Coming Events and Recent News
CIMARE Great Lakes Branch Annual General Meeting
CIMARE Great Lakes Branch AGM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!
Please see below/attached details for the AGM coming up on January 18th, 2024.
Date: Thursday January 18th, 2024
Time: Social hour (cash bar) at 18:00, Presentation at 19:00, Informal Buffet-type Dinner throughout the evening
Attire: Casual
Location: Loose Moose, 146 Front St W, Toronto (3 minute walk from the Royal York)
Tickets: $160.00 taxes included
Group Discounts:
5 tickets or more – $5 off per ticket ($155.00 each)
10 tickets or more – $10 off per ticket ($150.00 each)
20 tickets or more – $20 off per ticket ($140.00 each)
Technical Guest Keynote Speaker: Mr. Derek Davis, P. Eng
“Submarines and Canada: 110 Years and Counting”
Discussing Canada’s history with submarines, how we got where we are today, what submarines bring to the table from both a Naval and national perspective, and where Canada may go with submarines in the future.
Our keynote speaker has been graciously sponsored by Canal Marine & Industrial Inc.
We will also be acknowledging the deserving CIMARE award/grant recipients from Georgian College at this event!
For tickets and/or to RSVP, please contact Gerald Oskam gerald@amherstgroup.ca or (905) 658-9927 as soon as possible. For payment options/information, please contact Gerald.
CIMARE Great Lakes Branch – Technical Paper Presentation by Wartsila Exhaust Treatment
CIMarE GREAT LAKES BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR A TECHNICAL PRESENTATION
DATE: Friday, October 27th, 2023
TIME: 11:30 (Eastern) Presentation 12:00 to 12:30
Location: Walter Hiltebrand Marine Services Ltd.
2235 Hwy. 20 E, Unit 27-28, Welland, ON L3B 5N5
Wärtsilä Development of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System for Marine Industry
Abstract:
Decarbonisation is one of the greatest challenges the shipping industry has faced in its long history. At Wärtsilä, we believe that part of the solution lies in technology, and this is why one of the multiple research and development pathways we are focusing on is Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage system. From all the experience throughout the years with SOx scrubbing we believe that we are perfectly placed to pioneer Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage and unlock an immediate decarbonisation impact. Currently we are focusing on solvent-based scrubbing solution aiming at carbon capture rate in line with IMOs decarbonisation targets. We have successfully been operating our test installation since 2021 and have several pilot projects under work. We are currently working on the complete value chain to have a system that makes a genuine difference.“
Please share to with anyone who may be interested in this presentation!
Please RSVP at cimareglb@gmail.com for this event – we need to confirm final numbers no later than Oct 20th.
GREENING THE MARINE INDUSTRY – OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
CIMarE ATLANTIC BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, October 12th, 2023
TIME: 12:00 Atlantic (8:00 Pacific, 11:00 Eastern, 12:30 NFLD)
Location: Brightwood Golf and Country Club, https://www.brightwoodgolf.ca/
(In person) and GoTo Meeting Video Link through CIMarE.
Timing: 1215-1315 (Please arrive at 1200 as presenter will start at 1215)
GREENING THE MARINE INDUSTRY – OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
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:
Paul Jamer
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 FORCE (Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy).
Expert Witnesses: The Superheroes of Witnesses
CIMarE ATLANTIC BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, May 11th, 2023
TIME: 12:00 Atlantic (8:00 Pacific, 11:00 Eastern, 12:30 NFLD)
Location: Brightwood Golf and Country Club, https://www.brightwoodgolf.ca/
(In person) and GoTo Meeting Video Link through CIMarE.
Timing: 1215-1315 (Please arrive at 1200 as presenter will start at 1215)
Note: Clubhouse lunch will be available for purchase and delivered at 1315 once speaker finishes presenting and questions!!
Expert Witnesses: The Superheroes of Witnesses
Summary:
Norm Letalik presents a survey of the special role that experts play in the litigation process including assessing matters to determine fault, recording evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing reports and testifying in courts or at arbitrations or assisting in finding solutions at mediations.
Abstract:
The special powers given to expert witness come with additional responsibilities to the court to provide objective expert opinion and to interpret facts and educate the court so that the evidence can be better understood by the trier of fact. Unlike ordinary witnesses, expert witnesses may testify on evidence that would otherwise be excluded as hearsay evidence. We will review what characteristics courts expect experts to possess and how experts need to communicate with lawyers retaining them. Experts need to comport themselves as being independent so that their message will be heard and adopted by the courts.
Speaker:
Norm Letalik , M.A LL.B LL.M
Norm Letalik, has been called to the Bar in Ontario since 1989 and to the Rolls as a Solicitor in England and Wales since 1998. He practiced as a litigator in BLG’s Toronto office for 28 years handling all matter of marine, aviation and product liability claims. Following his retirement from private practice he was General Counsel for Volkswagen Group Canada and now resides in Halifax and is Counsel to Metcalf and Company. Prior to practicing law, Norm was a law professor at Dalhousie Law School and a Research Associate and Assistant Director of the Dalhousie Ocean Studies Program
Green house Gas (GHG) Emissions for Domestic Fleet
CIMarE ST LAWRENCE BRANCH INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR AN INFORMATIVE WEBINAR
DATE: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
TIME: 12:00 Eastern (9:00 Pacific, 13:00 Atlantic, 13:30 NFLD)
Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions for Domestic Fleet – Transport Canada
Abstract:
This presentation will cover the Transport Canada’s plan to greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for the domestic fleet. Special attention will be brought to the previous two reports from ABS, the next steps and the working groups with industry in order to develop a domestic reference line for GHG targets.
Furthermore, how the various fuels affect the Carbon Indicator Index (CII) towards the zero-emission goal for 2050 will also be covered.
Speaker:
Suzie Fortin , Transport Canada Marine Safety & Security
Director, Environmental Programs and Protection Standards
Suzie Fortin holds a degree in metallurgical engineering and a MBA in business management.
She joined the Naval Reserve in 1998 and the Public Service in 2007. Suzie managed various ships and submarines refits for the Canadian Navy from 2007 until 2014. She joined Transport Canada as a Senior Marine Safety Inspector in 2014 and managed the Audits of Classification societies until she left for the Canadian Coast Guard to manage the delegation of their 140 ships into the mandatory Delegation Statutory Inspection Program (DSIP). She became the Manager of the Mechanical Engineering section and a few years later replaced the Deputy Director of Marine Engineering with the Canadian Coast Guard.
In November 2022, Suzie came back to Transport Canada and took over the newly created section of Environmental Programs and Protection Standards. She manages sections responsible for Prevention of Marine Pollution, Air Pollution and Emergency Responses Organizations (MARPOL Annex I to VI) and many international engagement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
In Memory of Vice Admiral (ret’d) Peter Cairns, CMM, CD
Vice Admiral (ret’d) Peter Cairns, CMM, CD, passed away peacefully in Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on Saturday, February 18th, 2023.
Peter’s distinguished naval career began in 1956, included many seagoing appointments, command of ships, submarines and squadrons, and culminated in his appointment as the 24th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. Following his retirement, Peter was a driving force behind the establishment and operations of the Shipbuilding Association of Canada.
Link to Obituary: https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/peter-cairns-1087196059
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
