Designers: Victoria Kim, Alexander Lytle, Lorenzo Pensabene, Natalie Webb

Vessel Type: Oceanographic Research Vessel

Vessel Mission:
The research vessel is intended to meet the demand for small and efficiently crewed research vessels that are suitable for coastal and near-shore research projects. Its purpose is to provide a platform to support a wide range of general marine and ocean sciences that is cost efficient and environmentally friendly.

Features:
• Hybrid battery/deisel electric.
• A-frame crane and J-frame crane for in water instruments and remotely operated equipment.
• Capability to carry, deploy, and maintain:
• One 15-foot high-speed RHIB.
• Six medium-sized AUVs.
• Four small ASVs.
• Over 400 square feet of lab space.
• Accomodates 12 scientists and 5 crew.
• Uncontaminated seawater system.
• Flying bride observation station with two big eye binocular mounts.
• Two oceanographic winches.
• Axe bow
• Dual 660 kW azimuthing L-drives

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Visit our Junior Class Small Vessel Design Project page to view all of this year’s projects.

About Junior Class Small Vessel Design Project (SD1):

As a part of Professor Bradley D.M. Golden’s ’99 Ship Design 1 (SD1) class, the juniors spent the first two-and-a-half months of the spring semester preparing their first complete concept designs.

Using the knowledge they’ve gained in their nearly three years studying at Webb and the experiences from their winter work periods to date, this was the students’ first opportunity to apply the naval architecture and marine engineering principles they’ve studied including stability, ship’s structures, main machinery systems, auxiliary systems, resistance and propulsion, and electrical engineering.

Working in small groups of three and four, the students selected one of the vessel types and took their first couple of spins around the design spiral to prepare vessel concept designs. To help make the project as realistic as possible, members of industry familiar with each of the vessel types helped prepare the statements of design requirements that each of the designs had to meet. To challenge the students even further, one or two “curveballs” were thrown into each design statement to make the students think long and hard about how they would achieve their objectives.

At the end of the spring semester, the students presented their final designs to their fellow students, faculty, and members of industry who served as part of an evaluation team. After three years at Webb, the Junior class can now say with confidence that they’re familiar with the design process and are well on their way to joining the fields of naval architecture and marine engineering.

List of Awards and Awardees

— Total Performance —

CHAFFEE MEMORIAL PRIZE
David A. Ockers
for general excellence
{Sponsored by Trustee Emeritus, Joseph J. Cuneo ’57}

— Leadership and Ethics —

PATRICK S. MATRASCIA GOOD SHIPMATE AWARD
Rebecca R. Teitelbaum
for working unselfishly and in harmony with classmates
{Sponsored by President R. Keith Michel ’73 & Family}

THE CHARLES KURZ II (Hon.) COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Juliette M. Lehman
for exemplary commitment of service to others through volunteerism, community service, and civic outreach
{Sponsored by Charles Kurz II (Hon.)}

PAUL E. ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZE IN ETHICS
Rebecca R. Teitelbaum
for ethical behavior
{Sponsored by Paul E. Atkinson Memorial Fund}

— Academics —

J. LEWIS LUCKENBACH MEMORIAL PRIZE
Calder J. Hartigan
for highest general average in four year course
{Sponsored by the American Bureau of Shipping}

CHARLES A. WARD, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD
Calder J. Hartigan
for excellence in naval architecture & marine engineering
{Sponsored by Chairman of the Board, Bruce S. Rosenblatt and the Ward Family}

JENS T. HOLM ’41 MEMORIAL AWARD
Rudolph W. Caligure
for excellence in marine engineering
{Sponsored by George A. Gilmore ’57}

KEELER MEMORIAL PRIZE
Anika M. Breza
highest average in mathematics
{Sponsored by Past Trustee, Dr. Luther Tai}

RICHARD A. PARTANEN HUMANITIES AWARD
Calder J. Hartigan
for excellence in humanities
{Sponsored by Chairman of the Board, Bruce S. Rosenblatt}

CURRAN MEMORIAL PRIZE
Toni-Marie M. Gossage
for most outstanding and consistent improvement
{Sponsored by Past Trustee, John A. Malone ’71 and his wife Amy}

— Thesis —

STEVENSON TAYLOR MEMORIAL PRIZE
Benjamin T. Lilly
for excellence in the senior thesis
{Sponsored by the American Bureau of Shipping}

LEWIS NIXON MEMORIAL PRIZE
Calder J. Hartigan
for excellence in the senior thesis
{Sponsored by Trustee Emeritus, John W. Russell ’67}

by Craig Jallal, read on Riviera

Stolt Tankers managing director Mark Martecchini’s lifetime of service to the tanker industry will be recognised in April at Riviera Maritime Media’s Chemical & Product Tanker Conference in London.

Mr Martecchini will collect the Chemical & Product Tanker Lifetime Achievement Award in person and make a keynote speech on day two (29 April) of the conference.

