FALL 2006 - SPRING 2007 SCHEDULE (Wednesdays unless noted)MEETINGS SYNOPSIS
September 20, 2006 (3rd Week)
Topic: Lessons Learned from Gulf Hurricanes about Oil Production Platforms
Speaker: Cortis Cooper, Oceanographer, Chevron Energy Technology Co., San Ramon CA
Location: Pyramid Alehouse & Restaurant, 901 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA
Abstract: Over the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, the Gulf of Mexico experienced six Category 4+ hurricanes (Charlie, Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma). Dr. Cooper has examined the past 106 years of data and found that while some storms are of similar intensity, there have apparently never been as many intense storms in such a short period. He will summarize possible explanations for this.
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Topic: USCG National Security Cutter - Construction and Progress
Speaker: CDR Jim Hurley, USCG; Prospective Engineer Officer, USCGC BERTHOLF (WMSL 750), Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, MS
Location: El Torito Restaurant, 5 San Leandro Marina, San Leandro CA
Abstract: The USCGC BERTHOLF is the first of eight planned National Security Cutters. She is 418 feet long (127.4 m), displaces 4300 tons, with has a top speed of 28 kts. Her range of 12,000 nm and 60 day endurance is powered by a CODAG system of 2 MTU diesels and 1 GE LM2500 gas turbine. Her main armament is a 57mm gun. This presentation will cover many of the ship specific capabilities, features, equipment, and arrangements such as the stern boat launch ramp for the 35í shipís boat and the many new flight deck features. She was launched on 29 September 2006, begins builderís trials in May, 2007, and is expected in Alameda by next Christmas. As we will sponsor a tour in spring 2008, this will be a good introduction to the ship.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *November 8, 2006
Topic: 1901 Steam Yacht Restoration (with tour)
Speaker: Andy Davis, Naval Architect, Tri-Coastal Marine, specializing in the design and construction of historic watercraft, Richmond, CA
Location: (Tour): Rutherford Boatshop building shed, Richmond Yacht Harbor, 320 W. Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA, (Meeting): Su Zhou Restaurant, 199 Park Place (Pt. Richmond), Richmond, CA
Abstract: Steam Yacht (S/Y) CANGARDA was built in 1901 and operated famously on the Great Lakes until WWII. It declined thereafter until it finally sank in Boston Harbor in 1999. Rutherford's Boatshop is currently restoring the yacht to glory. Since the original hull was too corroded to be repaired, it was replaced with a new welded structure. All the original machinery, including the triple expansion Sullivan engine, has been restored. Much of the original woodwork has been preserved and restored. The vessel will be classed by ABS. The yacht may be visited, prior to the dinner meeting, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the boat yard. After dinner, Andy will show slides of the reconstruction and comment on the process.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *December 13, 2006
Topic: Cancelled
Speaker: TBD
Location: TBD
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Topic: C. A. THAYER Restoration (with Tour)
Speaker: Joel Welter, Bay Ship and Yacht Staff
Location: Bay Ship and Yacht Facility, Alameda Point (Former Alameda Naval Air Station), Bldg 400A, Alameda CA
Abstract: The meeting will be held in the building where the reconstruction of the West Coast Lumber Schooner C. A. THAYER is nearing completion. Tours of the three masted historic ship will be conducted during the social hour and a presentation describing the rebuilding of the ship will be provided after dinner.BACK TO TOP OF PAGE* * * * * *February 14, 2007
Topic: US Navy's X-Craft, USS SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1)
Speaker: Charlie Walther, Principal, Walther Engineering Services
Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda CA.
Abstract: The U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research contracted with Titan Corporation and their subcontractor Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Inc. (http://www.nicholsboats.com) for construction of an experimental X-Craft designed as a high speed, large payload vessel with extended range for littoral waters. The result, completed on time and within budget, is the over-50 knot USS SEA FIGHTER (FSF-1), a 267í by 78í by 12í draft vessel built with many innovations: the first ABS class US Naval vessel (IMO and ABS High Speed Naval Craft Code), the use of friction stir welding aluminum plate for helicopter deck extrusions, and a fly-by-wire 80,000 hp CODOG plant for long range or high speed (Two LM 2500ís and Two 16-595 MT40ís). The vessel has a cargo bay set up for 12 to 20 foot mission modules, 2 RHIB boatís with a RORO stern ramp, and is designed for a minimal crew of 36, including 26 USN and 10 USCG personnel. The vessel cost is $100,000,000. Walther Engineering provided technical advice and coordination, shipyard construction management and crew training. Charlie will give a presentation on the design and build sequence, technical innovations, and delivered performance. He is well known to members, having last given a presentation in 2003 on Emissions of Diesels and Gas Turbines.
