20100201 - 20100205

The year has started out on a fast pace and we are well on our way to another successful year.  Chesapeake Section is doing great things in 2010 and I hope you are taking full advantage of all that SNAME has to offer:

• Excellent technical meetings on a regular basis,
• An exciting Young Professionals group that meets regularly for social, educational, and volunteer activities,
• Timely information regarding SNAME and other events of interest,
• Opportunities to address interesting technical topics as part of Panels or Committees in your area of expertise,
• Access to data and resources via SNAME’s new web2.0 infrastructure, and more!

This year, we are enjoying the advantages offered through our new web2.0 capabilities.  The Chesapeake Section has provided leadership in the use of the new system and our next initiative will be led by Mr. Gil Romano, our new Online Advocate.  Mr. Romano will be organizing an effort to educate our membership regarding the features of the new system.  You can expect to be contacted by him or others in the near future.

 

As the year progresses you will see us experiment with different meeting locations in a continuing effort to provide value to our members.  Prices are going up at our current venues and we are looking for more fiscally sensible solutions.  Your suggestions are welcome.  Please send ideas to Ms. Jennifer Lin, along with your thanks for her hard work as Meetings Chair.  Please send presentation topic ideas to Mr. Chris Barry and thank him for his support as Technical Program Chair.  If you would like to volunteer, contact me or an Executive Committee member.

 

With summer drawing near, we will be holding meetings in Annapolis, the US Coast Guard Yard, and scheduling a summer event that is more family oriented.  On the horizon, we have plans for a mini-symposium workshop on the topic of corrosion that will be jointly hosted in October by the Chesapeake Section, Hampton Roads Section, Ship Structures Committee, and NACE.  This workshop will have an important technical program and include lunch and dinner.

 

Whether you are a member of the Executive Committee, participate in a Panel or Committee, plan or attend symposia and conferences, attend local meetings, or participate in other ways, your efforts are what makes SNAME a success.  At whatever level you participate, I urge you to try something new and see how SNAME can benefit you and how you can contribute to the SNAME community.

 

Lastly, I would like to close with my sincere thanks to Gibbs & Cox, Co. and Herbert Engineering Co.  These two companies have promised major contributions to support the work of the Chesapeake Section, its Young Professionals, and Student Sections.  We all benefit from their generosity and I am very grateful.  I also appreciate the support from the employees of these organizations.  If your organization would like to support the Chesapeake Section, our Young Professionals, and our Student Sections with a financial gift, please contact me at your convenience.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

David A. Helgerson

SNAME Chesapeake Section Chair

ASNE Flagship Section and SNAME Chesapeake Section proudly present...

Offshore Patrol Cutter Overview by CAPT Brad Fabling

SPEAKER BIO:  CAPT BRAD FABLING
Captain Brad W. Fabling assumed his duties as Offshore Patrol Cutter Project Manager in July of 2009, after completing his most recent assignments in major acquisitions as Acting Deputy Project Manager for the National Security Cutter (NSC) and the Deepwater Integrated Logistics Program Manager.

A 1984 graduate of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, Captain Fabling has served in afloat and ashore assignments in Oakland, Boston, Miami, Baltimore, and Washington DC.

Captain Fabling served at sea aboard Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau (WHEC 722) as the Electrical and Auxiliary Machinery Assistant and aboard CGC Boutwell (WHEC 719) as the Engineer Officer. Another operational tour was at Group/Base Miami as Group Engineer, Base Industrial Manger and Facilities Engineer.

His staff assignments have included both Civil and Naval Engineering positions at the Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific and Civil Engineering offices.

Captain Fabling’s education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, an MBA in Operations Management from Golden Gate University, and a Master’s of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College in Maryland. He is a National Certified Counselor.

His professional memberships include the Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association and the American Society of Naval Engineers.

Captain Fabling’s personal decorations include two Meritorious Service Medals, a Commendation Medal, and an Achievement Medal along with other individual and unit awards.

A native of Denver, Colorado, he is married to Susan (Lentz) Fabling of California. Together, they have three children: Justin, a college senior completing a Professional Golf Management degree, who has been accepted into the MBA Program at Campbell University in North Carolina; Jeremy, a fourth class cadet at the U. S. Air Force Academy; and Jaimie, a Centennial High School sophomore student.

Captain Fabling currently resides in Ellicott City, Maryland with his wife and daughter. His many activities include active membership in Bethany United Methodist Church and participation in the Masters swimming program in Columbia, MD.

WHEN:  Tues, 16 FEB 2010
            11:30 AM - Reception
            12:00 PM - Luncheon and Presentation

MEAL SELECTION:  Variety of sandwiches and beverages
                            $5 Fee collected at the door

POC:  Mr. Andy Rolle, andreas.rolle@baesystems.com, 202.203.6365

This symposium, sponsored by SNAME and the Marine Board of the National Academies, is intended to provide the three SNAME Ad Hoc panels on air pollution from ships with key research needs and policy issues for consideration by SNAME’s T&R program and the Marine Board.

WHERE:  The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
                692 Maritime Blvd
                Linthicum Heights, MD  21090

Register at www.sname.org/SNAME/climatechange

We've been invited to assist with setup for a FIRST scrimmage in preparation for their Regional competition.

