership roles involving the development, implementation and ongoing support of leading-edge technologies; particularly those associated with reliability and efficiency. As president of the Breakwater Group, he has focused on providing specialized marine, business development, and consulting services.
Paul has been a well-known member of the marine and offshore community for many years. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has been a guest lecturer at Colleges and Universities both in Canada and Internationally. He has been an active board member for several marine and energy related organizations, specifically as a Chair of the Maritimes Energy Association and Chair of the Operations Sub Committee at FORCE (Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy).
RSVP: cimareglb@gmail.com for this event – we need to confirm final numbers no later than April 29th.
Branch AGM – St Lawrence Branch
Branch AGM – St Lawrence Branch
CIMarE SLB Annual General Meeting (AGM) – ICGMar BSL Assemblée générale annuelle (AGA)
April 2025
DATE: TEUSDAY, 08 APRIL 2025
TIME: 12:30pm – 2pm (Eastern Time)
LOCATION: MARINERS’ HOUSE OF MONTREAL (200 R. de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H2Y 4B2)
The St Lawrence Branch invites members to attend the Branch Annual General Meeting.
This meeting is a hybrid meeting, if you would like to attend virtually please RSVP with st.lawrence-branch@cimare.ca to receive the log in information.
Branch Meeting April – Atlantic
Branch Meeting April – Atlantic
April 2025
DATE: THURSDAY, April 17, 2025
TIME: 1200 noon Atlantic Time
LOCATION: Brightwood Golf Club
TITLE: Polymer Repair Solutions for the Marine Industry
- stern tubes,
- rudders,
- shafts,
- pintle bearings and housings,
- deck reinforcement and joint sealing,
- pipe and tank repair,
- bow thrusters and kort nozzles,
- chocking and shimming of equipment,
- internal coatings for protection vs. corrosion and chemical attack.
The presentation will be in person at Brightwood Golf Club (227 School St, Dartmouth, NS B3A 2Y5) and will be available via GoTo Meeting for those that would like to attend virtually. Please RSVP to receive a meeting link.
Presenter: Brock Hopkins
Brock Hopkins is an Environmental Engineering graduate from Dalhousie University class of 2010. Following University he worked in engineering consulting as a geotechnical/environmental engineer, and as a health, safety and environment officer for the Department of National Defence for over 6 years. Brock has been a member of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP, formerly NACE) since 2017 after first completing the Coatings Inspector (CIP) Level 1 course. He is currently a CIP Level 2 in the role of Technical Services Engineer and vice-president with Belzona Atlantic Canada for nearly 8 years, where he specializes in designing composite wrap systems for the repair of corrosion defects in pressure piping and vessels. Working closely with the oil and gas, power generation, marine, and many other industries, he has seen a wide variety of different corrosion related problems these industries face. He enjoys playing hockey in the winters, golf in the summers, and time with his wife of 11 years and 4 year old daughter.
RSVP
Travis Franklin,
Secretary, Atlantic Branch
travisfranklin67@gmail.com
Branch Meeting – Ottawa
Branch Meeting – Ottawa
March 2025
TITLE: FIRE SUPPRESSION ALTERNATIVES
DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025
TIME: 18:30 TO 21:00 EST (09:00 PST, 13:00 AST 13:30 NDT)
VENUE: Rideau Canal Junior Ranks Mess – Beaver Room
Access to the Beaver Room can be done through the front door of the building, up a short flight of stairs, and straight through to the room. As usual parking is available and please park on the canal side of the parking lot. We will have the room from 18:30 to 21:00 hrs. and a cash bar will be provided.
As always, our SNAME colleagues are invited to attend this paper and by this email I am asking Glenn Walters to circulate this invite to the SNAME membership in Ottawa. Thank you, Glenn.
As mentioned in a previous email there will not be a Technical Paper presented in April, but we do plan to have and have the speakers arranged to provide us Technical Papers for both May and June. Further details regarding these papers will be provided as we get closer to their respective dates.
