Instructions for New Applicants
Thank you for your interest in joining SNAME. Information about our grades of membership is presented here. If you have questions or would like additional information, please call SNAME's Customer/Member Services toll free at 800-798-2188 or fax (201) 798-4975.
Sname membership is individual. Grades are Student,
Associate, Affiliate and Member. You may fax or mail a resume or
employment history to help us process your application.
Mail to SNAME, 601 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306, or fax SNAME at
201-798-4975.
The grade of Member may be accorded exclusively to persons having competence and important experience in naval architecture, marine engineering or another phase of engineering or science closely allied with the marine industry. A candidate who is a graduate of a recognized technical institution or other institution satisfactory to the Society shall have had not less than five years of increasingly important engineering or scientific experience indicative of growth, competency and achievement at least two of which shall have been in responsible charge of work. Alternatively, a candidate who is not a graduate of a recognized technical institution shall have had not less than nine years of engineering or scientific experience indicative of growth, competency, and achievement at least two of which shall have been in responsible charge of work. The application form is to include training and experience which demonstrates that the candidate has been engaged in a responsible capacity in the marine field and sets forth the grounds upon which the application for membership is based.
Associate Member
The grade of Associate Member may be accorded to persons whose pursuits, attainments, education, or practical experience qualify them to cooperate in the advancements of the objective of the Society, but who have not held a position of sufficient responsibility or lack the experience required for the grade of Member or Affiliate. Associate Members shall be eligible to transfer to the grade of Member or Affiliate after fulfilling the necessary requirements. Here is a SHORT FORM which you can download, complete and sign, and fax (201-798-4800) to Society Headquarters.
Short Form Application for Associate Membership
Please consider me for an immediate upgrade from Associate to Full
Membership
Affiliate
The grade of Affiliate may be accorded to persons whose pursuits, attainments, or practical experience qualify them to cooperate in the advancement of the objectives of the Society. A candidate shall have had a sound education and shall have had not less than five years of increasingly important experience indicative of growth, competency, and achievement at least two of which shall have been in responsible charge of work. Alternatively, a candidate who is not a graduate of a recognized institution of learning shall have had not less than nine years of increasingly important experience indicative of growth, competency, and achievement at least two of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
Whether you have been involved in the marine industry for many years or
are just beginning your career, there is a place for you in SNAME. Join
today and take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the leaders
in the industry. Our Headquarters staff
will be glad to hear from you. Send your message to Eileen
Romanelli, Manager, Service Center.
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