Marine Technology - January 2009 - Page#1

<BODY> <span id="lblContents">The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers was organized in 1893, to advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding and marine engineering, commercial and governmental, in all branches and of the allied arts and sciences and to promote the professional integrity of its members. Marine Technology is dedicated to James Kennedy, 1867-1936, marine engineer and longtime member of the Society, in recognition and appreciation of his sincere and generous interest in furthering the art of ship design, shipbuilding, ship operation and related activities. 2009 by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers MARINE TECHNOLOGY AND SNAME NEWS (ISSN 0025-3316) is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 601 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Periodicals is paid at Jersey City, NJ and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 601 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306 Table of Contents Annual Meeting.............................................5-19 Book Reviews...................................................22 Deceased Members............................................37 Forthcoming Events..........................................20 Message from the President................................2 New Members...................................................26 New Student Members.....................................26 Public Policy.....................................................20 Section News....................................................30 Staff Directory...................................................39 T&R Newsletter.................................................38 View from the Helm...........................................5 Technical editorial direction is vested in the MARINE TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Officers of the Society R. Keith Michel, President Philip B. Kimball, Executive Director Joseph J. Cuneo, Treasurer Vice Presidents 2009 Central & Gulf Region John A. Mercier Atlantic South Glenn Ashe International Gregory J. Grigoropoulos 2010 John A. Malone Daniel L. Walker Edward M. Lewandowski, Chair Yusong Cao H. Paul Cojeen Robert M. Conachey Frank DeBord Jeffrey Falzarano Barbara Lamb Donald J. Liberatore Leigh McCue Kevin A. McTaggart Darshan D.D. Murphy William S. Peters Anil K. Thayamballi Brant Savander Bradford Wheeler Jennifer J. Zeien Doron Zilbershtein Advertisers Index ABS...................................................................17 ACMA.................................................................6 Alion/JJMA.......................................................38 Aon......................................................................4 CMA..................................................................10 Creative Systems...............................................36 CSYS.................................................................24 Duramax............................................................37 ESDS...................................................................5 HydroComp.........................................................9 Fernstrum..................................inside back cover Mascoat.............................................................23 Maxsurf...............................................................7 Project Voyager..................................................40 Scardana..............................................................6 Sohre Turbo.......................................................27 Stevens..............................................................16 Tremblay...........................................................28 USMMA...........................................................37 MARINE TECHNOLOGY (Technical papers) Edward M. Lewandowski, Chair Maggie Hauser, Copy Editor Pacific Atlantic North 2011 Central & Gulf Region Frank G. Bercha Atlantic South William M. Hayden International Stavros Hatzigrigoris 2012 Atlantic North Region William Caliendo SNAME NEWS Susan Evans Grove, Publications Director Prices, U.S. and possessions: 1 year $250, single copy $70 International (American Currency rates): 1 year $280, single copy $75. Marine Technology is distributed to members of the Society as a portion of their dues allocation. The Society shall not be responsible for statements or opinions advanced in its papers or printed in its publications. Reproduction of materials from this publication in whole or part may not be made without the permission of the Society. It is the policy of Marine Technology to publish selected Section papers, selected SNAME-sponsored symposium papers, papers that are submitted to the Society that are not intended for other SNAME publications, and information of general information to the membership. It is the general policy of the Society not to publish herein papers already published in other technical journals of the marine industry. This policy does not apply to abstractions or condensations. It is understood and agreed that nothing expressed herein is intended or shall be construed to give any person, firm, or corporation any right, remedy or claim against SNAME or any of its officers or members. Presentation or publication of a paper or other document shall not be taken as an endorsement of any claims concerning the technical accuracy of the content or its ownership. 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