News

News

Professor Rajeev Jaiman stands smiling at UBC Vancouver Campus.

Professor Rajeev Jaiman named 2024 SNAME Fellow

Date: Aug 08, 2024
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has named UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Rajeev Jaiman as one of their Spring 2024 SNAME Fellows. The honour recognizes SNAME members who have made outstanding contributions to the society’s disciplines or areas of interest, and are established professionals with at least a decade of work in […]


Clifford Mascarenhas

Alumnus Story – Clifford Mascarenhas

Date: Jun 05, 2024
The MEL in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering enabled Clifford Mascarenhas to expand his technical knowledge and business skills – providing a foundation for the next chapter in his career: working in Vancouver’s shipyards as part of Canada’s shipbuilding industry.


B.C. Ferries says it plans to have seven new hybrid vessels built similar to the one shown in this rendering. (B.C. Ferries)

CBC News: Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in B.C.

Date: Apr 22, 2024
UBC Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering adjunct professor Dan McGreer spoke to the CBC about the B.C. marine industry’s capacity for building new ferries.


Apr 25, 2024 | NAME Student Design Celebration

Date: Mar 13, 2024
Join us at the University Golf Club the evening of April 25th, where our Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program MEng students will present their final ship design projects. Enjoy dinner in the company of faculty, alumni, and marine industry members and see what our Master of Engineering students have achieved this year!


Peter Jackson at Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat: Sustainability in the Shipping Industry

Date: Jan 05, 2024
The UBC NAME program hosted a discussion on the shipping sector’s sustainability drive featuring Seapan Senior Vice President of Assets and Technology, Peter Jackson and moderated by MEL & MHLP Academic Director Dr. Justin Bull. Read the MEL spotlight to learn more.