Presidental encouragement for Merseyside

n Walking in the rain: (from left to right) Pam Brown, Peter Gee, Eric Knowles, Cammel Laird's John Mace, and Dennis Baker with RFA vessel Argus, the Costa Classica mid-section and fishing vessel Lough Fisher in the background

The Institute's President, Peter Gee, gave his support and encouragement to tomorrow's engineers, when he toured the workshops and training facilities of Merseyside's Laird Foundation, last month.
At the request of the North West England Branch, which arranged the President's programme, including a tour of the busy Cammell Laird shipyard, Mr Gee addressed Directors of the organisation, enthusing: `There is a tremendous effort to re-establish the engineering interest in this country and a rounded engineering training is so important. What the Laird Foundation is doing has enormous support and significance.'
The core business of the Laird Foundation is training apprentices to maintain and service the industry in the area. Presently, some 90% of the current 300 apprentices are employed by Cammell Laird, but as the Foundation's CEO Jim Teasdale so succinctly puts: `It's a misconception that people view the Laird Foundation as purely a Cammell Laird training facility. We provide a service to many other companies, colleges and schools.'
Mr Teasdale went on to thank Mr Gee for his valued support, adding: `We are honoured that the Institute of Marine Engineers should visit the Laird Foundation through its President. We need to have a dialogue with the Institute and other professional bodies so that we can work together in order to meet national and international standards. Only ongoing dialogue can achieve this.'
Following the meeting, Mr Gee was taken to see the Foundation's training facilities, but slipped away from the tour party to talk engineering with schoolchildren Carl Davies and Dawn Hicks, both 14, who where sampling the Foundation's apprenticeship programme. Carl told the IMarE President how he `plans to do some engineering stuff' but is undecided about the sea.
From the workshops and design offices of the Laird Foundation, Mr Gee, together with NWE Branch Honorary Secretary Eric Knowles, Committee Member Dennis Baker and King George's Fund For Sailors NW Area Organiser Pamela Brown, were given a tour of the Cammell Laird yard by Shipyard Manager and IMarE member John Mace.
On route through the yard, Peter stopped to talk with a number of welders, fitters and yard workers, many of whom were concerned about the affect the Costa Classica saga would have on their jobs. A number of workers were laid-off before Christmas as the Italian-owned cruiseship failed to dock at the yard for an extensive, multi-million pound lengthening job.
Cammell Laird has, more or less, completed construction of the ship's midsection, but dialogue between yard and owner continues.
Meanwhile, those tuned in to BBC Radio Merseyside heard the President discuss the function of the Institute and the state of the industry on the Mersey with presenter Roger Philips, during his current affairs programme. Engineering talk with scholars Carl Davies and Dawn Hicks
Recorded earlier in the day, Mr Gee explained: `I represent the profession and it is important that the profession and industry enjoy a close relationship so that both can continue to be successful.'
He added: `Many years ago, I served my apprenticeship at Cammell Laird and I would like to show my appreciation for the company's commitment to bringing shiprepair and shipbuilding back to the area.

n Engineering talk with scholars Carl Davies and Dawn Hicks

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IMarE increasing its IMO activity — help sought

The Institute has been an active NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation)-representative at IMO for about five years.
The Institute's activities at IMO are regulated by the Technical Affairs Committee, and the TAC has sent Institute representatives to the majority of IMO Technical Committee and Sub-Committee meetings, and to some Working Groups and Conferences.
The TAC has now been charged with the task of increasing the Institute's activity in IMO, and is seeking members with specialist knowledge who would be interested in participating in IMO meetings in their area of expertise.
Although the list of specialisms is long (and will be published in a future issue of the Bulletin), the most immediate requirement is for a representative to attend the International Conference on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems for Ships which takes place from 1 to 5 October 2001.
It is also likely that the Convention to be discussed at that Conference will also be considered during part of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee meeting (23 to 27 April 2001).
Any member with specialist interest and expertise in this area should, in the first instance, contact Ian Buchanan, Technical Director at the Institute.

