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Green Fleets Symposium - IN-PERSON EVENT - CanadianPacific
Speaker Bio:
Bruce Paterson joined BC Ferries in 2003 where he is the Director, Naval Architecture. In this role he manages BC Ferries Fleet Technical group, which provides technical support to the BCF Fleet and the new construction program. Since joining BC Ferries, he has been involved with every new construction program and major vessel upgrade, providing technical leadership and support to the project teams. Previously, Bruce worked as a marine consultant in Eastern Canada, working on various government and offshore contracts. Bruce has a master's degree in Ocean Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Mechanical) from University of British Columbia (UBC). He is a registered Professional Engineer and sits on the advisory board for UBC's Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program and supports programs at University of Victoria Mechanical Engineering Department.
Eduardo Cota is the Senior Mechanical Engineer and a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the BC Ferries Fleet Technical group. He joined BC Ferries in 2019, and his current role involves professional engineering activities related to existing vessel refits, new build programs, special initiatives, failure analysis, and trials. Eduardo manages an internal team and contractors to develop mechanical design modifications for the ferries. He brings subject matter expertise from an academic and professional background. And ensures compliance with technical requirements, approvals, and acceptance criteria for ship regulations, safety, and environmental impact. Eduardo holds a Bachelor's and a Master of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brazil, as well as a master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Chanwoo Bae embarked on his career at a shipyard in South Korea following his completion of a master's degree in ship hydrodynamics (CFD). During six years at the shipyard, he worked as a naval architect, primarily focusing on the hull form and propeller design of large commercial vessels such as tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships. After relocating to Canada, his experience covered a broader spectrum of marine vehicles, including custom yachts, tugs, barges, and coastal ferries. He then taught naval architecture at a maritime college in Newfoundland, Canada. Since joining BC Ferries in 2018, he has been involved with day-to-day ship operation while engaged in planning for the new ferries. His passion lies in building environmentally friendly and highly efficient ships. He is actively involved in numerous projects related to hull fouling prevention, URN issues, harnessing Big Data for enhanced ship operation, and advanced multi-physics computational techniques.
Abstract:
BC Ferries is committed to reducing our GHG emissions by about 25% by 2030, and to a net-zero emissions position by 2050. This presentation is a high-level look at BC Ferries' green initiatives around alternative fuels, machine learning applications, and electrification of the Island Class.
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Ocean Bishton
Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards
Canada
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