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SNAS GENERAL BODY MEETING CONVENED
12th-Friday-2013
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The SNAS(Society of Naval Architecture Students) general body meeting was convened here at the Dept. of Ship Technology on 12th friday 2013.The meeting which was convened by the Head Of the Department Dr. K.Sivaprasad, ended with the election of representatives from each of the three semesters to address the needs of the society.
The meeting was presided by associate proffesor Dr. A.Mathiazhagan ,who elaborated on the main aims and agendas of the society.Organising seminars,symposias etc. where a few among them.
In his talk Dr. K.Sivaprasad said that the Department had maintained its reputation of cen percent placement this year also. He revealed that the Department had received ‘ten training’ offers abroad this year, an Honour that is endorsed presently to IIT’s and NIT’s.
One of the major talk of the meeting was about the revival of the Journal published by the Department, ‘Ship Technic’. It was declared by the H.O.D that the journal would be revived in two versions, the first one as a National Level Journal and the second as a journal limited to the level of students pursuing the course.He also added that the Society should itself be responsible for its proper functioning and only necessary back support will be provided by the Department.
The elected representatives are-:
7th semester - Abhishek and Vaishak
5th semester - Mohammed Shaheel and Fazal Mohammed
3rd semester - Niyas Mohammed and Amal Raj.
The elections for the Post of President,Treasurer and Internal Auditor was decided to be held later.
Live From Field
1.)Fuel made from food waste to propel cargo vessels?
London: Engineers are designing the world’s first super efficient cargo vessels that will revolutionise shipping – operating without a single drop of fossil fuel.
The project combines proven technology, using the state of the art dyna-rig sail propulsion system with an off the shelf Rolls-Royce engine powered by food waste derived liquid biomethane (liquid gas).
The Dyna-rig sail system has no rigging and comprises multiple relatively small sails that are operated electronically from the bridge. This allows them to be trimmed quickly to maximize wind power, and turned out of the wind in the event of sudden squalls. It is expected to provide around 60 percent of the vessel’s thrust.The fundamental testing programme is being conducted at the University of Southampton’s Wolfson Unit for Marine Technology and Industrial Aerodynamics (WUMTIA).
The unit has provided innovative marine technology and industrial aerodynamics expertise for over 40 years to a world-wide customer base, according to a Southampton statement.
These vessels are being developed by B9 Shipping, part of the B9 Energy group of companies, which has started work on a full-scale demonstration vessel validating the engineering and economic assumptions of the initial vessel design.
Diane Gilpin, director of B9 Shipping, says: “Having worked previously with WUMTIA, I believe this collaboration will enable a robust, commercially and technically viable solution to be ready for sale once the engineering is proven.”
The testing programme, which began in June, will undertake tow tank and wind tunnel research to identify a basic hull design and how it interacts with the dyna-rig system.
Diane says: “We are designing B9 Ships holistically as super-efficient new builds transferring technology from offshore yacht racing combined with the most advanced commercial naval architecture.”(courtesy Firstpost.world)
London: Engineers are designing the world’s first super efficient cargo vessels that will revolutionise shipping – operating without a single drop of fossil fuel.
The project combines proven technology, using the state of the art dyna-rig sail propulsion system with an off the shelf Rolls-Royce engine powered by food waste derived liquid biomethane (liquid gas).
The Dyna-rig sail system has no rigging and comprises multiple relatively small sails that are operated electronically from the bridge. This allows them to be trimmed quickly to maximize wind power, and turned out of the wind in the event of sudden squalls. It is expected to provide around 60 percent of the vessel’s thrust.The fundamental testing programme is being conducted at the University of Southampton’s Wolfson Unit for Marine Technology and Industrial Aerodynamics (WUMTIA).
The unit has provided innovative marine technology and industrial aerodynamics expertise for over 40 years to a world-wide customer base, according to a Southampton statement.
These vessels are being developed by B9 Shipping, part of the B9 Energy group of companies, which has started work on a full-scale demonstration vessel validating the engineering and economic assumptions of the initial vessel design.