Seafaring engineers welcome the 'White List'

Over 70 countries have made it into IMO's so-called `White List' of countries deemed to be giving full and complete effect to the revised STCW 95 Convention. IMO's Maritime Safety Committee endorsed late last year the findings of a working group established to examine a report made by the Secretary-General which revealed that 71 countries and one associate member of IMO had met the criteria for inclusion on the list.
STCW 95 clearly sets out the minimum competency requirements for all seafarers, taking into account technological developments since the original 1978 STCW Convention was adopted.
It is envisaged that ships flying flags of countries not on the White List will be increasingly targeted by Port Sate Control inspectors. A White List flag state may not accept seafarers with certificates issued by non-White List countries. But if it does, then seafarers will be required by 1 February 2002 to have an endorsement issued by the flag state to show that their certificate is recognised. By this date, masters and officers should hold STCW 95 certificates or endorsements issued by the flag state.
IMO says that `the White List marks the end of the first stage of a ground-breaking verification procedure in which, for the first time, IMO has been given a direct role on the implementation of one of its instruments (regulations).'
The IMarE and its members have been helpful in the development and implementation of the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Forsight into global marine opportunities

The launch of a comprehensive report on the world export market potential for the UK's marine industries brings into sharp focus the widening role of the Institute.
The report, compiled by Douglas-Westwood Associates, has been published by the IMarE on behalf of the Foresight Marine Panel. It traces the potential market opportunities for those engaged in the established large marine and offshore activities, but also in the boatbuilding and pleasure craft sectors, aquaculture, ocean survey, marine biotechnology and other technological and scientific fields.
The Institute is pushing ahead to broaden its appeal to all in the marine engineering, science and technology fields, so its involvement in the report is apt and timely.
The UK government's Minister for Science, Lord Sainsbury, launched the report at the London Boat Show early in January. He welcomed its publication and said it highlighted British success stories, showing how marine businesses could seize the opportunities that lay ahead. `In particular, it encourages marine–based organisations to explore how science and technology can help them to develop the products and services of the future.'
Lord Sainsbury was introduced by Dr Tim Jones, Chairman of the Foresight Marine Panel, who said: `The UK marine sector is large and diverse, constituting 3-4% of GDP. The Foresight process has provided a valuable focus for drawing together these many disparate interests for a common purpose, namely long-term wealth creation and enhanced quality of life. This report is unique in having extracted data and quantified the future opportunities for UK plc over such a wide range of marine industries.' Dr Tim Jones, Chairman of the Foresight Marine Panel (left) looks on as Lord Sainsbury (centre) discusses the report
John Westwood gave a summary of the report, which covers 24 distinct marine industry sectors. Some of the opportunities identified include unmanned underwater vehicles to support subsea oil production and cable laying, ocean sensors and data interpretation to monitor climate change, and novel hull forms and materials for a new generation of faster ships applying aerospace techniques to shipbuilding.
Copies of the report are available from Publications Sales at IMarE HQ. Price £22.

n Dr Tim Jones, Chairman of the Foresight Marine Panel (left) looks on as Lord Sainsbury (centre) discusses the report at the London Boat Show

IMarE drive to get backing for FuTEC

The Institute has written to various entities to encourage support for the Future Transport Engineering Conference (FuTEC) 2001. The IMarE is one of the main supporters of the event, which is organised by the Engineering Council.
FuTEC is a three-day residential conference and competition for 13-15 year-old students taking place at the University of Leicester during 17-19 July 2001. It provides youngsters with an insight into engineering and technology in the fields of sea, road, rail and air transport and encourages them to put forward their views on transport requirements for the future.
A sponsors and supporters meeting took place at the IMarE HQ in early February. Organisations are asked to support the event by making financial contributions, donating prizes, providing corporate gifts, materials for use during the conference, or young engineers to act as facilitators.
Last year's event proved highly successful: feedback suggested that of the students who attended, 80% said they were considering engineering as a career.

