William Souter (Marskeel Chief Technologist) is delighted to have been asked to deliver a paper on the construction, design and repair of keels at the 2016 SAMS® (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors) Annual Meeting & Educational Conference in Newport, Rhode Island on Thursday October 27th. The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® was established during the 1980’s by a small group of surveying professionals wishing to advance their craft.
SAMS® is an organization of professional Marine Surveyors who have come together to promote the good image and general well being of their chosen profession. Their membership roster includes over 1000 surveyors in the US and 20 other countries around the world. Once each year, SAMS® holds their Annual Meeting & Educational Conference for members across the globe, to discuss such topics as standards, recommended practices, damage avoidance, advanced inspection methods, and legal liabilities.
Bill’s presentation will cover areas such as the types of keels, casting, keel design & choice of mfg. process, pattern Making, mold making, plus keel damage and repair. He is looking forward to representing MarsKeel Technology at the annual meeting for this well respected association and networking with the highly skilled marine professionals that make up the organization.
MarsKeel is North America’s largest keel manufacturer, supplying keels to the top production yacht builders and offering repair and modification services for over 35 years. Contact us today for your keel production, repair, and modification needs.
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