They need approximately 10 volunteers on Friday evening to help set up the field. Pizza will be provided for dinner and I will find a place nearby for YPers to go socialize afterward.

Scrimmage Setup (Actual Scrimmage will be on Saturday)
Friday, February 19th
Time: TBD
Luke C. Moore Academy Washington, DC
1001 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC

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FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
http://www.usfirst.org
This event is a world-class celebration of teams of high school students. The goal of FIRST is to inspire students to be our next generation of innovators, scientists and technicians by enabling them to experience the excitement of math, science, and engineering. We help prepare today’s youth for the advanced workplace of tomorrow.

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Please let me know if you're interested in helping out.  Denise Lewis, the coordinator, will be sending out more details next week.

-Jane
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janelouie@gmail.com
571-235-3044

BY DR. EDWARD LEWANDOWSKI
CSC ADVANCED MARINE

This course will provide the background necessary to understand seakeeping specifications and reports. After a general discussion of performance requirements, the specification of the wave environment will be described, including definitions of sea states and wave spectra as well as identification of sources of data. Determination of the ship response to the waves will next be explored, including use of model tests and prediction tools; the available tools will be described and compared. Quantitative measures of seakeeping performance, including absolute and relative motions, motions-at-a-point, slamming, MSI and MII, will be defined. Use of these quantitative measures in conjunction with performance criteria for the development of operability indices will be explained. Finally, several examples will be considered, including a detailed examination of a seakeeping test report and development of an operability index.

This course is intended for those involved in Ship Design and Integration. Familiarity with basic naval architecture is assumed. Note that the theory of ship motions will not be developed in this course; the emphasis is on the understanding and practical use of the input and output of the available prediction tools. Credit hours may be earned by engineers renewing their professional licenses. (0.8 CEU credits)

WHEN:  2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2010 from 12 NOON - 1:30 PM

POC:  Mr. Bill Garzke, 202.675.8542

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The March meeting of the SNAME Chesapeake Section will be Thursday, March 18 2010, at 5:00 PM at the Severn Sailing Association in Annapolis, MD. The presentation will be on Personal Watercraft Steering, Braking, and Forensic Testing by Mr. Paul Kamen.

 

Please make reservations or cancellations by COB Friday, March 12, on the Section’s Events Meetings page or by email to snamecsmeetings@gmail.com. When making a reservation please indicate your membership status (see below), dinner selection, and whether or not you are a foreign national.

More information to follow...

The Second Chesapeake Power Boat Symposium IS FINALLY HERE! - March 19-20, 2010
Early Registration Fees Apply Until January 31st
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD
SIGN UP NOW at http://www.powerboatsymposium.com/

ASNE Launch & Recovery of Manned & Unmanned Vehicles from Marine Platforms 2010 Symposium - February 8-9, 2010
POSTPONED TO DEC 2010
MORE INFO at http://www.navalengineers.org/Events/LR2010/LAR2010.html


ASNE Energy Futures Symposium - February 23-24, 2010
Sheraton National Hotel
Arlington, VA
SIGN UP NOW at http://www.navalengineers.org/Events/EF2009/EnergyFutures.html


DC Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies - Engineers Week 2010
Engineers & Architects Day Luncheon - February 24, 2010
11:30 am
Pier 7 Restaurant
650 Water Street SW, Washington, DC

Awards Banquet - February 27, 2010
6:00 pm
Lincoln Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD


SNAME US Naval Academy Senior Capstone Design Presentations - April 27, 2010
Come and provide feedback to the midshipmen on their designs!
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Lunch will be provided
Rickover 103, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
RSVP POC: Professor Paul Miller (phmiller@usna.edu)


US Naval Academy - Open Position
The United States Naval Academy has an opening for an Assistant Professor in Naval Architecture to start in August 2010. We are conducting a world-wide search and I hope that you will forward this note to anyone you know who might be interested.

Our program consists of four civilian tenure-track professors, one permanent military professor and one or two officers on short term assignment. We typically have 25-30 naval architecture majors each year with instruction in the major covering three years. We teach 12-16 courses each year to those in the major and support a broad course in naval architecture to roughly 600 non-engineering students each year. The academic year consists of two 16-week semesters with civilian faculty paid for a 10-month period. During the two month-summer the majority of engineering faculty are supported by grants from naval agencies. Civilian faculty comprise roughly 60% of the entire faculty and are US Government civil service appointments.

We offer instruction only at the undergraduate level and apart from a few foreign students, all of our students (midshipmen) are commissioned in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. We have a technical support staff to assist with laboratory instruction and research and have a limited ability to hire post-docs. Feel free to contact me for additional information.

Additional information about the position is available at: http://www.usna.edu/JobInfo/faculty/asstprof-oceanengr09_NAVARCH.htm

For information about the USNA see: www.usna.edu

For the Naval Architecture Program see: http://www.usna.edu/academics.htm

And for the local area see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis,_Maryland

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Paul

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Paul H. Miller, D.Eng., PE
USNA-Naval Arch and Ocean Eng. Dept.
410-293-6441