2006 Dues Bill available on-line! Starting today you can renew your SNAME membership on-line on the SNAME Website. Renew by December 15, 2005 and you will be eligible to enter a drawing to win a digital camera! To renew on line: Go to the SNAME website at www.sname.org and click on "Annual Dues Renewal" or click here. Enter your username and password Your personalized dues bill will be on the screen! Be sure we have your correct e-mail address and other contact information (a link to SNAME's Privacy Policy is provided) Besides paying your dues, you have the following options: Order a publication or add a journal subscription Make a scholarship or other contribution Sign up for the Professional Referral Program Check out your SNAME benefits by clicking on “making the most of your SNAME membership” Sign up to be a mentor Learn about the PE Exam  6. Pay by Credit Card (this is an encrypted secure site)  7. Click the "submit" button to submit your renewal We value your membership! If you have questions, suggestions or great ideas, please contact us at info@sname.org. PS. This is the 6th consecutive year in which we have been able to avoid increasing your dues. Thank you for the investment in your profession. SNAME, delivering excellence since 1893.

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Marine Environmental Engineering Technology Symposium (MEETS)
Common Issues, Common Solutions – Government/Industry Partnership
Hilton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA
January 23-25, 2006

Click here for more.

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2006 SNAME Annual Meeting (SMTC&E and SPS)
~ Call for Papers Amended ~

The SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo and Ship Production Symposium will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, October 10-13, 2006. Rough drafts of papers are now due on January 6, 2006 for preliminary acceptance. In addition, a special invitation has been extended for papers addressing small craft, large yachts, and passenger ships including cruise ships and ferries. Click here for the latest version.

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Holiday Gift Ideas

Need a holiday gift idea for someone special? Have a student who needs a reference book for next semester? SNAME has just the solution for your gift-giving dilemmas. Click here to browse SNAME's selection of reference books, maritime-themed books, and SNAME accessories.

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The SMTC&E/SPS in Houston was a wonderful success. Various T&R activities were held and a brief summary of T&R newsworthy items follow. Click here to view.

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34th Annual
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Board at 4:00 PM, Depart at 5:00 PM
Parade on San Diego Bay - 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM

The Southwest Section of SNAME has chartered the Ocean Odyssey out of H&M Landing for the 34th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Come join fellow members and their families and participate in a great San Diego tradition. The Ocean Odyssey crew is going to decorate the boat in its finest holiday decorations and you’re invited to come along and join in the festivities. You not only get to watch the parade from a prime front row seat, but you also get to be in it. Click here for more.

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Scholarship Updates

2005-2006 SNAME Scholarship Recipients

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Scholarship Awardees	Recipients	School
Wilbur N. Landers Scholar:	Evan J. Lee	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William M. Kennedy Scholar:	Christopher D. Wozniak	University of Michigan
Tommy L. Richards Scholar:	Matthew C. McBride	University of Michigan
Alan C. McClure Scholar:	Aristides Miroyannis	Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

OTHER GRADGUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Brenda K. Hall, University of Michigan
Laura J. Turanski, University of Michigan
Dimitrios E. Maroulis, University of Michigan
Jared J. Leigh, University of Michigan
Alternates: Piotr J. Bandyk, University of Michigan
Amy T. Gooden, University of Michigan

Click here for entire list including Undergraduate Scholarship Winners.

 

More SNAME Scholarship Information - click here

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SNAME Student Mentor Program A new initiative to demonstrate and develop leadership by strengthening ties to younger members in the spirit of SNAME mission to: Advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding, ocean engineering, and marine engineering Encourage exchange of information Offer career guidance and support for education Enhance the professional status and integrity of its membership Click here for more information.

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ShipTech 2006
Advanced Technologies to Meet Shipbuilding Capability
and Affordability Needs
Panama City Beach, AL
January 24-25, 2006
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Joint Sea Basing Symposium 2006
Arlington, Virginia
March 23-24, 2006
CALL FOR PAPERS

Engineering the Total Ship (ETS) 2006
Westin Arlington Gateway, Arlington, VA
May 1-3, 2006
CALL FOR PAPERS

Ninth International Marine Design Conference
Advancing Marine Design — Naval, Commercial, Inland/Great Lakes and Offshore
Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 16-19, 2006
CALL FOR PAPERS

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Few ships of the Revolutionary War hold such a high degree of historic significance as Bonhomme Richard. It was captained by John Paul Jones, who is often considered the Father of the U.S. Navy. The Bonhomme Richard had been lent to the U.S. by France and was named in honor of Jones' friend Benjamin Franklin, who at that time represented America in France and was instrumental in acquiring the ship. On September 23, 1779, Jones engaged H.M.S. Serapis in one of the most significant events in U.S. Naval History. It was during this three and a half hour battle, most of it taking place at point-blank range, that Jones shouted his legendary words, “I have not yet begun to fight!” Ultimately, he emerged victorious and took control of Serapis. Bonhomme Richard had served him well but was damaged and 36 hours later, Jones watched the ship disappear beneath the waters of the North Sea. The Ocean Technology Foundation (OTF) is spearheading an expedition to the North Sea in the summer of 2006 to search for the remains of the Bonhomme Richard. Read more ...

