For full information on the event, click here to download the event PDF.
The AWS Alberta Section and CWA-Calgary Section are proud to co-host a technical dinner meeting on underwater welding. The event is on Wednesday January 05, 2011 (the day before the Edmonton dinner meeting). For full information, please download the event PDF (see above and below).
For full information on the event, click here to download the event PDF.
2011-Jan-06 - AWS - CWA-Edmonton Dinner Meeting (IN EDMONTON) - Underwater Weld RepairDownload the PDF version of the dinner meeting notice here.
Weld Repair of the Sophia D Bulk Freighter
Less than 1 year old and 56,000 metric tons, the Sophia D bulk freighter, loaded with thousands of tons of iron ore on route to China, ran aground on January 21, 2009, just off the coast of Brazil. The rudder was severely damaged to the point where the vessel could not sail under its own power. The vessel was towed to Curacao, a major deep water port in the Caribbean and the rudder was taken off underwater. Guest speaker, Uwe Aschemeier, will discuss the weld repairs performed on the ship, both above and underwater.
Major repair work was performed on the rudder, the rudder horn, internal girders and stiffener plates. The hull of the vessel required unique welding procedures and inspection during repair. The spectacular underwater removal of the 50 ton rudder was filmed by the National Geographic Channel, and featured in the show, “The World’s Toughest Fixes.”
About our Speaker
Mr. Uwe Aschemeier is the Senior Welding Engineer for H.C. Nutting, A Terracon Company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Aschemeier is a commercial diver and graduate welding engineer and is active on several AWS Standards committees. He also acts as Miami Diver’s welding engineer and NDE Level III.
WHEN:
Thursday, January 6, 2011
WHERE:
University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive
(Use Parking Lot V, or Windsor Car Park, off 116 Street)
TIMES:
6:00 pm Reception
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Presentation, followed by brief Q&A session
COST:
Members $30.00
Non-Members $35.00
Student Members $10.00
Student Non-Members $15.00.
NOTE: All members of AWS, CWA, ASM, NACE, SME and ASME will be charged as members. Cash or cheque only please.
NOTE: An AWS Welding Handbook will be given as a door prize for one student!
NOTE: Student non-members can sign up for 1 free-year of AWS membership.
(Students who have received free AWS membership in the past are ineligible)
REGISTRATION:
Please confirm your attendance before January 1, 2011 by contacting Ken Nelson at (780) 422-4757 or by e-mailing Ken Nelson at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Please state name(s), company, phone number and member affiliation when registering.
Download the PDF version of the dinner meeting notice here.