Franco/Italian recognition for UK engineers qualifications

The way has been paved for the UK's professional engineers' qualifications to be recognised abroad. The Engineering Council signed a trilateral agreement in Paris at the year end following two years of negotiations with France and Italy.
The new arrangements, signed during the FEANI (European Federation of National Engineering Associations) annual assembly in Hamburg, will give British registered Chartered and Incorporated engineers the knowledge and assurance that their professional qualifications will be recognised in both France and Italy. They will also give engineers of equivalent status from these countries the same recognition when working in Britain.
Engineers who wish to take advantage of this opportunity should contact Dr Jim Birch, Deputy Manager Membership, at the Engineering Council on 020 7557 6478 or e-mail jbirch@engc.org.uk

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Guild of Benevolence AGM notice

Notice is hereby given that the Sixty Seventh Annual General Meeting of The Institute of Marine Engineers Guild of Benevolence will be held at 80 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5BJ on Thursday, 8th March 2001, at 16:30 hours for the following purposes:

1. To confirm the Minutes of the AGM held on 9th March 2000.

2. To receive, consider and if thought fit, adopt the Annual Report and the Financial Statements for the year ended 30th September 2000.

3. To elect four members to the Guild Committee to replace those Committee members who will retire. The following members have been nominated and are willing to serve under the conditions laid down in the Rules:

R Anderson CEng FIMarE

E P Blackie CEng FIMarE

P M Carr CEng MIMarE

D J Dowse IEng AMIMarE

B MacDearmid CEng FIMarE FILMarE

4. To re-appoint Messrs. BDO Stoy Hayward as auditors to hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting.

5. To consider any other business.

By order of the Guild Committee
K F Read CBE CEng FIMarE FIEE, Honorary Secretary, 2 January, 2001

N.B. i) Copies of the Annual Report of the Trustees and the Financial Statements are available from the Honorary Secretary at the above address.
ii) Four vacancies on the Guild Committee will be created as the following will retire by rotation as Trustees at the AGM, viz: B K Batten CEng FIMarE, W Findlay CEng FIMarE, S W Nicholls MBE CEng FIMarE, J R Parker CEng FIMarE.
iii) Members of the Guild may vote at the meeting in person or by proxy. Forms to appoint a proxy are available from the Honorary Secretary at the above address. Completed forms must be returned to the above address to arrive no later than 48 hours before the time of the meeting.

GOB Conversazione Tombola and Raffle

The Tombola and Raffle held at the Institute's Annual Conversazione at Grosvenor House on 15th December 2000 raised £3600 for the Guild of Benevolence funds. This money helped to provide a Christmas Box of £100 paid to the 89 regular beneficiaries of the Guild.
The Guild Committee wishes to thank all those who participated in the fund raising activities on the night and to the following who either made cash donations or provided prizes for the tombola and raffle.
A & P Holdings Ltd, Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd, Mr & Mrs B Batten, Bray Shipping Co Ltd, Britannia Aggregates Ltd, Mr & Mrs I Burrows, Butterworth Heinemann, Caledonain MacBrayne, Calvey Marine, Castrol Marine Ltd, Chase Fleming Private Wealth Management Ltd, Dr & Mrs J Cowley, John Crane-Lips, Mr & Mrs D Cross, Mr & Mrs D R Cusdin, J & J Denholm Ltd, Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd, Furness Withy & Co Ltd, Mr & Mrs P H Gee, Hebridean Island Cruises, Mr & Mrs B Hildrew, Sir Robert & Lady Hill, Hovertravel Ltd, IMCA Industrial Marketing Ltd, International Marine Transportation Ltd, Jotun-Henry Clark Ltd, Keel Marine Ltd, Lothian Shipping Services (London) Ltd, Mr & Mrs P M Low, Mr D L P Lutyens, McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Mr & Mrs J McNaught, Mannings Marine Ltd, Matthews Pro-Tec Services Ltd, Mermaid Marine Management Ltd, Milford Haven Port Authority, Mr G S Mole, Mr M Nash, Mr & Mrs S W Nicholls MBE, Norse Irish Ferries, Pearson PLC, Cdr E C Pidgeon OBE, P & O Cruises (UK) Ltd, P & O Stena Line Ltd, Rolls-Royce Power Engineering PLC, Mr K Rowe, The Salvage Association, Sesmarine (International) Ltd, Shell Intl Trading & Shipping Co Ltd, Shell Marine Products Ltd, Mr & Mrs J E Sloggett OBE, Mr S Speed, Stena Line Ltd, James Troop & Co Ltd, Michael & Pauline Vallis, Vibration Consultants & Instrumentation Ltd, Vosper Thorneycroft (UK) Ltd, V Ships (UK) Ltd, Wärtsilla NSD Corporation, Westminster Dredging Co Ltd, Wightlink Ltd, Robin A Williams & Co Ltd, Mr J C Woodhead.