ABSTRACT
The topic for this evening’s presentation will be on Fire Suppression Alternatives.
This presentation will discuss fire suppression solutions for shipboard applications and their long-term supportability and lifecycle management. Bridging the gap between Halon 1301 (used by the Navy) and the Phase down of FM-200 (used by the Canadian Coast Guard), 3M phase out of PFAS production and potential concerns with replacement solutions. This will inform the listener of alternative solutions such as High and Low Pressure Water mist, Inert Gas suppression systems and other alternatives such as aerosols and foams. Our guest speakers will discuss potential options for retrofits and what to consider when making the decision to remove one type of system in support of another. The outcome is Paper is to provide the listener with some basic knowledge of the systems and what advantages and disadvantages there may be with each solution.
SPEAKER:
This presentation will be given by Mr. Ken Crooks and Mr. Allan MacDonald from D.R. Brenton Ltd., both of whom will be coming from Halifax to specifically present this paper.
Mr. Crooks has been employed with D.R Brenton Ltd since 2004. During this time Ken has received on the job and manufacturer training for the inspection, maintenance, service, installation, and commissioning of the following equipment: Special Hazard Fire Systems (Clean Agent & Inert Agent), Water-Mist (High and Low Pressure), and Fire Detection Systems. Ken is currently the Project Manager for D.R Brenton Ltd and oversees the design, supply and commissioning of all Fire Suppression and Fire Detection Systems.
Mr. MacDonald has been employed with D.R Brenton Ltd since 2017. During this time Allan has received on the job and manufacturer training for the inspection, maintenance, service, installation, and commissioning of the following equipment: Special Hazard Fire Systems (Clean Agent) and Water-Mist (High and Low Pressure). Allan currently assists in a Project Management role for D.R Brenton Ltd and creates the technical design data for all Fire Suppression and Fire Detection Systems.
In Memory of Raymond Morrissey
MORRISSEY, Raymond – It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond share the news of his passing. Ray died on December 25, 2023, at the age of 93 at Hospice Niagara.
Predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Eileen Marie (Young) Morrissey and his sisters, Theresa Gear and Eileen Morrissey. Lovingly remembered by his brothers, Daniel, William, Frank and Neil and his sisters, Rosann Mallon and Mary Webster. Ray is also remembered fondly by Ted England (brother-in-law) and Bonnie Easton (niece), as well as many relatives, friends and colleagues.
Raymond was a loving and devoted husband to Louise for 61 years. As a sailor he was away from home for long periods of time. The life of a sailor’s wife is a challenging one, but they both made the long-distance relationship work. There is some comfort in knowing that Ray and Lou will be together again in heaven.
Ray was involved in the Niagara Mariner’s Club, Cattlemen’s Association, Feeder Finance and the OFA.
Ray will likely be remembered most for his generosity, dedication, intellect and insatiable curiosity. He was a life-long learner and expert problem solver. If something needed fixing he would always figure out a way to fix it. As a sailor on the lake ships for over 70 years, he was best known in his capacity as chief engineer. His shipmates and friends tell many stories about Ray, affectionately referring to him only as “Chief”.
Historical Events
Technical Presentation: Wartsila EEXI Engine Power Limitation Energy Efficiency Technology
C.I.MAR.E. ST. LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 2021
TIME: 12:00 Eastern (8:00 Pacific, 13:00 Atlantic, 13:30 NFLD)
Wartsila EEXI Engine Power Limitation Energy Efficiency Technology
Abstract: Synopsis: Planned to come into action in 2023 the proposed amendments to the MARPOL convention requires ships to combine a technical and an operational approach to reduce their carbon intensity. This is in line with the ambition of the Initial IMO GHG Strategy, which aims to reduce carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% by 2030, compared to 2008. The technical requirement to reduce carbon intensity, based on a new Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI); and the operational carbon intensity reduction requirements is based on a new operational carbon intensity indicator (CII). The dual approach aims to address both technical (how the ship is retrofitted and equipped) and operational measures (how the ship operates). The attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) is required to be calculated for every ship and in this webinar we will analyze the calculation and identify measures that will improve efficiency that will by extension improve the EEXI and CII.
