Ferry-tale: Concept Design of a RoPax Ferry and Experience with the Lisnyk Competition
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join SNAME Canadian Atlantic Section in congratulating the first-place winners of “The Dr. James A. Lisnyk Student Ship Design Competition 2023”. In this webinar, Tia, Robert, Alexis, and Kevin - who were students at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador - will share their experience and a few tips and tricks for students who want to apply for the competition.
Abstract
The Dr. James A. Lisnyk Design competition is a contest open for all undergraduate students to submit a theoretical design for an ocean-going ship or submarine of at least 500 tons. This year, a team from Memorial University tied for top honours with their RoPax ferry design. Members of the Memorial team will give a presentation on their vessel, reviewing the decisions that were made to ensure their concept met stringent owner's requirements. They will also discuss the lessons learned during the design process to hopefully aid current Memorial students with their own capstone projects and Lisnyk submissions.
SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS
Tia Button:
Tia Button graduated from Memorial University’s Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering program in 2023. She is currently working at Suncor Energy with the QAQC team as a Quality Assurance Advisor. Tia was heavily involved in the Terra Nova Life Extension Turnaround in Bull Arm and is now supporting the role out of the new Quality Assurance Program as the Terra Nova transitions to production of hydrocarbons.
Robert Caulfeild:
Robert Caulfeild recently graduated from Memorial University’s Ocean and Naval Architecture program. He now works as a Junior Naval Architect with the Canadian Coast Guard’s Integrated Technical Services – Naval Architecture department where he provides engineering support for the Coast Guard's large fleet of icebreakers, patrol vessels, research vessels, hovercraft, and SAR boats.
Alexis Benjamin:
Alexis Benjamin graduated from Memorial University in 2023 from the Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering program. She now works at A.F. Theriault and Son in Meteghan River, NS, after completing 4 of her work terms with them during the duration of her engineering program. She is involved with a variety of projects ranging from fiberglass fishing vessels, steel ferries for the province of Nova Scotia, and various projects with the aquaculture industry.
Kevin Wall:
Kevin Wall graduated from Memorial University’s Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering program this past Spring. He is now working with a local consulting company, Angler Solutions, in St. John's. Kevin's work terms consisted of many project management and research & development roles in various sectors including marine/vessel green transition studies, global GHG reduction initiatives, and on-site construction and client representative work in renewable energy and marine settings. Since graduating, most of Kevin's work has been supporting activities related to a local Subsea Centre of Excellence revolving around project execution and project planning with subsea assets.
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