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Branches

West Midlands

The end of 2000 saw the branch in party mode with 40 members and guests enjoying an interesting talk on Admiral Horatio Nelson's preparation strategy and tactics for the Battle of Trafalgar, by Tom Marsh, Director of the BGA.
Tom, who had spent most of his working life in the Royal Navy, outlined Nelson's strategy, during the Branch's popular Trafalgar Dinner held in October at the Greswolde Arms Hotel, Solihull.
The Annual Dinner held in November also proved to be a great success with 195 guests enjoying an evening of good food, wine and conversation at the St Johns Swallow Hotel in Solihull. Special guests included IMarE President Peter Gee who gave a report on the Institute and emphasised the current poor industrial situation in the Midlands and the great need for encouraging more engineers.
The principal speaker of the evening was Jon Sharp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Engine Lease Finance Corporation who kept the audience entertained with his non-stop humorous and anecdotal stories. Branch Chairman Alan Myatt also gave a very comprehensive and encouraging report of the extensive activities of the Branch.
Guests were also very generous as always in raising £825.00 which is to be divided equally between three charities: The Guild of Benevolence, Sense (Deaf and blind children) and the Penelope May Trust for providing the disabled and disadvantaged with Canal Holidays.

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Wellington

The sixth technical meeting of the year saw 19 members and guests taking the opportunity to see the wave-piercing fast catamaran Top Cat on the evening of 27 September, after it arrived in Wellington on its last trip of the day.
The two chief engineers, who serve on the vessel, branch member Graham Bennett and Farahad Irani showed two groups around the vessel after the chief executive of the company gave a short address on the background of the Incat company in Hobart.
Members were impressed with the fact that the builder continues to monitor the conditions under which the vessel runs. Logging of engine conditions, speed, sea-state and course are all done electronically and can be transmitted on demand to the yard via the Internet.
However, since that evening, Top Cat has ceased the cross-strait service and has returned to Hobart. A victim in part to the massive increase in world fuel costs in the latter part of 2000.
The Annual General Meeting was held on `The Tug Boat on the Bay' restaurant on 29 November 2000. 19 members attended to receive the Chairman's annual report on the running of the branch, the Treasurer's financial report and the Divisional Council Representative's report on the A/NZ Divisional Council meeting that was held in Launceston over the weekend of 21/22 October 2000.
During the AGM the following members were elected to serve on the branch committee: Ken Belt, Tony Carr, Barry Coupland, Bryn George, Ray Grant, Ian Lancaster, Don Skinner and Hugh Williams.
At the conclusion of the meeting the members joined partners and guests for a buffet dinner in the boat deck restaurant looking out over the beautiful Wellington harbour.

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Sydney

Recent years have seen difficulties in organising social events in Sydney's diminishing maritime field. However, several years ago Joe Natoli, ex Deutz MWM representative, used to hold a very popular Xmas bash in the Deutz wharehouse. Recognising the success of these events, Phil Hercus, Chairman RINA NSW Section, along with the IMarE Sydney Branch organised a Sydney Maritime Industries Xmas (SMIX) bash.
The event was held during the evening of 7 December onboard the recently restored sailing ship, James Craig, which had been built by Bartram and Haswell, Sunderland, in 1874. Good weather and Darling Harbour at dusk provided an attractive setting for an enjoyable evening attended by 170 members and guests. The branch was pleased to note the large number of young members and their partners at the social.
The admission fee was kept low thanks to the generous sponsorship of MAN B&W Diesel Australia, Wärtsilä Australia, MTU Australia, Det Norske Veritas, Antelope Engineering (a machinery agent), Incat Designs, Grahame Parker Designs, and Burness Corlette Australia (a designer) — a big thanks to all!