Speaker:
Mark Keneford
General Manager, Marine Solutions, Wartsila
Mark Keneford has been with Wartsila for 10 years. Mark is responsible for Wartsila Marine Solutions sales across Canada and works with shipowners, design companies, shipyards and various regulatory and other marine stakeholders in addressing solutions to meet their challenges.
Contact: mark.keneford@wartsila.com, Mobile +1 514 247 5940
Technical Presentation: The Use of Flexible Couplings
C.I.MAR.E. ST LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 11th, 2021
TIME: 12:00 Eastern (9:00 Pacific, 13:00 Atlantic, 13:30 NFLD)
THE USE OF FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS
Abstract: What you need to know about couplings
Although a relatively small part in a driveline, a flexible coupling is a very important part. So why do you need a coupling in your driveline, and why is it so important to make sure the correct model is selected.
We will take a general look at the selection process and what details you have understand to make sure your propulsion system works flawlessly.
Speaker:
Eric de Leeuw van Weenen
Director of Business Development
eweenen@vulkanusa.comShort bio:
Started work at the Damen Shipyards head office as purchasing manager for all the Tugs and Workboats.Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rotterdam.
Between VULKAN and Damen spend some time at Exalto, a supply company for yacht builders.
In 2007, joined VULKAN sales in the Netherlands, working with many types of applications and customers, like the large dredgers at IHC, or complete drivelines for thruster applications at ZF.
Moved with the family to Florida in 2011 to work together with our outside sales force to develop and grow our marine and industrial business.
As son of a Captain, always said I wanted nothing to do with ships, but I guess there is no flying from fate 😊
Technical Presentation: OCEANOGRAPHIC BUOY MOORINGS
C.I.MAR.E. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, 2021
TIME: 19:00 Pacific (22:00 Eastern, 23:00 Atlantic, 23:30 NFLD)
OCEANOGRAPHIC BUOY MOORINGS
This coming Thursday, the 19th of March, Ryan Nicoll will give a presentation on how the mooring systems of deep-ocean oceanographic buoys are developed, along with a comparison of predicted vs. actual mooring loads. Oceanographic moorings are critical to our collective ability to measure and understand oceanographic processes. The moorings locate buoys in all water depths, and must survive the effects of wind, currents, and waves. Development and deployment of these buoys is critically dependent on their mooring systems.
The mooring systems, in turn, are site-specific to the buoys’ location, and the engineering behind the mooring systems are a specialty of DSA Ocean, which Ryan founded.
Technical Presentation – FUTURE TECHNOLOGY and PRESERVING LIFE at SEA
C.I.MAR.E. ATLANTIC BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 11th
TIME: 18:00 AST (17:00 EASTERN, 14:00 PACIFC, 18:30 NFLD)
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY and PRESERVING LIFE at SEA
A presentation by the Future Technology Panel of the International Maritime Rescue Federation
For thousands of years humankind has had a beneficial relationship with the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers, for food, transport, and leisure. However, this relationship has not been without cost, the risk of injury and death has always been present, over 300,000 people drown annually.
For the past two centuries rescue organizations have responded to those in distress on the water. Over one hundred of these maritime rescue organizations from 54 countries worldwide are members of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), an NGO at IMO. The IMRF facilitates the sharing of experience, expertise, and knowledge among its member organizations in order to save lives, and to protect rescue personnel worldwide.
The Future Technology Panel (FTP) of the IMRF is a group of member organizations which meet to share information and assist each other with the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. The projects cover many areas, large and small, such as the application of Remotely Piloted Air and Marine Systems, autonomous systems, electronic alerting and locating technologies, small craft navigation, crew safety and health.
This presentation outlines many of these technologies, the processes to identify and evaluate these technologies, the possible benefits, and pitfalls, the impact on the public safety, and the impact on the safety of rescue personnel. The FTP members evaluate technologies which have near term application, and those which look further into the future.
