Specifying and Supplying Ship Equipment for High-Arctic Operations - IN-PERSON EVENT

When:  Mar 27, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 09:30 PM (PT)
Associated with  Canadian Pacific

EVENT DESCRIPTION


In this presentation we’ll provide a brief update on the recently-awarded Canadian Coast Guard heavy Polar Icebreaker at Vancouver Shipyards, explore the different types of winterization notations, discuss how the Polar design fulfills the -50°C operational requirements, and dive into the challenges of sourcing equipment that functions reliably and consistently at these low temperatures.

AGENDA
5:30-7:15 PM (PT): Social Event and Networking at St. Regis Bar and Grill
Address: 608 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver


7:15-7:30 PM (PT): Move to Presentation location at UBC Robson Square Campus, Room C225 Address: 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7


7:30 PM (PT): Technical Presentation by Jess Fetterman



Location:
St Regis Bar & Grill 608 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6
UBC Robson Square Campus, Room C225, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7

SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Jess Fetterman P. Eng., Chief Engineer - Polar Icebreaker
Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards

Jess Fetterman is the Chief Engineer for the Polar Icebreaker project at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. With 20+ years of maritime engineering experience spanning design, construction, and in-service support, she has worked a variety of Canadian Coast Guard, US Navy, US Coast Guard, and commercial projects. Jess holds a BSE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan, and is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia.


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Location

UBC Robson Square Campus, Room C225
800 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7

Pricing Information

Registration Price
Students $5.00
Member $15.00
Non-member $25.00