Oct 28th – Evening Exploring Canada’s Future Shipbuilding Vision
⚓ Join Us for an Evening Exploring Canada’s Future Shipbuilding Vision
The Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE) Ottawa Branch is pleased to welcome Jason Reid, Vice President, Business Development at Chantier Davie Canada Inc., as the featured speaker for our second Technical Paper of the Fall 2026 season.
📅 October 28, 2026
📍 Rideau Canal Junior Ranks Mess, Ottawa
🕡 18:30 hrs
Jason brings a unique blend of naval, maritime, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing experience. A former Royal Navy engineer with 26 years of service, he has held senior leadership roles in tactical operations, training, and the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrence program. Since joining Davie in 2023, he has been helping drive strategic growth for one of Canada’s most important shipyards.
His presentation will focus on Davie’s role in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and the company’s contribution to strengthening Canada’s maritime future.
Topics will include: ✅ Construction of one of the world’s largest and most powerful icebreaker fleets to support Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and year-round marine trade
✅ The building of two new Transport Canada ferries to replace aging vessels serving communities across Eastern Québec and Atlantic Canada
✅ Davie’s growing role as a key partner in Canada’s long-term shipbuilding strategy
This promises to be a fascinating discussion on the future of Canadian shipbuilding, Arctic operations, and maritime infrastructure.
As always, our colleagues from SNAME are warmly invited to attend.
Technical Presentation: A Pathway Toward Improved Combustion Efficiency and Reduced Emissions Oct 21st
On-Demand Hydrogen and Oxygen Fuel Enhancement for Marine Engines: A Pathway Toward Improved Combustion Efficiency and Reduced Emissions
As the marine industry continues to pursue practical decarbonization solutions, there is growing interest in technologies that can enhance the performance of existing vessel fleets without requiring costly propulsion-system replacements.
Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. has developed an innovative on-demand hydrogen and oxygen Fuel Enhancement System that generates hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis during engine operation and introduces the gases directly into the combustion process. By producing gas only when needed, the system avoids the challenges associated with onboard compressed hydrogen storage.
During this presentation, attendees will learn about:
✅ The engineering principles behind on-demand hydrogen and oxygen fuel enhancement
✅ Marine system integration considerations
✅ Electrical and energy requirements
✅ Operational controls and maintenance considerations
✅ Potential applications for propulsion and auxiliary engines
✅ Methods for independently measuring fuel consumption and emissions performance
A key focus of the discussion will be the practical realities of applying this technology in marine environments, including vessel safety requirements, engine loading profiles, operating duty cycles, environmental conditions, and performance monitoring.
Marine Pilot Project Opportunity
Empire Hydrogen is seeking to collaborate with the marine engineering community to establish a controlled marine pilot project. The goal is to generate transparent, measurable operational data to evaluate fuel consumption, emissions performance, reliability, maintenance requirements, and overall suitability for marine applications.
Presenter
Sven Tjelta Chairman of the Board Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.
Sven will share insights into the company’s development of on-demand hydrogen and oxygen fuel-enhancement technology and discuss opportunities for collaboration with marine operators, engineers, researchers, vessel owners, and CIMarE members.
This presentation promises to spark thoughtful discussion on the role innovative technologies may play in supporting more efficient and lower-emission marine operations.
📅 October 21, 7:00 PM 📍 Lower Lounge, Naden Officers’ Wardroom
We look forward to seeing you there!
Technical Presentation: Wind Propulsion: Commercial Scaling – Drivers and Barriers Oct 12th
🌬️ Harnessing the Wind for a Greener Shipping Future ⚓
The maritime industry is navigating a major transformation, and wind propulsion is once again taking center stage.
Join the CIMarE St. Lawrence Branch for an insightful webinar featuring two leading voices in maritime decarbonization as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and realities of commercial wind propulsion in today’s shipping industry.
Wind Propulsion: Commercial Scaling – Drivers and Barriers
📅 October 12, 2026
🕐 13:00 EDT (10:00 PDT | 14:00 ADT | 14:30 NDT)
⏱️ 60 Minutes
💻 Microsoft Teams
Topics Include:
✅ Current market outlook for wind propulsion
✅ EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, EEDI & CII compliance considerations
✅ IMO regulatory developments and verification of wind power contributions
✅ Wind propulsion system technologies
✅ Newbuild and retrofit challenges
✅ Performance measurement and validation
✅ Route opportunities and short-sea shipping applications
✅ Classification society rules and regulatory requirements
Featured Speakers
🎙️ Gavin Allwright
Secretary General, International Windship Association (IWSA)
🎙️ Stefano Scarpa
Director of Maritime Decarbonisation, ABL (Aqualis Group)
As shipping strives to meet ambitious decarbonization targets, wind-assisted propulsion is emerging as a practical and increasingly viable solution. Whether you’re a shipowner, operator, engineer, regulator, student, or maritime enthusiast, this session offers valuable insights into one of the most exciting developments shaping the future of marine transportation.
🔗 Register and join us on October 12th for this timely discussion.
Atlantic Branch Oktober 15th Networking Night!
🍂 Join us for an evening of connections and conversation!
Whether you’re a long-time marine professional, new to the industry, a student, or simply curious about what CIMarE has to offer, we’d love to meet you.
Come enjoy a complimentary drink, appetizers, and great conversations with members of Atlantic Canada’s marine community.
📅 October 15, 2026
📍 Seamus David’s Pub, Dartmouth Crossing
⏰ 6:30 PM
Bring a colleague, friend, or anyone interested in the marine industry. RSVP encouraged at membership@cimare.ca