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Odessa

The Odessa branch is thriving. At its annual meeting in December members were told that branch membership had increased from 117 to 160, including 120 graduate members and consociates.
Branch Chairman Prof VM Zalyotov opened the meeting and set the agenda, and Hon Secretary Prof VI Lanchukovsky explained to members about the work of the committee during the year and reviewed the events that had taken place. Subjects covered ranged from the STCW95 and ISM Codes, to simulator training for seagoers engaged in GMDSS operations.
A new Branch Committee was elected with Prof MV Miyusov, Rector of the Odessa State Maritime Academy, taking over the Chair for the 2000/2001 season. Branch Chairman Prof VM Zalyotov sets the scene for the Odessa branch annual meeting
At the meeting, held in the hall of the impressive English Club, 6th year OSMA cadets D Chynshevoy and A Burlaka were congratulated for gaining IMarE Scholarships, and post-graduate student Yu Malyarenko was recommended for a Stanley Gray Fellowship.

n Branch Chairman Prof VM Zalyotov sets the scene for the Odessa branch annual meeting; to his left is Hon Sec Prof Lanchukovsky and to his right Prof Miyusov (new Chairperson) and Prof GF Romanovsky (Vice-Chairman)

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Newcastle, NSW

The technical meeting held at the Hunter Institute in November saw Greg Cox, a Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture, and a member of RINA, present his paper on `Alternative Fuels for Passenger Vessel Applications.'
Greg, who is involved in the design of proposed gas turbine powered ferries for service between Gosford and Sydney, paid particular attention to high-speed passenger ferries during his presentation, which was particularly significant in view of the high cost of diesel fuel and current attention focussed on exhaust gas emissions.
Branch Chairman Frank Lloyd reported on another successful year of technical meetings and visits to the members who attended the Branch AGM on 19 October. The Chairman's report also highlighted the reasonably successful efforts made by the Committee to recruit new members; however, he pointed out that the Committee would appreciate the assistance of all branch members in encouraging new blood. Frank also commented on the continuing healthy state of the Branch's funds.
During the AGM. Frank Lloyd, Ray Pattinson, George Curan, Wayne Moore, John Starr, John McCarlie (Hon Secretary), Darrell Brown (Hon Treasurer) were all elected committee members.
The AGM ended with a technical film on the design and building of World War II Liberty ships, the structural faults experienced with these ships and the solutions adopted.

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Cyprus

Cyprus Branch's Annual Ladies Night IMarE President Peter Gee and his wife were among 300 members and guests who attended the Branch's Annual Ladies Night held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol. The picture taken prior to the reception shows Branch Chairman Andrew J Brown and Committee members with the President and their wives. All who attended enjoyed an evening of sumptuous food followed by dancing into the small hours.

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UAE

50 years of technical investigation' was the title of the paper given by Irvine Bantham, Principal Surveyor and Deputy Head of the Technical Investigation Dept of Lloyd's Register at the technical meeting attended by 64 members and guests held on 13 November at the Trade Centre Apartment Club, Dubai.
The lecture was based on a paper, originally presented to mark the 50th anniversary of the department's work. Irvine gave a brief resume of the department's origins before going on to describe some of its investigations and conclusions.
One of the most surprising results of all these investigations was that many of the failures of equipment which occur today are the same or very similar to those of 50 years ago!
Irvine went on to describe the more up-to-date techniques being used in today's investigations, such as magnetic resonance and spectral analysis. Several examples of interesting and novel investigations were also described along with the engineering lessons learned.
The Branch held its Annual Christmas Party on 23 November at the Trade Centre Club Lawn, which was attended by 440 members and guests. The guests were greeted with a glass (or two!) of mulled wine followed by the usual Christmas fare, in addition to some very tasty roast suckling pig. The trio `Off the Rails' supported by the local radio station DJ, Mike Greaves, supplied the entertainment. The party continued into the early hours of the morning and was enjoyed by all.

