By means of the T&R Program, the Society encourages and sponsors maritime research into into areas of the ocean sciences, with particular emphasis on marine vehicles and offshore structures. The work encompasses structures, hydrodynamics, machinery , production, operation and systems development. The Society is also involved in an ongoing National Shipbuilding Research Program developed by the Ship Production Committee , which has been funded by the U.S. Navy through individual shipyard contracts.

The T&R Program Newsletter is a periodic publication containing updates of the Society's Technical and Research Program. It includes status reports, action plans, organizational changes, and excerpts for T&R Steering Committee minutes intended to keep the membership informed.

Special T&R Ad Hoc Panels are formed to get expert input on issues of current interest and importance which require special attention. They provide timely technical information, reflecting the views of the SNAME membership, to promote marine safety, to educate the marine community and the public at large and to support the regulatory process.

Hull Structure Committee

Chair - Mr. Philip Rynn prynn@eagle.org

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

Chair - Dr. Robert F. Beck rbeck@engin.umich.edu

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

Chair - Mr. Robert S. Behr robert.behr@marad.dot.gov

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.

Ship Technical Operations Committee

Chair - Mr. Ralph E. Johnson johnsra@ntsb.gov

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.

Offshore Committee

Chair - Mr. William T. Bennett, Jr. wtb@bbengr.com

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.

Ship Production Committee

Chair - Mr. Michael Powell powell-ml@nns.com

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

Chair - Mr. Thomas Lamb nalamb@umich.edu

The Ship Design Committee guides and coordinates the activities of 6 panels that are engaged in researching various aspects of ship design: Weights Engineering, Computer Supported Design, Stability, Arrangements, Advanced Surface Ships & Craft, and Icebreaker Technology.

Ship Repair and Conversion

Chair - Mr. Henk van Hemmen martinottaway@msn.com

Small Craft Committee

Chair - Mr. Lee W. Dana dnclee@worldnet.att.net

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.

Standing Committees

Advisory Public Service Committee

Chairman - Richard W. Thorpe

The purpose of the Advisory Public Service Committee is to provide advisory technical services from SNAME to government and the public sector.

Annual Meeting Committee

Chairman - Mr. Bruce S. Rosenblatt

Applications Committee

Chairman - Norman H. Brubaker

Charge of all matters connected with the applications for membership in the grades of Member, Affiliate, Associate Member, and Student Member

Audit Committee

Chairman - Donald P. Courtsal

Responsible for the review and evaluation of all reports, including the annual financial statements

Awards Committee

Chairman - Mr. Ronald K. Kiss

Recommends candidates for all medals, prizes, and other awards

Development Committee

Chairman - Arthur J. Haskell, past President of the Society

Education Committee

Chairman - William H. Garzke, Jr.

Makes recommandations on undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education in the fields of naval architecture and ocean and marine engineering. Also provides liaison among institutions teaching naval architecture and ocean and marine engineering

Electronic Media Committee

Chairman - Robert D. Tagg email: rtagg@herbert.com

Tasked with developing and overseeing the Societies Web site, developing standards for electronic format and publishing of Society papers, and evaluating current technologies with regard to electronic communication.

Fellows Committee

Chairman - Charles Cushing

Reviews nominations of all candidates for the grade of Fellow and recommends those which it approves to the Council for election

Finance Committee

Chairman - David R. Zoller

Annually studies the operating costs of the Society and submits a proposed budget

Investments Committee

Chairman - Joseph J. Cuneo

Responsible for the selection of any independent investment advisor(s)

Journal of Ship Production Committee

Chairman - Mark H. Spicknall

General charge of editorial policies pertaining to the publication "Journal of Ship Production"

Journal of Ship Research Committee

Chairman - Dr. Robert Beck

General charge of editorial policies pertaining to the publication "Journal of Ship Design"

Marine Technology Committee

Chairman - Dr. Robert S. Johnson

General charge of editorial policies pertaining to the publication "Marine Technology"

Member Insurance Committee

Chairman - Arnold M. Stein

Acts in a liaison and review capacity with an insurance program selected for the purpose of providing a group insurance program for the members

Membership Committee

Chairman - Mr. John H. Higginbotham

Obtains desirable applicants for membership as Members, Affiliates, Associate Members, and Student Members.

Nominating Committee

Chairman - Mr. Thomas P. Mackey

Nominates candidates for the office of President, as well as candidates to fill the positions of retiring Vice Presidents

Papers Committee

Chairman - Mr. Robert Geary

Selects the papers to be read before the Annual Meeting of the Society and specifies rules and procedures for their presentation and discussion

Pension Committee

Chairman - Donald M. Birney

Administers the pension plan for employees of the Society

Planning Committee

Chairman - Mr. Peter Noble

Continuously review the means being used, and contemplated for use, to accomplish the objectives of the Society

Publications Committee

Chairman - Dr. William B. Morgan

General supervision of all publication policies affecting the publications of the Society

Scholarships Committee

Chairman - Robert J. Scott

Recommends candidates for the Graduate and Undergraduate scholarships

Sections Committee

Chairman - Edward W.H. Clendenning

General supervision of all matters affecting the establishment and operation of the Sections

Technical and Research Steering Committee

Chairman - Dr. John C. Daidola e-mail

Responsible for the detailed planning and execution of a Society-sponsored Technical and Research program, establishing research priorities, projecting anticipated needs in future technology, and developing programs designed to meet future needs

Special Committees

Banquet Committee

Chairman - Joan M. Sienkiewicz

Arranges the Annual Meeting Banquet

Social Events Committee

Chairman - Allen Chin

Arranges the Annual Meeting Dinner Dance

Exposition Committee

Chairman - Mr. Harry R. Yagel

Coordinates the Exposition at Annual Meeting

Control Committee for Electrical Design Book

Chairman - Prof. Alan L. Rowen

Control Committee for Ocean Engineering

Chairman - Prof. Jose Jemenia, Jr.

Control Committee for Principals of Naval Architecture

Chairman - Dr. J. Randolph Pauling, Jr.

Control Committee for Ship Design and Construction

Chairman - Dr. John C. Daidola

Control Committee for Small Craft Design volume

Chairman - Jack P. Overman