On March 2, approximately 150 personnel from the military, government, defence and marine sectors gathered for Vanguard’s Shipbuilding Technology Forum 2017 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. This was the third annual event in showcasing new technologies that could offer vital solutions to the shipbuilding industry in Canada.
Here is a snapshot of the one-day event in pictures and tweets. Please use the arrows to navigate through the slider.
Transport Canada is looking for clean technologies. Francois Cordeau at #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
Marine fuels are extremely dirty. Andrew Kendrick #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
Even though the cost for LNG is cheap, the cost to add an LNG system on a ship is significant. #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
Cold spray is a good way to make repairs. Philippe Dupuis from Precision3D. #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
We have access to metal power in particular stainless steel which is used in the marine sector. Mohsen Mohammadi #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
Trust is the keyword in marine safety. Jeffery Hutchinson #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
The thickness of the ice drives the power of the propulsion system. #SBF17
— Vanguard (@VanguardMag) March 2, 2017
The next Shipbuilding Technology Forum is scheduled for March 1, 2018. To learn more about our upcoming events be sure to follow us on Twitter or visit our website regularly.
If you are interested in learning more about the 2017 Shipbuilding event, go to this article.