The Value of a SNAME Membership
What's in it For You?
SNAME, formed in 1893 to serve naval architects and marine engineers, has evolved over the years to serve the full spectrum of the vessel life cycle, including:
Students - Educators/Researchers - Engineers/Designers - Shipbuilders - Manufacturers - Operators - Recyclers/Salvors
Together these make up the Faces of SNAME. If you’re maritime, you fit into this spectrum in at least one place, and this means SNAME is the right place for you.
SNAME recently queried its membership on the real-dollar value of the individual features of membership. The numbers show the average value, as determined by our members.
If you have the desire to grow the industry, grow your company, and grow your career, here are some ways SNAME can help you:
- Networking: (USD 4,000)
- Leadership Opportunities – Local and International: (USD 2,417)
- Access to Senior Members & Mentoring: (USD 1,717)
- Prestige Through SNAME Fellow Status: (USD 1,260)
- International Community Access: (USD 1,080)
- Forum for Transcending Toward Significance: (USD 833)
- Access to Additional Industry-Related Disciplines: (USD 478)
- Access to SNAME Headquarters Staff: (USD 278)
- CEU/PDH: (USD 250)
SNAME members have spoken, and they say that for every dollar spent on membership, they receive USD 78 value in return.
**The above information was gathered in 2016 through qualitative research focus group methodology. Sampling: focus group research conducted at six of the eighteen SNAME Sections.
Membership Dues
Membership | Dues |
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Student Members | $35.00 |
Professionals Under 25 | $59.00* |
Professionals 26-28 | $91.00* |
Professionals 29-31 | $123.00* |
Professionals 32 and Over | $186.00* |
65 and Older (With at least 10 years of membership) | $93.00* |
* There is an additional $20 mailing charge for members outside of North America.
Types of Memberships
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Member
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Associate Member
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Student Member
Member
In order to join as a Member individuals must meet the following requirements:
- A graduate of a recognized institution with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience with at least 2 years in responsible charge of work.
- An individual who is not a graduate of a recognized institution shall have had not less than 9 years of industry experience with at least 2 years in responsible charge of work.
- Provide 3 references from people who can personally attest to the individual's professional qualifications. The references do not need to be members of SNAME.
If you meet these requirements complete a Member Application today.
Associate Member
Interested individuals who do not meet the requirements to be a Member of SNAME but still want to join can join as Associate Members. Associate Members receive access to the same features of membership as Members, but are not eligible to hold International office. It is not required to provide references, job history or education history to become an associate member. Associate Membership is a great way to take advantage of the features of professional membership while building up your career. Associate members who meet the requirements to be a Member can apply to transition to a Member at any time, free of charge.
Student Member
SNAME has student members all over the world in our 36+ student sections. Student members receive significant discounts on books.