Technical Presentation: An Overseas Perspective
C.I.MAR.E. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, November 18th, 2021
TIME: 19:00 Pacific (22:00 Eastern; 23:00 Atlantic, 23:30 NFLD)
An Overseas Perspective
Abstract:
Daniel Sanchez, a graduate marine engineer form the Technical University of Madrid will give a presentation on the kind of refit/repair/modification which an Offshore Supply Vessel (or it’s cousins in the oil & gas fleet) go through when being put back into service after a lengthy layup (warm or cold).
He oversaw a number of such mechanical and structural projects while working at a repair yard in the Canary Islands prior to coming to Canada.
As the shipping world urgently reactivates itself across almost all trading routes, this type of knowledge becomes more and more important.
Log into the Members Only Section to access the GoTo Meeting Link or email Bill Wallace at eastwindmarine@gmail.com
Technical Presentation: Investigating an Occurrence on a Vessel
C.I.MAR.E. ATLATNIC BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: THURSDAY, November 18th, 2021
TIME: 12:15 Atlantic (8:15 Pacific, 11:15 Eastern, 12:45 NFLD)
Investigating an Occurrence on a Vessel
Summary:
At some time in our sea going or shore side careers we are going to encounter a situation where damage is sustained to a Vessel, its equipment or it’s crew. How do we document and report the findings of the Investigation so that lessons can be learned.
Abstract:
The primary reason for an investigation is to identify the causes(s) of an occurrence so as to initiate action(s) to prevent similar occurrences.
This is achieved by determining what happened, how and why it happened so that modifications can be made to procedures or equipment that will improve the safety of the Vessel operations.
Accurate and thorough reporting of all occurrences is required to enable lessons to be learnt which may prevent future occurrences.
How to document the occurrence, how to interview witnesses, how to prepare a report are all things that we shall look at in this presentation.
Speaker:
John Attersley ,
John Attersley is a member of the Atlantic Branch of the Institute. John is a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College and began his seagoing carreer with the Canadian Coast Guard serving on both West and the East Coast as an Engineering Officer from Junior to Chief Engineer. He moved to The Transportation Safety Board of Canada as a Marine Casualty Investigator and then to Hayes Stuart Atlantic as a Surveyor before forming his own Survey Company. Survey work, project work, Underwriters work, consulting and acting as Owners representative have seen him work world wide on many and varied projects.
In Memory of – Thomas Ward
Dear Membership,
We are sad to share with the membership that on May 7th 2021 Mr. Thomas Charles Ward passed away. Tom served the Canadian maritime industry in various capacities throughout his career including president of CIMarE, received the Medal of Excellence in 2013, and countless other achievements. He will be sorely missed. CIMarE executive committee and members would like to pass on our condolences to all Tom’s family and friends.
Regards,
CIMarE Vancouver Branch
St Lawrence Branch Donates to Mariner House in Montreal
On March 24, CIMarE St Lawrence Branch presented a $500.00 cheque to Mariners House in Montreal. This donation supports the valuable work they provide seafarers which is especially required during the time of COVID 19.
Carolyn Osborne accepted the cheque on behalf of Mariners House while Zack Papchristou ( Branch Treasurer and Chris King (Branch Chairman) made the presentation on behalf of the St Lawrence Branch.
The work done by Mariners House during COVID-19 is described by Carolyn below:
MARINERS’ HOUSE STILL OPERATING THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC
Since the start of the pandemic, Transport Canada has authorised seafarers to come ashore to either go straight to a centre for their use solely – such as Mariners’ House of Montreal – or to a pharmacy for essential items. However, very few maritime companies permit their workers to disembark. Nevertheless, a few have been able to come to Mariners’ House, which is still open five days a week and, as always, free transport is available to and from their ships.
While activities, including fundraising events, have been severely limited over the past year, Mariners’ House and the chaplains from their colleagues, the Ministry to Seafarers, have continued to operate. Among the services offered to seafarers are SIM cards to access the internet on board vessels which do not provide this service for free, wired money transactions as well as personal purchases on behalf of the crew.
Seafarers have particularly suffered during COVID and Mariners’ House is relieved it has been able to ‘carry on’ assisting and raising the spirits of these essential workers.
Congratulations National Council Scholarship Recipient for 2020
Congratulations to Guillaume St-Yves, the recipient for the 2020 National Sc
holarship. We are excited to support Mr. St-Yves’ education as a mechanical engineer at at l’École de Technologie Supérieure. Below is the thank you note from Mr St-Yves describing his initiatives.
As a mechanical engineering student at l’École de Technologie Supérieure, I have always been motivated to learn and innovate. It’s for this reason that I quickly got involved within the university’s submarine scientific club, Omer.
