Dear SNAME Canadian Pacific Section members and friends,
We invite you to join us for a virtual technical webinar next week on “Hydraulic Fluid Power System for Marine Applications”.
Sign-up link below:
Hydraulic Fluid Power System for Marine Applications - VIRTUAL EVENT
🚢 Hydraulic Fluid Power System for Marine Applications – VIRTUAL EVENT
🗓️ When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (PT)
📍 Location: ONLINE
🌐 Hosted by: SNAME Canadian Pacific Section
PRESENTATION ABSTRACT
In this presentation, we will provide a foundational overview of marine hydraulic fluid power and explore the applied engineering behind hydraulic cylinders, power units, and complex piping networks. We will discuss how to design these systems to meet stringent Classification Society and client requirements while operating in harsh marine environments, and finally dive into the real-world reliability and maintenance challenges facing centralized HPU systems.
SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Wenjie Zhao, P. Eng. Engineer III, Outfitting JSS
Wenjie is the Outfitting Engineer for the Joint Support Ship (JSS) at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. He has over 12 years of specialized expertise in hydraulics, including 5 years specifically devoted to the maritime industry. Wenjie holds a Master of Engineering degree from the University of British Columbia and is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
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Vincent Liu
Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards
Canada
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