EVENT DESCRIPTIONThe ocean is vast, largely unexplored, and unmapped. Submarines and submersibles are designed to dive below the surface level to execute various mission types around the world. This presentation will discuss key factors affecting vessel stability and why it is critical for safety. A focus on the submergence from surface to depth will be highlighted during the presentation.SPEAKER/PRESENTERCameron Ghassemi is a Naval Architect with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding Newport News (SUPSHIPNN) and an expert in submarine and surface ship stability, docking, and waterfront engineering execution. Holding an M.S. in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.S. in Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech, Cameron brings extensive at-sea and multi-platform shipyard experience across the entire lifecycle of U.S. Navy vessels—spanning new construction, fleet support, and major overhauls.Throughout his career at SUPSHIPNN and Newport News Shipbuilding, Cameron has planned, led, and overseen high-risk vessel stability operations. He has performed Aircraft Carrier inclining experiments, submarine trim dives, and damage stability analyses for active flooding and fire scenarios. He serves as an Unlimited Tonnage Docking Observer, collaborates closely with NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holders, and manages complex safety certification programs for dry dock infrastructure. Beyond his technical oversight, Cameron serves as the Technical Program Chair for the SNAME Hampton Roads Section and is dedicated to volunteering and mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals.