 Society
of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers - SNAME is an
internationally recognized professional organization. A US
based society it is comprised of individual members. Its
goal is to advance the art, science and practice of Naval
Architecture, Shipbuilding, and Marine Engineering. The
books and technical journals it publishes are a basis for
much of today's common design practice. A majority of
SNAME's focus is on large ships, but they are also
responsible for a vast amount of published work on smaller
commercial vessels and yachts.
Society of Naval Architects
and Marine Engineers
601 Pavonia Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
800 798-2188
http://www.sname.org
 Society
of Boat and Yacht Designers - This is an organization of
designers, engineers, boatbuilders, surveyors and others
interested in the design and construction of small craft.
SBYD is a much smaller group, but has a much clearer focus
on the small craft marine industry. It provides a valuable
forum for the exchange of ideas among its members.
Society of Boat and Yacht Designers
117 East Louisa Street, # 268
Seattle, Washington
98102-3203
http://www.sbyd.org
 American
Boat and Yacht Council - ABYC is a membership
organization which over the last 50 years has been
responsible for developing and maintaining safety standards
for small craft. It's roster includes designers and builders
of all types of small craft. It's recommendations are
published in Standards and Recommended Practices for Small
Craft. It is the hands on bible of good installation and
design practice for our industry. It is also now the parent
organzation for Westlawn School of Yacht Design.
American Boat and Yacht Council
3069 Solomons Island road
Edgewater, Maryland
21037-1416
http://www.abycinc.org |
American Bureau of Shipping - ABS is one of the
premier classification societies. Based in Houston Texas
this organization is tasked with promoting safety afloat
through the development and verification of standards for
the design, construction and maintenance of boats, ships,
oil rigs, etc. They publish many standards including their
Rules for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts, and
Rules for Building and Classing High Speed Craft, ABS also
provides services for reviewing plans and for construction
of vessels in Class (generally considered only for larger
yachts and ships).
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS Plaza
16855 Northchase, Drive
Houston, Texas 77060
281 877-6000
http://www.eagle.org
US Coast Guard Marine
Safety Center - The US Coast Guard is responsible for the
safety and safe operation of both recreational and
commercial boats and ships. All commercial vessels are
subject to direct review by the USCG, recreational vessels
are not. The Marine Safety Center website provides many
links to the rules, regulations, and recommendations that
have been developed to assure such safety.
US Coast Guard Marine
Safety Center
400 Seventh Street
Washington, DC 0590
202 366-6480
Us Coast Guard Marine Safety Center |
Update March, 2011 -
Steve's 150 page book of Profile Drawings is done! Watch
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