During a 38-year career with Stolt-Nielsen, Mr  Martecchini has served in a variety of technical, commercial and executive roles. Most recently, he has been the managing director of Stolt Tankers, operating the world’s largest global fleet of parcel tankers. His chemical carrier sector expertise has benefited the boards of the International Chamber of Shipping, INTERTANKO and the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation. He is also a director of the Liberian Shipowners’ Council.

A graduate of the famous Webb Institute, Mr. Martecchini will take up the post of president there following his retirement from Stolt Tankers in March.

Riviera’s Chemical & Product Tanker Conference takes place 28-29 April in London and enjoys the official support of the International Parcel Tankers Association, INTERTANKO and Maritime London, among others.

The Chemical & Product Tanker Conference, London will be held 28 April 2022. Register your interest and access more information on Riviera.

by Anthony R. Zic, Director of Development

I remember meetings with Gailmarie Sujecki (Hon.), where we strategized and charted the best route for Webb visitors, especially those who are elderly or disabled, to traverse our newly renovated campus for Homecoming and other events. No solution was optimal, each with its unique challenges.

With the completion of the Couch Academic Center (CAC) in 2020, Webb created an exciting new environment to support its collaborative learning model. Webb has also completed the second phase of its major infrastructure improvements, including repurposing the old classrooms to dormitory rooms, constructing new bathroom facilities, and making significant residential and safety upgrades to Stevenson Taylor Hall (STH). The final portion of these major infrastructure improvements was to make Webb fully accessible and ADA-compliant for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors, including persons with disabilities.

We presented Webb’s conundrum to Ms. Kathryn Curran, Executive Director of the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. The Gardiner Foundation had already proven to be an extraordinary supporter of Webb, having funded a 3-year grant of $250,000 in 2018 to provide for the full demonstrated need of all Webb students, including room and board expenses.

The solution was to install a new vertical platform lift linking the CAC to the historic STH and a new service elevator on the east side of the building. As you might have already guessed, Ms. Curran and the Trustees of the Gardiner Foundation once again deemed Webb’s initiative to be worthy of their investment:

“I was thrilled to award Webb a matching grant of $299,250 on behalf of the Trustees of the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation to enhance accessibility throughout Webb’s historic campus. The Foundation is pleased to support Webb’s tradition of maritime heritage and academic excellence and to provide all visitors with a seamless and ADA-compliant passage linking the state-of-the art academic facility to and throughout the historic Stevenson Taylor Hall. It is truly a model for other historic sites to emulate,” said Kathryn Curran, Executive Director of the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.

The Gardiner Foundation has made an extraordinary impact on Webb’s scholarship program and infrastructure, and in a matter of three short years, the Foundation has provided grants elevating them to the sixth most generous institutional supporter in Webb’s history.

On October 22, 2021, during Webb’s Homecoming Weekend, we could not help but briefly pause to celebrate this momentous occasion. Webb’s Board of Trustees and members of the administration hosted members of the Robert D. L. Gardiner Foundation and their guests, including Ms. Curran and Gardiner Trustee, The Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan, for a celebration of our partnership. After a tour of the building, including the commemorative plaque, our special guests were joined by 16 of Webb’s Gardiner Scholarship recipients on the STH Patio. We were thrilled that our guests also joined us for the Webb Heritage Society Reception and Dinner, where Ms. Curran, acting on behalf of Gardiner Foundation Trustees, spontaneously announced an additional matching grant of $5,000 to the Keith Michel Scholarship Fund! An incredible ending to a most memorable weekend. We are so very grateful for our new friends and their continued support of Webb!

Please join us in welcoming Alyssa Caliguri and Kayla Green to the Webb Admissions Department!

Alyssa Caliguri – Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Affairs

Alyssa brings with her nine years of student affairs experience from her tenure at Western New England University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She also received her Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration while working full time. Her experiences lie in new student programming, student success, leadership development, and event planning.  

Alyssa has held multiple roles during her time at WNE from the Coordinator of Sophomore Year Experience to Assistant Director of First Year Student Success and most recently the Associate Director of New Student Programs and Leadership Development. She loves to help assist students in having the best possible collegiate experience and is very excited to begin working with the students at Webb.

Alyssa likes to go to the beach, see musicals in the city, binge watch friends/reality tv, play sports (volleyball/softball/basketball are her strengths) and she likes to root on her favorite teams the Islanders/Mets/& Patriots when not at work.

Kayla Green – Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Affairs

Kayla, considers herself a student of life, valuing education both in the classroom and beyond. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and a minor in Africana Studies from Binghamton University. Kayla has achieved a solid foundation in the theories and research defining the field of human development.

Kayla constantly seeks opportunities to contribute to the new approaches of advancing human well-being. For optimal well-being, Kayla encourages engaging in activities that develop a person’s capabilities and potential, build human capital, facilitate employability, and enhance quality of life and the realization of dreams and aspirations. Kayla is passionate about sharing this insight with anyone who is open minded to new ideas.  

Throughout her professional career,  Kayla has gained a varied skill set, having experience in different sectors including but not limited to, residential life, project management abroad, the aviation sector, and elementary education. Each experience broadens her perspective  in a critical exploration of social, cultural, economic, historical and political frameworks and the ways in which individuals, families and communities are situated within them, developing the understanding and skills needed to enhance and promote diversity, equity and social justice.

