SNAME's Ship Design and Construction set is now complete, and can be ordered online at www.sname.org.

Click here to read a review of Volume II.

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Shipbuilding Returns to Brooklyn

The launch of the East River Apprenticeshop's La Perla in June is documented in the September-October 2004 WOODENBOAT magazine. The boat was built by high-school students and adult volunteers.
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“Passenger Vessels for the New Millennium”
May 12 – 15, 2005
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

The Northern California Section of the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers is seeking papers on cruise ships, ferries, and the environmental impacts of these vessels.

Submit Abstracts by November 1, 2004, to:
Gerald Bellows
phone/fax 510-644-8086 or
e-mail to smoothsailinginc@aol.com.

First Draft due January 31, 2005, and Final Draft March 31, 2005.

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Advertisement College President/CEO Webb Institute Webb Institute, a world-renowned college offering a rigorous undergraduate engineering curriculum in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, situated in Glen Cove, New York, is seeking an experienced and recognized leader to serve as its next President and to carry on the school’s tradition of academic excellence in engineering education, beginning the 2005-06 academic year commencing July 1, 2005. Qualified candidates should be available for interview and should have: College degree, senior management experience, and demonstrated leadership skills In-depth familiarity with maritime industry Commitment to academic excellence and understanding of student-life issues Demonstrated ability as an effective communicator and exceptional communication skills for interaction with faculty, students, alumni, trustees, community, governmental, and industry leaders Ability to oversee the development of annual budgets, assist with student recruiting and admissions, and sustain community relations Proficiency with development and fundraising, including experience with annual giving and capital campaigns Sound understanding of requirements for maintaining efficient operation and management of a college, university, or other institution of higher learning Readiness to relocate to on-campus President’s residence at Webb Institute and a willingness to travel Personal and professional references available The position offers competitive salary commensurate with experience as well as comprehensive benefits. Webb Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates should send resume by first-class mail marked private and confidential by October 31, 2004 to: Chairman of President Search Committee, Webb Institute, 298 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, New York 11542-1398.

Call for Papers-MEETS 2005

Marine Environmental Engineering Technical Symposium

Common Issues, Common Solutions – Government Industry Partnership

To be held in Arlington, Virginia USA, 24-25 October 2005

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Upcoming Events
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	3rd Annual Short Sea Shipping Conference 10/13/04 - 10/15/04 New York City
	3rd International Conference on Collision & Grounding of Ships 10/25/04 - 10/27/04 Izu, Japan
	IBEX 10/25/04 - 10/27/04 Miami Beach, FL
	The 4th Conference for New Ship and Marine Technology 10/26/04 - 10/29/04 Shanghai, China
	Texas Section Annual Meeting and 14th Offshore Symposium 11/10/04 - 11/10/04 Houston, Texas
	SOBENA 2004 National Conference & Exposition 11/8/04 - 11/12/04 Rio de Janeiro
	7th MTS Research and Technology Coordination Conference 11/16/04 - 11/18/04 Washington, DC
	International Symposium on Ship Operations, Management & Economics 05/12/05 - 05/13/05 Athens, Greece

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