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Information about several papers discussed during the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) Pacific Northwest meeting held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 3, 2006 is presented. The meeting was catered with a tour at the towing tank, dinner and presentation of papers. Guest speakers of the said event include Gary Novaleski, Jon Mikkelsen, Dr. Sander Calisal and George Roldan.

Reports on technical meeting of the Pacific Northwest Section in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Topics discussed during the meeting; Development plans for marine technologies; Overview of vessel modifications.

The article reports on the meeting conducted by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers' Pacific Northwest Section in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was attended by 45 members and its highlight was the presentation on "The New Zealand Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Design," by principal engineer Dan McGreer. The presentation included an overview of the project, ship's performance, and the detailed design of the New Zealand Navy's OPV.

Outlines presentations on ocean energy and related topics at the Ocean Energy Conference on February 12, 2005, in British Columbia. Technologies for various wave energy projects; Key considerations in the assessment of ocean renewable energy; Wave energy techniques.