Using skills and strengths acquired as a student and employee,  Kayla continues her pursuit of positively impacting  individuals, families, communities, and organizations from a interdisciplinary and global perspective, here at Webb Institute.

(Pictured left to right: Calder Hartigan, Minh Tran, Bradley D.M. Golden ’99)

For the second year in a row, Webb students have taken first place in the SNAME Dr. James A. Lisnyk Student Ship Design Competition. Seniors Calder Hartigan and Minh Tran received this honor for their design of a Livestock Carrier, which was prepared as a part of their junior year Ship Design 1 (SD1) course.

The primary purpose of the ship was to export up to 2,000 dairy cattle from the U.S. to overseas customers in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. These types of vessels have been a controversial subject due to concerns over animal welfare, and the team was determined to design their ship to comply with the industry’s most comprehensive requirements and best practices so as to ensure the wellbeing of the animals being transported. The team consulted a wide variety of subject matter experts, including livestock carrier operators, dairy farmers, and livestock exporters, to make sure they fully understood the impact their decisions would have on the animals being carried.

Notable features of the design included a “closed” type cargo area to protect animals from the elements, ventilation systems to maintain a controlled interior environment, independent fodder silos for food storage, a conveyor-type animal feed system for delivery of food to each pen, and an automatic fresh water distribution system complete with water level monitoring and control devices.

According to the SNAME website, “The Lisnyk Student Ship Design Competition challenges groups of young people to design theoretical but practical cutting-edge vessels. Open to the world’s colleges and universities supporting maritime careers, the program has fostered teamwork and learning through competition.”

“Congratulations to the team, Professor Golden, and the industry advisors.  The design and its presentation were very well done and quite worthy of the honor. It is always rewarding when outside groups recognize the excellent work of our talented Webb students and faculty. I hope that members of this year’s junior class see this as inspiration to enter their SD1 designs in one of the various design competitions available.” – Dean Werner

It is an honor for Webb to receive this award as, Dr. Linsnyk was a Webb graduate from the class of 1963.

About Dr. James Lisnyk ’63 (Portions from A Centennial History of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture)

Born in Jamaica, New York Dr. Lisnyk was a graduate of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture. Attended MIT as SNAME Scholar receiving a MS in Naval Architecture in 1964 and joined BuShips. He earned a D.Sc. degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University in 1977. Then transferred to MARAD as Program Manager for Advanced Ship Systems then becoming Acting Director, Office of Maritime Technology in MARAD’s Office of Research and Development. Authored numerous technical papers for ASNE and SNAME; served on SNAME and ASNE governing boards; was Chairman of SNAME’s Chesapeake Section and VP of that Society.  Elected VP of the Webb Alumni Association. Returned to NAVSEA in 1980, as Chief Naval Architect and Deputy Director, Hull Division. Awards include, the Department of Commerce Bronze Medal and SNAME Spring Meeting Paper Award 1979. Dr. Lisnyk was honored posthumously by having an ASME scholarship named in his memory; the Chesapeake Sect. Established the James A. Linsyk Student Design Competition Award; and NAVSEA’s Association of Senior Engineer’s named its award for its outstanding young engineer after him. Married Bridget DiGesu in 1964; two children Linda and Amy.

Tragically, he and his daughter were killed on August 1st, 1984 in an automobile accident. Dr. Lisnyk’s wife Bridget and another daughter were injured in the accident but survived.

About the Junior Class Small Vessel Design Project (SD1)

As a part of Professor Bradley D.M. Golden’s ’99 Ship Design 1 (SD1) class, the juniors spent the first two-and-a-half months of the spring semester preparing their first complete concept designs.

Using the knowledge they’ve gained in their nearly three years studying at Webb and the experiences from their winter work periods to date, this was the students’ first opportunity to apply the naval architecture and marine engineering principles they’ve studied including stability, ship’s structures, main machinery systems, auxiliary systems, resistance and propulsion, and electrical engineering.

Working in small groups of three and four, the students selected one of the vessel types and took their first couple of spins around the design spiral to prepare vessel concept designs. To help make the project as realistic as possible, members of industry familiar with each of the vessel types helped prepare the statements of design requirements that each of the designs had to meet. To challenge the students even further, one or two “curveballs” were thrown into each design statement to make the students think long and hard about how they would achieve their objectives.

At the end of the spring semester, the students presented their final designs to their fellow students, faculty, and members of industry who served as part of an evaluation team. After three years at Webb, the Junior class can now say with confidence that they’re familiar with the design process and are well on their way to joining the fields of naval architecture and marine engineering.

About SNAME:

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) was organized in 1893, to advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding and marine engineering. SNAME is an internationally recognized non-profit, professional society of individual members serving the maritime and offshore industries and their suppliers. For many, SNAME has been absolutely essential to career development and success in the industry. With more than 6,000 members around the world in 95 countries, SNAME is THE International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals! For more information, please visit: https://www.sname.org/