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Aberdeen YMEs

YMEs in Aberdeen attended a presentation by Marie Barford and Edward Hansom from IMarE HQ on 23 November at the Robert Gordon University. The aim of the presentation and subsequent discussions was to provide YMEs and other young professionals with information and advice on the Institute and its activities, SARTOR and its impact on the engineering profession at large but with particular emphasis on Initial Professional Development and the enhanced Professional Review.
The presentation was a great success with many young professionals, many of whom were not YMEs but signed up as a result, joining in the debate and keen to become members of the Institute. They also had the opportunity to view and discuss the new, previously unseen competence matrix which is currently in draft form and which will provide a base for the assessment of their competence and commitment at the Professional Review.
The evening finished off with a few drinks and a curry where discussions continued.
This presentation is now available for use by members or can be presented upon request by Marie Barford and Ed Hansom. Email Marie Barford on mb@imare.org.uk or Ed Hansom on ejh@imare.org.uk

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People

PAST IMARE PRESIDENT Vice Admiral Sir Robert Hill chaired Lloyd's Register's latest Naval Ship Technical Committee which met late last year to consider proposals for amendments to LR's Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships.
Sir Robert praised LR's work and said: `We now have a sound set of Naval Ship Rules encompassing electrical engineering and mechanical systems and the well-established hull structures. These rules provide navies with a cost-effective regime for regulation of the material state of naval ships.'
Sir Robert was President of the Institute in 1995. He retains strong links with both the IMarE and the navy and his expertise was eagerly sought by LR in the development of the new naval rules.

Prize winners

n Daniel Stoyle (centre), Rollo Tomkins (left) and John Lloyd (right)

Congratulations to Daniel Stoyle who won the IMarE Cadet Prize for the student achieving the best overall performance during the IMarE-accredited HND in Marine Engineering at Warsash Maritime College.
Daniel is pictured receiving the award from Rollo Tomkins, Senior Lecturer in Marine Engineering (left) and John Lloyd, Manager of the Maritime Operations Group (right) at the Warsash Maritime Centre.

Lt Rinze Geertsma receiving his award Congratulations also go to Lt Rinze Geertsma for having won the 1998/9 IMarE Prize for the graduate achieving the best overall performance during the IMarE-accredited MSc in Marine Engineering (Electrical option) at the University College London.

n Lt Rinze Geertsma receiving his award

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Obituary

Cdr AJ Wakins, FIMarE, RANR (Rtd) Honorary Vice President of Council

n Alan (pictured left) with Australia and New Zealand Divisional President Barry Coupland

With great regret we announce the death of Newcastle Branch Committee long-serving member and former Chairman Alan Watkins, who died on 12 December. Alan had been ill for some time but had fought doggedly in his inimitable fashion and still took a close interest in Institute affairs until the last hours.
Born in Sydney in 1930 Alan completed his apprenticeship with The Colonial Sugar Refining Co at Sydney and Brisbane in late 1950. He took the path so common in those days by Australian engineer officers and served on British flag cargo ships and Shell tankers for six years, gaining his First Class Steam and Motor Certificates.
He then became Chief Engineer with the Queensland Government in their dredge fleet, progressing to Superintendent of Docks at South Brisbane and Cairncross. He joined the Institute in 1960 and the Royal Australian Naval Reserve as a Lieutenant in 1962. He was a Foundation Member of the Queensland Branch in 1967 and was the second Branch Chairman.
Alan was a typical marine engineer of his time; he seized opportunity for career advancement with both hands and ran with it. From 1969 he was Senior Engineer Surveyor with the Queensland Marine Board and gained the RAN Machinery Charge qualification on HMAS Sydney in 1969 during Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam.
In 1972, he joined Walker's Shipbuilders, Maryborough, progressed through various other appointments until joining John Burke Shipping, Brisbane, in 1977. As resident engineer in Japan for the construction of two ro-ro vessels he later sailed as Chief Engineer on one, Sid McGrath. He then commenced full time service with the Royal Australian Navy as Fleet Officer in Charge, Intermediate Maintenance, with the rank of Commander. During 1982-1985, he served at sea on HMAS Tobruk and HMAS Stalwart investigating and rectifying design, construction and operational problems and received the Flag Officer's Commendation.
In 1985, he joined the Newcastle State Dockyard as Ship Repair Manager, rejoined the RAN in 1987 and finally retired to Newcastle in 1990, becoming Hon Secretary for seven years and Chairman for three. His contribution to the Institute was recognised by election as an Honorary Vice President of Council in 1999.
Alan passed away peacefully and at the funeral service on 18 December, a large assembly of family, friends, former colleagues and members of the Institute gathered to remember his life and to pay their final respects. — JMcC.

