SNAME conducts its work through a number of committees. Standing Committees govern and manage the Society's operations by establishing policies and managing staff per the bylaws.  The coordination and publication of SNAME's world-class research is directed by the Technical & Research (T&R) Steering Committee, which oversees T&R Committees and their Panels.  Student activities are led by the Student Section Steering Committee.      

The Technical and Research (T&R) Program

By means of the T&R Program, the Society encourages and sponsors maritime research into areas of the ocean sciences, with particular emphasis on marine vehicles and offshore structures.  The T&R Program consists of several "T&R Committees" dedicated to general areas of research.  "Panels" serve as subcommittees of the T&R Committees to provide more focused research into defined areas.   The T&R Organization Chart provides an overview of the T&R Committee/Panel structure. 

The T&R Steering Committee, chaired by Jaideep Sirkar, oversees the work of T&R Committees and Panels, listed below:   

Hull Structure Committee

The objective of the Hull Structure Committee is to investigate, recommend, endorse, and promote research to advance the design and construction of safer, more efficient, more cost-effective and more easily maintained ships and other marine structures.

Hydrodynamics Committee

The Committee, in sponsoring research in hydrodynamics, provides a vital understanding and advancement of this discipline for ships and small craft. By use of both academic and industry resources, it conducts research in design improvements and problems.

Ships' Machinery Committee

The Ship's Machinery Committee monitors and disseminates information about developments in ships machinery, and assists in the development of practices for machinery selection, installation, and use. At present, there are fifteen panels under the Ship's Machinery Committee.

Offshore Committee

The Committee is organized to concentrate on the significant interest of
the Society in the many important facets of the offshore industry covering fixed and mobile
platforms and associated subjects.

Operations, Safety, and Economics Committee
The Operations, Safety, and Economics Committee (previously named the Ship Technical Operations Committee) is oriented to the problems of the day to day operation of ships, with its studies directed toward the practical needs of operators. Such diversified areas as efficiency, human factors, cargo, manning, safety, and economics are among the many fields of investigation under the purview of this committee.  The following T&R Panels are established under the Committee: 

• Panel O-36, Maritime Economics -- Jennifer Zeien, chair
• Panel O-38, Human Factors and Manning -- Rajiv Khandpur and Robert Bost, co-chairs
• Panel O-41, Sealift -- Adm. Al Herberger, acting chair
• Panel O-45, Fire Risk Management -- Mark Cummings, chair
• Panel O-49, Small Vessel Operations and Safety -- Bruce Johnson and John Womack, co-chairs
• Panel O-50, Maritime Quality Culture -- Doron Zilbershtein, chair

Ship Production Committee

The Ship Production Committee consists of nine panels dedicated to reducing the costs of ship-building, overhaul, modernization, and repair, while developing new ideas, techniques, and equipment in the shipbuilding industry and processes.

Ship Design Committee

The Ship Design Committee guides and coordinates the activities of panels that are engaged in researching various aspects of ship design: Weights Engineering, Computer Supported Design, Stability, Arrangements, Advanced Surface Ships & Craft, Marine Forensic Analysis, Naval Ship Design, and Icebreaker Technology.

Ship Repair and Conversion Committee

This committee studies the technical issues related to ship repair maintenance, and conversion.

Small Craft Committee

The Small Craft Committee coordinates the activities of 5 panels engaged in researching various aspects of small craft design: Power Craft, Sailing Craft, Fishing Systems, Service Craft, and Small Passenger Vessels.

History Committee

The History Committee was authorized by the Executive Committee in 2003 to provide assistance and guidance for HQ staff and for other SNAME entities on historical matters. It will respond to historical inquiries, care for the Society's historical artifacts, write obituaries, and will seek to improve liaison with marine historical societies, outreach programs, and museums.

Subcommittee on Standards 

Joint Committee on Environmental Engineering
A joint committee consisting of ASNE and SNAME members focused on environmental engineering and related topics.   

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Annual Meeting & Symposia Committee

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To encourage Society membership among students and to foster their professional development and growth, SNAME introduced Student Sections in 1977.  Student Sections governed by students through the Student Section Steering Committee with the support and advice of faculty advisors.