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FALL 2004 - SPRING 2005 SCHEDULE
MEETINGS SYNOPSIS
September 16, 2004
Topic: Republic of Georgia Coast Guard Technical Assistance Project Speaker: LT Christopher Milkie, USCG, Industrial Manager, Integrated Support Command, Alameda. Location: El Torito Restaurant, 5 San Leandro Marina, San Leandro CA Abstract: This project was under the auspices of a border security program to assist the Republic of Georgia Coast Guard to enable writing of their own ship repair and conversion requirements / statements of work. The deliverable was a requirements package to convert the Soviet-era Griff Patrol boat to a multi-mission capable Coast Guard vessel. Of particular interest was the speaker's experience with communication and culture while working with some highly-capable Georgian Coast Guard engineers.
Topic: Changing Regulations for Air Pollution From Ships Speaker: Paul Jackson, Professor of Engineering Technology, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda CA Abstract: The presentation will review the new and proposed regulations regarding air pollution from ships including international, US, state and local regulations. A great deal of activity is currently underway in the area of air pollution from ships. The air pollution annex to MARPOL went into effect in June, the European Union has developed regulations for ships using EU ports, and the Air Resources Board of the State of California is developing regulations that will effect both ocean going ships and harbor craft in California. Other west coast states are looking at regulations of air pollution from ships. All these current and proposed regulations will be discussed. The impact on the design and maintenance of ships of these proposed regulations will also be discussed.
Topic: Marine Transport of Natural Gas – The Next Generation Speaker: Peter Noble, Marine Project Manager, QatarGas 3 Project, ConocoPhillips Marine, USA Location: Encinal Yacht Club, 1251 Pacific Marina, Alameda CA Abstract: The increase in world energy demand is expected to double the volume of liquid natural gas (LNG) shipped by sea over the next 15 years. Mr. Noble will provide an overview of the U.S. LNG market and the major steps involved from production through transport and delivery, including current developments in offshore terminals. In particular the new generation of LNG ships will be described including capacity, general arrangement, cargo containment and reliquefaction, propulsion prime movers and propulsion systems. The global shipyard capacity for producing large numbers of LNG ships in a short time will be discussed.
January 13, 2005 Topic: USCG Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement Project Speaker: CDR Jim Knight, USCG; Commanding Officer, Great Lakes Icebreaker Project Resident Office, Marinette, WI Location: El Torito Restaurant, 5 San Leandro Marina, San Leandro CA Abstract: The development of a multi-mission icebreaker for service on the Great Lakes presented several challenges that required innovation in hull form, propulsion and machinery cooling. This presentation will provide an overview of the approach used to develop the Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement as well as the specific solutions to the challenges mentioned. The result is the 3400 ton USCGC MACKINAW, to be delivered next October, 240 feet by 58 feet with 15.3 feet draft and a crew of 50. It is AC-DC Diesel Electric with three 4200 hp diesel generators and two 3350 KW azimuthing propulsion units.
February 10, 2005 Topic: Design Tools & Methodologies - Center for Innovative Ship Design Speaker: Kelly Cooper, Office of Naval Research & Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Division, Bethesda, Md Location: Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 4th Street, Berkeley CA Abstract: Established in 2002, the CISD is a partnership between the Office of Naval Research and Naval Sea Systems Command; it functions as the Navy hub for supporting the National Naval Responsibility for Naval Engineering, a dedicated effort to ensure the sustained national capability to develop innovative designs. Recent developments of the technical capabilities and functional elements of this Center will be described, together with some of the projects in line.
March 10, 2005 Topic: Pilot Safety and Design of Ladder Placement & Transfer Operations Speaker: Captain Sam Hartshorn, San Francisco Bar Pilots Location: Cafe de la Paz, 1600 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA Abstract: The San Francisco Bar pilots are continually dealing with large ships entering the Bay, and a number of recently built ships have arrived at San Francisco with the pilot ladder placed too far aft for the pilot boat to work safely if much sea or swell is running. The relationship of SOLAS regulations to this problem as well as other vessel design considerations will be presented. A question and answer period will follow.
Topic: Development of Electro-Optical-Mechanical Mooring Cables for Ocean Observing Speaker: Andrew Hamilton, Ph.D., Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Location: Pasta Pelican Restaurant, 2455 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda CA Abstract: MBARI is currently developing and implementing prototype ocean observatory systems as envisioned for large-scale deployment by the national and international oceanographic research communities. This infrastructure needs to supply power and near-real-time communications to scientific sensors throughout the worlds oceans. MBARI has been working to develop mooring systems for oceanographic buoys which incorporate electrical and optical conductors in the mooring strength member, allowing continuous communication with a network of instrumentation on the seafloor. Design and operational challenges of these systems will be discussed in conjunction with results from several deployments of the mooring system.
Topic: Passenger Vessels for the New Millennium Speaker: Many Location: California Maritime Academy, Vallejo CA Abstract: TBD
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