It is with regret that we announce the death of the following members:

BOFFEY George Samuel, New Zealand. Born July 1920 — died December 2000.

CHAPMAN Donald Chapman, Wirral. Born March 1917 — date of death unknown.

COPELAND Wilfred Norman, Weston-Super-Mare. Born October 1919 — date of death unknown.

FLANAGAN George Terence, Wallington. Born February 1927 — died December 2000.

HARVEY George Richard, Belfast. Born January 1924 — died October 2000.

MAY Eric James, Wadebridge. Born April 1923 – died November 2000.

McLUCKIE Andrew James, Herne Bay. Born June 1920 — date of death unknown.

MILNE John Steel, Ormskirk. Born March 1924 — died November 2000.

RIVERS Hugh Charles, Wirral. Born October 1931 — died December 2000.

ROSS Daryl Baird, Australia. Born April 1928 — died December 2000.

SHAWCROSS John, Bolton. Born April 1955 — date of death unknown.

WICKENS David, Sunderland. Born June 1940 — date of death unknown.

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February 2001

University of Plymouth Department of Mechanical & Marine Engineering In conjunction with the Institute of Marine Engineers CPD Course for Sureyors Small Ships Surveying Short Course, 3-6 April 2001

Presidental encouragement for Merseyside

IMarE increasing its IMO activity — help sought

Seafaring engineers welcome the 'White List'

Forsight into global marine opportunities

IMarE drive to get backing for FuTEC

Franco/Italian recognition for UK engineers qualifications

Guild of Benevolence AGM notice

GOB Conversazione Tombola and Raffle

Prize winners

Obituary

Cdr AJ Wakins, FIMarE, RANR (Rtd) Honorary Vice President of Council

It is with regret that we announce the death of the following members:

The marine proteus gas turbine – 40 years of continuous service Evening Technical Meeting, London, 6 February 2001

Podded propulsion *Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 8 February 2001

Fabricated trunnions for heavy lift Evening Technical Meeting, London, 20 February 2001

Comprehensive revision of SOLAS fire protection regulations *Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 20 February 2001

Asset integrity management of FPSOs *Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 8 March 2001

98th Annual Dinner Social Event, Grosvenor House, London, 9 March 2001

Luncheon Club Social Event, London, 16 March 2001

9th UKHMA Seminar Seminar, London, 21 March 2001

Renovation of Shamrock *Informal Lunchtime Technical Meeting, London, 23 March 2001

MAREC 2001: Marine renewable energy conference Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne, 27–28 March 2001

Marine Navigation 2001: : Implementation of the new SOLAS Chapter V Conference, London, 2–3 April 2001

Optimum use of FRP *Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 5 April 2001

February Crossword

University of Plymouth
Department of Mechanical & Marine Engineering
In conjunction with the Institute of Marine Engineers
CPD Course for Sureyors
Small Ships Surveying Short Course, 3-6 April 2001

The marine proteus gas turbine – 40 years of continuous service
Evening Technical Meeting, London, 6 February 2001

Podded propulsion
*Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 8 February 2001

Fabricated trunnions for heavy lift
Evening Technical Meeting, London, 20 February 2001

Comprehensive revision of SOLAS fire protection regulations
*Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 20 February 2001

Asset integrity management of FPSOs
*Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 8 March 2001

98th Annual Dinner
Social Event, Grosvenor House, London, 9 March 2001

Luncheon Club
Social Event, London, 16 March 2001

9th UKHMA Seminar
Seminar, London, 21 March 2001

Renovation of Shamrock
*Informal Lunchtime Technical Meeting, London, 23 March 2001

MAREC 2001: Marine renewable energy conference
Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne, 27–28 March 2001

Marine Navigation 2001: :
Implementation of the new SOLAS Chapter V
Conference, London, 2–3 April 2001

Optimum use of FRP
*Informal Evening Technical Meeting, London, 5 April 2001