FALL 2004 - SPRING 2005 SCHEDULE | Date | Topic | Host |
| Sept. 16, 2004 | Matson's Containership New Build Project | Port Engineers |
| Oct. 14 | Republic of Georgia Coast Guard Technical Assistance Project | ASNE |
| Nov. 10 (Wed) | Changing Regulations for Air Pollution From Ships | SNAME |
| Dec. 9 | Marine Transport of Natural Gas ñ The Next Generation | SNAME |
| Jan 13, 2005 | USCG Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement Project | ASNE |
| Feb. 10 | Design Tools & Methodologies - Center for Innovative Ship Design | SNAME |
| Mar 10 | Pilot Safety and Design of Ladder Placement and Transfer Operations | ASNE |
| Apr. 13 (Wed) | Development of Electro-Optical-Mechanical Mooring Cables for Ocean Observing Systems | SNAME |
| May 13-14 | Passenger Vessels for the New Millennium (Pacific Region Sections Joint Meeting) | SNAME |
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MEETINGS SYNOPSISSeptember 16, 2004
Topic: Matson's Containership New Build Project
Speaker: Peter Fisher, Naval Architect, Matson Navigation
Location: Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 4th Street, Berkeley CA
Abstract: The speaker will discuss the new Matson Containerships, the MV's MANUKAI and MAUNAWILI, from initial decision making to final delivery. The ships, the first built by the new Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. cost $110 million each and are the first new builds to enter the Matson fleet since the MV R. J. Pfeiffer in 1992. The two diesel vessels are 712 feet long, with a capacity for 2,600 refrigerated and dry containers, allowing Matson to efficiently accommodate the diversified mix of cargo needed to support Hawaii's island economy. They are in Matson's Hawaii service between Long Beach and Honolulu.
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Topic: Republic of Georgia Coast Guard Technical Assistance Project
Speaker: LT Christopher Milkie, USCG, Industrial Manager, Integrated Support Command, Alameda
Location: El Torito Restaurant, 5 San Leandro Marina, San Leandro CA
Abstract: This project was under the auspices of a border security program to assist the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard to enable writing of their own ship repair and conversion requirements / statements of work. The deliverable was a requirements package to convert the Soviet-era Griff Patrol boat to a multi-mission capable Coast Guard vessel. Of particular interest was the speaker's experience with communication and culture while working with some highly-capable Georgian Coast Guard engineers.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * ***WEDNESDAY**November 11, 2004
Topic: Changing Regulations for Air Pollution From Ships
Speaker: Paul Jackson, Professor of Engineering Technology, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda CA
Abstract: The presentation will review the new and proposed regulations regarding air pollution from ships including international, US, state and local regulations. A great deal of activity is currently underway in the area of air pollution from ships. The air pollution annex to MARPOL went into effect in June, the European Union has developed regulations for ships using EU ports, and the Air Resources Board of the State of California is developing regulations that will effect both ocean going ships and harbor craft in California. Other west coast states are looking at regulations of air pollution from ships. All these current and proposed regulations will be discussed. The impact on the design and maintenance of ships of these proposed regulations will also be discussed.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *December 9, 2004
Topic: Marine Transport of Natural Gas ñ The Next Generation
Speaker: Peter Noble, Marine Project Manager, QatarGas 3 Project, ConocoPhillips Marine, USA
Location: Encinal Yacht Club, 1251 Pacific Marina, Alameda CA
Abstract: The increase in world energy demand is expected to double the volume of liquid natural gas (LNG) shipped by sea over the next 15 years. Mr. Noble will provide an overview of the U.S. LNG market and the major steps involved from production through transport and delivery, including current developments in offshore terminals. In particular the new generation of LNG ships will be described including capacity, general arrangement, cargo containment and reliquefaction, propulsion prime movers and propulsion systems. The global shipyard capacity for producing large numbers of LNG ships in a short time will be discussed.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *January 13, 2005
Topic: USCG Great Lakes Icebreaker New Build Project
Speaker: CDR Jim Knight, USCG; Commanding Officer, Great Lakes Icebreaker Project Resident Office, Marinette, WI
Location: El Torito Restaurant, 5 San Leandro Marina, San Leandro CA
Abstract: The development of a multi-mission icebreaker for service on the Great Lakes presented several challenges that required innovation in hull form, propulsion and machinery cooling. This presentation will provide an overview of the approach used to develop the Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement as well as the specific solutions to the challenges mentioned. The result is the 3400 ton USCGC MACKINAW, to be delivered next October, 240 feet by 58 feet with 15.3 feet draft and a crew of 50. It is AC-DC Diesel Electric with three 4200 hp diesel generators and two 3350 KW azimuthing propulsion units.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *February 10, 2005
Topic: Design Tools & Methodologies - Center for Innovative Ship Design
Speaker: Kelly Cooper, Office of Naval Research & Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Division, Bethesda, Md
Location: Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 4th Street, Berkeley CA
Abstract: Established in 2002, the CISD is a partnership between the Office of Naval Research and Naval Sea Systems Command; it functions as the Navy hub for supporting the National Naval Responsibility for Naval Engineering, a dedicated effort to ensure the sustained national capability to develop innovative designs. Recent developments of the technical capabilities and functional elements of this Center will be described, together with some of the projects in line.
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Topic: Pilot Safety and Design of Ladder Placement & Transfer Operations
Speaker: Captain Sam Hartshorn, San Francisco Bar Pilots
Location: Cafe de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA
Abstract: The San Francisco Bar pilots are continually dealing with large ships entering the Bay, and a number of recently built ships have arrived at San Francisco with the pilot ladder placed too far aft for the pilot boat to work safely if much sea or swell is running. The relationship of SOLAS regulations to this problem as well as other vessel design considerations will be presented. A question and answer period will follow.
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Topic: Development of Electro-Optical-Mechanical Mooring Cables for Ocean Observing Systems
Speaker: Andrew Hamilton, Ph.D., Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda CA
Abstract: MBARI is currently developing and implementing prototype ocean observatory systems as envisioned for large-scale deployment by the national and international oceanographic research communities. This infrastructure needs to supply power and near-real-time communications to scientific sensors throughout the worlds oceans. MBARI has been working to develop mooring systems for oceanographic buoys which incorporate electrical and optical conductors in the mooring strength member, allowing continuous communication with a network of instrumentation on the seafloor. Design and operational challenges of these systems will be discussed in conjunction with results from several deployments of the mooring system.
BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *May 13-14, 2005
Topic: Passenger Vessels for the New Millennium (SNAME Pacific Region Sections Joint Meeting)
Speaker: too numerous to list !!
Location: California Maritime Academy, Vallejo CA
Abstract: See the "Special Events" page.
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