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The William M. Kennedy Award

THE WILLIAM M. KENNEDY AWARD

Outstanding Service and Contribution in the Development of Systems and Planning Applying to Shipbuilding and Ship Repair

David Carver          David J. Carver  |  General Dynamics NASSCO

 

David J. Carver became president of General Dynamics NASSCO and a vice president of the General Dynamics Corporation in October 2019. Carver began his maritime career in 1986 at M. Rosenblatt & Sons as a junior engineer. He joined NASSCO in October 1987, as a management trainee. Carver worked in many departments throughout NASSCO including Quality Assurance, Test and Trials, Repair Planning, Repair Contracts and Repair Production. He also served as a ship manager for several ships in repair and new construction and served as the director of Repair Administration prior to becoming the vice president of Repair at NASSCO in July 2008. In November 2013, Carver was named vice president and general manager of Repair. Carver holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point).

 

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About The William M. Kennedy Award

The William M. Kennedy Award is for "Outstanding Service and Contribution in the Development of Systems and Planning Applying to Shipbuilding and Ship Repair". 

It was established by the Executive Committee in 1980 in accordance with the terms of the will of its namesake, William M. Kennedy.

The title will be "The William M. Kennedy Award." The award consists of a certificate suitably framed plus one thousand dollars. Eligibility for the award need not be limited to membership in SNAME. The proposal for this award may be made by a member of SNAME in good standing. The selection of the nominee for the award shall be made by the Awards Committee of SNAME. Announcement and presentation of the award will be made at the Ship Production Symposium or at such time as the President of SNAME may arrange. The award may be made annually.

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