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The Blakely Smith Medal

THE BLAKELY SMITH MEDAL

Outstanding Accomplishment in Ocean Engineering

 

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          Arun Duggal  |  SOFEC, Inc., a MODEC Group Company
 

 

 

 

Arun Duggal has dedicated over 30 years to advancing offshore engineering, all at SOFEC, Inc., a MODEC Group company. A driving force in the field, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative permanent, disconnectable turret, and yoke-mooring systems for floating production vessels worldwide. Throughout his tenure, he has held diverse roles, from Lead Mooring Engineer to Chief Technology Officer, and currently serves as President and CEO.

Widely recognized as a leading subject matter expert in mooring systems and their integrity, Arun has spearheaded numerous industry-wide initiatives and significantly contributed to mooring design and integrity rule development. His extensive contributions are reflected in over 70 journal and conference technical papers, more than 60 presentations, and 10 US patents. A SNAME Fellow and long-standing supporter, he has been a vital contributor to SNAME activities, particularly the annual Offshore Symposium.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ocean Engineering from the RSMAS, University of Miami, and Texas A&M University.
 

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About The Blakely Smith

The Blakely Smith Medal is for "Outstanding Accomplishment in Ocean Engineering." 

It was established by the Executive Committee in 1979 in honor of Blakely Smith.

Blakely Smith, a successful leader and leading advocate of SNAME in Texas, is best known as one of the guiding spirits and the founders of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). His maritime background and drilling experience did not only take him offshore, but also turned him into Houston’s best-known maritime consultant. Blakely Smith participated in experimental operations offshore and served as Chairman of the OTC Executive Committee.

The award title is "The Blakely Smith Medal." The medal will be made of gold-plated bronze, approximately 2 1/2 inches (6.25 cm) in diameter, the obverse side showing a likeness of Blakely Smith and the reverse side carrying an inscription of the award centered between a pair of dolphins. Eligibility for the medal need not be limited to membership in SNAME. The proposal for award may be made by a member of SNAME in good standing.

The selection of the nominee for the medal shall be made by the Awards Committee of SNAME. The nomination by the Committee and the final award by the Council will require a two-thirds vote of the Committee. Notification of the award will be made prior to the SNAME Maritime Convention (formerly the Annual Meeting) and the medal will be presented with suitable ceremonies at the SNAME Maritime Convention or at such time as the SNAME President may arrange. The medal may be awarded biennially in odd years but not more often.

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