Concurrent Technical Session 2C-1: Ship Design Programs in Canada – New Technologies and Opportunities for the Next Generation of Ship Designers and Technologists
Kristopher Drodge

The ship design programs within Canada are few and far between. While the shipbuilding industry has seen ebbs and flows over the years, it finds itself now in a severe labour crunch as it competes with other industries for skilled designers as it moves along the national shipbuilding strategy.  Post Secondary institutions, particularly those with a maritime focus, offer engineering and technology degrees/diplomas around ocean/naval engineering and ship and systems design, but the intake is visibly declining while the demand is increasing.  New technologies, both in the curriculum as guided by industry adoption, and in the delivery through virtual and remote enhancements, are being adopted by these institutions and are having an obvious positive effect on the quality of graduate, but even with these carrots, the prospective students of our future workforce are being faced with a growing number of options and are often not aware of the considerable opportunities these types of programs can offer, and the careers that they can have throughout this country.  This presentation will focus on these challenges, identify areas where efforts are being made and some trends that we have been seeing (from an institutional lens), what technologies are being adopted for the student/instructor, and what some companies have been doing themselves to attract talent. 

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Concurrent Technical Session 2C-2: Gyroscopic Stabilization Systems
TBC 
Gyroscopic stabilization systems enhance the safety of maritime operations by minimizing the risk of accidents and damage to sensitive cargoes. This is particularly important for cargo ships and offshore drilling operations. By adopting this advanced technology, companies can position themselves as innovative leaders in the industry, attracting new clients who prioritize safety and efficiency.