Diane Gilpin, director of B9 Shipping, says: “Having worked previously with WUMTIA, I believe this collaboration will enable a robust, commercially and technically viable solution to be ready for sale once the engineering is proven.”
The testing programme, which began in June, will undertake tow tank and wind tunnel research to identify a basic hull design and how it interacts with the dyna-rig system.
Diane says: “We are designing B9 Ships holistically as super-efficient new builds transferring technology from offshore yacht racing combined with the most advanced commercial naval architecture.”(courtesy Firstpost.world)
2.)Campus hiring (The Hindu)
Young talents at the Department of Ship Technology at Cochin University of Science and Technology seem to have beaten the downturn blues.
Almost a month before completing their academic programme, nearly 50 per cent of the students have been absorbed by potential recruiters in the shipping industry in India and abroad. Others are expected to land in plum jobs by June when they will pass out of the campus.
As per the official campus placement records, 13 out of the total 30 students of the B. Tech Naval Architecture and Ship Building have already received offers from the leading names in the industry.
K. Sivaprasad, Head of the Department, said the biggest offer has come from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan, one of the leading ship building companies across the globe. “The annual pay package being offered is Rs. 28 lakh,” he said.(courtesy The Hindu)
Almost a month before completing their academic programme, nearly 50 per cent of the students have been absorbed by potential recruiters in the shipping industry in India and abroad. Others are expected to land in plum jobs by June when they will pass out of the campus.
As per the official campus placement records, 13 out of the total 30 students of the B. Tech Naval Architecture and Ship Building have already received offers from the leading names in the industry.
K. Sivaprasad, Head of the Department, said the biggest offer has come from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan, one of the leading ship building companies across the globe. “The annual pay package being offered is Rs. 28 lakh,” he said.(courtesy The Hindu)
3.)Design Alaska, Art Anderson to Improve Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Design Alaska, a Fairbanks-based architecture, engineering and surveying firm; and Art Anderson Associates, its naval architecture subconsultant, were recently awarded a contract for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to investigate potential energy efficiency improvements.
The contract, driven by new International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, requires development of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMPs) for three AMHS vessels.
The new IMO standards require vessels traveling internationally to obtain International Energy Efficiency Certificates (IEECs) demonstrating that vessel owners and operators have developed energy efficiency plans for their travel routes and vessel operating systems. SEEMPs provide a mechanism for identifying best practices for energy efficiency improvement, and include items like improved voyage planning, implementation of measurement tools and systems, and the use of various systems and technologies that reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Because of their involvement in international voyages, the vessels included in the scope of the project are the M/V Taku, M/V Matanuska, and M/V Kennicott.
Providing the naval architecture and marine engineering expertise for the team is Bremerton, Washington-based Art Anderson Associates, a west coast’s naval architecture and engineering firms. The firm emphasizes providing services for vessels and their systems, brings relevant experience with the AMHS fleet, and has been highly-engaged in marine energy and environmental projects. (courtesy MarineLink.com)
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Design Alaska, a Fairbanks-based architecture, engineering and surveying firm; and Art Anderson Associates, its naval architecture subconsultant, were recently awarded a contract for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to investigate potential energy efficiency improvements.
The contract, driven by new International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, requires development of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMPs) for three AMHS vessels.
The new IMO standards require vessels traveling internationally to obtain International Energy Efficiency Certificates (IEECs) demonstrating that vessel owners and operators have developed energy efficiency plans for their travel routes and vessel operating systems. SEEMPs provide a mechanism for identifying best practices for energy efficiency improvement, and include items like improved voyage planning, implementation of measurement tools and systems, and the use of various systems and technologies that reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Because of their involvement in international voyages, the vessels included in the scope of the project are the M/V Taku, M/V Matanuska, and M/V Kennicott.
Providing the naval architecture and marine engineering expertise for the team is Bremerton, Washington-based Art Anderson Associates, a west coast’s naval architecture and engineering firms. The firm emphasizes providing services for vessels and their systems, brings relevant experience with the AMHS fleet, and has been highly-engaged in marine energy and environmental projects. (courtesy MarineLink.com)