Vancouver Island Annual General Meeting and Branch Social
We invite you to join us!
The CIMARE Vancouver Island Branch invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting and Branch Social.
Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Location: Upper Wardroom, CFB Esquimalt.
Time: Doors open at 1900 hours, with the AGM beginning promptly at 2000 hours.
The evening will include:
- A summary of the past year’s branch activities and events
- A Mari-Tech conference update and summary
- Election of the new Branch Executive Committee
- An opportunity to connect with members of the local marine community
- All CIMARE members attending will receive one complimentary drink token.
We also encourage members to invite colleagues, coworkers, students, or anyone with an interest in the marine industry who may be interested in learning more about CIMARE, and becoming involved with the Vancouver Island Branch.
The more the merrier — marine engineers are historically known for gathering wherever coffee, machinery,—– or free drink tickets—- are available.
Please register for the event using by clicking on this Google Form.
We hope to see you there for a great evening of networking, branch updates, and community engagement.
Best regards,
Cody McMillan,
Chair
Branch Technical Meeting – St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence Branch Technical Meeting –
June 18, 2026
DATE: Thursday, 18 June 2026
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
CORE POWER
Nuclear Shipping – Reactor Technologies
What to Expect
CORE POWER will build on the historical context of nuclear maritime applications and dive deeper into modern reactor technologies currently available today. The session will focus on their suitability for marine use, with content designed to be accessible to attendees without a nuclear background.
Speaker
Oscar Hamilton, Nuclear Engineer – CORE POWER
Oscar holds a Physics degree from University College London and an MPhil in Nuclear Energy from the University of Cambridge. Since joining CORE POWER in 2023, he has worked extensively on advanced reactor design and floating nuclear power plants, including contributions to the U.S. DOE–funded Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program and collaboration with TerraPower, Southern Company, and Orano.
Join us on Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/265045234372148?p=MRwVlyE7ivyYGKk0Co
Atlantic Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Golf tournament
The Shipbuilders and Marine Engineers Golf tournament 2026 Registration is now OPEN
💲 $200 per player | $800 per team of 4
✔️ Golf cart included
✔️ BBQ chicken dinner included
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when registering.
🎁 Donations Needed
We are currently accepting prize donations and monetary contributions. All tournament profits will be donated to The Mission to Seafarers and Bonny Lea Farm — the more we receive, the more we can give back!
📦 Donation Drop-off Location:
International Paint
250 Brownlow Avenue, Suite 2
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
(Pickup can also be arranged)
✅ Register today to hold your spot!
Registration forms, cheques, donations, and prizes can all be dropped off at the address above.
Let’s make this another successful year of great golf, great company, and giving back to our community.
Any questions please reach out to: James Brunelle 902-430-7332
Branch Technical Meeting – St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence Branch Technical Meeting –
June 16, 2026
DATE: Thursday, 16 June 2026
TIME: 12:00 Eastern
CORE POWER
Nuclear Shipping – Reactor Technologies
What to Expect
CORE POWER will build on the historical context of nuclear maritime applications and dive deeper into modern reactor technologies currently available today. The session will focus on their suitability for marine use, with content designed to be accessible to attendees without a nuclear background.
Speaker
Oscar Hamilton, Nuclear Engineer – CORE POWER
Oscar holds a Physics degree from University College London and an MPhil in Nuclear Energy from the University of Cambridge. Since joining CORE POWER in 2023, he has worked extensively on advanced reactor design and floating nuclear power plants, including contributions to the U.S. DOE–funded Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program and collaboration with TerraPower, Southern Company, and Orano.
Join us on Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/265045234372148?p=MRwVlyE7ivyYGKk0Co