It’s during our human-powered submarine projects that I was able to apply the knowledge and theories acquired in class and develop a passion for marine engineering. I aspire to continue to thrive and learn every day, from design adapted to underwater conditions to computed fluid analyses (CFD).
On our latest complete project, Omer 11, I’ve had the opportunity to do a lot of optimization. This was the first hybrid submarine in the world championship and it had the chance to display it’s innovation at the eISR and ISR (International Submarine Race). In fact, Omer 11 has two propulsion systems that can be interchange between races. The first system is a standard propeller and is equipped with precambered blades with an electrical variable pitch. It is also equipped with a non-prop system, similar to those used on sea kayaks. This propulsion called mirage has been completely redesigned in order to integrate a scotch yoke system and allow a circular motion to the pedals.
The current prototype, Omer 12, will be powered by a Voith-Schneider system. The design of the system is based on technologies already in the industry, but adapted to the power of two pilots. In addition to leading the team for almost two years, I had the opportunity to improve my knowledge of fluid dynamics. It has been useful in the design of an effective hull geometry and in my actual special project. It consists in optimizing the profile of our fins with biomimetism based on animal fins with bumps.
I would like to personally thank CIMarE for this recognition award! This contribution allows me and will allow me not to worry about my university tuition fees in order to put all my energy in the Omer project. I will understand even more about manufacturing methods and underwater conditions. I will be able to learn through the activities of CIMarE and pass on to my colleagues the possibilities offered by the organization.
These experiences and achievements within this branch of engineering inspire me to follow similar academic paths and opportunities.
Historical Events
Technical Presentations: Overview of HALIFAX Class Frigate Diesel-Electric Generators Replacement Project
C.I.MAR.E. ST. LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: TUESDAY, November 10th
TIME: 13:30 pm EST (10:30 am PACIFIC, 14:30 pm ATLANTIC, 15:00 pm NFLD)
Overview of HALIFAX Class Frigate Diesel-Electric Generators Replacement Project
The paper will primarily focus on Navy’s technical requirements and technologies utilized to meet the demands for vibration and shock isolation, as well as an overview of the shock trial process.
Presenters
Michael Janes, Technical Project Manager, Commercial Engine Division
Toromont Inc. Nova Scotia
Mr. Janes is in-charge of directing the Engineering Group towards a technical solution of the HALIFAX Class DG Replacement Project. He has 23 years experience in the marine field and has been with Toromont for 15 years.
Technical Presentation by CLEAR SEAS
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Time: 1900 Pacific Time, with the presentation starting at 1930
Presenter: Bud Streeter, Chairman
CLEAR SEAS provides impartial information on marine shipping in Canada to policy makers and the public.
Their mandate is to initiate and interpret research, analyzer policies, identify best practices, share information, and facilitate dialogue.
Their research focuses on the human, environmental, and economic impacts of marine shipping; topics such as safe bulk material handling, impacts of oil and liquid natural gas shipping activities, spill prevention, impacts on Indigenous communities, and other similar topics.
Bud Streeter is well known in the marine community across Canada. Canadian Coast Guard service, Instructor at the CCG College,
TCMS Director General of Marine Safety, Lloyd’s Register’s VP North America, and other positions.
He is a well-grounded and engaging presenter.
The meeting will use CIMarE’s GoToMeeting software as its platform
Log into the Members Only Section of the Website to get the Go To Meeting Link
Marine Industry Supply Chains of Canadian Shipyards
You are invited to register for a special presentation on the Marine Industry Supply Chains o Canadian Shipyards in the Era of the National Shipbuilding Strategy
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Time: 1 pm Ottawa time EST (2:30 pm St John’s, 2 pm Halifax, noon Winnipeg, 11 am Calgary, 10 am Victoria),
Marine Industry Supply Chains of Canadian Shipyards in the Era of the National Shipbuilding Strategy
The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association in collaboration with the Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia extends an invitation to members of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers to hear video-conference presentations Wednesday, 14 October, titled “Marine Industry Supply Chains of Canadian Shipyards in the Era of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.”
The esteemed presenters are:
Steven Christianson, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Seaspan Shipyards (https://www.seaspan.com/corporate-team/steven-christiansen);
Lindsey Kettel, Executive Vice President, Chantier Davie Canada (https://www.davie.ca/management/2768/);
Philippe Flébus, Director Procurement & Infrastructure, Ocean Group (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippeflebus/);
Canadian Shipyards have a significant impact for the national and local economies through their supply chains. These three experts share their views on:
- The economic impact of their projects;
- Canadian aspects of their supply chain — size, geographic distribution and number of companies;
- How other companies might get involved in current or future projects; and
- How Canadians yards could position themselves for future national and international opportunities, and how supply chains and governments might assist.
