EVENT DESCRIPTION
SEPTEMBER JOINT SOCIETY MEETING NOTICE
SNAME/IMarEST/ASNE/SMPE hosted by SNAME
The SL-7 was a class of high-speed steam containerships built for SeaLand in the early 1970s, operating at speeds in excess of 33 knots. These ships were later converted to the Algol-class Fast Sealift Ships due to high fuel consumption. Rik will discuss issues, obstacles, and progress on the conversion of an SL-7 vessel into a public education center. This is not a museum ship project, but rather the beginnings of an industry-wide multifaceted project to drive intermodal transportation into the spotlight, with the aim to increase public interest in maritime education and maritime careers.
This presentation is to be accredited for 1 PDH. To obtain PDH credit, participants must attend the meeting and submit a completed Learning Assessment and Application Form directly to SNAME.
AGENDA
5:30 PM – Social Hour and Arrivals
6:30 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – Technical Session
SPEAKER/PRESENTER
Rik van Hemmen, PE
Rik van Hemmen is the President of Martin & Ottaway, a firm of marine consultants, engineers, surveyors, naval architects, and appraisers in continuous operation since 1875. Rik is a SNAME Fellow and was the Chair of the Papers Committee of the SNAME New York Metropolitan Section from 1992 to 1994. He is also now member to SL7expo, a small group of professionals attempting to turn one of the Algol-class vehicle cargo ships, originally the SeaLand SL-7s, into an intermodal public education center.
RESERVATIONS / CANCELLATIONS
Reservations to this meeting should be made prior to meeting time. A minimum of three days' notice is preferred to ensure adequate seating and service at meetings, however reservations can be made online up to the start of the meeting.
Alternatively, you may contact Jedediah Tango, our Meetings Chair, via his email: tangojed@gmail.com
Payments not made online should be made to the Meetings Committee Chair at the door. If you wish to pay by check, please make your check payable to NY Met Section SNAME.
NY MET SPECIAL FUNDING PROGRAM
We would like to thank all generous contributors for your past support of the New York Metropolitan Section Special Funding Appeal for past SNAME season:
Bruce S. Rosenblatt & Associates
Bruce S. Rosenblatt
Martin & Ottaway
David Chapman
Naresh Maniar
Amit Mokashi
George O. Williams
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