The Great Lakes Branch is located in Ontario and covers all of the major Canadian ports — with some members from the USA — in the Great Lakes. The Branch has an active meeting program.
| Position | Name | Email Address | Telephone | Cell Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair/Secretary | Dalia Dief | dalia.dief@algonet.com | 905.988.4079 | 905.650.2066 |
| National Council Representative | Angus Kennedy | apkennedy@vapcor.com | 905.328-8848 | 905.328.8848 |
| Membership Chair | Laura Osmond | |||
| Technical Papers | Oliver Hiltebrand | mail@whms.ca | 905.892.8142 | 905.892.8142 |
| Treasurer | Ian Hill | ian@diltspiston.com | 905.641.4488 | 905.704.9105 |
| Communications Coordinator | Dave Monk | dave.monk@ems-tech.net | 613.966.6611 ext 145 | 613.967.9274 |
| Social Committee Chair | Gerald Oskam | gerald@amherstgroup.ca | 905.834.7819 | 905.658.9927 |
| Social Committee Support | Gary Collins | gcollins@conflow.ca | 905.840.6800 ext 22 | 905.586.6002 |
| Social Committee Support | Jillian Shelley | |||
| Social Committee Support | Adam Smith | |||
| Website & Social Media | Mark Dafoe |
Register for the Great Lakes Annual Golf Tournament taking place Friday June 13, 2025 at Rolling Meadows Golf & Country Club, Niagara Falls.
RSVP before June 6 at cimareglb@gmail.com
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)
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.
Great Lakes Branch – Annual General Meeting 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
At the Antler Room (The Loose Moose)
146 Front Street, Toronto
Tickets $160.00 (tax included)
Tickets available from Great Lakes Branch
cimareglb@gmail.com
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 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
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.