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Topic: Ballast Water Treatment Update
Speaker: Marcie Merksamer, Technical Representative, Ecochlor, Inc. and Hank Olson, Manager, Naval Architecture, Matson Navigation Company
Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda CA
Abstract: Matson is currently involved in a partnership with California State Lands Commission and Ecochlor, Inc. to demonstrate their chlorine dioxide ballast water treatment system on board the ITB Moku Pahu. Chlorine dioxide is unique in its effectiveness against all organisms. Chlorine dioxide does not form unwanted chlorinated by-products even in heavily contaminated water. Most importantly, chlorine dioxide can be safely and economically generated as a dilute solution on board commercial vessels. This presentation will include an industry perspective on being at the forefront of ballast treatment technology innovation, review of the vessel specifics, the results of previous shipboard testing conducted by the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography and the status of the USCG Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program (STEP) application.
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Topic: Tour of Sailing Yacht Under Construction
Speaker: Jim Antrim, Principal, Antrim Associates, Naval Architects, El Sobrante CA
Location: Berkeley Marine Center, 1 Spinnaker Way, and Berkeley Yacht Club, 1 Seawall Drive, Berkeley CA
Abstract: The presentation is a brief retrospective of a 35 year career in Yacht Design. After graduating from Webb Institute, Jim Antrim worked in theoffices of designers Dick Carter, Britton Chance, and Gary Mull before opening Antrim Associates in 1979. His projects include both sail and power, monohull and multihull, ranging from dinghies to 100-foot yachts. Jim worked on the famous America's Cup failure MARINER in 1974 and the famous America's Cup winner AMERICA3 in 1992. His 30' trimaran ERIN and 40' trimarans AOTEA and ZEPHYR have set numerous course records. AOTEA still holds the single-handed San Francisco-to-Yokohama record. Some of his popular production sport boats include the Ultimate 20 and 24, and the Antrim 27. Jim was navigator on the Antrim 27 E.T. in the 2000, 2002, and 2006 Pacific Cups, which won its class each time. Innovative designs include TE MARAMA - a 72-foot wing-powered wave-piercing catamaran, the 62-foot electric-powered record setter DUFFY VOYAGER, and PROTEUS - a 100-foot power cat with inflatable hulls. Projects currently under construction and in various stages of design include a 40' racer/cruiser (subject of the pre-dinner tour), a 30' Transatlantic trimaran rowboat, a 50' canting keel racer, a 33' and a 40' trimaran, and a solar powered, robotic, self tending vessel for scientific research. In 1999 Jim was awarded a Fellowship in SNAME for "Significant Contributions to the Field of Naval Architecture."
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Topic: Pollution Prevention and Control ñ Safe Transportation of Hazardous Goods by Tankers
Speaker: Dr. Colin Moore, Herbert Engineering, Product Manager, Ship design and salvage response software HECSDS, HECSALV, and POSSE
Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda CA.
Abstract: The main aim of the POP&C project is to develop a framework and first-principles tools for a methodological assessment of risk, which could then form a rational basis for making decisions pertaining to design, operation and regulation of oil tankers. Such rational assessment methodology can be used to make more informed decisions, which will in turn contribute to reducing the likelihood and severity of future oil spills. Specific objectives include developing a risk-based: methodology to measure the oil spill potential of tankers, a passive pollution prevention methodology, and an active post-accident pollution mitigation and control framework. The project includes identification and ranking of critical hazards such as collision and grounding, fire and explosion and structural failure, estimation of probability of capsizing/sinking from loss of stability or structural failure, which combined with estimates of consequences within a risk-based framework provide pollution risk. Risk reduction through preventative measures and post-accident mitigation and control measures such as decision support tools, human-machine interface, safe refuge is also invetigated. This 3 year project, 2004-2007, involves participation by twelve European partners including representatives from class societies, academic institutions and industry. This paper provides an overview of the achievements, results and difficulties associated with participation in such a project.
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