This presentation will be of interest to anyone who is concerned with Maritime Safety. Contributors: Search & Rescue Organizations & related firms in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, & the United Kingdom.
Presenter
John W. Dalziel, M.Sc., P.Eng., IMRF Supporter.
Adjunct Professor, Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax.
John Dalziel is a naval architect involved in the marine industry for the past half century. In 1969 he sailed through the North West Passage on the Canadian icebreaker John A Macdonald, along with the American tanker Manhattan. He has worked with the Canadian Government and industry, primarily in ship construction & repair supervision and safety inspection. He has been involved with maritime rescue organizations for many years. As a university student in 1971 he worked for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Britain in their technical office.. For the five years he has been involved with the Future Technology Panel of the International Maritime Rescue Federation. He has spoken internationally on maritime safety and on the application of modern technologies to maritime rescue.
Technical Presentation by Western Canadian Marine Response Corporation – Mitigating Oil Spills
C.I.MAR.E. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
TIME: 19:00 PST (22:00 EASTERN, 23:00 ATLANTIC, 23:30 pm NFLD)
Oil Spills – Can They Be Mitigated on Canada’s West Coast
Technical Presentation by DOMINIS – Impact of Manufacturing Tolerances on Propeller Performance
C.I.MAR.E. ST. LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: TUESDAY, March 9th
TIME: 12:00 pm EST (9:00 am PACIFIC, 1:00 pm ATLANTIC, 1:30 pm NFLD)
Impact of Manufacturing Tolerances on Propeller Performance
Background:
Anthropogenic underwater radiated noise is now being recognized as a worldwide problem. For ship speeds greater than about 15 knots, propeller cavitation is the predominant source of propeller-generated underwater noise and vibrations. Cavitation not only influences propeller-induced pressure fluctuations on ship hulls and increases noise levels in ships, but it also impacts the ocean environment with
underwater noise pollution. Many studies are investigating the effects of propeller design parameters on propeller performance and cavitation. However, there is a critical gap in understanding the impact of manufacturing tolerances on propeller cavitation and to some extent on propulsive performance. This project addresses that gap in knowledge. The primary tools in the investigation is Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods supported by model experiments to validate their results.
Project Overview:
The project compares “as-built” propeller blade sections with their ideal “asdesigned” counterpart to elucidate the effects of manufacturing defects on cavitation and propulsive performance. The study is investigating the effect of sharp-edged flat regions near the LE, which are within the tolerances of ISO 484 class S. The project work is organised in three investigations incorporating both CFD simulations and experimental support as follows:
- Investigation 1: 2D foil section investigation in rectilinear flow
- Investigation 2: 3D wing planform investigation in rectilinear flow
- Investigation 3: 3D full propeller (rotating)
Partners:
- Dominis Engineering: Project lead, managing experimental program manufacturing of models and reporting
- Memorial University (MUN): CFD modelling
- DRDC – Atlantic: CFD modelling
The presenter:
Bodo Gospodnetic, Owner of Dominis
Bodo Gospodnetic is a Professional Engineer and Technical Manager with a wide range of experiences in manufacturing and scientific applications. Mr. Gospodnetic is a graduate of Carleton University’s Electrical Engineering Program. In 1985 he founded Dominis Engineering Ltd. with his father, late Dr. Drasko Gospodnetic, Researcher Emeritus of NRC of Canada. Prior to Dominis Engineering he worked on computer applications in the fields of computer communications, radar modelling and image processing. At Dominis Engineering Ltd., Mr Gospodnetic has been involved in the development of new manufacturing processes and CAD/CAM applications for the machining and measurement of propellers and water jet impellers. In 2015, he initiated a research project to determine the impact of manufacturing tolerances on propulsive, cavitation and noise performance of propellers. This is a collaborative research project between Dominis Engineering, DRDC-Atlantic and Memorial University sponsored by Transport Canada Innovation Centre.