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As part of an ongoing effort to raise the profile of the Society in the international community, SNAME entered into an agreement with the IMarE(I) that will enable the SNAME textbook Introduction to Practical Marine Engineering to be printed in India, exclusively for sale to Indian residents. This agreement is expected to be of mutual benefit to both organizations. For a copy of an article in the IMarE(I) journal, MER(I), click here. To order the US edition, click here.

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DNV has performed the world’s first certification of ship superintendents when it recently certified four NYK superintendents. The event marks the launch of DNV’s new service line on personnel certification in the shipping industry. For more information click here.

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Apprentice School Student Section - On November 10, The Apprentice School Student Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers held its monthly meeting at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia. The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world. It houses an immense collection of more than 35000 items and artifacts. The museum has been designated as the primary location for the preservation and display of artifacts recovered from the USS Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, which is located off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Read more ...

California Maritime Academy - Hello from the West Coast! Our executive board had an excellent time in Houston. We truly enjoyed meeting with our fellow students, especially the cadets from SUNY and our old friends from UNO. The student program was wonderful and we consider the Student Summit to be the highlight of the conference. We came away from the Summit very motivated and are going to be implementing some new ideas to boost our membership in the spring. Read more ...

University of British Columbia - The 2005 / 06 school year has started off better than could have possibly been dreamed of. The Naval Architecture group was me with increased interest in the Naval Architecture option, switch of the guard, traveling to a far off distant land and guidance from a knowledgeable sage. Read more ...
On Wednesday, November 16th, 2005 the University of British Columbia SNAME Student Section welcomed Mr. Robert G. Allan of Robert Allan Ltd. to campus. Mr. Allan addressed a crowded room of eager students about the trials and tribulations of running a naval architecture consulting firm in British Columbia. He provided insight to the students about the diversity of the naval architecture industry, in both domestic and international markets. Read more ...

University of Michigan - Sixteen students from Quarterdeck attended the SNAME annual meeting in October. All students attending participated in the student design competition as well as the Student Steering Committee meetings. More recently, Quarterdeck volunteered time to teach high school students and their parents about Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and the NAME program at the U of M. This in an annual event at the University of Michigan called Tech Day. Read more ...

University of New Orleans - The SNAME Student Section of the University of New Orleans would first like to congratulate Justin Lorio and Chris Robin on their graduation this December. In the wake of Katrina, UNO students and professors have been scattered to different schools throughout the country, including University of Michigan, Texas A&M Galveston, SUNY, University of Houston and many others. While scattered around the country, we are not able to have the normal meetings and are trying to communicate by e-mail. Thanks to the generous donations of SNAME members, seven UNO students were able to attend the SNAME convention in Houston. We look forward to getting home and starting our UNO classes on campus in the spring and restarting our SNAME meetings. We would like to thank all other students, schools and members for all of their help and support as we are working through this uncertain time.

Virginia Tech - The VT SNAME chapter has started off with a great and exciting year. We have happily entertained six speakers from industry thus far and returned successfully after a worthy conference in Houston. Congratulations to Carrie Gonsoulin on her election as Student Steering Committee Secretary/Treasurer. VT appreciates the extra effort SNAME is putting into the students this year. From job opportunities to help on senior design projects, SNAME has been an important part of the education process at Virginia Tech. Read more ...

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Upcoming Events
(Click on logos for details)

	2006 SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo and Ship Production Symposium October 10-13, 2006 Fort Lauderdale, FL
	Marine Environmental Engineering Technical Symposium (MEETS) 1/23/06 - 1/24/06 Arlington,VA
	Pacific 2006 - International Maritime Conference 1/31/06 - 2/02/06 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Sydney,Australia
	World Maritime Technology Conference 2006 3/06/06 - 3/10/06 London,England Including ICMES (10th International Cooperation on Marine Engineering Systems). Click here for details.
	International Marine Design Conference 5/16/06 - 5/19/06 Ann Arbor, MI
	ICETECH 2006 - Int'l Conference & Exhibition on Performance of Ships & Structures in Ice 7/16/06 - 7/19/06 Banff, Alberta, CANADA
	Propellers/Shafting Symposium 9/12/06 - 9/13/06 Virginia Beach,VA
	ICSOT 2006 9/14/06 - 9/15/06 Busan, Korea
	9th International Conference on Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles (STAB) 9/25/06 - 9/29/06 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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