The event will start at 1 pm Ottawa time EST (2:30 pm St John’s, 2 pm Halifax, noon Winnipeg, 11 am Calgary, 10 am Victoria), Wednesday, 14 October, then be followed by Q&A and finish by 3 pm Ottawa time.
Registration is required. There is no fee to attend this event. To register, email RUSINovaScotia@gmail.com by close of business Sunday, 11 October. As the subject line for your registration email, put “CMISA 14 October 2020 Registration”. In addition to your name please also provide your company or organization.
The event will be by Zoom. Instructions will be emailed to registrants by end Monday, 12 October.
CMISA/RUSI(NS) events may be cancelled at short notice. Email RUSINovaScotia@gmail.com if there is a question about an event occurring.
Technical Presentation – Team Arctic Finland
C.I.MAR.E. ST. LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
TIME: 10:30 am EST (6:30 am PACIFIC, 11:30 am ATLANTIC, 12:00 pm NFLD)
Team Arctic Finland – Integrated, optimized and innovative solutions,
Finland with its frozen seas has more than a century of experiences in ice operations and in recent decades has made major steps in related technologies. Team Arctic Finland is a consortium of 10 companies and organizations with strong competence, leading products and services, and credible references in harsh environments. The expertise of Team Arctic Finland lies in energy, mining, marine, shipping and infrastructure segments. In the maritime and offshore sectors the consortium provides expertise in vessel design and shipbuilding, automation solutions and logistics support services, which will be presented.
Reliable operations in the Arctic by Steerprop, Mr. Hannu Jukola, Propulsion specialist and Sales Manager at Steerprop, Steerprop
Tools to increase reliability and safety in arctic operations: Precise solutions based on experience and expertise ensures reliability in the most demanding applications and environments. Predictive maintenance provides preventability and safety in the remote operating areas.
Solutions for low emission and carbon neutral shipping, Mr. Mark Keneford, General Manager, Marine Solutions Sales, Wärtsilä
The energy sources at hand including alternative fuels and fuel flexibility are as important elements on the road to de-carbonisation as data and new technologies. Fuel flexibility, enabled by the combustion engine, is more important now than ever, de-risking today’s investment decisions. We need to invest in future fuels where applicable (and complementary energy sources). With existing products, solutions and infrastructure at hand we can reach the 2030 if we act now – for 2050 targets there must be further development done. LNG is the best route to de-carbonisation, transitioning from fossil LNG to bio- and synthetic LNG.
Presenters
Mikko Niini, Senior Advisor / Team Arctic Finland (Gaia Consulting)
Chairman of Navidom Oy tanker shipping company. Chairman of Rauma Marine Constructions Oy (Rauma shipyard), Chairman of Finnish Maritime Association. He is today also member of the boards of dry bulk shipping company ESL Shipping Oy, Finnish Sail Training Association and Managing Director of his own Arctic & Maritime
Consultancy Vientistrategit Oy. He currently acts as chair for Arctic Economic Council’s Working Group on Maritime Transports. He is member of SNAME, RINA and STG.
Contact: mikko.niini@kolumbus.fi, Mobile +358 400 322 747
Hannu Jukola, Propulsion specialist and Senior Sales Manager at Steerprop
Since graduating as Naval Architect in 1990 from Helsinki University of Technology, where I majored in Ship Design and Hydrodynamics, I have been working with propulsion aspects, specializing in propeller design. Nowadays I have the pleasure of splitting my attention between sales activities and discussions over propulsion aspects with other Naval Architects. It is especially intriguing to be able to follow a ship project starting from the first marketing contact followed by sales negotiations to model tests, propeller design and finally sea trials.
Contact: hannu.jukola@steerprop.com, Mobile +358 40 838 8643
Mark Keneford, General Manager, Marine Solutions Sales Canada / Wärtsilä
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
INEC 15th International Naval Engineering Conference
15th International Naval Engineering Conference incorporating the International Ship Control Systems Symposium: Disrupting Technologies
In light of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding organised events and international travel in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMarEST and the INEC/iSCSS Technical Advisory Committee have taken the decision to continue with the INEC / iSCSS 2020 conference in a virtual online format.
Date And Time
Mon, 5 Oct 2020, 04:00 –
Fri, 9 Oct 2020, 13:00 ADT
International Naval Engineering Conference and Exhibition (INEC)
INEC aims to address issues facing existing, upcoming and future naval projects such as the challenges of evolving threats, growing environmental concerns, availability of skilled personnel, fiscal constraints and game-changing technologies.
The event aims to stimulate researchers, engineers, seafarers and students to present their perspectives on inspiring innovation across the naval and wider maritime domain as well as those sectors which could influence future advances and benefit the maritime industry.
Great Lakes Annual Golf Tournament
Date: Friday, August 28, 2020 with an 11:00 am start
Location: Willodell Golf Course, Niagra Falls
