Papers are invited for the Ninth International Conference on Marine Engineering Systems, planned for May 18-21, 2003, starting at the University of Helsinki in Finland and continuing aboard ship to Stockholm, Sweden. The focus will be on marine engineering systems and issues. Papers reporting on owner/operator experience are especially sought. The deadline for submitting abstracts has been extended to June 30, 2002.

To submit an abstract or to obtain additional information about the technical program contact Martin Toyen at mtoyen@seaworthysys.com . For other information about the conference visit www.hut.fi/Units/Ship/ICMES.

The conference is sponsored by SNAME and the NY Met Section, together with IMarEST and ICMES.

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The Maritime Economics Panel of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the Transportation Law Section of the Federal Bar Association announce A Workshop: Legal and Economic Issues of High Speed Marine Transport on July 11, 2002, 9AM-4PM, in Washington D.C.

Registrations will be accepted until June 28, 2002. An attendance fee of $15 will be charged to all speakers and participants to cover the cost of providing coffee service and lunch.

Contact Jennifer Zeien for further information.
Click here for flyer.

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Our home page has undergone a few changes!

Right column: under "Publications", the menu item "Author Instructions" has been re-named. The newly designed page is now called "Publishing with SNAME". As you can see below, in addition to author instructions, there are forms to order reprints, journal reviewer sheets (MT, JSR, JSP), Rights & Permissions letter, and rosters. Note that the Author Instructions has been enhanced to include instructions for PowerPoint presentations, art guidelines, the new copyright transfer form, and reprint order form.

Author Instructions	Additional Information
Formatting Guidelines for papers	Committee Rosters (MT, JSR, JSP)
Formatting Guidelines for PowerPoint Presentations	Reviewer Sheets: MT, JSR, JSP
Art Guidelines	Rights & Permissions
Copyright Transfer Agreement Form	Subscriptions
Order Reprints: member and non-member
Paper Submissions to Publications Manager

 

Left column: under SNAME News - there is now a link to all the SNAMeNewsFlashes in addition to all the SNAMeNewsLetters.

Click here for the newsletters: http://www.sname.org/sname_newsletter.htm
Click here for the newsflashes: http://www.sname.org/sname_newsflashes.htm

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IMExpo Treasure Hunt

This year, exhibitors who participate in the IMExpo Treasure Hunt will automatically be included in a special prize drawing for 1/2 price off next year's IMExpo booth space! Sign up to participate today!

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SNAME Platinum Plus MasterCard of MBNA

One of the many benefits of being a SNAME member is having a unique custom-designed card that proudly displays the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers emblem. Platinum Plus MasterCard of MBNA America makes this offer to SNAME members. Support the Society that supports your profession and apply for your SNAME Platinum Plus MasterCard today. MBNA makes a contribution for every new account that is opened and when each account is renewed. An additional contribution is made to SNAME every time the card is used to make a purchase. As Jerry W. Cuthbert a long-time SNAME member announced, "When I learned that an average of 1% of the amount charged to the SNAME card actually goes to SNAME I was thrilled! Since SNAME kept me fed and housed for a year at school, I am glad to be able to give some money back to SNAME." Apply for your Platinum Plus MasterCard of MBNA today! Call toll free 1-866-438-6262 for application information.

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SNAME has formed a Maritime Security Subcommittee, chaired by CDR Roger Butturini, USCG, ret. (engtec@earthlink.net), under the Public Policy Committee, chaired by Tim Colton (timcolton@aol.com). A forum, "Maritime Security and the Naval Architect/Marine Engineer," is planned for 26 September 2002, during the SNAME Annual Meeting in Boston (www.sname.org).

While on vacation this summer visit a Nautical, Maritime, or Aviation Museum.

The lists below are free for all and are not to be sold. Contents are not guaranteed to be completely accurate, since the lists' maintainer cannot confirm every detail personally, and has to rely on reports from others. In fact, if you notice a discrepancy or would like to have a museum added to a list, please contact Joseph Poutré

http://www.bb62museum.org/usnavmus.html = Naval and Maritime Museums List United States of America

http://www.bb62museum.org/wrldnmus.html = Naval and Maritime Museums List International (except USA)

http://www.bb62museum.org/airmus.html = Aviation Museums of the World

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Capitol Hill Oceans Week (CHOW), which begins on June 4th, provides an opportunity for members of the US Congress and other participants to focus attention on a range of ocean exploration, education, and conservation issues. For details see www.nmsfoceans.org.

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