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Maritime TransportationVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers is a mid-sized professional association serving the maritime transportation sector. It seeks to advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering, and related marine professions through knowledge exchange and professional development. The organization engages engineers, researchers, and educators involved in ship design, construction, operation, and policy-related aspects of the marine industry. It maintains ongoing activities through committees and events, including its Maritime Convention and collaborative programs with industry partners. Recent developments include a partnership with Marine Log to host a virtual briefing on how U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations influence vessel design, construction, and operations, and the launch of a graduate scholarship with Thordon Bearings to support postgraduate work addressing environmental impacts in the marine sector.