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    17
    February

    The Titan Submersible - Engineering Findings and the USCG Investigation - VIRTUAL EVENT

    SNAME Section Meeting - Full

    Feb 17, 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM (ET)
    The Titan Submersible - Engineering Findings and the USCG Investigation
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    On June 18, 2023 the commercial submersible TITAN imploded while on an expedition to view the TITANIC wreck site. The implosion resulted in the loss of five lives and the initial circumstances of the event were shrouded in confusion, leading to a multiagency search and eventually recovery mission. The tragic incident was investigated by the USCG's Marine Board of Investigation to determine the primary causal factor. LCDR Katie Williams will be presenting on her involvement as a Technical Advisor during the resulting investigation. The presentation will focus on the engineering specific findings of the TITAN implosion as well as high level aspects of marine casualty responses. 

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    SPEAKER/PRESENTER

    Lieutenant Commander Katie Williams currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Inspections at Sector San Francisco, CA

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2025-2026 Officers

Chair - Renee Wiwel
Vice Chair - Nick Bradford
Treasurer - Nathan Hagan
Secretary - Candace Wiwel

 

Call for Executive Committee Volunteers

The Chesapeake Section is looking for new and continuing members to join our Executive Committee. If you have general interest in the direction of our Section, or a specific interest in any of our activities, contact the Section Chair. Opportunities include assisting with the planning and conducting of Young Professional sessions, Continuing Education and Professional Development classes, T&R Panels, and other cross-organization efforts. We are looking for any and all ideas on how to improve the work of the Society and our Section.

 

Call for Papers and Presentations

The Chesapeake Section is looking for papers and/or presentations for our monthly technical meetings. We invite authors to submit abstracts on topics that advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture and marine engineering in all their applied forms including the construction and operation of ships, marine vehicles, and structures of all kinds.

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